coolant capacity VOLVO XC60 2011 Owner´s Manual

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
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the ignition switched off, which drains the
battery.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 342 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 283.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and

10 Index
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Hill Descent Control............................ 121
warning light......................................... 78
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 313
headlights...........................308, 309, 310
introduction......................................... 308
license plate lights.............................. 313
side marker lights...............................311
specifications...................................... 314
taillight................................................ 312
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 185
Capacity weight....................................... 280
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 313
steel grid............................................. 259
Cargo area cover..................................... 259
Cargo area net......................................... 260
Catalytic converter................................... 253
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 229
Cell phone voice control.......................... 237
Central locking system, introduction......... 56
Chains...................................................... 283Check engine light..................................... 76
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 48
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 47
Child safety.......................................... 37, 38
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks...................................... 52
City Safety™............................................ 162
Climate system........................................ 139
air distribution............................. 135, 141
air vents.............................................. 136
Interior Air Quality System.................. 135
introduction......................................... 134
passenger compartment filter............ 134
refrigerant........................................... 134
Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 248
Collision warning system.................168, 169Compass in rearview mirror..................... 102
Conserving electrical current................... 247
Controls, center console.......................... 241
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant............................................306, 343
Cooling system, general information....... 247
Courtesy lighting.................................. 92, 93
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control..................................147, 148
adaptive.............................................. 149
Curb weight............................................. 280
Current, conserving................................. 247
D
Defroster.................................................. 139
Detachable key blade................................ 60
Dimensions.............................................. 338
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 92, 93
Door mirrors............................................. 100
Driver alert............................................... 175