Washer Fluid Reservoir - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and service

Washer fluid reservoir

The wipers for the windscreen and headlamps
share the same fluid reservoir. It is located
under the bonnet and has a capacity of 4.5 litres.
Use washer fluid during the winter so that the
fluid does not freeze in the pump, reservoir and
hoses.
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Coolant
Never top up with ordinary water only! Use a
mixture of half water, half Volvo coolant all
year round. It is important to use equal amounts.
The risk of freezing increases with both too
little and too much coolant.
Certain engine components are
manufactured with aluminium alloy. It is
therefore very important to use Volvo coolant
with superior anti-corrosion properties! When
the car is new, the coolant can withstand
approximately –35 °C.
Check coolant regularly!
The level should lie between the MIN and
MAX marks on the expansion tank. Top up the
coolant if the level falls below the MIN mark.
If you need to top up the coolant when the
engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap
slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.
The engine must only be run with a
well-filled cooling system. If the system is not
well filled, high temperatures can occur,
causing a risk of cracks in the cylinder head.
WARNING!
If you need to top up the coolant when the
engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank
cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.