Maintenance - Introduction - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Maintenance – introduction
Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle
running well.
Introduction
The maintenance services contain several checks
that require special instruments and tools and
therefore must be performed by a qualified tech-
nician. To keep your Volvo in top condition, spec-
ify time-tested and proven Genuine Volvo Parts
and Accessories.
The Federal Clean Air Act – U.S.
The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manu-
facturers to furnish written instructions to the ulti-
mate purchaser to assure the proper servicing
and function of the components that control
emissions. These services, which are listed in the
"Warranty and Service Records Information"
booklet, are not covered by the warranty. You will
be required to pay for labor and material used.
Maintenance
Your Volvo passed several major inspections
before it was delivered to you, in accordance with
Volvo specifications. The maintenance proce-
dures outlined in the Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet, many of which will
positively affect your vehicle's emissions, should
be performed as indicated. It is recommended
that receipts for vehicle emission maintenance be
retained in case questions arise concerning
maintenance. Inspection and maintenance should
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also be performed anytime a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Applicable warranties – U.S./Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian
regulations, the following list of warranties is pro-
vided.
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
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Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
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Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tems Limited Warranty
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Emission Design and Defect Warranty
•
Emission Performance Warranty
These are the federal warranties; other warran-
ties are provided as required by state/provincial
law. Refer to your separate Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet for detailed informa-
tion concerning each of the warranties.
Periodic maintenance helps minimize
emissions
NOTE
•
Refer to your Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet for a com-
prehensive service and maintenance
schedule up to 150,000 miles (240,000
km). This program contains inspections
and services necessary for the proper
function of your vehicle and includes
components that affect vehicle emis-
sions.
•
The Warranty and Service Records Infor-
mation booklet also contains detailed
information concerning the warranties
that apply to your vehicle.
Related information
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