Maintenance – Owner Maintenance - Volvo V60 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance helps minimize
emissions
NOTE
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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.
Maintenance – owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals
are described in your vehicle's Warranty and
Service Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between
the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Owner maintenance
Each time the car is refueled:
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Check the engine oil level.
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Clean the windshield, windshield wipers,
headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
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Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect
the tires for wear.
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Check that engine coolant and other fluid
levels are between the indicated "min" and
"max" markings.
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Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner and soft paper towels.
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Wipe driver information displays with a soft
cloth.
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Visually inspect battery terminals for corro-
sion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminal
connector, or a battery near the end of its
useful service life. Consult your Volvo retailer
for additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to
reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup of
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
dirt, and corrosion that can be caused by salt res-
idues.
Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at
the base of the windshield, and from other places
where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified
technicians is available online for purchase or
subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
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Maintenance – opening/closing hood
(p. 109)
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Engine compartment – overview (p. 110)
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Engine compartment – coolant (p. 114)
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Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 111)
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Engine compartment – power steering fluid
(p. 115)
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Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 126)
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Cleaning the interior (p. 132)
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Washing the vehicle (p. 131)
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Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 84)
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Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 77)
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