Volvo 2006 S60 Owner's Manual - Cold Weather Precautions
2006 Volvo S60
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To avoid damaging your car and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the
load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your car.
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Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allowable roof load for this
vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
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Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of
220 lbs (100 kg).
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Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.
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Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.
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Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
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Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.
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Remember that the car's center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof.
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The car's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load.
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Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
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Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your car before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting:
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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). See section "Coolant".
The use of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different types of antifreeze must not
be mixed.
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Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your car's radiator. Your Volvo retailer
stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to protect your car during cold weather.
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Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of condensation in the tank. In
addition, in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
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The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-
weather starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use,
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