Volvo 2006 S60 Owner's Manual - Before A Long Distance Trip
2006 Volvo S60
5W- 30 oil, particularly the synthetic type*, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not
use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in warm weather. See section "Engine oil" for more information.
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The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc.
are used more often. Moreover, the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very
cold weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the
state of charge more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts.
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Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see section "Wheels
and tires."
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To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see
page 141
for the location of the washer fluid reservoir). 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 4 parts water
Down to 5° F (- 15° C): 1 part washer solvent and 3 parts water
Down to 0° F (- 18° C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts water
Down to -18° F (- 28° C): 1 part washer solvent and 1 part water
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Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE! Avoid the use of de-icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction (automatic transmission)
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Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
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Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode.
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An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and this will also be displayed in the
instrument panel (see
page 24
).
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This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
* Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance service intervals.
pg. 108 Starting and driving
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your car checked at a Volvo retailer 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:
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Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal.
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Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
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Check transmission oil level*.
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