Volvo 2006 S60 Owner's Manual - Maintaining Your Car
2006 Volvo S60
Maintaining your car
Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicleÕs Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
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 tail lights
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 corrosion. 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:
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Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup of dirt, and
corrosion that can be caused by salt residues.
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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
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Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. It stores diagnostic
information about your vehicle's emission controls. It can light the Check Engine light (MIL) if it detects
an emission control "fault." A "fault" is a component or system that is not performing within an expected
range. A fault may be permanent or temporary. OBD II will store a message about any fault. How do
states use OBD II for emission inspections? Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD
II system. The inspector can then read "faults." In some states, this type of inspection has replaced the
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