2004 VOLVO XC90 brake fluid

2004 VOLVO XC90
Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the r\
eservoir. Check, without
removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type : DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433
Replace : Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be rep\
laced once a year or
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.)
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks. Fluid type : ATF
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Fuel tank 19 US gals. (72 liters), minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON
91) - unleaded fuel (See also page 82)
Engine oil
B5254T2 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
B6294T 7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
Transmission oil
Automatic (AW 55-50 5- speed) 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Automatic (GM 4-speed) 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering 0.9 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Windshield washer reservoir 6.9 US qts. (6.5 liters)
Brake fluid 0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Air conditioning system Front - 2.2 lb. (1 kg), Rear (option) 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) R 134a
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total capacity
weight must not be exceeded.
pg. 152 Specifications
Lubricants
Engine oil
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/\
CF and SJ/ Energy
Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used.
Transmission
Oil grade:
4-speed automatic (on models with 6-cylinder turbo engines):
Dexron III G (Volvo P/N 1161521).
5-speed automatic (on models with 5-cylinder turbo engines):
Volvo synthetic transmission oil Volvo P/N 1161540.
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Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: ATF
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433
Cooling system
Type Positive pressure, closed system.
Coolant Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
Volume 5-cyl. turbo 9.3 US qts. (8.8 liters)
6-cyl. turbo 11.2 US qts (10.6 liters)
The thermostat begins to open at 194°F (90°C).
Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double \
link arms and track rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms\
linked to the support frame.
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
pg. 153 Specifications
Three-way catalytic converter cautions
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Parking brake 27, 38
Parking lamps
31
Parking lights
31
Polishing
119
Power seat
56
Power steering fluid
130
Power moonroof
43
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
102, 136
R
Radiator
128
Rain sensor
34
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
34
Reading lamps
61
Rear fog lamps
31
Rear seat air condition
29
Rear suspension
153
Rear window defroster
35
Rearview mirror/door mirrors
42
Recirculation
50
REDUCE SPEED
28
Refrigerant (A/C system)
46
Refueling
84, 86
Remote control - central locking system
75
Reporting safety defects
21
Reverse warning system
29
Roadholding
90
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
97
S
Safety
1
Safety defects - reporting
21
Seat belt
2
Seat belt maintenance
21
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2. Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark\
and when hot it must not be
above the HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF f\
luid. See
page 130.
3. Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50\
% antifreeze and 50% water.
See
page 125.
4. Engine oil should be checked each time the vehicle is refueled. The o\
il level should be between the
dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US\
qt. (1.5 liter). See
page 128.
5. Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is abov\
e the MIN mark. Use brake fluid
DOT 4+. See
page 130.
Fuel octane rating, see
page 82.
Tire pressure, see
page 110, and the label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
1 Turn signal H21W amber
2 High beam 55W H7
3 Parking light W5W
4 Low beam 55W H7
5 Fog light, front 55W H1
6 Fog light, rear 21W BA5
7 Back-up light 21W BA15
8 Parking light/tail
light P21 4W
9 Turn signal PY21W amber
10 Brake light 21W BA15

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