2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE power steering fluid

2007 Volvo C70
l Check condition of drive belts.
l Check state of the battery's charge.
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states/provinc\
es.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries\
where it may be difficult to
obtain the correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to occur,
consider snow tires.
1 To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your v\
ehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have
your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo s\
ervice technician.
125 06 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel\
economy performance using
premium 91 octane fuel.
Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using 87 octane or ab\
ove will not affect engine
reliability.
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2007 Volvo C70
1. Cooling system expansion tank
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed behind the headlight)
3. Dipstick - engine oil
4. Radiator
5. Cooling fan
6. Washer fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Relay/fuse box
11. Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes)\
after the engine has been switched
off.
191 09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See
page 239 for oil specifications. Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Infor\
mation booklet for
information on the oil change intervals.
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2007 Volvo C70
The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the si\
de of the reservoir. Check,
without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoi\
r.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced according to the intervals specified in t\
he Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet. When driving under extremely hard condition\
s (mountain driving, etc), it
may be necessary to replace the fluid more often. Consult your Volvo ret\
ailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid
The fluid level is checked at each service interval.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equivalent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle\
has no electrical current and
must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep \
in mind that greater effort will be
required to turn the steering wheel.
195 09 Maintenance and servicing
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