09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
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WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top off the coolant when
the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion
tank cap slowly so that the overpressure
dissipates.Brake fluid
G020333
Brake fluid reservoirThe brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reser-
voir. 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: The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult your
Volvo retailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Power steering fluidThe fluid level is checked at each service inter-
val.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equiv-
alent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical 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.
09 Maintenance and servicingFuses
09224
24.
Not in use
25.
Not in use
26.
Ignition switch
15A
27.
A/C compressor
10A
28.
Not in use
29.
Front fog lights (option)
15A
30.
Not in use
31.
Not in use
32.
Fuel injectors
10A
33.
Heated oxygen sensor, vac-
uum pump
20A
34.
Ignition coils, climate unit
pressure sensor
10A
35.
Engine sensor valves, A/C
relay, relay coil, PTC ele-
ment oil trap, canister, mass
air meter
15A
36.
Engine control module
(ECM), throttle sensor
10A
