2009 VOLVO S60 brake fluid

09 Maintenance and servicing
Hood and engine compartment
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G027253
Opening the hood1. Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dash to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under
the front edge of the hood (at the center)
and lift.
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8
9
10
612
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WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed!Engine compartment
Expansion tank - coolantPower steering fluid reservoirWasher fluid reservoirDipstick - engine oilRadiatorCooling fan
Oil filler cap - engineClutch/brake fluid reservoirRelay/fuse boxAir cleanerBattery (in trunk)Data plateWARNING
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.

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 up the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
G031030
The clutch and brake fluid should always be
above the MIN mark 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: Every second year or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once
a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when
driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Power steering fluid reservoir
ADD FULL
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The fluid level should always be between the
ADD and FULL marks.Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equiva-
lent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
NOTE
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.

11 SpecificationsCapacities
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Specifications and capacitiesCategory
Specification
Capacity
Fuel tank
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 above will not affect engine reliability
18 US gal. (68 liters).
Engine oil (with filter
replacement)
B5254T2
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification
GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may not
offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or
engine protection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
5.8 US qts. (5.5 liters).
1.3 US qts (1.2 liters) between MIN and MAX
on dipstick
B5244T5
Automatic transmission oil
AW5
JWS 3309
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)
Manual transmission oil
M66
MTF 97309
2.1 US qts. (2.0 liters)
Coolant
Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
9.3 US qts (8.8 liters).
The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F
(90 °C).
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C).
0.69 US qts. (0.65 liters)

12 Index
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AA/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS.......................................................... 136
Airbag system............................................ 20
Air conditioning.......................................... 89
Air distribution................................ 88, 90, 91
Air quality sensor....................................... 91
Air vents..................................................... 88
Alarm........................................................ 116
All Wheel Drive......................................... 134
towing.................................................141
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 136
Audio system........................................... 216
CD changer (external)......................... 228
CD player.................................... 226, 227
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 229
PI seek................................................ 223
selecting a sound source.................... 221
sound settings.................................... 220
storing radio stations.......................... 222
AUTO (climate control)............................... 89
Automatic transmission........................... 130
Geartronic........................................... 132
kickdown............................................ 131AWD......................................................... 134
BBackrest, rear seat, folding...................... 102
Battery..................................................... 187
maintenance....................................... 195
replacing............................................. 196
specifications...................................... 244
Belt check................................................ 187
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 184
Blower (fan)................................................ 90
Brake circuit............................................. 135
Brake fluid................................................ 193
Brake system........................................... 135
Bulbs
list of................................................... 243
replacing............................................. 198CCapacities, fluids..................................... 240
Capacity weight....................................... 163Catalytic converter, three-way................. 245
CD changer.............................................. 227
CD changer (external).............................. 228
CD player................................................. 226
Central locking system - remote control. 109
Changing a wheel.................................... 169
Changing coolant..................................... 188
Charge air cooler..................................... 242
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 44
Child safety................................................ 32
child restraints...................................... 34
Child safety lock...................................... 114
Climate system.......................................... 86
Coat hanger............................................. 101
Cold weather precautions........................ 148
Coolant.................................................... 192
changing..................................... 188, 192
checking level of................................. 187
Courtesy lighting........................................ 97
Cup holders
rear seat.............................................. 100
Curb weight............................................. 163