2009 VOLVO S60 power steering fluid

09 Maintenance and servicing
Hood and engine compartment
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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
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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
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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 Specifications
Capacities
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Category
Specification
Capacity
Power steering fluid
Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/
N 1161529 or equivalent
0.9 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Use washer fluid solvent in cold weather conditions.
6.8 US qts (6.4 liters)
NOTE
The transmission oil does not normally need
to be changed during the service life of the
vehicle. However, it may be necessary to
replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven
in areas of sustained temperature extremes
(hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long
distances, for prolonged driving in moun-
tainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven
short distances in temperatures under 40°F
(5°C).

12 Index
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JJack
location of........................................... 105
using...................................................169
Jacket hanger.......................................... 101KKeys......................................................... 108
Kickdown.................................................131LLabel information..................................... 234
Leather care............................................. 177
Load carriers............................................ 146
Locking steering wheel............................ 125
Locking the car................................112, 113
Long distance trips.................................. 149
Long loads - carrying............................... 103
MMaintenance, periodic............................. 185
Maintenance services.............................. 184
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 91OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Oil quality................................................. 190
Opening/locking the trunk.......................112
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 113
Owner maintenance................................. 185PPaint - color code....................................180
Park assist.......................................150, 151
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 25
Permissible axle weight........................... 163
PI seek..................................................... 223
Polishing.................................................. 177
Power seat................................................. 94Power steering, speed sensitive.............. 128
Power steering fluid................................. 193
P Park...................................................... 130
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.................. 244
RRadiator................................................... 189
Radio........................................................ 219
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS).... 223
Rear park assist....................................... 150
Rear seat, folding backrests.................... 102
Rear suspension...................................... 246
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 44
Recirculation.............................................. 90
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 86
Refueling.................................................. 122
Registering child restraints........................ 44
Remote control........................................ 109
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roadholding............................................ 128