
06 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids
06
219
The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res-
ervoir. 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 a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a brake-related message is
shown in the information display:
DO NOT
DRIVE
. Have the car towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician and have
the brake system inspected.
Filling1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Power steering fluid
G021740
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks. For capaci-
ties and recommended fluid grade, see
page 276.
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.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking.

06 Maintenance and specificationsSpecifications
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Oil volumeEngine model
Oil volume between MIN and
MAX
Volume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)
B6324S
0.85 US qts (0.8 liters)
7.7 US qts (7.3 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)
B6304T2
1.1 US qts (1.2 liters)
7.8 US qts (7.4 liters)
V8
B8444S
1.0 US qts (1.1 liters)
7.4 US qts (7.0 liters)
Other fluids and lubricantsFluid
System
Volume
Specification
Transmission oil
A
Automatic (TF-80SC)
7.4 US qts (7.0 liters)
Transmission fluid JWS 3309
Coolant
3.2 (6-cyl.)
9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
Coolant with corrosion inhibitor
mixed with water (50/50 mix), see
packaging.
3.0T
9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
V8
10.7 US qts. (10.2 liters)
Air conditioning
3.2 6-cyl.
1.4 lbs (620 g)
Refrigerant: R134a (HFC134a),
PAG oil
V8
1.5 lbs (700 g)
Brake fluid
0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)
DOT 4+
Power steering
1.26 US qts (1.2 liters)
Power steering fluid WSS
M2C204-A2 or equivalent product.

07 Index
07
279
1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets........................................ 189AAccessory installation warning.................... 9
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 89
Active chassis system.............................156
Active yaw control................................... 154
Adaptive cruise control....165, 166, 167, 168
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................23, 24
front..........................................19, 20, 21
inflatable curtain................................... 29
side impact........................................... 27
Air conditioning........................................ 128
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 126
All Wheel Drive......................................... 111
Anti-freeze.......................................196, 218Anti-lock brake system............................ 112
warning light......................................... 72
Approach lighting................................. 52, 92
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer...................... 135, 136
menu control....................................... 132
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 137
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 148
Sirius satellite radio............138, 140, 141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 132
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 99
Automatic locking retractor....................... 34
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 109, 110
general description..................... 109, 110
oil........................................................ 276
shiftlock override................................ 110
Axle weight.............................................. 250
BBattery
changing..................................... 230, 231
maintenance....................................... 230
remote control, replacing..................... 55
specifications...................................... 277
warning symbols................................. 230
Black box.............................................8, 212
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS).......................................183, 184, 185
Booster cushions....................................... 41
Brake lights................................................ 89
emergency brake lights........................ 89
Brake system
checking fluid level.............................218
emergency brake assistance.............. 113
fluid.....................................................276
general information............................. 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 225
footwell lighting................................... 225
headlights...........................220, 221, 222
introduction......................................... 220
license plate lights.............................. 225

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281
Interior Air Quality System.................. 129
ventilated seats................................... 127
Emergency brake lights............................. 89
Emergency locking retractor...................... 34
Emergency starting.................................. 107
Emergency towing...........................207, 208
Emission inspection readiness................ 213
Engine
overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 273
starting................................................ 105
starting with keyless drive.................. 106
Engine compartment overview................ 215
Engine oil
checking............................................. 216
low pressure warning light.................... 73
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 276
Environment............................................... 10
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 202
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Fluid specifications.................................. 276
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front/rear...............................................89
Four C (active chassis system)................156
Front airbags.................................. 19, 20, 21
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 23, 24
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 89
Front park assist..............................180, 182
Front seats..................................... 80, 81, 85
heated................................................. 127
lumbar support (S80 Executive only).... 85
massage function (S80 Executive only) 85
moving passenger's seat (S80 Execu-
tive only)................................................ 86
Fuel filler cap............................................ 200
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 200
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73
Fuel requirements............................198, 199
Fuel tank volume...................................... 276
Fuses...............................233, 234, 237, 240
GGasoline requirements............................. 199
Gas tank volume...................................... 276
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 110
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 109, 110
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 249
Grocery bag holder.................................. 203
Gross vehicle weight............................... 250HHands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 142
Hazard warning flashers............................ 90
Headlights
active bi-xenon lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................221, 222
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88
switch................................................... 88
Headlight washers..................................... 95

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283
Menu system........................................... 120
overview.............................................. 120
Messages in the instrument panel........... 121
Mirrors
defroster............................................... 99
power door........................................... 98
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 99
retractable............................................. 98
vanity.................................................. 189
Moonroof.........................................100, 101
Motor oil
checking............................................. 216
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 276OOccupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 23, 24
Octane recommendations.......................199
Odometer, trip........................................... 76
Oil
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 276
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 278Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 91, 92
Overheating, engine................................... 75
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 201
PPaint, touching up.................................... 267
Park assist.......................................180, 182
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 114
warning light......................................... 73
Parking lights............................................. 89
changing bulbs................................... 222
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 53
Polishing.................................................. 266
Power front seat
memory function................................... 80
with keyless drive................................. 81
Power mirrors............................................ 98
defroster............................................... 99
Power moonroof..............................100, 101
Power steering
speed-dependent............................... 156Power steering fluid.........................218, 276
Power windows...................................96, 97
laminated glass..................................... 97
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 17
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 10, 107, 231, 277
RRadio
Sirius satellite radio............138, 140, 141
Radio functions........................................ 137
Rain sensor................................................ 94
READ button............................................ 121
Rear fog light............................................. 89
Rear park assist............................... 180, 182
Rear seat entertainment (option)............. 148
Rear seats
folding................................................... 82
heated................................................. 127
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function................................. 99
compass............................................. 152
Rear window defroster.............................. 99