2011 VOLVO S40 power steering fluid

09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine compartment 09
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G026456
Cooling system expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed
behind the headlight)
Dipstick – engine oil
Radiator
Cooling fan
Washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids 09
222
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 reservoir
The 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.
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.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid
The 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.

11 Specifications
Fuel, oils, and fluids
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273 Specifications and capacities
CategorySpecificationCapacity
Fuel tankOctane rating: unleaded gasoline, minimum
octane requirement AKI 87, recommended rat-
ing AKI 91 or above.15.9 US gallons (60 liters)
Engine oil (with filter replacement)See page 274 for information on engine oil
specifications.6.1 US quarts (5.8 liters)
Automatic transmission oilJWS 33098.14 US quarts (7.7 liters)
CoolantVolvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 mix-
ture of water and anti-freeze)10.5 US quarts (10 liters) – models with automatic
transmission
Brake fluidDOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N
94374330.63 US quarts (0.6 liters)
Power steering fluidWSS M2C204-A or equivalent1.3 US quarts (1.2 liters) – system and reservoir com-
bined
Washer fluid reservoirUse washer fluid solvent in cold weather con-
ditions.4.2 US qts (4 liters)
Air conditioning systemRefrigerant – R134a1.2 lbs. (530 grams)

12 Index
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288
Locks, child safety................................... 133
Long distance trips.................................. 142
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Manual climate control.............................. 97
Mirrors....................................................... 80
Model plate.............................................. 269
Moonroof................................................... 83
Motor oil........................................... 219, 274
checking............................................. 219
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................144Oil............................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 282
Opening the hood.................................... 217
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 131
Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 67
Park assist............................................... 171
Parking brake........................................... 157
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 85
Power door mirrors.................................... 81
Power front seat...................................... 106
memory function................................. 107
Power moonroof........................................ 83
Power steering fluid................................. 222Power windows......................................... 78
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
Private locking......................................... 126
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................252
Radio functions........................................ 248
HD digital radio................................... 250
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 76
Rear fog light............................................. 67
Rear park assist....................................... 171
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 80
auto-dim function................................. 80
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 80
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 50
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 94, 273
Refueling.................................................. 146
fuel tank volume.................................273
Registering child restraints........................ 50