2012 VOLVO C70 brake fluid

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids 09
222
WARNING
•Never remove the expansion tank cap
while the engine is warm. Wait until the
engine 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
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
11

275 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 277 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
12
286
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets..................................63, 118
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 88
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 155
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 154
Airbags
front...................................................... 25
inflatable curtain................................... 34
side impact........................................... 32
Airbag system............................................ 25
Air conditioning.......................................... 88
Air distribution table................................... 95
Air vents..................................................... 90
Alarm system........................................... 135
turning off sensors.............................. 136
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 155
Approach lighting...................................... 82
Audio files................................................ 259Audio system
audio functions................................... 245
automatic sound control..................... 249
AUX port............................................. 246
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 247
compact disc care.............................. 260
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 248
equalizer............................................. 249
HD digital radio................................... 253
menu settings..................................... 262
radio functions.................................... 251
selecting a sound source.................... 245
Sirius satellite radio............................255
sound settings.................................... 248
steering wheel keypad........................ 245
storing radio stations.......................... 251
subwoofer........................................... 248
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 246
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 78
Autolock..................................................... 81
Automatic locking retractor....................... 40
Automatic sound control.........................249
Automatic transmission........................... 151
kickdown............................................ 152
oil........................................................ 275
shiftlock override................................ 153
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 152AUX port.................................................. 246
Axle weight......................................185, 273
B
Bass......................................................... 248
Battery
maintenance....................................... 224
remote key, replacing......................... 124
specifications...................................... 280
warning symbols................................. 224
Battery – replacing................................... 225
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 168
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 263
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 47
Brake fluid........................................ 222, 275
Brake lights........................................ 66, 154
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 155
Brake pad inspection.......................... 154
emergency brake assistance.............. 156
fluid..................................................... 222
general information............................. 154

12 Index
12
288
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 155
Electronic Climate Control......................... 89
air distribution table.............................. 95
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 91
Emergency brake..................................... 157
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 163
Emergency towing................................... 160
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 278
starting................................................ 147
starting with keyless drive.................. 149
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
specifications...................................... 277
volumes.............................................. 275
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 249
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 196, 199
repairing with tire sealing system....... 189
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 209
placing correctly.........................147, 149
Fluids and oils.......................................... 275
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 251
Fog lights
front...................................................... 66
rear........................................................ 66
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 29
Front fog lights........................................... 66
Front seats................................................. 98
accessing the rear seat........................ 98
adjusting the head restraints.............. 104
manually operated................................ 98
power.................................................. 102
Fuel filler door
opening manually................................. 67
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54Fuel requirements.................................... 143
Fuel tank volume.....................................275
Fuses, replacing......................................234
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 83
Gasoline requirements............................. 143
Geartronic................................................ 152
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 184
Glove compartment................................. 114
locking................................................ 134
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............185, 273
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 157
Hazard warning flashers............................ 76
HD digital radio........................................ 253
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 226

12 Index
12
290
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Mirrors....................................................... 78
Model plate.............................................. 271
Motor oil........................................... 219, 277
checking............................................. 219
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 29
Octane recommendations.......................143
Oil............................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 284
Opening the hood.................................... 217
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 133
Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 66
Park assist............................................... 172
Parking brake........................................... 157
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 29
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 185
Personal settings....................................... 81
Power door mirrors.................................... 79
Power front seat...................................... 102
memory function................................. 103
Power retractable hard top
introduction......................................... 106
messages........................................... 108
operating............................................. 108
trunk divider........................................ 107
wind blocker....................................... 110
Power steering fluid................................. 222
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 22
Private locking......................................... 126
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................255
Radio functions........................................ 251
HD digital radio................................... 253
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 75
Rear fog light............................................. 66
Rear park assist....................................... 172
Rearview mirror.......................................... 78
auto-dim function................................. 78
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 78
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 40
Recirculation (climate system)................... 92
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 88, 275
Refueling.................................................. 145
fuel tank volume.................................275
Registering child restraints........................ 40
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 124
functions............................................. 123
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 234