MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Climate system serviceService and repairs on the air conditioning sys- tem should only be done by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician.
Troubleshooting and repairsThe air conditioning system contains a floures- cent tracer substance. Ultraviolet light is used tosearch for leaks in the system.
Refrigerant R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the refrigerant R134a under pressure. Serviceand repairs on the system should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Related information
• Climate control system (p. 176)
Start battery
The start (main) battery is used to power the starter motor and other electrical componentsand systems. The start battery should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
The vehicle has an alternating current generator. The start battery is called an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery that is dimensioned foruse in vehicles with carbon dioxide-reducingfunctions such as Start/Stop and regenerativecharging, and to support the vehicle's variouselectrical systems and functions. The service life of a battery is affected by factors such as driving conditions/style, the number ofstarts, climate, etc. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery
SPECIFICATIONS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.541
Air conditioning refrigerant
The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant.
A/C decal
R134a decal
Refrigerant
Models with R134a
WeightType
1.65 lbs (750 g)
2.2 lbs (1000 g) on models with A/C for the third row of seats *R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains R134a refrigerant under pressure. Service andrepairs may only be carried out by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
Compressor oil
VolumeType
2.0 fl. oz. (60 ml)
2.7 fl. oz. (80 ml) on models with A/C for the third row of seats *PAG SP- A2
EvaporatorThe A/C system' s evaporator may never be repaired or replaced with a previously used evap-orator. A new evaporator must be certified andmarked according to SAE J2842.
Related information
•Climate system service (p. 495)
Brake fluid specification and volume
Brake fluid transfers braking force when the brake pedal is depressed to the master cylinderand to the slave cylinders on each wheel. Topping up or replacing brake fluid should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Specification: DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C)
Related information
• Engine compartment overview (p. 519)
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INDEX
A
A/C (air conditioning) 190
Accessory installation warning 22, 24
Active high beams 141
Active yaw control 308
Adaptive brake lights 334
Adaptive cruise control 252, 254, 255,257, 258, 259, 268, 269, 270, 272
passing assistance 270
radar sensor 269, 270
Adaptive Cruise Control fault tracing 271
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger
