MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Engine compartment – brake fluid
The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the reser-
voir.
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the level
The fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine compartment. Theround cover must be removed first before thereservoir cap can be accessed. Check, without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir. Fluid type : DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C).Replace : The fluid should be replaced according
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 toreplace the fluid more often. Consult a trainedand 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 mes- sage is shown in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car towed to a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian and have the brake system inspec-ted.
• Dot 4 should never be mixed with anyother type of brake fluid.
Filling
1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Engine compartment – power steering fluid
The fluid level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. For capacities and recommended
fluid grade, see Fuel tank volume – specification and volume (p. 386).
Check the level frequently. It does not normally require changing.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steer- ing system or if the vehicle has no electricalcurrent and must be towed, it is still possibleto steer the vehicle. However, keep in mindthat greater effort will be required to turn thesteering wheel.
SPECIFICATIONS
385
Coolant – specification and volume The table lists coolant volumes and specifica- tions.
SystemVolume Specification
B4204T11 8.7 US qts. (8.3 liters) Coolant with corrosion inhibi-tor mixed withwater (50/50mix), see pack-aging.
Related information
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Engine compartment – coolant (p. 342)
Transmission oil – specification and volumes The table lists transmission oil 1
volumes and
specifications.
Automatic transmis-sion Volume
Specifica-tion
TF-80SD 7.4 US qts (7 liters) Transmis- sion fluidAW1
TG-81SC 7 US qts ( 6.6
liters)
TF-71SC 7.1 US qts (6.8 liters)
Related information
•Label information (p. 376)
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.
Specification: Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or
equivalent Volume: 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)
Related information
•Engine compartment – brake fluid (p. 343)
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Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions.
INDEX
397
M
Main instrument panel 116, 117
Maintenance 332hoisting the vehicle 334
performed by the owner 333
Malfunction indicator light 76
Messages in the instrument panel 116, 117Mirrors defroster 108
power door 106, 107
rearview, auto-dim function 108
retractable 106, 107
vanity 145
Moonroof 110, 111 Motor oil checking 339
volumes 384
O
Occupant safety 28
Occupant weight sensor 38
Octane recommendations 287
Odometer, trip 81
Oil checking 339
volumes 384
Oil level sensor 340
Oil quality 383
OK button 116, 117
Option/accessory 15
Outside temperature sensor 80
Overhead courtesy lighting 100
Overheating, engine 78
Ownership, changing 19
Oxygen sensors, heated 290
P
Paint, touching up 373
Park assist 238, 246
Park Assist Camera 247
Park Assist Pilot 242Parking brake electric, applying/releasing 280, 281, 282 , 283
warning light 77
Parking lights 97
Pedestrian detection 214, 217
Polishing 371 Power front seat memory function 84
Power meter 74
Power mirrors 106, 107 defroster 108
Power moonroof 110, 111Power steering adjustable 178
fluid 343
Power steering fluid 386
Power windows 105
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 33
Private locking 158
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 262, 358, 388
R
Rain sensor 103
Rear fog lights 98
Rear park assist 238, 246
Rear seat head restraints 88Rear seats center head restraint 87
folding 87, 89
heated 133
