Owner’s Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Checking the level
The fluid reservoir is concealed under the round
cover at the rear of the engine compartment. The
round cover must be removed first before the
reservoir 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 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 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 any
other 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. 379).
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 electrical
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.