brake fluid VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide

Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
NOTE
Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower
boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine
Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze)
CAUTION
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If it is not kept filled, there can be high local
temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Different types of antifreeze/coolant may not be mixed.
Check coolant regularly!
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top up the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
196 09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
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The clutch and brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the reservoir. 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: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard conditions (mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks.
Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
NOTE
If a problem should occur in the power steering 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.
197 09 Maintenance and servicing
Wiper blades
Windshield wiper blades
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Backrest, rear seat, folding103
Battery189
maintenance198
replacing199
specifications249
Belt check190
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)186
Blower (fan)87
Brake circuit137
Brake fluid196
Brake system49, 137
Bulbs
list of248
replacing201
C
Capacities, fluids246
Capacity weight166
Catalytic converter, three-way250
CD changer235
CD changer (external)236
CD player234
Central locking system - remote control112
Changing a wheel172
Changing coolant190
Charge air cooler247
Check Engine warning light50
Child restraints
recalls and registration43
Child safety30
child restraints32
Child safety lock117
Climate system84
Clock reset button48
Coat hanger102
Cold weather precautions149
Coolant195
changing190, 195
checking level of190
Courtesy light97
Cruise control66
Cup holders
center console101
rear seat100
Curb weight166
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Jacket hanger102
K
Keylock6
, 127
Keys110
Kickdown132
L
Label information243
Leather care180
Lighting panel57
Load carriers147
Locking steering wheel128
Locking the car115, 116
Long distance trips150
Long loads - carrying104
Low beam headlights60
M
Maintenance services186
Maintenance, periodic187
Malfunction indicator light50
Moonroof76
MP3 player, connecting225
Multifilter with air quality sensor88
O
Occupant safety12
Octane rating124
Odometer48
Oil pressure50
Oil quality192
Opening the trunk from the inside116
Opening/locking the trunk115
Owner maintenance187
P
P Park132
Paint - color code181
Park assist151, 152, 153
Parking brake68
warning light50
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling21
Permissible axle weight166
PI seek231
Polishing179
Power moonroof76
Power seat94
Power steering fluid196
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