brake fluid VOLVO V60 2016 Owner´s Manual

10 Maintenance and servicing
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Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine com-partment. The round cover must be removedfirst before the reservoir cap can beaccessed. 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 Informationbooklet. When driving under extremely hard condi- tions (mountain driving, etc), it may be neces-sary to replace the fluid more often. Consult atrained 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 message is shown in the informationdisplay: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician and have the brakesystem inspected.
• Dot 4 should never be mixed with anyother type of brake fluid.
Filling1. 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 recom-
mended fluid grade, see Fuel tank volume – specification and volume (p. 384).
Check the level frequently. It does not nor- mally require changing.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has noelectrical current and must be towed, it isstill possible to steer the vehicle. However,keep in mind that greater effort will berequired to turn the steering wheel.

11 Specifications
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Coolant – specification and volume
The table lists coolant volumes and specifica- tions.
SystemVolumeSpecifica- tion
3.0 T6/T59.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)Coolant with corrosioninhibitor mixedwith water(50/50 mix),see packag-ing.
All 4-cyl. engines8.8 US qts. (8.3 liters)
Related information
•Engine compartment – coolant (p. 335)
Transmission oil – specification and volumes
The table lists transmission oil 1
volumes and
specifications.
Auto- matictrans-missionVolumeSpecifi- cation
TF-80SC7.4 US qts (7 liters)Transmis- sion fluidAW1
TG-81SC7 US qts ( 6.6 liters)
TF-71SC7.1 US qts (6.8 liters)
Related information
• Label information (p. 371)
Brake fluid – specification and volume
Brake fluid transfers braking force when the brake pedal is depressed to the master cylin-der and to the slave cylinders on each wheel. Specification:
DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C) Volume: 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)
Related information
•Engine compartment – brake fluid (p. 336)
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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.

12 Index
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A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 273
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 169
Active high beams..................................... 88Active yaw control........................... 169, 170
Adaptive brake lights............................... 273
Adaptive cruise control.................... 179, 180Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 33
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning................................ 128, 129
Air distribution.................................. 124, 130
Air distribution table................................. 132
Air vents................................................... 124
Alarm........................................ 164, 165, 166
All Wheel Drive......................................... 269
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 75
Anti-freeze....................................... 280, 335Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 71
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 273 Approach lighting.............................. 96, 149
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 102
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 267
Geartronic........................................... 259
general description..................... 257, 259
oil........................................................ 383
shiftlock override................................ 261
Axle weight.............................................. 306
B
Battery maintenance............................... 350, 351
remote key, replacing......................... 154
replacing............................................. 351
specifications...................................... 385
start/stop............................................ 385
warning symbols................................. 349
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 245 Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)..................... 247
Booster cushion, integrated.......... 57, 59, 60
Booster cushions....................................... 54
Brake lights.............................................. 273 Brake system
ABS..................................................... 273
Brake pad inspection.......................... 271
checking fluid level............................. 336
emergency brake assistance.............. 274
fluid..................................................... 383
general information............................. 271
Hill Descent Control.................... 269, 270
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 344
headlights... 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343
introduction......................................... 338
license plate lights.............................. 344
specifications...................................... 345
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 241
Capacity weight....................................... 306Cargo area changing bulbs................................... 344
steel grid............................................. 143
Cargo area cover..................................... 143
Cargo area net......................................... 141
Cargo net................................................. 141
Catalytic converter................................... 285

12 Index
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Low beams................................................ 88Low oil pressure warning light................... 72
M
Main instrument panel..................... 111, 112
Maintenance............................................ 326 hoisting the vehicle............................. 328
performed by the owner..................... 327
Malfunction indicator light......................... 71
Messages in the instrument panel... 111, 112Mirrors defroster............................................. 102
power door................................. 100, 101
rearview, auto-dim function................ 102
retractable................................... 100, 101
vanity.................................................. 138
Moonroof......................................... 104, 105 Motor oil checking............................................. 333
volumes.............................................. 382
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 141
O
Occupant safety........................................ 26
Occupant weight sensor............................ 36
Octane recommendations....................... 282
Odometer, trip........................................... 76Oilchecking............................................. 333
volumes.............................................. 382
Oil level sensor........................................ 334
Oil quality................................................. 381
OK button........................................ 111, 112
On Call Roadside Assistance.................... 24
Outside temperature sensor...................... 75
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 94
Overheating, engine................................... 73
Ownership, changing................................. 18
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 285
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 368
Park assist....................................... 232, 240
Park Assist Camera................................. 241
Park Assist Pilot....................................... 236 Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing. 274, 275,
276, 277
warning light......................................... 72
Parking lights............................................. 92
Pedestrian detection........................ 209, 212
Polishing.................................................. 365Power front seat memory function................................... 79
Power meter.............................................. 69
Power mirrors.................................. 100, 101 defroster............................................. 102
Power moonroof.............................. 104, 105Power steering adjustable........................................... 174
fluid..................................................... 337
Power steering fluid................................. 384
Power windows......................................... 99
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 31
Private locking......................................... 152
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 256, 352, 385
R
Rain sensor................................................ 97
Rear fog lights............................................ 92