brake fluid VOLVO XC70 2007 User Guide

2007 Volvo XC70
CAUTION!
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If i\
t is not kept filled, there can be
high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Diff\
erent types of antifreeze/
coolant may not be mixed.
Check coolant regularly!
WARNING!
l Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the v\
ehicle cools.
l If it is necessary to top up the coolant when the engine is warm, unscre\
w the expansion tank cap
slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.
pg. 193 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
The clutch and brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the si\
de of the reservoir. Check,
without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoi\
r.
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 rep\
laced once a year or
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
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Fluids and cooling system
Fluids
Transmission
1

Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C).
Cooling system

The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C).
1. The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the \
service life of the vehicle. However, it
may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in ar\
eas of sustained temperature extremes (hot
or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driv\
ing in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle
is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C)\
.
pg. 219 Specifications
Three way catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter cautions
l Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particular\
ly involving the electrical,
fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way\
catalytic converter
temperatures. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engi\
ne misfire, noticeable loss of
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2007 Volvo XC70
Belt check 188
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)
184
Blower (fan)
77
Booster cushion (integrated)
40
Brake circuit
136
Brake fluid
193
Brake light
203
Brake system
48, 136
Bulbs
198
C
Capacities
216
Capacity weight
167
Carbon monoxide warning
122
Catalytic converter
219
Central locking system - remote control
111
Changing coolant
188
Check Engine warning light
48
Child safety
28
child restraints
31
Child safety lock
115
Climate system
74
Clock
46
Cold weather precautions
151
Coolant
192
changing
188, 192
checking level of
188
Cooling system
218
Courtesy light
88
Cruise control
62
Curb weight
167
Current fuel consumption
61
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