brake fluid VOLVO XC70 2016 Owner´s Manual

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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. 377).
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.

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CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
Bulbs – introduction
Certain bulbs can be replaced by the vehicle's owner. However, the bulbs on the followinglist should only be replaced by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician. All bulb specifications are listed in Bulbs – specifications (p. 341).• Active Bending Lights
• Front parking lights
• Daytime running lights
• Turn signals in the door mirrors
• Approach lighting in the door mirrors
• Interior lighting
• Brake lights
• Rear parking lights
• Rear side marker lights
• Back-up lights
• Rear fog light
• LED bulbsNOTE
• For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, pleasecontact your Volvo retailer or a trainedand authorized Volvo service techni-cian.
• Always switch off the ignition beforestarting to replace a bulb.
• If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has beenreplaced, contact an authorized Volvoworkshop.
• Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exteriorlights such as headlights, fog lights, ortaillights. This is normal and the lightsare designed to withstand moisture.Normally, condensation will dissipateafter the lights have been on for ashort time.
• The optional Active Bending Lightbulbs contain trace amounts of mer-cury. These bulbs should always bedisposed of by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.

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Coolant – specification and volume
The table lists coolant volumes and specifica- tions.
SystemVolumeSpecifica- tion
3.2 (6- cyl.)/3.0T9.4 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. 331)
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. 367)
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. 332)
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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).................. 267
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 175
Active high beams..................................... 90Active yaw control........................... 175, 176
Adaptive brake lights............................... 267
Adaptive cruise control.................... 184, 185Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 32
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning........................................ 131
Air distribution.................................. 126, 133
Air distribution table................................. 135
Air vents................................................... 126
Alarm........................................ 171, 172, 173
All Wheel Drive......................................... 263
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 77
Anti-freeze....................................... 274, 331Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 73
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 267 Approach lighting.............................. 97, 155
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 104
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 261
Geartronic........................................... 253
general description..................... 251, 253
oil........................................................ 376
shiftlock override................................ 255
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery maintenance............................... 346, 347
remote key, replacing......................... 160
replacing............................................. 347
specifications...................................... 378
start/stop............................................ 378
warning symbols................................. 345
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 240
Booster cushion, integrated.......... 57, 59, 60
Booster cushions....................................... 53
Brake lights.............................................. 267Brake system ABS..................................................... 267
Brake pad inspection.......................... 265 checking fluid level............................. 332
emergency brake assistance.............. 268
fluid..................................................... 376
general information............................. 265
Hill Descent Control.................... 263, 264
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 340
headlights... 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339
introduction......................................... 334
license plate lights.............................. 340
side marker lights............................... 339
specifications...................................... 341
taillight................................................ 339C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 236
Capacity weight....................................... 301Cargo area changing bulbs................................... 340
floor rails............................................. 144
hooks for securing loads............ 144, 145
steel grid............................................. 149
Cargo area cover..................................... 149
Cargo area net......................................... 147
Cargo net................................................. 147
Catalytic converter................................... 279

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Loadingfloor rails............................................. 144
hooks for securing loads............ 144, 145
Loading the vehicle.................. 142, 143, 301 roof loads............................................ 142
Locking.................................... 165, 166, 167 tailgate................................................ 168
Locking the vehicle.................................. 155
Locks, child safety..................................... 61
Low beams................................................ 90
Low oil pressure warning light................... 74
M
Main instrument panel..................... 112, 113
Maintenance............................................ 322 hoisting the vehicle............................. 324
performed by the owner..................... 323
Malfunction indicator light......................... 73
Messages in the instrument panel... 112, 113Mirrors defroster............................................. 104
power door................................. 102, 103
rearview, auto-dim function................ 104
retractable................................... 102, 103
vanity.................................................. 141 Moonroof......................................... 106, 107 Motor oil
checking............................................. 329
volumes.............................................. 375
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 147
O
Occupant safety........................................ 26
Occupant weight sensor............................ 36
Octane recommendations....................... 276
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oil checking............................................. 329
volumes.............................................. 375
Oil level sensor........................................ 330
Oil quality................................................. 374
OK button........................................ 112, 113
On Call Roadside Assistance.................... 24
Outside temperature sensor...................... 77
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 96
Overheating, engine................................... 75 Ownership, changing................................. 18
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 279
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 364
Park assist....................................... 232, 236
Park Assist Camera................................. 236Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing. 268, 269,
270, 271
warning light......................................... 74
Parking lights............................................. 93
Pedestrian detection........................ 214, 217
Polishing.................................................. 361Power front seat memory function................................... 81
Power meter.............................................. 71
Power mirrors.................................. 102, 103 defroster............................................. 104
Power moonroof.............................. 106, 107Power steering adjustable........................................... 179
fluid..................................................... 333
Power steering fluid................................. 377
Power tailgate.................................. 169, 170