MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Brake and clutch fluid - level
Brake and clutch fluid level should be between
the reservoir MIN and MAX marks.
Checking the level
Brake and clutch fluid have a common reservoir.
The level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks that are visible inside the reservoir. Check
the level regularly.
Change the brake fluid every other year or at
every other regular service.
The fluid should be changed annually on cars
driven in conditions requiring hard, frequent brak-
ing, such as driving in mountains or tropical cli-
mates with high humidity.
For capacities and recommended brake fluid
grade, see Brake fluid - grade and volume
(p. 426).
WARNING
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid. Volvo rec-
ommends that the reason for the loss of
brake fluid is investigated by an authorised
Volvo workshop.
Filling
The fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side.
The fluid reservoir is protected under the cover
over the cold zone in the engine compartment.
The round cover must be removed first before the
reservoir cap can be reached.
Turn and open the cover located on the cov-
ering.
Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks, which are located on the inside
of the reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Do not forget to refit the cap.
Power steering fluid - level
Cars with 4-cyl. engine do not have power steer-
ing fluid. For cars with another engine, the level
of the power steering fluid must be between the
reservoir's MIN and MAX marks. The fluid does
not need to be changed.
IMPORTANT
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking. The cover
must not be opened.
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks.
For recommended fluid grade, see Power steer-
ing fluid - grade (p. 426).
