11 Specifications
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Brake fluid - grade and volume
The medium in a hydraulic brake system is
called brake fluid, and it is used to transfer
force from e.g. a brake pedal via a master
brake cylinder to one or more slave cylinders,
which in turn act on a mechanical brake.
Prescribed grade: DOT 4
Volume: 0.6 litres
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Brake and clutch fluid - level (p. 350)
Power steering fluid - grade
Power steering fluid is the denomination of
the medium used in the car's power steering
system.
Prescribed grade: WSS M2C204-A2 or
equivalent product.
Related information
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Power steering fluid - level (p. 351)
Washer fluid - quality and volume
Washer fluid is used, together with wind-
screen and rear window wipers (p. 90) to keep
the car's windows and headlamps clean and
ensure visibility when driving.
Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo - with frost protection dur-
ing cold weather and below freezing point.
Volume:
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Cars with headlamp washing: 5.4 litres.
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Cars without headlamp washing: 4.0
litres.
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Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)
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Wiper blades (p. 359)
