09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
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WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top off the coolant when
the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion
tank cap slowly so that the overpressure
dissipates.
Brake fluid
G020333
Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN
and
MAX
marks on the side of the reser-
voir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type:
DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F
(280 °C), P/N 9437433
Replace:
The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult your
Volvo retailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
WARNING
•
If the fluid level is below the
MIN
mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display:
DO NOT DRIVE
. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•
Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid
The fluid level is checked at each service inter-
val.
Fluid type
: Volvo power steering fluid or equiv-
alent.
Replace
: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.
Summary of Contents for 2010 S40
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Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...
Page 49: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 50: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 50 G019488 ...
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Page 91: ...03 CLIMATE ...
Page 103: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 111: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 111 ...
Page 119: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
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Page 202: ...G020920 202 Washing and cleaning the car 204 Paint touch up 208 ...
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