Volvo V50 2010 Owner's Manual page 223

Checking and topping up the brake and
clutch fluid
Brake and clutch fluid have a common reser-
4
voir . The fluid level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks. Check the level regularly.
Change the brake fluid every other year or at
every other regular service.
For capacities and recommended fluid grade,
see the table Fluids on page 287.
The fluid should be changed annually on cars
driven in conditions requiring hard, frequent
braking, such as driving in mountains or tropi-
cal climates with high humidity.
4 Location dependent on whether car is left or right-hand drive.
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.
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must
be investigated.
Checking and topping up the power
steering fluid
NOTE
Check the level frequently.
The fluid does not require changing. For
capacities and recommended fluid grade, see
page 285.
If a fault should arise in the power steering sys-
tem or if the car is without power and must be
towed, it can still be steered. However, the
steering will be much heavier than normal and
it will require more effort to turn the steering
wheel.
09 Maintenance and service
Oils and fluids
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