Brake And Clutch Fluid - Level; Climate Control System - Fault Tracing And Repair - Volvo V40 Owner's Manual

10 Maintenance and service

Brake and clutch fluid - level

Brake and clutch fluid level should be
between the reservoir MIN and MAX marks.
Checking the level
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Brake and clutch fluid have a common reser-
voir. The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks that are visible inside the reser-
voir. Check the level regularly.
Change the brake fluid every other year or at
every other regular service.
For capacities and recommended brake fluid
grade, see Brake fluid - grade and volume (p.
449). The fluid should be changed annually on
cars driven in conditions requiring hard, fre-
quent braking, such as driving in mountains
or tropical climates with high humidity.
WARNING
If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur-
ther before topping up the brake fluid.
Volvo recommends that the reason for the
loss of brake fluid is investigated by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
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Filling
The fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side.
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.
Climate control system - fault tracing
and repair
The air conditioning system must only be
serviced and repaired by an authorised work-
shop.
Troubleshooting and repair
The air conditioning system contains fluores-
cent tracing agents. Use ultraviolet light when
looking for leaks.
Volvo recommends that you contact an
authorised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains pres-
surised refrigerant R134a. This system
must only be serviced and repaired by an
authorised workshop.
Related information
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Volvo service programme (p. 331)