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11 Specifications
Brake fluid - grade and volume
The medium in a hydraulic brake system is
called brake fluid, and it is used to transfer
pressure 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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Related information
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Brake and clutch fluid - level (p. 373)
426
Power steering fluid - grade
Power steering fluid is the denomination of
the medium used in the car's power steering
system.
Prescribed grade: Power steering fluid rec-
ommended by Volvo.
Related information
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Power steering fluid - level (p. 373)
Washer fluid - quality and volume
Washer fluid is used, together with wind-
screen and rear window wipers, to keep the
car's windows and headlamps clean and
ensure visibility while 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.
Related information
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Washer fluid - filling (p. 383)
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Wiper blades (p. 381)
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Wipers and washing (p. 98)
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