Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the blue cap. The reservoir is used for both windscreen washers and headlamp washers.
Note
- When approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, the message Washer fluid Level low, the refill is shown in the driver display, together with the
Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended by Volvo – with frost protection during cold weather and for temperatures below freezing point.
Volume:
- Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres (5.8 qts).
- Cars without headlamp washing: 3.5 litres (3.7 qts).
Air conditioning – specifications
- The car’s climate control system uses a freon-free refrigerant, either R1234yf or R134a, depending on the market. Information about which refrigerant the car’s climate control system uses is printed on a decal located on the underside of the bonnet.
- Refrigerant and compressor oil are used in the air conditioning system. Information is shown below about the label for refrigerant quantity, and the table below shows the prescribed quality and volume for compressor oil.
A/C decal
Decal for R134a
Decal for R1234yf
Symbol explanation R1234yf
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| | Caution |
| | Mobile air conditioning system (MAC) |
| | Lubricant type |
| | A trained and certified technician is required in order to service the mobile air conditioning system (MAC) |
| | Flammable refrigerants |
Refrigerant amount is printed on the decal located on the underside of the bonnet.
Cars with R134a refrigerant
- Refrigerant amount.
Cars with R1234yf refrigerant
- Refrigerant amount.
Compressor oil
| Volume | Prescribed grade |
|---|---|
| 130 ml (4.40 fl. oz.) | PAG SP-A2 |
Evaporator
Brake fluid – specifications
Brake fluid is the medium in a hydraulic brake system that is used to transfer pressure from e.g. a brake pedal via a master brake cylinder, which in turn acts on the brake callipers.
Prescribed grade: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid compliant with a combination of Dot 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.
Transmission fluid – specifications
Under normal driving conditions, the transmission fluid does not need to be changed during the service life of the gearbox. However, it may be necessary in adverse driving conditions.
Automatic gearbox
| Prescribed transmission fluid: | AW-2 |
Fuel tank – volume
The fuel tank’s filling capacity can be read in the table below.
| All engines | |
|---|---|
| Litres (approx) | 60 |
| US gallons (approx) | 15,9 |
Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnormally high oil temperature or oil consumption. Below are some examples of adverse driving conditions.
Check the oil level more frequently for long journeys:
- towing a caravan or trailer
- in mountainous regions
- at high speeds
- in temperatures colder than -30 °C (-22 °F) or hotter than +40 °C (+104 °F).
The above also apply to shorter driving distances at low temperatures.
Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse driving conditions. It provides extra protection for the engine.
Volvo recommends:
Important
- In order to fulfil the requirements for the engine’s service intervals all engines are filled with a specially adapted synthetic engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil has been made very carefully with regard to service life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and environmental impact.
- An approved engine oil must be used in order that the recommended service intervals can be applied. Only use a prescribed grade of oil for both filling and oil change, otherwise there is a risk of the service life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and environmental impact of the car being affected.
- If engine oil of the prescribed grade and viscosity is not used, engine related components may become damaged. Volvo disclaims any liability for any such damage.
- Volvo recommends that oil changes are carried out at an authorised Volvo workshop.
Engine oil – specifications
Engine oil grade and volume for each respective engine alternative can be read in the table.
Volvo recommends:
| Engine | Engine code | Volume, incl. oil filter (litres, approx.) | Oil grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| B3 | B420T3 | 6.1 | Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 or VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 |
| B4 | B420T6 | 6.1 | |
| B5 / B5 AWD | B420T2 | 6.1 | |
| B5 AWD | B420T10 | 6.1 |