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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
364
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage and
output. The voltage in the ignition system is
highly dangerous. The car's electrical system
must always be in key position 0 when work is
being performed in the engine compartment;
see Key positions - functions at different lev-
els (p. 77).
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil
when the car's electrical system is in key
position II or when the engine is hot.
Engine compartment 5-cyl. diesel
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ
depending on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler pipe
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid (located
on the driver's side)
Starter battery
Relay and fuse box
Washer fluid filler pipe
WARNING
The car's electrical system must always be in
key position 0 when work is being performed
in the engine compartment; see Key positions
- functions at different levels (p. 77).
Related information
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 363)
•
Engine compartment - checking (p. 364)
Engine compartment - checking
Some oils and fluids should be checked at regu-
lar intervals.
Regular checking
Check the following oils and fluids at regular
intervals, e.g. when refuelling:
•
Coolant
•
Engine oil
•
Power steering fluid (not cars with 4-cyl.
engine)
•
Washer fluid
WARNING
Remember that the radiator fan (located at
the front of the engine compartment, behind
the radiator) may start or continue to operate
automatically for up to approx. 6 minutes after
the engine has been switched off.
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended. There is a risk of fire if the engine
is hot.
Related information
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 363)
•
Engine compartment - overview (p. 363)
•
Coolant - level (p. 369)
•
Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 366)
