10 Maintenance and service
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Normal checking points - other parts require
specialist expertise.
Checking/refilling the coolant for the cool-
ing and climate control systems
Checking/filling the power steering fluid
Filling engine oil
Checking/filling of brake fluid (on driver's
side)
Starter battery
Relay and fuse box
Filling washer fluid
WARNING
The car's electrical system must always be
in key position 0 when work is being per-
formed in the engine compartment; see
Key positions - functions at different levels
(p. 82).
Related information
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 352)
•
Engine compartment - checking (p. 353)
Engine compartment - checking
Some oils and fluids should be checked at
regular intervals.
Regular checking
Check the following oils and fluids at regular
intervals, e.g. when refuelling:
•
Coolant
•
Engine oil
•
Power steering fluid
•
Washer fluid
WARNING
Remember that the radiator fan (located at
the front of the engine compartment,
behind the radiator) may start automati-
cally some after the engine has been
switched off.
Always have the engine cleaned by a
workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended. There is a risk of fire if
the engine is hot.
Related information
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 352)
•
Engine compartment - overview (p. 352)
•
Coolant - level (p. 356)
•
Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 355)
•
Power steering fluid - level (p. 358)
•
Washer fluid - filling (p. 368)
