10 Maintenance and service
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WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage
and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-
tem is highly dangerous. The car's electri-
cal 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. 81).
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 except 4-cyl.
The appearance of the engine compartment may
differ depending on engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
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Radiator
Filling engine oil
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid
(located on the driver's side)
Starter battery
Relay and fuse box
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage
and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-
tem is highly dangerous. The car's electri-
cal 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. 81).
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.
Related information
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 360)
•
Engine compartment - checking (p. 361)
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. 360)
•
Engine compartment - overview (p. 360)
•
Coolant - level (p. 366)
•
Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 363)
•
Power steering fluid - level (p. 368)
•
Washer fluid - filling (p. 377)
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Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
