Engine Compartment - Checking - Volvo V60 Twin Engine Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Normal checking points - other parts require specialist
expertise.
Checking/refilling the coolant for the cooling
and climate control systems
Checking/filling the power steering fluid
Engine oil filler pipe
Checking/filling of brake fluid (on driver's
side)
Starter battery
Relay and fuse box
Washer fluid filler pipe
358
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. 83).
Related information
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Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 357)
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Engine compartment - checking (p. 358)

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:
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Coolant
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Engine oil
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Power steering fluid
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Washer fluid
WARNING
Remember that the radiator fan (located at
the front of the engine compartment, behind
the radiator) may start automatically some
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. 357)
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Engine compartment - overview (p. 357)
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Coolant - level (p. 361)
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Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 360)
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Power steering fluid - level (p. 363)
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Washer fluid - filling (p. 375)