Self-Maintenance - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Before starting work on the car
Battery
Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and tightened.
Never disconnect the battery when the en-
gine is running (e.g. if replacing the battery).
Never use a quick charger to charge the bat-
tery. The battery cables must be disconnect-
ed when charging the battery.
The battery contains acid that is both corro-
sive and toxic. Handle the battery in an envi-
ronmentally-suitable way. Let your Volvo
dealer assist you.
WARNING
High voltage output from the ignition sys-
tem. The voltage in the ignition system is
dangerous. The ignition must therefore al-
ways be switched off for work in the engine
compartment.
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition
coils when the ignition is on or the engine is
hot.
Check regularly
Check the following at regular intervals, for
example, when refuelling:
• Coolant – The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the expansion
tank.
• Engine oil – The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks.
• Power steering fluid – The level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks.
• Washer fluid – The reservoir should be well
filled. Use washer antifreeze at tempera-
tures around freezing.
• Brake and clutch fluid – The level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks.
WARNING
Bear in mind that the radiator fan may start
automatically some time after the engine
has been switched off.
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is
hot.
09 Maintenance and service

Self-maintenance

Lifting the car
If the car is lifted with a workshop jack; posi-
tion the jack with the front edge on the sub-
frame.
Do not damage the splashguard under the
engine. Ensure that the jack is positioned so
that the car cannot slide off. Always use axle
stands or the like.
If you lift the car using a two pillar workshop
lift, ensure that the front and rear lift arms are
fixed under the lifting points on the door sill.
See the illustration.
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