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
engine is running (e.g. if replacing the bat-
tery).
Never use a quick charger to charge the bat-
tery. The battery cables must be discon-
nected when charging the battery.
The battery contains acid that is both corro-
sive and toxic. It is therefore important to
handle the battery in an environmentally cor-
rect manner. Let your Volvo dealer assist you.
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage
and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-
tem is highly dangerous. The ignition must
therefore always 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. Fill washer fluid with antifreeze
at temperatures around freezing point.
•
Brake and clutch fluid – The level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks.
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. There is a risk of fire if the
engine is hot.
09 Maintenance and service

Self-maintenance

Lifting the car
NOTE
Volvo recommends only using the jack that
belongs to the car model in question. If a
jack is selected other than the one recom-
mended by Volvo, follow the instructions
for use supplied with the equipment.
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 the jack. Always
use axle stands or the like.
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