Self-Maintenance - Volvo S60 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 battery).
Never use a quick charger to charge the bat-
tery. The battery cables must be disconnected
when charging the battery.
The battery contains acid that is both corrosive
and toxic. It is therefore important to handle the
battery in an environmentally correct manner.
Let your Volvo dealer assist you.
WARNING
The car ignition system has very high volt-
age!
The voltage in the ignition system is dan-
gerous!
Do not touch spark plugs, ignition cables or
the ignition coil when the engine is running
or the ignition is switched on!
The ignition should be switched off when:
•
conducting engine tests
•
replacing parts in the ignition system,
such as spark plugs, ignition coil, dis-
tributor, ignition cables, etc.
Lifting the car
If the car is lifted with a workshop jack, it should
sit with the front edge on the engine support
arm. 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.
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
previous illustration.
09 Maintenance and service

Self-maintenance

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.
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