Engine Compartment Overview - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Engine compartment overview

The engine compartment overview shows some
maintenance points.
Some of the components in the vehicle's electri-
cal drive system are located in the engine com-
partment.
The layout of the engine compartment may differ slightly
from model to model
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir
Washer fluid reservoir
Relay/fuse box
Air cleaner
Engine oil filler cap
WARNING
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Orange cables should only be handled by
a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
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A number of the vehicle's components
use high voltage and can be very danger-
ous if handled improperly.
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Do not touch any components that have
not been clearly described/explained in
this manual.
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Use caution when checking/refilling flu-
ids in the engine compartment.
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The cooling fan (located at the front of
the engine compartment, behind the radi-
ator) may start or continue to operate (for
up to 6 minutes) after the engine has
been switched off.
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Engine cleaning should only be done by a
workshop. If engine cleaning agents are
used when the engine has been running,
there may a fire risk.
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Before performing any operations in the
engine compartment, the ignition should
always be completely switched off (in
mode 0) and there should be no remote
keys in the passenger compartment. The
gear selector should be in the P (park)
position. If the engine has been running,
wait until it has cooled before touching