Self-Maintenance - Volvo C30 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-suit-
able way. Let your Volvo dealer assist you.
WARNING
High output from the ignition system. The
voltage in the ignition system is highly dan-
gerous. The ignition must therefore always
be switched off for work in the engine com-
partment.
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.
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