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Opening the hood
1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) and lift.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
Engine compartment
1. Expansion tank - coolant
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Washer fluid reservoir
4. Dipstick - engine oil
5. Radiator
6. Cooling fan
7. Oil filler cap - engine
8. Clutch/brake fluid reservoir
9. Relay/fuse box
10. Air cleaner
11. Battery (in trunk)
12. Data plate
WARNING
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
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Engine oil
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may not
offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection.
Consult your Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for recommendations on premium or
synthetic oils.
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1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
2. Pry out the defective bulb and replace it.
3. Carefully press the lower edge of the lens onto the four tabs and press the upper edge of the lens into place.
NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself. Let a trained and qualified Volvo service technician replace
these bulbs if necessary.
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Fuses
Replacing fuses
If an electrical component fails to function, it is possible that a fuse has blown.
Fuses are located in four different places:
1. Relays/fuse box in the engine compartment
2. Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind plastic cover
3. Fuse box in the passenger compartment, on the edge of the dashboard
4. Fuse box in the cargo area
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A label on the inside of each cover indicates the amperage and the electrical components that are connected to each fuse.
The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it. Pull the fuse straight out. If a fuse is difficult to remove, you will
find a special fuse removal tool (and several extra fuses) in the passenger compartment fuse box on the driver's end of
dashboard. From the side, examine the curved metal wire (see the illustration above) to see if it is broken. If so, put in a
new fuse of the same color and amperage (written on the fuse). Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box in the passenger
compartment. If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the following pages. Doing so could
seriously damage or overload the vehicle's electrical system.
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Fuses
Relay/Fuse box in the engine compartment
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a blown fuse with a new one of the same color and amperage (written on the
fuse).
Fuses in the engine compartment
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