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WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-tem is highly dangerous. The car's electri-cal system must always be in key position0 when work is being performed in the
engine compartment; see Key positions -functions at different levels (p. 70). Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil when the car's electrical system is inkey position II or when the engine is hot.
Engine compartment except 4 cyl. 2.0 l 2
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
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Radiator
Filling engine oil
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid (located on the driver's side)
Battery
Relay and fuse box
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-tem is highly dangerous. The car's electri-cal system must always be in key position0
when work is being performed in the
engine compartment; see Key positions -functions at different levels (p. 70). Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil when the car's electrical system is inkey position II or when the engine is hot.
Related information
• Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 343)
• Engine compartment - checking (p. 344)
Engine compartment - checking
Some oils and fluids should be checked at regular intervals.
Regular checkingCheck the following oils and fluids at regularintervals, e.g. when refuelling:
• Coolant
• Engine oil
• Power steering fluid (not cars with 4-cyl. 2.0 litre engine 4
)
• Washer fluid
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 beenswitched off. Always have the engine cleaned by a workshop. There is a risk of fire if theengine is hot.
Related information
• Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 343)
• Engine compartment - overview (p. 343)
• Coolant - level (p. 349)
• Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 346)
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Also applies to the B4204T7 engine.3 Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
4 However, does apply to the B4204T7 engine.
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Power steering fluid - level (p. 351)
• Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)
Engine oil - general
An approved engine oil must be used in order that the recommended service intervals canbe applied.
Volvo recommends:
When driving under adverse conditions, see Engine oil - adverse driving conditions (p.395).
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the engine's service intervals all engines arefilled with a specially adapted syntheticengine oil at the factory. The choice of oilhas been made very carefully with regardto service life, starting characteristics, fuelconsumption and environmental impact. An approved engine oil must be used in order that the recommended service inter-vals can be applied. Only use a prescribedgrade of oil for both filling and oil change,otherwise you will risk affecting service life,starting characteristics, fuel consumptionand environmental impact. Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war- ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribedgrade and viscosity is not used. Volvo recommends that oil changes are carried out at an authorised Volvo work-shop.
Volvo uses different systems for warning of low/high oil level or low/high oil pressure.Certain engine variants have an oil pressuresensor, and then the combined instrumentpanel's warning symbol for low oil pressure isused. Other variants have an oil level sensor,when the driver is informed via the instru- ment's warning symbol
and display
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LightingWAType
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Reversing lamp21P21W LL
Rear fog lamp21H21W LL
A
Watt
Related information
• Lamp replacement (p. 352)
• Lamp replacement - location of rear lamps (p. 357)
• Lamp replacement - vanity mirror lighting(p. 358)
Wiper blades
The wiper blades sweep water away from the windscreen and rear window. Together withthe washer fluid they clean the windows andensure visibility for driving. The windscreen wiper blades must be in serv- ice position when they are to be replaced.
Service position
Wiper blades in service position.
In order to make replacement possible, to clean or lift the wiper blades (for scraping office from the windscreen, for example), theymust be in service position.
IMPORTANT
Before placing the wiper blades in the service position, make sure that they arenot frozen down.
1. Place the remote control key in the igni- tion lock 11
and briefly press the START/
STOP ENGINE button to set the car's
electrical system to key position I. For
detailed information on key positions, see Key positions - functions at different lev-els (p. 70).
2. Briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE
button again to set the car’s electricalsystem in key position 0.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right stalk switch up and hold it in position forapprox. 1 second.
> The wipers then move to standingstraight up.
The wipers return to their starting position when you briefly press the START/STOP
ENGINE button to set the car’s electrical sys-
tem to key position I (or when the car is
started).
11 Not necessary in cars with Keyless function.
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1. Fold out the wiper arm.
2. Grip the inner section of the blade (by the arrow).
3. Turn anticlockwise to use the blade's end position against the wiper arm as a lever to detach the blade more easily.
4. Press the new wiper blade into position. Check that it is firmly installed.
5. Lower the wiper arm.
CleaningFor cleaning wiper blades and windscreen,see Car washing (p. 379).
IMPORTANT
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the service life ofthe wiper blades.
Related information
• Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)
Washer fluid - filling
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the head- lamps and windows. Washer fluid with anti-freeze must be used during winter.
The windscreen and headlamp washers share a common reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Use washer fluid with antifreeze during the winter to avoid freezing in the pump, reser-voir and hoses.
For capacities, see Washer fluid - quality and volume (p. 401).
Related information
•Wiper blades (p. 359)
Battery
The service life and function of the battery is influenced by factors such as the number ofstarts, discharging, driving style, driving con-ditions, climatic conditions etc. The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat- tery.
• Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running.
• Check that the cables to the battery arecorrectly connected and properly tight-ened.
WARNING
•The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. A sparkcan be formed if a jump lead is con-nected incorrectly, and this can beenough for the battery to explode.
• The battery contains sulphuric acid,which can cause serious burns.
• If sulphuric acid comes into contactwith eyes, skin or clothing, flush withlarge quantities of water. If acidsplashes into the eyes - seek medicalattention immediately.
IMPORTANT
Only a traditional battery charger should ever be used when charging the battery.
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Brake fluid - grade and volume
The medium in a hydraulic brake system is called brake fluid, and it is used to transferforce from e.g. a brake pedal via a masterbrake cylinder to one or more slave cylinders,which in turn act on a mechanical brake. Prescribed grade: DOT 4
Volume: 0.6 litres
Related information
•Brake and clutch fluid - level (p. 350)
Power steering fluid - grade
Power steering fluid is the denomination of the medium used in the car's power steeringsystem. Prescribed grade:
WSS M2C204-A2 or
equivalent product.
Related information
• Power steering fluid - level (p. 351)
Washer fluid - quality and volume
Washer fluid is used, together with wind- screen and rear window wipers (p. 90) to keepthe car's windows and headlamps clean andensure visibility when driving. Prescribed grade:
Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo - with frost protection dur- ing cold weather and below freezing point. Volume: • Cars
with headlamp washing: 5.4 litres.
• Cars
without headlamp washing: 4.0
litres.
Related information
• Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)
• Wiper blades (p. 359)
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Warning lampAdaptive Cruise Control..................... 189
collision warning system.................... 217
stability and traction control system.. 175
Warning lamps Airbags – SRS....................................... 65
alternator not charging......................... 65
Fault in brake system........................... 65
Low oil pressure................................... 65
Parking brake applied........................... 65
seatbelt reminder............................ 26, 65
Warning................................................ 65
Warning sound collision warning system.................... 217
Warning symbols........................... 60, 62, 65
Warning triangle....................................... 329Washer fluid volume................................................ 401
Washer fluid, filling................................... 361
Washer nozzles, heated............................. 91Washers rear window.......................................... 92
washer fluid, filling.............................. 361
windscreen........................................... 91
Water and dirt-repellent coating.............. 381
Water-repellent surface, cleaning............ 381 Waxing..................................................... 380Weights
kerb weight......................................... 390
Wheel bolts.............................................. 320 lockable.............................................. 320
Wheel rim, dimensions............................ 322Wheel rims cleaning.............................................. 380
Wheels installation........................................... 327
removal............................................... 324
snow chains........................................ 321
Whiplash injury, WHIPS............................. 33 WHIPS child seat/booster cushion................... 34
seating position.................................... 35
whiplash protection........................ 33, 36
Windows, rearview and door mirrors. 21, 381 Windscreen heating................................................ 125
Windscreen, heating.................................. 96
Windscreen washing.................................. 91
Windscreen wiper...................................... 90 rain sensor............................................ 90
Winter driving........................................... 299
Winter tyres.............................................. 321 Wiper blades............................................ 359
changing............................................. 360
Cleaning.............................................. 361
replacing, rear window....................... 360
Service position.................................. 359
Wipers and washing.................................. 90
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