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Fuses The fuses help protect the vehicle's electrical components from overloading or short circuits.
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the lists offuses. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system. Orange wires may only be handled by trained and authorized Volvo service technicians orlicensed electricians. A number of component in the vehicle used high voltage electrical current and can be verydangerous to touch. Do not touch any components that are not clearly described in this owner's information.
If an electrical component fails to function, this may be due to a blown fuse. If the same fuseblows repeatedly, this indicates a problem withthe component, which should be inspected by atrained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Location of the fuseboxes
Engine compartment
Under the glove compartment
Cargo compartment
Related information
• Replacing fuses (p. 483)
• Fuses in the cargo compartment (p. 493)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 484)
• Fuses in the passenger compartment (p. 489)
Replacing fuses The fuses help protect the vehicle's electrical components from overloading or short circuits.
Fuse replacement1. See the list of fuse boxes for their locations.
2. Pull the fuse straight out and examine it from
the side to see if the curved metal wire in the fuse is intact.
3. If the wire is broken, insert a new fuse of the same color and amperage (written on thefuse).
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the followingpages. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system.
Related information
• Fuses (p. 483)
• Fuses in the cargo compartment (p. 493)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 484)
• Fuses in the passenger compartment (p. 489)
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There is a fuse removal tool on the inside of the fuse box cover.PositionsThere is a decal on the inside of the cover with alist of fuses.
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The fuse box is under the storage compartment on the right side
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•The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety pre-cautions must be followed to prevent injury. Always turn the ignition
off when
replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintended move-ments and body injury.
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
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
• Opening and closing the hood (p. 504)
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 511)
Engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil change (service) intervals to apply.
Volvo recommends:
