2017 VOLVO XC90 coolant

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Related information
•Engine compartment overview (p. 515)
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 64)
Engine compartment overview
The engine compartment overview shows some maintenance points.
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
• The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radi-ator) may start or continue to operate (forup to 6 minutes) after the engine hasbeen switched off.
• Engine cleaning should only be done by aworkshop. If engine cleaning agents areused when the engine has been running,there may a fire risk.
• Before performing any operations in theengine compartment, the ignition shouldalways be completely switched off (in mode
0) and there should be no remote
keys in the passenger compartment. Thegear selector should be in the P (park)
position. If the engine has been running, wait until it has cooled before touchingany components in the engine compart-ment.
• The distributor ignition system operatesat very high voltages. Special safety pre-cautions must be followed to preventinjury. Always turn the ignition off whenreplacing distributor ignition componentse.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.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Lift the rubber strip by pressing it inward in the engine compartment.
Remove the plastic cover by folding out the catch and lifting the cover upward.
Unscrew the expansion tank cap and add coolant. The level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the tank.
Put the other components back in place in the reverse order.
CAUTION
• High levels of chlorine, chlorides and other salts may cause corrosion in thecooling system.
• Only use coolants with corrosion protec-tion recommended by Volvo.
• The ratio of coolant to water is 50/50.
• Mix the coolant with tap water of drinka-ble quality.
• If maintenance is performed on the cool-ing system or if the coolant is replaced,flush the cooling system with clean waterbefore adding new a new coolant/watermixture.
• The engine may only be operated with aproperly filled cooling system. Otherwise,high temperatures and cracks in the cyl-inders may occur.
Related information
•Coolant specifications (p. 541)
Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid helps keep the windshield and headlights clean.
The windshield and headlight washers * share a
common reservoir. Open the blue cap to refill washer fluid (see the illustration for the locationof the reservoir). During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing anti-freeze. Use Volvo Original Washer Fluid or theequivalent with a recommended pH valuebetween 6 and 8 in a 1:1 solution. When there is approx. 1 qt (1 liter) of washer fluid remaining in the reservoir, a text message and the
symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Coolant specifications
Coolant specifications.
Specification: Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging. Consult a Volvo retailer if you are uncertain.Different types of coolant should not be mixed to help avoid health risks.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Related information
•Engine oil specifications and volume (p. 544)
• Coolant specifications (p. 541)

INDEX
549
air filter 185
air vents 202
auto mode 186
blower 190
center display controls 187
Electronic Climate Control 186
introduction 182, 186
passenger compartment filter 184
rear controls 186, 189
recirculation 194
refrigerant 540
service 487
setting the temperature 191
voice commands 122
Clock 115
Cold weather driving 367
Collision warning system 305
Compass in rearview mirror 136 calibrate 137
Connected service booking 484
Convertible seats 81
Coolant 541 refilling 520
Corrosion protection 527
Courtesy lighting 147
Crash event data 26
Crash mode 74
Cross Traffic Alert 319, 320, 321, 323
Cruise control 262, 263, 264, 265, 266 adaptive 266, 269, 272, 273, 275, 276 , 277 , 279 , 280 , 281 , 288
Curb weight 458, 537 Curtain sun 109
D
Daytime running lights 138, 140 Defrosterrear window and mirrors 194
Detachable key blade 231, 243
Digital owner's manual 50, 51
Dimensions 535
Disconnecting the front passenger