Volvo S60: Engine compartment, overview
The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
- Coolant expansion tank
- Power steering fluid reservoir
- Engine oil dipstick
- Radiator
- Filler cap for engine oil
- Cover over brake fluid reservoir
- Battery
- Relay and fuse box
- Washer fluid reservoir
- Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
WARNING
The ignition should always be completely switched off before performing any operations in the engine compartment.
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions 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 distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended movements and body injury.
Hood and engine compartment
Turn the handle located under the left side of the dash approximately 20-25
degrees clockwise to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly. Press the release control (located under the r ...
Engine oil
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See also:
Vehicles with manual transmission
•► Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R.•► Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.•► Apply the parking b ...
Opening/closing the fuel cap
Fuel vapor expands in hot weather. Open the filler cap slowly.
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks
into place.
CAUTION
Do not refuel with the e ...
Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curta ...
