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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Stowage of the cargo area cover
The cargo area cover can be stowed in under the cargo floor.
1. To open the lid, pull the handle up.
2. To keep the lid open, hang the hook (provided on the back of the lid) on the
rear edge o ...
Rear window wiper and washers
Intermittent wiping
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel.
Reverse gear wipe
The rear wiper will be activatedautomatically when selecting reverse gear, if
• the rear wiper is not already swi ...
Gauges
GaugesTachometer AEngine coolant temperature gauge BFuel gauge CSpeedometer DInformation display E
Engine coolant temperature gauge
All vehicles
Shows the temperature of the enginecoolant. At norma ...