Volvo S60: Hood and engine compartment
Volvo S60: 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 right front edge of the hood) to the left, and lift the hood
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.
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.