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Maintenance and service
Self-maintenance
Note the following before you
begin working on your car:
Battery
Ensure that the battery cables are correctly
connected and tightened.
Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running (e.g. when replacing the
battery).
Never use a fast charger to charge the bat-
tery. The battery cables should be discon-
nected when recharging.
The battery contains acid that is both corro-
sive and toxic. Handle the battery in an envi-
ronmentally-suitable way. Let your Volvo
dealer assist you.
Lifting the car
If the car is lifted with a workshop jack, it
should sit with the front edge on the engine
support arm. Do not damage the splashguard
under the engine. Ensure that the jack is posi-
tioned so that the car cannot slide off the
jack. Always use axle stands or the like.
If you raise the car using a two pillar work-
shop lift, ensure that the front and rear lift
arms are fixed under the lifting points on the
door sill. See the illustration.
WARNING!
The car ignition system has very high
voltage!
The voltage in the ignition system is
dangerous!
Do not touch spark plugs, ignition cables
or the ignition coil when the engine is
running or the ignition is switched on!
The ignition should be switched off when:
• Conducting engine tests.
• Replacing parts in the ignition system,
such as spark plugs, ignition coil,
distributor, ignition cables, etc.
WARNING!
Never try to repair any part of the SRS or
SIPS bag systems yourself.
Any interference in the system could
cause malfunction and serious injury. All
work should only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.