Warning
Do not swallow coolant fluid
Never ingest coolant fluid; it can damage your organs. The fluid contains ethylene glycol, inhibitor, water and other substances..
Heat and pressure
The coolant may be hot after the engine has been running. Let it cool down before unscrewing the lid on the coolant container. Unscrew the lid slowly to release any pressure.
Important
Signs of leakage
Avoid starting the vehicle if there are signs of coolant leakage. This could damage the engine.
Signs of leakage include coolant under your vehicle, steaming coolant or needing to top off the coolant by more than 2 liters (approx. 2 U.S. quarts).
Prescribed quality
- To prevent deterioration of the cooling system, only use coolant approved by Volvo.
- Volvo recommends using ready-mixed coolant.
- If you use concentrated coolant, mix it with pure water at a one-to-one ratio. The purity must meet Volvo's requirements or it could damage the cooling system. Contact Volvo support if you are uncertain.
- Follow the instructions on the coolant's packaging.
- Do not mix different coolants.
- Never refill with water only. Risk of freezing increases with both low and high levels of coolant concentration.
The coolant reservoir is located in the top left corner of the engine compartment, underneath a panel hatch. Pull the rubber seal toward the engine compartment to access the hatch.
Open the hatch lock and lift the hatch upward to release it.
Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
When you've finished refilling the coolant, put the parts back in the reverse order. Make sure that everything is properly secured.