Engine compartment overview

The engine compartment contains several service-related parts.

Some of the components included in the car's electric drive system are located under the bonnet. Exercise caution in this area and only touch anything that is related to normal maintenance.

 Warning

Orange-coloured cables must only be handled by qualified personnel.

 Warning

Several components in the car work with high-voltage current that could be dangerous in the event of incorrect intervention.

  • Do not touch anything that is not clearly described in the owner's manual.
  • Exercise caution when checking/refilling fluids in the engine compartment.
P6-1746-XC40-Engine compartment overview
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on model and engine variant.
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Coolant expansion tank
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Washer fluid filler pipe
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Reservoir for brake fluid (located on the driver's side)
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Central electrical unit
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5Air filter
  6. P5-Icon red circle 6Engine oil filler pipe
P5-1946-Decal for fan and drivebelt
Location of warning decal for the engine compartment. The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on model and engine variant.

 Note

It is not intended that the decals illustrated in the owner's manual should be exact replicas of those in the car. They are included to show their approximate appearance and locations in the car. The information that applies to your particular car can be found on the decal on the car.

 Warning

Remember that the radiator fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator) may start automatically or continue to operate for up to approx. 6 minutes after the engine has been switched off.

Always have the engine cleaned by a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. There is a risk of fire if the engine is hot.

 Warning

The ignition system works at a very high and hazardous voltage. The car's electrical system must always be in ignition position 0 when work is being performed in the engine compartment.

Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or when the engine is hot.

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