2008 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 169

Working on your vehicle Note the following before you begin working on your vehicle 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 battery. The battery cables should be disconnected when recharging. The battery contains acid that is both corrosive and poisonous. It is important that the battery is handled in an environmentally friendly way. Let your Volvo dealer assist you. Hoisting the vehicle If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the two jack attachments points should be used. They are specially reinforced to bear the weight of the vehicle. A garage jack can also be placed under the front of the engine support frame. Take care not to damage the splash guard under the engine. Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the vehicle cannot slide off it. Always use axle stands or similar structures. If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle, the front and rear lift arm pads should be centered under the reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail (see illustration). 190 09 Maintenance and servicing Working on your vehicle WARNING The vehicle 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. Belt check Check the belt regularly to make sure it is in good condition and is clean. A worn or dirty belt can cause poor cooling and low alternator output as well as impair the operation of the power steering and the air conditioning unit. NOTE