2003 VOLVO XC90 oil

2003 VOLVO XC90
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when t\
emperatures do not exceed 86° F
(30° C), SAE 5W-30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protec\
tion. See the viscosity chart at
right.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 10W-30 and complying with oil quality require\
ments are recommended for
driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when\
towing a trailer over long
distances, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
Changing oil and oil filter
Oil and oil filter changes should be made at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) in\
tervals.
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintena\
nce intervals except at
ower request and at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retaile\
r.
l The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
l The top half describes the oil's performance level.
l The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
l The bottom half tells whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving\
properties in a standard test
in comparison to a reference oil.
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Oil and fluids (contd)
Checking the oil level
The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This\
is especially important
during the period up to the first maintenance. CAUTION
Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage\
if the oil level becomes too
low.
Park the vehicle on a level surface and wait for at least 5 minutes afte\
r the engine has been switched
off. Be sure the oil level is maintained between the upper and lower mar\
ks on the dipstick. Low oil
level can cause internal damage to the engine and overfilling can result\
in high oil consumption. The
distance between the dipstick marks represents approx. 1.6 US qt (1.5 l\
iter). The oil should preferably
be checked when cold, before the engine has been started.
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when checking the oil.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pip\
e
surfaces.
Adding oil (topping up)
l Add oil of the same kind as already used.
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l Capacity (including filter): 5-cylinder turbo engine - 6.1 US qt (5.8\
liters).
6-cylinder turbo engine - 7 US qt (6.7 liters)
l The oil filter should be replaced at every oil change.
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Washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and hold\
s approx. 6.8 US qt (6.5 liters).
During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield wash\
er solvent containing antifreeze.
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Coolant reservoir
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be\
drained, consult your Volvo
retailer.
NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and ant\
ifreeze qualities of the
coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the c\
ooling system if it should freeze.
Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of wate\
r and antifreeze).
CAUTION
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If i\
t is not kept filled, there can be
high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Diff\
erent types of antifreeze/
coolant may not be mixed.
Check coolant regularly!
WARNING!
- Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the\
vehicle cools.
- If it is necessary to top up the coolant when the engine is warm, unsc\
rew the expansion tank cap
slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.
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Oil and fluids (contd)
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Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the r\
eservoir. Check, without
removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type : DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433
Replace : Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be rep\
laced once a year or
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.)
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks. Fluid type : ATF
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12. Parking lights, rear - P21/4W
l Never touch the glass of bulbs 1, 2, 3, 10 with your fingers. Grease and\
oils from your fingers
evaporate in the heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, quickly\
damaging it.
l Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs (option) contain trace amounts of mercury. Th\
ese bulbs should always be
disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these h\
eadlights, these bulbs should
only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
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Retaining pins
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs
The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs.
To lift out the lamp housing:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustration above).
4. Lift out the lamp housing.
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CAUTION
- Do not touch the glass on the halogen bulbs with your fingers. Grease,\
oil, or any other impurities
can be carbonized onto the bulb and cause damage to the reflector.
- Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and voltage.
Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing
1. Low beam headlight/Bi-Xenon headlight (option)
2. High beam headlight
3. Turn signal
4. Parking light
5. Side marker light
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3. Vacuum pump15
4. Oxygen sensors 20
5. Crankcase ventilation heater, solenoid valves 10
6. Mass air flow sensor, engine control module, injectors 15
7. -
8. A/C compressor, accelerator pedal position sensor, E-box
fan 10
9. Horn 15
10. Tailgate washer 10
11. A/C compressor, ignition coils 20
12. Brake light contact 5
13. Windshield wipers 25
14. ABS/DSTC 30
15. Headlight washers 25
16. Windshield washers 15
17. Low beam, right 10
18. Low beam, left 10
19. ABS/DSTC 30
20. High beam, left 15
21. High beam, right 15
22. Starter motor 25
23. Engine control module, system relay 5
24. -
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