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 Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals  except at owner request and  at
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Checking and adding  oil
The oil level  should be  checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to
the first scheduled maintenance service.
 The vehicle should be  parked on a  level  surface  when the oil is checked.
If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil.
Checking the oil
- Pull out the dipstick and  wipe  it with a  lint-free rag.
- Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and  check the oil level.
- Add oil if necessary.  If the level  is close to the MIN  mark, add  approximately 1 US quart (1 liter)  of oil.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Switch off the engine and  wait for at least 10-15 minutes and  recheck the oil level.  If necessary,  add  oil until the
level  is near the mark.
CAUTION!
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Never  fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an  increase in oil consumption.
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Always add  oil of the same type and  viscosity as already  used.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an  oil level  warning system. If the engine oil level  becomes too low, the warning light in
the instrument panel will come on and  a  warning will be  displayed in the text window.
 If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and  the text OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL OIL is displayed,
stop safely as soon as possible and  add  1 qt (1 liter)  of oil. Check the oil level  with the dipstick before restarting the
engine.
 If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and  the text OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY-->STOP
ENGINE -->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and  add  oil (not more than 1.6 qts (1.5
liters). Check the oil level  with the dipstick before restarting the engine. If no oil level  is visible on the dipstick, do not
start the engine. Have the vehicle towed  to an  authorized Volvo workshop.
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Fluids
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C
Capacities202
Capacity weight153
Carbon  Monoxide - Important  Warning107
Catalytic converter205
Central  locking system - remote control97
Changing coolant172
Check Engine warning light46
Child safety child restraints31
Child safety lock102
Climate system72
Clock44
Coat hanger89
Cold  weather precautions136
Coolant176
   changing172
   checking level  of172
Coolant - changing176
Cooling system204
Courtesy light84
Cruise control60
Cup holders
   center  console88
   rear seat
87
Curb weight153
Current fuel consumption59
D
Defroster75
Detachable trailer hitch133
Door mirror defroster58
Door mirrors51
Driver distraction5
Driving economically113
DSTC50
Dynamic Stability and  Traction Control (DSTC)50
E
Economical driving113
Electric socket51
Electrical system207
Electrically operated  moonroof68
Emission inspection170
Engine - starting111
Engine compartment173
Engine oil174, 203
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Indicator and  warning symbols44, 45
Inflation  pressure table
   Canadian models147
   US models
146
Inflation  pressure, checking145
Inspection, preparing for170
Interior lighting84
J
Jack159
Jack, location of93
K
Keylock2
, 111
Kickdown117
L
Label information199
Load carriers134
Locking steering wheel112
Locking the car100
Long distance trips137
Long loads - carrying91
Low beam bulb, changing183
Low beam headlights55
M
Maintenance services168
Maintenance, periodic169
Malfunction  indicator light46
Moonroof68
Multifilter with air quality sensor77
O
Occupant Weight  Sensor18
Octane rating107
Odometer44
Oil pressure46
Oil quality174
Opening  the trunk from  the inside101
Opening/locking the trunk100
Owner maintenance169
P
P Park116
, 118
Paint - color code166
Park assist138
Parking brake46, 62
Parking light bulb, changing184
Periodic owner-performed maintenance169
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