Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may not
offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine
protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance services. This oil is only used at customer
request, at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 104° F (40° C) in your area, Volvo recommends, for the protection of your engine, that you
use a heavier weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W -40 or 0W -40. See the viscosity chart.
Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when temperatures do not exceed 104° F (40° C),
SAE 5W -30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection. See the viscosity chart.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W -30 or 0W -40 and complying with oil quality requirements 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.
277 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
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Current, conserving193
D
Defroster133
Detachable key blade57-58
Dimensions
V70 272
XC70273
Direction indicators 93
Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag22-24
Distance Alert165
Dome lighting93-94
Door mirrors101
Driver Alert system173
Driver distraction warning7
Driving economically192
Driving in cold weather194
Driving through water193
E
ECC131-133
Economical driving192
Electric parking brake119
Electrically operated tailgate203
Electronic Climate Control131-133
air distribution table135
Interior Air Quality System133
ventilated seats131
Emergency brake lights 91
Emergency locking retractor33
Emergency starting111
Emergency towing216-217
Emission inspection readiness222
Engine
overheating 77
specifications275
starting110
starting with keyless drive110
Engine compartment overview 223
Engine oil
checking 224
low pressure warning light76
specifications276
volumes278
Environment 9
Eyelets for anchoring loads205
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warning light77
T
Tailgate
driving with it open 192
locking/unlocking65
power operated203
wiper/washer98
Tailgate wiper, replacing the blade 236
Taillights, changing bulbs232
Temporary spare tire260
Three-way catalytic converter200
Tire pressure monitoring system252
indicator light76
Tires
age 246
changing from summer to winter261
designations254
glossary of terms255
improving economy246
inflation pressure247- 248
inflation pressure tables250- 251
snow259
spare260
specifications249
storing245
studded259
tire pressure monitoring system252- 253
uniform tire quality grading258
Top tether anchors (child restraint systems) 43
Touching up paint269
Towing a trailer213-214
trailer hitch215
Towing eyelet 216
Towing the vehicle216, 217
Traction control153
Trailer hitch215
Trailer towing213-214
trailer hitch215
Transmission
Geartronic 113
general description112- 113
oil279
shiftlock override113
Tread wear indicator 245
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