2010 VOLVO V50 checking oil

09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil 09
218
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See page 275 for oil specifications. Refer to
the Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet for information on the oil change inter-
vals.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
NOTE
•Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
•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 a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
Checking and adding oilThe 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 car 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.
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Location of dipstick and oil filler cap
Checking the oil1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-
free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check
the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to
the MIN mark, add approximately
1 US quart (1 liter) of oil.
4. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
5. 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
MAX mark.
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CAUTION
•Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
•Oil that is lower than the specified qual-
ity can damage the engine.
•Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
•Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.

12 Index
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284
DSTC, stability system............................ 157
E
Economical driving.................................. 138
Electrical current – conserving................ 140
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 82
Electrical system...................................... 278
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 156
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 101
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98
Emergency brake....................................... 76
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 161
Emergency towing................................... 159
Emission inspection readiness................ 214
Engine
specifications...................................... 276
starting................................................ 146
starting with keyless drive.................. 148
Engine compartment overview................217Engine oil................................................. 218
changing............................................. 218
checking............................................. 218
specifications...................................... 275
volumes.............................................. 273
Equalizer, audio system........................... 245
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 119
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Flat tires
changing............................................. 192
repairing with tire sealing system....... 194
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 247
Fog lights
front...................................................... 64
rear........................................................ 64
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 64
Front park assist...................................... 170
Front seats............................................... 104
adjusting the head restraints.............. 107folding backrests................................ 104
manually operated.............................. 104
power.................................................. 105
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 65
Fuel gauge................................................. 53
Fuel requirements.................................... 142
Fuel tank volume.....................................273
Fuses, replacing......................................232
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 142
Geartronic................................................ 152
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 112
locking................................................ 131
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)....................... 76
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75

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12
286
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 140
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191
M
Maintenance............................................ 212
hoisting the vehicle............................. 214
performed by the owner.....................214
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Manual transmission........................ 149, 150
Mirrors....................................................... 79
Model plate.............................................. 269
Moonroof................................................... 82
Motor oil........................................... 218, 275
checking............................................. 218
N
Net in cargo area.............................118, 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 218
changing............................................. 218
checking............................................. 218
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 281
Opening the hood.................................... 216
Owner maintenance................................. 214
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 170
Parking brake............................................. 76
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 214
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 84
Power door mirrors.................................... 80Power front seat...................................... 105
memory function................................. 106
Power moonroof........................................ 82
Power steering fluid................................. 221
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................251
Radio functions........................................ 247
HD digital radio................................... 249
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 170
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 79
auto-dim function................................. 79
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 79
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 273