2011 VOLVO V50 Owner´s Manual

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 09 Maintenance and servicing
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217 Changing engine oil and oil filter
See page 272 for oil specifications. Refer to
the Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet for information

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WARNING
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into
contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces
NOTE
Volvo uses different systems to indicate a
low oil level

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 09 Maintenance and servicing
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219 Washer fluid
G026425
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment and holds approximately
4.2 US qts (4 liters).

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WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top off the coolant when
the engine is wa

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221 Replacing windshield wiper blades
G020330
1. Fold out the wiper arm.
2. Press the button on the wiper blade attach-
ment and pull straight out (1), par

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Battery maintenance
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the
number of starts, etc., all affect the service life
and function of the battery. In order fo

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No smoking, no open flames,
no sparks
Explosion
Battery replacement
Removing the battery1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 mi

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Introduction
Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle, please
keep the following points in mind:
NOTE
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
ge