2011 VOLVO XC90 oil

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Engine oil
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285 Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.Volvo recommends Castrol.
Engine designationVolume between MIN-MAX on dipstickVolumeA
3.2 6-cyl. B6324S1.27 US qts (1.2 liters)7.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
V8 AWD B8444S1.3 US qts (1.2 liters)7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
AIncluding filter replacement.

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning/information symbol
This symbol () lights up and glows red if
the condition is related to safety and/or driva-
bility or yellow to alert the driver to e.g., fill the
washer fluid reservoir, etc. In either case, a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel display.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning59
Malfunction indi-
cator light61
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fault in the ABS
system61
Rear fog light60
Stability system
DSTC61
Trailer turn signal
indicator61
Parking brake
applied60
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
SymbolDescriptionPage
Oil pressure warn-
ing light60
Seat belt reminder59
Generator warn-
ing light60
Brake failure
warning light60
High beam indica-
tor58

12 Index
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295
Charge air cooler..................................... 286
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 47, 49
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 50
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................130
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 116
Cold weather precautions........................ 163
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 263
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant.................................................... 217
changing............................................. 212
Courtesy light........................................... 111
Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 115
Curb weight............................................. 182
Current fuel consumption.......................... 75D
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 74
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 161
Dimensions.............................................. 278
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 247
Door mirrors............................................... 84
defroster............................................... 74
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving conditions, difficult......................143
Driving economically................................ 142
Driving through water..............................143
E
Economical driving.................................. 142
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 86Electrical system...................................... 287
Emission inspection readiness................ 209
Engine
specifications...................................... 286
starting................................................ 139
Engine oil................................................. 214
checking............................................. 215
specifications...................................... 285
Environment............................................... 14
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 208
Flat tires
changing............................................. 191
repairing with tire sealing system....... 186
Fog light..................................................... 60
Fog lights
front*..................................................... 68
Folding door mirrors.................................. 64
Front airbags.................................. 24, 25, 28
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 104
manually adjusted............................... 104

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297
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 141
Keys......................................................... 124
L
Label information..................................... 276
Lighting panel............................................ 67
Load carriers............................................ 162
Locking steering wheel............................ 141
Locking the car........................................ 128
Locks, child safety................................... 130
Long distance trips.................................. 163
Low beam headlight.................................. 70
M
Maintenance............................................ 208
Maintenance, periodic............................. 209
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 84
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 83
Moonroof................................................... 86
Motor oil
checking............................................. 215
MP3 player, connecting........................... 259
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 209
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 215
Oil quality................................................. 214
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 209
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 292
Owner maintenance................................. 209
P
Paint - color code....................................204
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 68
Park assist.......................................154, 155
Parking brake........................................... 151
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 67
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 209
Permissible axle weight........................... 182
Polishing.................................................. 201
Power moonroof........................................ 86
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 218
R
Radiator................................................... 213
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................255
Radio functions........................................ 246
HD digital radio................................... 251
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72