2012 VOLVO S80 checking oil

08 Maintenance and specifications
Engine oil
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Checking the engine oil
The oil level should be checked at regular inter-
vals, particularly during the period up to the
first scheduled maintenance service.
•See page 347 for oil specifications.
•Refer to the Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet for information on the
oil change intervals.
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.
•Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
•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.
•Oil changes should be carried out by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
Checking and adding oil
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Location of the filler cap and dipstick
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products
NOTE
Before checking the oil:
•The car should be parked on a level sur-
face.
•If the engine is warm, wait for at least
10 – 15 minutes after the engine has
been switched off.
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The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick
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. The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids
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Coolant
Location of the coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be
changed. If the system must be drained, con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
See page 349 for information on cooling sys-
tem capacities.
CAUTION
•If necessary, top up the cooling system
with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze
only (a 50/50 mix of water and anti-
freeze).
•Different types of antifreeze/coolant
may not be mixed.
•If the cooling system is drained, it
should be flushed with clean water or
premixed anti-freeze before it is refilled
with the correct mixture of water/anti-
freeze.
•The cooling system must always be
kept filled to the correct level, and the
level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in the
engine which could result in damage.
Check coolant regularly!
•Do not top up with water only. This
reduces the rust-protective and anti-
freeze qualities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also cause
damage to the cooling system if it
should freeze.
•Do not use chlorinated tap water in the
vehicle's cooling system.
WARNING
•Never remove the expansion tank cap
while the engine is warm. Wait until the
engine cools.
•If it is necessary to top off the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the
round cover at the rear of the engine compart-
ment. The round cover must be removed first
before the reservoir cap can be accessed.

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Fluids
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The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res-
ervoir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Filling1. Turn and open the cover.2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Power steering fluid
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks. For capaci-
ties and recommended fluid grade, see
page 349.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking.

10 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 195
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 117
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................146
Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 116
Adaptive cruise control.................... 149, 151
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 138
Air distribution.......................................... 134
Air distribution table................................. 140
Air vents................................................... 135
All Wheel Drive......................................... 115
Anti-freeze.......................................260, 312Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 117
Approach lighting................................54, 95
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 226
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 229
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 226
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
HD digital radio................................... 212
introduction......................................... 200
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 252
overview.............................................. 200
radio functions.................................... 210
Rear seat entertainment..................... 241
Sirius satellite radio............................214
sound settings.................................... 208
steering wheel keypad........................ 205
voice control....................................... 237
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 102
Automatic locking retractor....................... 37
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 113, 114
general description.....................113, 114oil........................................................ 349
shiftlock override................................ 114
Axle weight.............................................. 287
B
Battery
changing..................................... 324, 325
maintenance....................................... 324
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 350
warning symbols................................. 323
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 189, 190, 191
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 229
Booster cushions....................................... 45
Brake lights.............................................. 116
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 117
Brake pad inspection.......................... 116
checking fluid level............................. 312
emergency brake assistance.............. 117
fluid..................................................... 349

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E
ECC.........................................136, 138, 139
Economical driving.................................. 258
Electric parking brake.............................. 119
Electronic Climate Control.......136, 138, 139
air distribution table............................ 140
Interior Air Quality System.................. 139
ventilated seats................................... 136
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 111
Emergency towing...........................273, 274
Emission inspection readiness................ 307
Engine
overheating........................................... 77
specifications...................................... 346
starting................................................ 109
switching off....................................... 111
Engine compartment overview................309
Engine oil
checking............................................. 310
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 267
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 306
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 336
placing correctly................................. 109
Fluid specifications.................................. 349
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................146
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 92
Front park assist.............................. 181, 183
Front seats...........................................82, 84
heated................................................. 136
Fuel filler cap........................................... 265
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 264
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 262, 263
Fuel tank volume.....................................349Fuses............................... 326, 327, 330, 333
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 106
Gasoline requirements............................. 263
Gas tank volume...................................... 349
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 114
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 113, 114
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 286
Grocery bag holder.................................. 268
Gross vehicle weight...............................287
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 93
HD digital radio........................................ 212
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................315, 316

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L
Labels
list of................................................... 343
location of........................................... 342
LATCH anchors......................................... 46
Leather care............................................. 336
Lighting panel............................................ 90
Load anchoring eyelets...........................267
Loading the vehicle.......................... 267, 287
roof loads............................................ 269
Locking...................................................... 63
Locking the vehicle.................................... 54
Locks, child safety..................................... 48
Low beams................................................ 90
Low fuel level warning light........................ 75
Low oil pressure warning light................... 76
M
Main instrument panel............................. 125
Maintenance............................................ 306
hoisting the vehicle............................. 307
performed by the owner.....................307Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Media player (infotainment system)......... 219
Menu........................................................ 127
Messages in the instrument panel........... 125
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 102
power door......................................... 101
rearview, auto-dim function................ 102
retractable........................................... 101
vanity.................................................. 195
Moonroof................................................. 104
Motor oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
MY CAR................................................... 127
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................263
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 354
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 94
Overheating, engine................................... 77
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 266
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 337
Park assist.......................................181, 183
Park Assist Camera................................. 185
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 119
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 92
changing bulbs................................... 317
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 335