2012 VOLVO XC90 checking oil

09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil09

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NOTE
Volvo uses different systems to indicate a
low oil level or pressure. Some models have
an oil pressure sensor, in which case a
warning symbol (see page 60) is used to
indicate low oil pressure. Other models have
an oil level sensor, in which case the driver
is alerted by the warning symbol in the cen-
ter of the instrument panel and a text in the
information display. Some models use both
systems. Contact a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for more informa-
tion.
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See page 214 for oil specifications and page
287 for oil volumes. Refer to the Warranty and
Service Records Information booklet for infor-
mation on the oil change intervals.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil
additives.
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge. Please consult a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
Checking and adding oil
G030880
Location of dipstick (1) and oil filler cap (2)
The oil level should be checked at regular inter-
vals, particularly during the period up to the
first scheduled maintenance service.
•The vehicle 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.
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products
Checking the oil
•Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-
free rag.
•Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check
the oil level.
•Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to
the MIN mark, add approximately
0.5 US quarts (0.5 liters) of oil.
•Recheck the level and add more oil if nec-
essary until the level is near the MAX mark.
•Oil level should be between the
MIN and
MAX marks on the dipstick.

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G030881
CAUTION
Not checking the oil level regularly can result
in serious engine damage if the oil level
becomes too low.
•Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.
•Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
•Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
WARNING
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into
contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.

12 Index
12
295
Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 125
Changing a wheel.................................... 192
Changing coolant....................................212
Charge air cooler..................................... 288
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 48, 50
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................130
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 116
Cold weather precautions........................ 164
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 266
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant.................................................... 217
changing............................................. 212
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 115
Curb weight............................................. 181
Current fuel consumption.......................... 75
D
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 74
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 280
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 249
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.................. 86
Electrical system...................................... 289
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emission inspection readiness................ 209
Engine
specifications...................................... 288
starting................................................ 139
Engine oil................................................. 214
checking............................................. 215
specifications...................................... 287
Environment............................................... 14
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 208
Flat tires
changing............................................. 190
repairing with tire sealing system....... 185
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 203
placing correctly................................. 139
Fog light..................................................... 60

12 Index
12
297
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 68
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48
J
Jack.........................................................190
Jump starting........................................... 147
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 141
Keylock...................................................... 13
Keys......................................................... 124
L
Label information..................................... 278
Lighting panel............................................ 67
Load carriers............................................ 163Locking steering wheel............................ 141
Locking the car........................................ 128
Locks, child safety................................... 130
Long distance trips.................................. 164
Low beam headlight.................................. 70
M
Maintenance............................................ 208
Maintenance, periodic............................. 209
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 84
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 83
Moonroof................................................... 86
Motor oil
checking............................................. 215
MP3 player, connecting........................... 261
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.................. 293
Owner maintenance................................. 209
P
Paint - color code....................................204
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 68
Park assist.......................................155, 156
Parking brake........................................... 152
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 67
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 209
Permissible axle weight........................... 181
Polishing.................................................. 201