2018 VOLVO XC90 oil level

OWNER'S INFORMATION
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• Engine oil
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• Owner's Manual in the center display (p. 17)
• Owner's manual in mobile devices (p. 20)
• Volvo Cars support site (p. 20)
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DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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SymbolMeaning
Airbags If this symbol remains illuminated or comes on while driving, a faulthas been detected in one of thevehicle's safety systems. Read themessage in the instrument panel.Volvo recommends contacting anauthorized Volvo workshop.
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BFault in brake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low. Contactyour nearest authorized workshopto have the brake fluid levelchecked and adjusted.
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BParking brake on This symbol glows steadily when the parking brake is applied. A flashing symbol indicates that a fault has occurred. Read the mes-sage in the instrument panel.
SymbolMeaning
Low oil pressure If this symbol illuminates while driv- ing, the engine oil level is too low.Stop the engine immediately andcheck the engine oil level. Add oil ifnecessary. If the symbol illuminatesand the oil level is normal, contacta workshop. Volvo recommendscontacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Generator not charging This symbol illuminates during driv- ing if a fault is detected in the elec-trical system. Contact a workshop.Volvo recommends contacting anauthorized Volvo workshop.
Collision risk City Safety warns the driver if there is a risk of a collision with anothervehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or largeanimal.
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Canadian models.
B US models.
Related information
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel (p. 95)
• Instrument panel (p. 84)
Instrument panel licenses
A license is an agreement on the right to con- duct a certain activity or the right to use some-one else's right according to terms and condi-tions specified in the agreement. The followingtext is Volvo's agreement with the manufactureror developer.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Fuel consumption is increased at high speeds - air resistance increases with speed.
• Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle- the heavier the load, the higher the fuelconsumption.
• Maintain the correct pressure in the tires andcheck pressure regularly.
• The type of tires used could affect fuel con-sumption - consult a retailer for advice onsuitable tires.
• Do not use winter tires after the winter sea-son has ended.
• Roof loads increase air resistance andincrease fuel consumption. Remove roofboxes, ski racks, etc. that are not in use.
• Avoid driving with the windows open.
• Using the trip computer's fuel consumptionindicators can help you learn how to drivemore economically.
Other factors that decrease fuel
consumption
• Dirty air cleaner.
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter.
• Incorrect front-end alignment.
• Incorrect wheel alignment.
Some of the above items and others are checked as part of Volvo's standard maintenance sched-ule.
Related information
• Drive-E
‒ purer driving pleasure (p. 27)
• ECO drive mode (p. 426)
• Checking tire pressure (p. 535)
Preparing for a long trip
It is important to have the vehicle's systems and equipment checked carefully before driving longdistances.
Check that:
• the engine is running properly and that fuel consumption is normal
• there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)
• the brake pedal is functioning optimally
• all lights are working
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adjust the headlight
height if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load
• tire tread depth and air pressure are at cor-rect levels. Change to snow tires when driv-ing in areas where there is a risk of snowy oricy roads.
• the start battery is sufficiently charged
• the wiper blades are in good condition
Related information
• Checking tire pressure (p. 535)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Winter driving (p. 440)
• Economical driving (p. 438)
• Vehicle modem settings (p. 511)
• Loading recommendations (p. 564)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 449)
• Pilot Assist (p. 309)

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Speed limiter (p. 276)
• Tire sealing system (p. 550)
Winter driving
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions to make sure it can bedriven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
• Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze. This mixture helps protect theengine from frost erosion down toapprox. -35 °C (-31 °F). Do not mix differenttypes of antifreeze as this could pose ahealth risk.
• Keep the fuel tank well filled to prevent con-densation from forming.
• Check the viscosity of the engine oil. Oil withlow viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting and reduces fuel consump-tion when driving with a cold engine.
CAUTION
Low-viscosity oil should not be used with hard driving or in hot weather.
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Check the condition and charge level of the start battery. Cold weather places greaterdemands on the start battery and reduces itscapacity.
• Use washer fluid containing antifreeze tohelp prevent ice from forming in the washerfluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditionsFor optimal traction and roadholding, Volvo rec-ommends using snow tires on all wheels when-ever there is a risk of snow or ice on the road.
NOTE
Certain countries require use of winter tires by law. Not all countries permit the use ofstudded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under con- trolled conditions to learn how the vehicle reacts.
Related information
•Snow tires (p. 549)
• Snow chains (p. 549)
• Braking on salted roads (p. 411)
• Braking on wet roads (p. 410)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Start battery (p. 598)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Refilling coolant (p. 590)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Emission inspection readiness
How do states use OBD II for emission
inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can thenread "faults." In some states, this type of inspec-tion has replaced the tailpipe emission test.
How can my vehicle fail OBD II emission
inspection?
Your vehicle can fail OBD II emission inspection for any of the following reasons:
• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit, yourvehicle may fail inspection.
• If your vehicle's Check Engine light was lit,but went out without any action on your part,OBD II will still have a recorded fault. Yourvehicle may pass or fail, depending on theinspection practices in your area.
• If you had recent service that required dis-connecting the battery, OBD II diagnosticinformation may be incomplete and "notready" for inspection. A vehicle that is notready may fail inspection.
How can I prepare for my next OBD II
emission inspection?
• If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit - or was lit but went out without service, have your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, servicedby a qualified Volvo technician.
• If you recently had service for a lit CheckEngine light, or if you had service thatrequired disconnecting the battery, a periodof driving is necessary to bring the OBD IIsystem to "ready" for inspection. Two half-hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highwaydriving are typically needed to allow OBD II toreach readiness. Your Volvo retailer can pro-vide you with more information on planning atrip.
• Maintain your vehicle in accordance with yourvehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and intervalsare described in your vehicle's Warranty andService Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the car is refueled:
•Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
• Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check that engine coolant and other fluidlevels are between the indicated "min" and"max" markings.
• Clean interior glass surfaces with a glasscleaner and soft paper towels.
• Wipe driver information displays with a softcloth.
• Visually inspect battery terminals for corro-sion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminalconnector, or a battery near the end of itsuseful service life. Consult your Volvo retailerfor additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup ofdirt, and corrosion that can be caused by salt res-idues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from other placeswhere they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchase orsubscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Canceling software download
–Tap the checkbox in the activity indicator that replaced the Install button when the down-
load began.
Note that only a download can be cancelled. An installation cannot be cancelled once it hasbegun.
Deactivating the background search for software update
Automatic background searching for softwareupdates is activated as the default factory setting,but the function can be deactivated. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
SystemDownload Center.
3. Tap to deselect
Auto Software Update.
Related information
• Download Center (p. 579)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 507)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 117)
Vehicle status
The vehicle's general status can be displayed in the center display along with the option to schedule service 3
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The Car status app is started
from the center display's App view and has four tabs:
•Messages - status messages
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Status - engine oil level check
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TPMS - tire inflation pressure check
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Appointments - appointment information
and vehicle information 3
.
Related information
• Handling messages saved from the instru- ment panel (p. 109)
• Checking and filling engine oil (p. 588)
• Tire pressure monitoring system
* (p. 537)
• Scheduling service and repairs (p. 580)
• Sending vehicle information to the workshop(p. 582)
• Navigating in the center display's views(p. 117)
Scheduling service and repairs4
This service offers a convenient way to schedule service and workshop appoints directly from thevehicle.
When it is time for service, and in certain cases if the vehicle requires repairs, a message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel and at the topof the center display. The time for service isdetermined by how much time has elapsed, thenumber of hours the engine has run, or the dis-tance driven since the last service.
To use the service
• Create a Volvo ID and register the Volvo IDto the vehicle.
• To select a Volvo retailer you would like tocontact, go to www.volvocars.com and log in.
• To send and receive appointment informa-tion, the vehicle must be connected to the Internet 5
.
Book serviceWhen you schedule service from your vehicle, theinformation is sent via your Internet connection 5
.
Submit an appointment request whenever you need service or when a message regarding theneed for service or repairs has been displayed in
3 Certain markets only.
4 Certain markets only.
5 There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending on your service plan.

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
588If the engine oil is not checked regularly and the level becomes low, this could cause seriousengine damage.
CAUTION
To satisfy the requirements for the engine's service intervals, all engines are factory-filledwith a specially adapted synthetic engine oil.Great care has been put into the choice of oil,with consideration given to service life, starta-bility, fuel consumption and environmentalimpact. For the recommended service intervals to apply, an approved engine oil must be used.Only use the prescribed oil grade to top off orchange the oil. Otherwise, there is a risk ofthe vehicle's service life, startability, fuel con-sumption and environmental impact beingaffected. Failure to use engine oil of the prescribed grade and viscosity could cause damage toengine-related components. Volvo Car Corpo-ration disclaims warranty liability for such typeof damage. Volvo recommends entrusting oil changes to an authorized Volvo workshop.
Volvo uses different systems to warn if the oil level is too low/high or the oil pressure is low. Onengine variants with an oil pressure sensor, a
warning symbol is displayed in the instrument panel when oil pressure is low
. On engine
variants with an oil level sensor, the
warn-
ing symbol in the instrument panel and display messages are used to alert the driver. Someengine variants have both systems. Contact aVolvo retailer for more information. Change the engine oil and oil filter according to the schedule specified in the Warranty and Main-tenance Records Information booklet. Oils of ahigher grade than that specified may be used. Ifthe vehicle is driven in adverse conditions, Volvorecommends using an oil with a higher gradethan that specified.
Related information
• Checking and filling engine oil (p. 588)
• Engine oil specifications (p. 644)
Checking and filling engine oil
The engine oil level is monitored by an electronic oil level sensor.

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It may be necessary to top up engine oil between regularly scheduled services. No action is necessary with regard to engine oil level until a message appears in the instrumentpanel.
WARNING
If this symbol is shown together with the message Engine oil level
Service required, visit a workshop
– an authorized Volvo workshop is
recommended. The oil level may be too high.
CAUTION
If this symbol is shown together with a message about low oil level, for example
Engine oil level low
Refill 1 liter, fill only with the indi-
cated volume, e.g. 1 liter (1 quart).
WARNING
Do not spill oil on the hot exhaust pipes as this could cause a fire.
Viewing oil level in the center displayThe oil level can be viewed using the electronic oil level gauge in the center display once thevehicle has been started. The oil level should bechecked regularly.
1. Open the Car status app from App view in
the center display.
2. Tap
Status to display the oil level.
Oil level graphic in the center display.
NOTE
The system cannot directly detect changes when the oil is filled or drained. The vehiclemust have been driven approximately 30 km(20 miles) and have been stationary5 minutes on a level surface and with theengine off before the correct oil level will bedisplayed.
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Engines with an electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.