2019 VOLVO S90 TWIN ENGINE coolant level

OWNER'S INFORMATION
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Information
White ISO symbols and white text/image on ablack message field.

NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner's Manual donot claim to be exact reproductions of thosefound in the vehicle. The purpose is to showapproximately how they look and about wherethey are located. The information that appliesfor your vehicle in particular is found on thedecal on the vehicle.

Procedures
Procedures that must be carried out in a certainorder are shown as numbered lists in theOwner's Manual.
When a series of illustrations are providedalong with the step-by-step instructions, the
numbers of the steps correspond with thenumbers of the illustrations.
Lists using letters instead of numbers areused in cases where the order in which theinstructions are carried out is not important.
Arrows with or without numbers are used toindicate the direction of movement.
Arrows with letters are used to indicate amovement in cases where the order in whichthe instructions are carried out is not impor-tant.
If there are no illustrations associated with step-by-step instructions, the steps are indicated byordinary numbers.
Position lists
Red circles containing a number are used ingeneral overview illustrations of components.The corresponding number is used in theposition list's description of that component.

Bullet lists
Bullets are used for items (components, func-tions, information, etc.) that can be listed in a ran-dom order.
For example:
Coolant
Engine oil
Related information
Related information offers references to otherparts of the manual containing information asso-ciated with the information you are currentlyreading.

Illustrations, images and video clips
Illustrations, images and video clips used in theOwner's Manual are sometimes generic and areintended to provide an overview or an example ofa certain function or feature. They may varydepending on equipment level and market andmay differ from the appearance of your vehicle.

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Related information
Owner's Manual in the center display (p. 17)
Owner's manual in mobile devices (p. 20)
Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Heater
The heater helps the engine and passengercompartment reach the correct temperaturebefore and while driving.
The heater has two sub-functions:
Parking heater - heats the passenger com-partment as needed when the parking cli-mate's preconditioning is activated.
Auxiliary heater - heats the passenger com-partment and engine while driving.
The heater is a high-voltage coolant heater and ismounted in the front right-side wheel housing.

Battery and charging
The heater is powered by the vehicle's hybrid bat-tery. If the charge level in the hybrid battery is toolow, the heater will switch off automatically and amessage will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.

NOTE
Make sure that the battery has sufficientcharge if the heater must be used.

Related information
Climate (p. 196)
Parking heater
The parking heater heats the passenger com-partment as needed before driving if precondi-tioning is activated.
The parking heater is one of two sub-functions ofthe vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted in thefront right-side wheel housing.
The parking heater starts automatically if theparking climate's preconditioning is activated andthe passenger compartment needs to be heated.
It switches off automatically when a set timertime or the heater's maximum run time expires, orif the car is restarted.
The heater's maximum running time is 40minutes.
Additional heater
The auxiliary heater helps heat the passengercompartment and engine while driving.
The auxiliary heater is one of two sub-functionsof the vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted inthe front right-side wheel housing.
The auxiliary heater is started and controlledautomatically when extra heat is required whilethe vehicle is being driven.
It switches off automatically when the ignition isswitched off.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Winter driving
It is important to check the vehicle before drivingin 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 harddriving or in hot weather.
Check the condition and charge level of thestart 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 conditions
For 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 tiresby 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. 563)
Snow chains (p. 563)
Braking on salted roads (p. 433)
Braking on wet roads (p. 433)
Filling washer fluid (p. 635)
Start battery (p. 601)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 633)
Refilling coolant (p. 599)
Driving through standing water
Driving the vehicle through a deep pool of stand-ing water on a water-covered roadway is calledfording. This must be done with great caution.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when drivingthrough water (e.g. on flooded roads):
Do not drive in water higher than the floor ofthe vehicle. If possible, check the depth ofthe water at its deepest point before drivingthrough it. Be particularly careful when driv-ing through flowing water.
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Do not stop the vehicle in the water. Drivecarefully forward or back the vehicle out ofthe water.
Remember that waves created by passingvehicles could cause the water level to riseabove the vehicle's floor level.
Avoid driving through salt water to help avoidthe risk of corrosion.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Overheating of engine andtransmission
In demanding driving conditions, such as drivingin mountainous areas or hot weather, there is arisk of the engine or transmission overheating,especially when carrying heavy loads.
Engine power may be temporarily limited.
Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in frontof the grille when driving in hot weather.
If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem becomes too high, a warning symbolwill appear in the instrument panel along withthe message Engine temperature Hightemperature Stop safely. Pull over to asafe location and let the engine idle for a fewminutes to cool down.
If the message Engine temperature Hightemperature Turn off engine or Enginecoolant Level low, turn off engine is dis-played, stop the vehicle and turn off theengine.
If the transmission begins to overheat, analternative gear shifting program will beselected. An integrated protective functionwill also be activated, the warning symbol willilluminate and the message Transmissionwarm Reduce speed to lowertemperature or Transmission hot Stopsafely, wait for cooling will be displayed inthe instrument panel. Follow the recommen-dations given by reducing speed or stopping
the vehicle safely and letting the engine idlefor a few minutes to let the transmissioncool.
If the vehicle begins to overheat, the air con-ditioning may be temporarily switched off.
After a prolonged period of driving indemanding conditions, do not turn off theengine immediately after stopping.

NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan tooperate for a short time after the engine isswitched off.

Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
High engine temperature. Followthe recommendations provided.
Low coolant level. Follow the rec-ommendations provided.
Transmission hot/overheated/cool-ing. Follow the recommendationsprovided.
Related information
Refilling coolant (p. 599)
Preparing for a long trip (p. 457)

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Monthly:
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspectthe 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, toreduce 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 atthe base of the windshield, and from other placeswhere they may collect.

NOTE
Complete service information for qualifiedtechnicians is available online for purchase orsubscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
Vehicle status (p. 588)
Scheduling service and repairs (p. 589)
Connecting equipment to the vehicle's datalink connector (p. 37)
Technician certification (p. 38)
Climate control system service (p. 595)
Maintenance of the brake system (p. 433)
Engine compartment overview (p. 596)
Data transfer between vehicle andworkshop over Wi-Fi
Volvo workshops have a designated Wi-Fi net-work for secure data transfer between your vehi-cle and the workshop. Your visit to the workshopwill be easier and more effective when diagnos-tics information and software can be transferredover the workshop's network.
When you arrive at the workshop, your servicetechnician can connect your vehicle to the work-shop's Wi-Fi network to perform troubleshootingand download software. For this type of commu-nication, the vehicle only connects to a work-shop's network. It is not possible to connect thevehicle to another Wi-Fi network (e.g. your homenetwork) in the same way as to a workshop's net-work.

Connecting with remote key
Connection is usually managed by the servicetechnician, who will use the remote key buttons. Itis therefore important to bring a key with buttonswith you when you visit the workshop. Pressingthe lock button on the remote key three times willconnect the vehicle to the workshop's Wi-Fi net-work.
When the car is connected to a Wi-Fi network,
the symbol appears in the center display.

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NOTE
If the conditions for measuring oil level arenot properly fulfilled (time after engine shut-down, vehicle inclination, ambient tempera-ture, etc.) the message No value availablewill be shown in the center display. This doesnot mean that anything is wrong in the vehi-cle systems.

Related information
Engine oil (p. 597)
Engine oil specifications (p. 646)
Ignition modes (p. 429)
Vehicle status (p. 588)
Refilling coolant
Coolant helps keep the combustion engine atthe right operating temperature. The heat trans-ferred from the engine to the coolant can beused to warm the passenger compartment.
When refilling coolant, follow the instructions onthe package. Never fill the cooling system withonly water. The risk of freezing is increased withtoo low or too high amounts of coolant.
If there is coolant under the vehicle, smoke fromthe cooling system, or if more than 2 liters (about2 quarts) of coolant has been added to the sys-tem, there could be something wrong with thecooling system and starting the vehicle coulddamage the engine. Call a tow truck and do notattempt to start the engine.

WARNING
The coolant may be very hot. Never unscrewthe cap when the coolant is hot. If coolantmust be filled, unscrew the expansion tankcap slowly to relieve overpressure.
Coolant expansion tank, left-hand drive vehicle.

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Unscrew the cover in the plastic covering.
Unscrew the expansion tank cap and fillcoolant as needed. The level should notexceed the yellow MAX mark inside theexpansion tank.
Put the components back in place in the reverseorder.

CAUTION
Do not ingest the contents. May causedamage to organs (kidneys).
Use premixed coolant according to Vol-vo's recommendations. If concentratedcoolant is used, make sure that the cool-ant mixture is 50% coolant and 50%water of acceptable quality.
Do not mix different types of coolant.
To help ensure sufficient corrosion pro-tection in the system, only use new cool-ant when replacing larger components inthe cooling system.
Never run the engine unless the coolingsystem is properly filled. An improperlyfilled cooling system could lead to hightemperatures and cracks in the cylinderheads.
High levels of chlorine, chlorides andother salts may cause corrosion in thecooling system.
Related information
Engine compartment overview (p. 596)
Coolant specifications (p. 647)
Replacing bulbs
Halogen headlights are not available on all mod-els and markets. Contact a Volvo retailer formore information.
LED14 bulbs must be replaced by a workshop.An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

NOTE
For information on lights not mentioned inthis article, contact a Volvo dealer or a certi-fied Volvo service technician.

NOTE
Exterior lighting such as headlights and tail-lights may develop temporary condensationon the inside of the lens. This is normal. Allexterior lighting is designed to resist this.Condensation is normally vented out of thelamp housing once the light has been lit forsome period of time.

NOTE
Bulbs for active curve lighting* contain tracesof mercury and should therefore always besubmitted to a certified Volvo service techni-cian.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Hybrid battery
The vehicle's electric motor is powered by arechargeable, maintenance-free, lithium-ionhybrid battery.

NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybridbattery is discharged.

NOTE
If both the starter battery and the hybrid bat-tery are discharged, both batteries must becharged. In such cases, it is not possible tocharge only the hybrid battery first.
The starter battery must have a certain levelof charge for it to be possible to charge thehybrid battery.

WARNING
Hybrid battery replacement may only be per-formed by a workshop – an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.

Coolant
The hybrid battery's cooling system has its ownexpansion tank.
CAUTION
Filling the hybrid battery coolant should onlybe performed by a workshop – an authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended.

Specifications for hybrid battery
Type: Lithium-ion
Power reserve: 10.4 kWh.

NOTE
The capacity of the hybrid battery decreaseswith age and use, which could result inincreased use of the combustion engine,leading to higher fuel consumption andreduced electric motor range.
Related information
Battery symbols (p. 606)
Start battery (p. 601)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 409)