MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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NOTE
The system cannot directly detect changes
when the oil is filled or drained. The car
must have been driven approx. 30 km
(approx. 20 miles) and have been station-
ary for 5 minutes with the engine switched
off and on level ground before the oil level
indication is correct.
NOTE
If the right conditions for measuring the oil
level (time after engine shutdown, the car's
inclination, outside temperature, etc.) are
not met, then the message
No value
available will be shown in the centre dis-
play. This does not mean that there is
something wrong in the car's systems.
IMPORTANT
If this symbol is shown then the
oil pressure may be too low. Stop
the car as quickly as possible and
have the car recovered to a work-
shop – an authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended.
Fill the engine oil
Filler pipe
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,
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In some cases, oil may need to be topped up
between service intervals. No action with
regard to engine oil level needs to be taken
until a message is shown in the driver display.
WARNING
If the Engine oil level Service required
message is shown, visit a workshop – an
authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended. The oil level may be too high.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust mani-
fold due to the risk of fire.
IMPORTANT
If the Engine oil level low Refill 1 litre
message is shown, fill only with the speci-
fied volume, e.g. 1 litre (1 quart).
Related information
•
Engine oil (p. 639)
•
Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
(p. 703)
•
Engine oil — specifications (p. 701)
•
Ignition positions (p. 448)
•
Car status (p. 630)
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Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
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The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on model and engine variant.
