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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
If the engine oil cannot be checked on a regu-
lar basis and the level falls too low, there is a
risk that this will cause serious damage to the
engine.
Engine oil
An approved engine oil must be used in order
that the recommended service intervals and
warranty can be applied.
In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard
to service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact.
It is not intended that the decals illustrated
in the owner's manual should be exact rep-
licas of those in the car. They are included
to show their approximate appearance and
locations in the car. The information that
applies to your particular car can be found
on the decal on the car.
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service inter-
vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil for both filling and oil change,
otherwise there is a risk of the service life,
starting characteristics, fuel consumption
and environmental impact of the car being
affected.
Volvo recommends:
If engine oil of the prescribed grade and
viscosity is not used, engine related com-
ponents may become damaged. Volvo dis-
claims any liability for any such damage.
Volvo recommends that oil changes are
carried out at an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Symbols for low oil level
Volvo uses different systems to warn about
the oil level if it is too low/high, or in the event
of low oil pressure. The driver display's warn-
ing symbol for low oil pressure is used for the
oil pressure sensor
. For oil level sensor,
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Checking and filling with engine oil
The oil level is detected with the electronic oil
warning symbol
and display texts. Cer-
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.
tain variants have both systems. Contact a
Volvo dealer for more information.
level sensor.
See oil level in the centre display
Change the engine oil and oil filter in accord-
ance with the intervals specified in the Service
and Warranty Booklet. Using oil of a higher
than specified grade is permitted. If the car is
driven in adverse conditions, Volvo recom-
mends using an oil of a higher grade than the
one specified.
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.
Related information
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Engine oil – specifications (p. 637)
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Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
(p. 639)
Example of graphic for oil level in the centre display
The oil level is visualised using the electronic
oil level gauge in the centre display when the
car has been started. The oil level should be
checked regularly.
Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)
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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.
1.
Open the Car Status app from the app
view in the centre display.
2.
Press Status to show the oil level.
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Fill the engine oil
Topping up coolant
The coolant cools the internal combustion
engine to the correct operating temperature.
The heat that is transferred from the engine
to the coolant can be used to heat the pas-
senger compartment.
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
When topping up the coolant, follow the
instructions on the packaging. Never top up
with water only. The risk of freezing increases
with both too little and too much coolant con-
centrate.
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Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
(p. 639)
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Engine oil – specifications (p. 637)
Ignition positions (p. 398)
Car status (p. 572)
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If there is coolant under the car, if there is
coolant smoke, or if more than 2 litres (approx.
2 quarts) have been filled, always call for
recovery to avoid the risk of engine damage
due to a defective cooling system when
attempting to start the car.
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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
WARNING
The coolant may be very hot. Never open
the cap when the coolant is hot. If a top-up
is required, unscrew the expansion tank
cap slowly to allow any overpressure to
disappear.
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.
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Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
The appearance of the engine compartment may differ depending on model and engine variant.
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Harmful if ingested. May cause organ
(kidney) damage.
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Use ready-mixed coolant as recom-
mended by Volvo. If concentrated liq-
uid is used, make sure that the ratio is
50 % coolant to 50 % water of an
approved quality.
Do not mix different coolants.
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Only new coolant should be used
when replacing major cooling system
components to ensure the system has
sufficient corrosion protection.
Coolant expansion tank
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Screw off the cap and top up with coolant
if necessary. The coolant level must not
exceed the MAX mark outside the expan-
sion tank.
The engine must only be run with a
well-filled cooling system. Otherwise,
temperatures that are too high may
occur resulting in the risk of damage
(cracks) in the cylinder head.
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A high content of chlorine, chlorides
and other salts may cause corrosion in
the cooling system.
Related information
Engine compartment overview (p. 580)
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Coolant – specifications (p. 640)
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battery is discharged a large number of times,
it will negatively affect the service life.
Starter battery
WARNING
The starter battery is used to start up the
electrical system and drive the starter motor
as well as other electrical equipment in the
car.
The electrical system is single-pole and uses
the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.
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In order to maintain the starter battery in good
condition, it is recommended that there is at
least 15 minutes driving/week or that the bat-
tery is connected to a battery charger with
automatic trickle charging. A starter battery
that is kept fully charged has a maximum serv-
ice life.
Do not connect the jump leads to any
fuel system component or any moving
part. Be careful of hot engine parts.
The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator.
The starter battery is a 12 V battery, designed
for the carbon dioxide reducing functions
Start/stop and regenerative charging, and to
support the functionality of the car's different
systems.
Location
The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.
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If sulphuric acid comes into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid
splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.
The service life and function of the starter bat-
tery is influenced by factors such as the num-
ber of starts, discharging, driving style, driving
conditions, climatic conditions etc.
Never smoke near the battery.
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Never disconnect the starter battery when
the engine is running.
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The service life and capacity of the
starter battery
Check that the cables to the starter bat-
tery are correctly connected and properly
tightened.
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The service life of the battery is affected by
several factors, including factors such as the
number of starts, discharging, driving style,
driving conditions, climatic conditions, etc.
Battery starting capacity decreases gradually
with time and therefore needs to be recharged
if the car is not used for a long time or when it
is only driven short distances. Extreme cold
further limits starting capacity. If the starter
The starter battery is located in the engine compart-
ment.
WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the
automatic opening and closing function
must be reset to work properly. A reset
must take place for pinch protection to
work.
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On certain models, the battery is attached
with a retaining strap. Make sure the
retaining strap is properly tightened.
Specifications for starter battery
Battery type
H6 AGM
Voltage (V)
12
Cold start capacityA - CCAB (A)
Size, L×B×H
760
278×175×190 mm (10.9×6.9×7.5 inches)
70
Capacity (Ah)
A
According to EN standard.
Cold Cranking Amperes.
B
Volvo recommends entrusting battery replace-
ment to an authorised Volvo workshop.
Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 447)
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Reset sequence for pinch protection
(p. 155)
Battery recycle (p. 589)
If the battery is replaced, make sure you
replace it with a battery with the same
size, cold starting capacity and type as the
original battery (see the decal on the bat-
tery).
Related information
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Temporarily reduced Start/stop function due
to high current take-off means:
Support battery
Cars with the start/stop function are equip-
ped with two batteries - one more powerful
12 V starter battery for starting and one sup-
port battery that helps during the function's
starting sequence.
If the starter battery has been discharged
so much that the car has no normal electri-
cal functions and the engine is then jump-
started with an external battery or a battery
charger, the Start/stop function may con-
tinue to be activated. If the Start/stop
function then auto-stops the engine shortly
afterwards, there is a great risk that engine
auto-start will fail due to insufficient bat-
tery capacity, because the battery has not
had the time to recharge.
The engine auto-starts without the driver
lifting his/her foot from the foot brake
pedal.
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The support battery normally requires no more
service than the normal starter battery. A
workshop should be contacted in the event of
questions or problems - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.
If the car has been jump-started, or if there
is insufficient time to charge the battery
with a battery charger, the Start/stop func-
tion is temporarily deactivated until the
battery has been recharged by the car. In
an outside temperature of approx. +15 °C
(approx. 60 °F), the battery needs to be
charged for at least 1 hour by the car. In a
lower outside temperature, the charging
time may increase to 3–4 hours. The rec-
ommendation is to charge the battery
using an external battery charger.
If the following instruction is not observed
then the Start/stop function may temporar-
ily cease to work after the connection of an
external battery or battery charger:
The negative battery terminal on the
car's starter battery must never be
used for connecting an external starter
battery or battery charger – only the
car's negative charging point may be
used as the grounding point.
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The 12 V support battery is located down in the
engine compartment. The starter battery is also
shown here (top).
The higher the current take-off in the
car, the more the alternator must be
working and the batteries charging =
Increased fuel consumption.
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Specifications for support battery
When the capacity of the battery has
fallen below the lowest permissible
level then the Start/stop function is
disengaged.
Type
AGM
Voltage (V)
12
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Symbols on the batteries
There are information and warning symbols
on the batteries.
Cold start capacityA -
CCAB (A)
170
Avoid sparks and naked
flames.
150×90×130 mm
(5.9×3.5×5.1
inches)
Size, L×B×H
Use protective goggles.
Capacity (Ah)
10
A
According to EN standard.
Cold Cranking Amperes.
B
Risk of explosion.
Further information in the
owner's manual for the
car.
If the battery is replaced, make sure you
replace it with a battery with the same
size, cold starting capacity and type as the
original battery (see the decal on the bat-
tery).
Must be taken for recy-
cling.
Store the battery out of
the reach of children.
Related information
Related information
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Battery recycle (p. 589)
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Start/stop function (p. 422)
Battery recycle (p. 589)
The battery contains cor-
rosive acid.
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