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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

IMPORTANT

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.

NOTE

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

NOTE

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.

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.

Related information

Checking and filling with engine oil

(p. 582)

•

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)

•

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.

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

IMPORTANT

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.

Engine oil (p. 581)

•

Adverse driving conditions for engine oil

(p. 639)

•

Engine oil – specifications (p. 637)

Ignition positions (p. 398)

Car status (p. 572)

•

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.

Filler pipe^{12 13}

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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

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.

12

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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IMPORTANT

Harmful if ingested. May cause organ

(kidney) damage.

•

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.

•

Only new coolant should be used

when replacing major cooling system

components to ensure the system has

sufficient corrosion protection.

Coolant expansion tank

–

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.

•

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.

•

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.

•

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.

•

Never disconnect the starter battery when

the engine is running.

•

The service life and capacity of the

starter battery

Check that the cables to the starter bat-

tery are correctly connected and properly

tightened.

•

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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IMPORTANT

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 capacity^A- CCA^B(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)

IMPORTANT

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

Symbols on the batteries (p. 588)

•

Support battery (p. 587)

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Temporarily reduced Start/stop function due

to high current take-off means:

Support battery

NOTE

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.

•

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.

IMPORTANT

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.

•

The 12 V support battery is located down in the

engine compartment. The starter battery is also

shown here (top).

NOTE

The higher the current take-off in the

car, the more the alternator must be

working and the batteries charging =

Increased fuel consumption.

•

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 capacity^A-

CCA^B(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.

IMPORTANT

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

Starter battery (p. 585)

•

Starter battery (p. 585)

Support battery (p. 587)

Battery recycle (p. 589)

•

Start/stop function (p. 422)

Symbols on the batteries (p. 588)

Battery recycle (p. 589)

The battery contains cor-

rosive acid.

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