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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
368
Message and graphic shown in the display. The left-
hand display is shown in the digital combined instrument
panel and the right-hand in the analogue.
Message
Engine oil level
The oil level is checked using the electronic oil
level gauge with the thumbwheel when the
engine is switched off, see Menu navigation -
combined instrument panel (p. 106).
WARNING
If the message Oil service required is
shown, visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended. The oil level may
be too high.
IMPORTANT
In the event of the message Oil level low
Refill 0.5 litre, only fill with 0.5 litres.
NOTE
The oil level is only detected by the system
during driving. The system cannot directly
detect changes when the oil is filled or
drained. The car must be driven about 30 km
before the oil level display is correct.
WARNING
Do not fill more oil if filling level (3) or (4)
appears as shown in the illustration below.
The level must never be above MAX or below
MIN, as this could lead to engine damage.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold
due to the risk of fire.
Measuring the oil level, 5-cyl. diesel
If the oil level needs to be checked then it should
be carried out in accordance with the following
sequence.
1.
Activate key position II; see Key positions -
functions at different levels (p. 77).
2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand
stalk switch to position
Oil level.
> Information is then displayed on the
engine's oil level; see the following illus-
tration, which shows the message and
graphic in the display. The left-hand dis-
play is shown in the digital combined
instrument panel and the right-hand in the
analogue.
For more information on menu navigation,
see Menu navigation - combined instru-
ment panel (p. 106).
The figures 1-4 represent filling level. Do not fill more oil
if filling level (3) or (4) is shown. Recommended filling
level is 4.
Related information
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Engine oil - general (p. 365)
