MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Engine oil - checking and filling
The oil level is detected with the electronic oil
level sensor.
5-cyl. diesel
Filler pipe
4
.
No action needs to be taken on engine oil level
until a message is shown in the combined instru-
ment panel's display, see the following illustra-
tion.
Message and graphic shown in the display.
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. 112).
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.
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.
NOTE
The oil level is only detected by the system
when certain conditions are fulfilled. For this
reason the system cannot always directly
detect changes when the oil is filled or
drained. Under certain conditions, internal
combustion engine operation may be required
for approx. 30 km.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold
due to the risk of fire.
4
Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
