10 Maintenance and service
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Engine with electronic oil level sensor,
5-cyl. diesel
Filler pipe7.
You do not need to take action with respect
to the engine oil level before a message is
shown in the combined instrument panel's
information display, see following illustration.
Message and graph in the display. The left-hand
display shows the digital combined instrument
panel and the right-hand the analogue.
Message
Engine oil level
On certain cars, the oil level can be checked
using the electronic oil level gauge with the
thumbwheel when the engine is switched off.
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 mani-
fold due to the risk of fire.
7Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
