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Message and graphic in the display. The left-
hand display is shown in the digital combined
instrument panel and the right-hand in the ana-
logue.
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. 111).
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.
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. 81).
2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand
stalk switch to position
Oil level.
> You will then see information displayed
about the engine oil level.
For more information on menu naviga-
tion, see Menu navigation - combined
instrument panel (p. 111).
The figures 1-4 represent filling level. Do not fill
more oil if filling level (3) or (4) is shown. Recom-
mended filling level is 4. Message and graphic in
the display. The left-hand display is shown in the
digital combined instrument panel and the right-
hand in the analogue.
Related information
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Engine oil - general (p. 373)
