check oil VOLVO C30 2009 Owner´s Manual

09 Maintenance and servicingEngine oil
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Changing engine oil and oil filterSee page 259 for oil specifications. Refer to
the Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet for information on the oil change inter-
vals.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
NOTE
•
Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
•
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance
intervals except at owner request and at
additional charge. Please consult a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
Checking and adding oilThe oil level should be checked every time the
vehicle is refueled. This is especially important
during the period up to the first scheduled
maintenance service•
The car should be parked on a level surface
when the oil is checked.
•
If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10–
15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off before checking the oil.
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Location of dipstick and oil filler capChecking the oil1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-
free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check
the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to
theMIN mark, add approximately
1 US quart (1 liter) of oil.
4. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
5. Switch off the engine and wait for at least
10–15 minutes and recheck the oil level. If
necessary, add oil until the level is near the
MAX mark.
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CAUTION
•
Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
•
Oil that is lower than the specified qual-
ity can damage the engine.
•
Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
•
Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.

09 Maintenance and servicingFluids
09208
Washer fluid
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Washer fluid reservoirThe washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment and holds approximately
6.8 US qts (6.5 liters). During cold weather, the
reservoir should be filled with windshield
washer solvent containing antifreeze.
Coolant
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Coolant reservoirNormally, the coolant does not need to be
changed. If the system must be drained, con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
CAUTION
•
If necessary, top up the cooling system
with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze
only (a 50/50 mix of water and anti-
freeze).
•
Different types of antifreeze/coolant
may not be mixed.
•
If the cooling system is drained, it
should be flushed with clean water or
premixed anti-freeze before it is refilled
with the correct mixture of water/anti-
freeze.
•
The cooling system must always be
kept filled to the correct level, and the
level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in the
engine which could result in damage.
Check coolant regularly!
•
Do not top up with water only. This
reduces the rust-protective and anti-
freeze qualities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also cause
damage to the cooling system if it
should freeze.
•
Do not use chlorinated tap water in the
vehicles cooling system.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
09
209
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top off the coolant when
the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion
tank cap slowly so that the overpressure
dissipates.Brake fluid
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Brake fluid reservoirThe brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reser-
voir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F(280 °C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult your
Volvo retailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Power steering fluidThe fluid level is checked at each service inter-
val.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equiv-
alent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.

12 Index
12268
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option. 96
Emergency brake....................................... 75
Emergency locking retractor...................... 36
Emergency starting.................................. 155
Emergency towing................................... 153
Emission inspection readiness................ 202
Engine
specifications...................................... 260
starting................................................ 142
starting with keyless drive.................. 144
Engine compartment overview................ 205
Engine oil................................................. 206
changing............................................. 206
checking............................................. 206
specifications...................................... 259
volumes.............................................. 257
Equalizer, audio system........................... 233
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 113
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 200
Flat tires
changing............................................. 181
repairing with tire sealing system....... 183
Fluids and oils.......................................... 257
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 234
Fog lights
front...................................................... 63
rear........................................................ 64
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 63
Front park assist...................................... 161
Front seats............................................... 102
accessing the rear seat...................... 102
manually operated.............................. 102
power.................................................. 103
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 64
Fuel gauge................................................. 53
Fuel requirements.................................... 138
Fuel tank volume...................................... 257
Fuses, replacing....................................... 221
GGasoline requirements............................. 138
Geartronic................................................ 147
Generator................................................. 262
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 174
Glove compartment................................. 108
locking................................................ 127
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............175, 255HHand brake (parking brake)....................... 75
Hands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 244
Hazard warning flashers............................ 74
Headlights.................................................. 63
changing bulbs................................... 213
high and low beams............................. 65
high beam flash.................................... 65
Headlight washers..................................... 71
High beam flash......................................... 65
High beams................................................ 65
Home safe lighting............................... 65, 83

12 Index
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Model plate.............................................. 253
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 206, 259
checking............................................. 206NNet in cargo area..................................... 115OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................138
Oil............................................................. 206
changing............................................. 206
checking............................................. 206
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 265
Opening the hood.................................... 204
Owner maintenance................................. 202
PPanel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 161
Parking brake............................................. 75
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 202
Permissible axle weight........................... 175
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 103
memory function................................. 104
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 209
Power windows......................................... 76
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19RRadio
Sirius satellite radio............................ 235
Radio functions........................................ 234Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 161
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 111
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 257
Refueling.................................................. 140
fuel tank volume.................................257
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote control........................................ 118
battery replacement............................ 120
functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 221
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads................................................ 156
Rotating tires........................................... 180