checking oil VOLVO XC60 2009 Owner´s Manual

06 Maintenance and specificationsEngine oil 06
228 Checking the engine oil
The 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.
\b
See page 283 for oil specifications.
\b Refer to the Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet for information on the
oil change intervals.
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products.
CAUTION \b
Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
\b Oil that is lower than the specified qual-
ity can damage the engine.
\b Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
\b Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
\b Never fill oil above the
MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.
Checking and adding oil Location of the filler cap and dipstick
NOTE
Before checking the oil:
\b
The car should be parked on a level sur-
face when the oil is checked.
\b If the engine is warm, wait for at least
10 – 15 minutes after the engine has
been switched off before checking the
oil. The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstickChecking 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. The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to the MIN mark, add approximately
0.5 US quarts (0.5 liters) of oil.
4. Recheck the level and add more oil if nec-
essary until the level is near the MAX mark. G031914 G02173
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06 Maintenance and specificationsFluids 06
230 Coolant
Location of the coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be
changed. If the system must be drained, con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
See page 285 for information on cooling sys-
tem capacity.
CAUTION \b
If necessary, top up the cooling system
with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze
only (a 50/50 mix of water and anti-
freeze).
\b Different types of antifreeze/coolant
may not be mixed.
\b 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.
\b 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!
\b 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.
\b Do not use chlorinated tap water in the
vehicles cooling system.WARNING \b
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle
cools.
\b 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
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the
round cover at the rear of the engine compart-
ment. The round cover must be removed first
before the reservoir cap can be accessed. G031918

06 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids06
231
The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res-
ervoir. 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 a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a brake-related message is
shown in the information display:
DO NOT
DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician and have
the brake system inspected.
Filling1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. Power steering fluid
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks. For capaci-
ties and recommended fluid grade, see
page 285.
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.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking. G031921

07 Index07
288 1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets
........................................ 199
A Accessory installation warning
.................... 8
Active chassis system .............................157
Active yaw control ................................... 155
Adaptive cruise control ....172, 173, 174, 175
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 22, 23
front.......................................... 18, 19, 20
inflatable curtain ................................... 28
side impact........................................... 26
Air conditioning ........................................ 129
Air distribution..........................................

127
Air distribution table................................. 131
Air vents................................................... 127
All Wheel Drive ......................................... 111
Anti-freeze ....................................... 204, 230
Anti-lock brake system ............................112
warning light ......................................... 74Approach lighting................................. 52, 92
Audio system
audio functions ................................... 136
CD player/changer

...................... 144, 145
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) .......140
HD digital radio ................................... 139
menu control....................................... 135
overview.............................................. 133
radio functions .................................... 138
Sirius satellite radio ............141, 143, 144
sound settings .................................... 136
steering wheel keypad ........................133
USB/iPod® connector ........................134
Auto-dim rearview mirror ...........................99
Automatic locking retractor .......................34
Automatic transmission Geartronic ................................... 109, 110
general description .....................109, 110
oil ........................................................ 285
shiftlock override ................................ 110
Axle weight .............................................. 261B Battery
changing ..................................... 242, 243
maintenance ....................................... 242
remote control, replacing .....................56
specifications ...................................... 286
warning symbols.................................

242
Black box............................................. 7, 224
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 193, 194, 195
Booster cushion, integrated ......................45
Booster cushions ....................................... 41
Brake lights ................................................ 88
emergency brake lights ........................88
Brake system checking fluid level ............................. 230
emergency brake assistance ..............113
fluid..................................................... 285
general information ............................. 112
Hill Descent Control ............................114
warning light ......................................... 76
Bulbs cargo area lighting .............................. 237
footwell lighting................................... 237
headlights ................................... 232, 234

07 Index07
290 Dual Xenon headlights
...............................88
E ECC.................................................. 129, 130
Economical driving
.................................. 202
Electric parking brake ..............................116
Electronic Climate Control .......128, 129, 130
air distribution table ............................131
Interior Air Quality System.................. 130
Emergency brake lights .............................88
Emergency locking retractor

...................... 34
Emergency starting .................................. 107
Emergency towing ........................... 220, 221
Emission inspection readiness ................225
Engine overheating ........................................... 77
specifications ...................................... 283
starting ................................................ 105
starting with keyless drive ..................106
Engine compartment overview ................227
Engine oil checking ............................................. 228
low pressure warning light ....................75specifications
...................................... 283
volumes .............................................. 284
Environment ................................................. 9
Eyelets for anchoring loads .....................210
F Federal Clean Air Act
...............................224
Fluid specifications .................................. 285
Fog lights front...................................................... 75
front, changing bulbs ..........................236
front/rear............................................... 89
rear......................................................

236
Four C (active chassis system) ................157
Front airbags.................................. 18, 19, 20 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 22, 23
Front fog lights ..................................... 75, 89
changing bulbs ................................... 236
Front park assist.............................. 187, 189
Front seats ........................................... 81, 82
Fuel filler cap............................................ 208
Fuel filler door, opening ...........................208Fuel level warning light
..............................75
Fuel requirements ............................ 206, 207
Fuel tank volume

...................................... 285
Fuses............................... 245, 246, 249, 251
G Gasoline requirements
.............................207
Gas tank volume...................................... 285
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic ................................................ 110
Geartronic automatic transmission

.. 109, 110
Generator warning light .............................76
Glossary of tire terminology .....................260
Grocery bag holder.................................. 211
Gross vehicle weight ............................... 261
H Hazard warning flashers
............................89
HD digital radio ........................................ 139

07 Index07
292 M
Main instrument panel
.............................123
Maintenance ............................................ 224
hoisting the vehicle ............................. 225
performed by the owner..................... 225
Malfunction indicator light .........................74
Menu system........................................... 122
overview..............................................

122
Messages in the instrument panel ...........123
Mirrors defroster............................................... 99
power door........................................... 98
rearview, auto-dim function ..................99
retractable............................................. 98
vanity.................................................. 199
Moonroof ................................................. 100
Motor oil checking ............................................. 228
specifications ...................................... 283
volumes .............................................. 284
N Net in cargo area
..................................... 214O Occupant safety........................................
12
Occupant weight sensor ......................22, 23
Octane recommendations .......................207
Odometer, trip........................................... 78
Oil specifications ...................................... 283
volumes .............................................. 284
On Call Roadside Assistance ..................287
Overhead courtesy lighting ..................90, 91
Overheating, engine ................................... 77
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 209
P Paint, touching up.................................... 277
Panorama moonroof
................................ 100
Park assist....................................... 187, 189
Park Assist Camera................................. 190
Parking brake electric, applying/releasing .................116
warning light ......................................... 75Parking lights
............................................. 88
changing bulbs ................................... 234
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 53
Polishing .................................................. 276
Power front seat memory function ................................... 81
with keyless drive................................. 82
Power mirrors............................................ 98
defroster............................................... 99
Power moonroof ...................................... 100
Power steering speed-dependent............................... 157
Power steering fluid .........................230, 285
Power tailgate ............................................ 63
Power windows................................... 96, 97
laminated glass ..................................... 97
Pregnancy, using seat belts during ...........16
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING....................................... 9, 107, 243, 286