10 Maintenance and service
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Engine with electronic oil level sensor,
5-cyl. diesel
IMPORTANT
In the event of the message Oil level low
Refill 0.5 litre, only fill with 0.5 litres.
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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.
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.
WARNING
Filler pipe8.
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.
No action needs to be taken on engine oil
level until a message is shown in the com-
bined instrument panel's display, see the fol-
lowing illustration.
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. 117).
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust mani-
fold due to the risk of fire.
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.
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Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
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