Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 201

09 Maintenance and service
Oils and fluids
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Checking the oil
The oil level must be within the area marked on the
dipstick
Checking the oil in a cold engine
1. Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
2. Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks.
3. If the level is close to the MIN mark, start
by topping up with 0.5 litres. Top up until
the oil level is nearer the MAX than the
MIN mark on the dipstick, see page 269
and forward for capacities.
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Checking the oil in a warm engine
1. Park the car on a level surface, switch off
the engine and wait 10 – 15 minutes to
allow the oil time to run back to the sump.
2. Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
3. Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks.
If the level is close to the MIN mark, start by
topping up with 0.5 litres. Top up until the oil
level is nearer the MAX than the MIN mark on
the dipstick, see page 269 and forward for
capacities.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold
due to the risk of fire.
IMPORTANT
Never fill above the MAX mark. Oil con-
sumption may increase if too much oil is
poured into the engine.
Washer fluid, topping up
Location of washer fluid reservoir.
The windscreen and headlamp washers have
the same reservoir. Add antifreeze in the winter
so that the fluid does not freeze in the pump,
reservoir and hoses. See capacities on page
271.
NOTE
TIP! Clean the wiper blades when topping
up washer fluid. Mix the washer antifreeze
and water before filling the reservoir.