Page 7:1 Volvo service |
Service - an investment!Service is an investment which will paydividends in the form of reliability, durability and also when the time comes to change to a newer car. |
Page 7:1 Volvo service and this index Page 7:2 Volvo Service Page 7:3 Precaution when carrying out repairs Page 7:4 Engine compartment Page 7:5 Power-assisted steering oil, brake fluid Page 7:6 Automatic transmission oil Page 7:7 Lubricating points, body Page 7:8 Coolant Page 7:9 Drive belts Page 7:10 Windscreen washer, check Page 7:11 Engine oil Page 7:12 Engine oil |
Page 7:2 Volvo Service |
Your Volvo underwent two quality inspections before being handed over to you. The first was done at the factory and the other, Predelivery Service, was carried out in accordance with Volvo standards by your dealer. Warranty service will be carried out between 1000 and 2000 km. It is preferable if you have thp carried out by the dealer who delivered your Volvo. A comprehensive check of your vehicle is undertaken during the warranty service and the engine, gearbox and rear axle oils are changed. The Volvo Service ProgrammeIn order to benefit continually from the level of safety and relia-bility that your Volvo can provide, you should follow the Volvo Service Programme provided in the service booklet. We strongly recommend that the work listed in these schedules should be entrusted to your Volvo dealer who has the expertise, technical information and equipment to ensure that the work is done to the high level of quality that you as a Volvo owner, will expect. You can also rest assured that your Volvo dealer will use only genuine Volvo replacement parts which are of the same high quality as the parts used during the original manufacuture of your Volvo. The Volvo Service Programme has been designed for Volvo cars being used under averige conditions. It consists of a minor service every six months, or at a maximum of 10000km with high mileage use, and a major service once a year, or at a maximum of 20000 km. If you feel that the uses to which you put your Volvo are not average, consult your Volvo dealer, he will be happy to advise you of any special maintenance that may be required. |
IMPORTANT:If your warranty is to apply we insist on the following conditions:that the abovementioned warrenty inspection is carried out at approximately the correct mileage, that your car has been main- tained according to the instructions in this manual, that e.g., the prescribed oil changes and services inspections are carried out as specified and also that repairs and services are carried out by an authorized Volvo workshop. Remember...an unacceeptably high level of gases harmful to the environment. service literature. stamed" Service booklet is an indication that the car has been well maintained and will influence its market value. Read more about this in your Service booklet. |
Page 7:3 Precaution when carrying out repairs |
The following precautions must be observed when carrying out repairs to the vehicle
AlternatorWhen working with the electrical system take note of the followingotherwise expensive and time consuming repairs to the alternator may be necessary. tightened. when replacing the battery). connecting the battery. Jacking up the carWhen using the workshop jack the four jacking points (two on eachside) should be used. These are specially strengthened for lifting. A workshop jack can also be used between the front wheels beneath the front axle member
Note:The workshop must be used beneath the final drive | casing Make sure that the jack is securely positioned so that the car cannot slide off. Always use chocks or something similar. If a twin post hoist to raise the vehicle the front lifting arms should be positioned beneath the control arm strut brackets as il- lustrated, and not beneath the jacking points. If these instructions are not followed the vehicle may become nose-heavy to such an extent that the rear lifting arms may be unloaded when working on the rear axle or rear suspension. The rear lifting arms must be postioned be- neath the rear jacking points. ![]() |
Page 7:4 Engine compartment |
1 Expansion tank, coolant 2 Dipstick, engine 3 Oil filler cap, engine 4 Dipstick, automatic transmission 5 Brake fluid reservoir |
6 Date plate 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Air cleaner 10 Windscreen/headlamp washer reservoir |
Page 7:5 Power-assisted steering oil, brake fluid |
![]() Power-assisted steering oilWhen cold, the fluid must not be above the COLD mark and similarly,when it is hot it must not be above the HOT mark. Top up with ATF if the level drops to below ADD mark. Oil type: ATF Oil capacity: 0.8 litre Oil level check: at every service Oil change: unnecessary |
![]() Brake fluidThe fluid should be between the MIN and MAX levels.Fluid type: Brake fluid DOT 4 (or SAEJ 1703) FLuid level check: when refuelling Fluid change: every second year Note: The fluid should be changed every year if the brakes are used frequently and severly. This is not included in a service but can be carried out at the same time as a service by your Volvo workshop. |
Page 7:6 Automatic transmission oil |
A
Cold transmission oil - oil temperature 40°C. This is a normal temerature for the transmisssion after idling for about 10 minutes. At oil tempe- ratures below 40°C, the level may be below the MIN mark. B Warm transmission oil - oil temperature 90°C. This temerature is obtained when driving for about 30 minutes. At oil temperatures above 90°C, the level may be above the MAX mark. Note: The engine should be idling when checking the transmission oil level. |
Dipstick handle is yellow |
Automatic transmission oilCheck the oil level as follows:Park the car on a level surface with the en- gine idling. Slowly move the selector level through all the gear positions and then to position P. Wait 2 minutes before checking the oil level. As the illustration above shows, the dipstick has a "cold" and a "warm" side. The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. Caution! The oil may be very hot!.The transission is topped up via the dipsticktube. |
The space between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to 0,5 litre. Do not fill the transmission with too much oil, since this can result in oil being ejected from the transmission.
|
Too little oil, on the other hand, can nega- tively affect transmission operation, par- ticularly in very cold weather. Oil level check: every service or at least every 6 months Oil change: every 40 000 km Quality: ATF type Dextron IID |
Page 7:7 Lubricating points, bodywork |
3 Door stop (located at lower hinge)
No 1 2 3 4 5 |
Lubricating point Bonnet lock and latch (3) Bonnet hinge (2) Door stop (2) Door hinge (4) Sun roof wind deflector (1) Door lock catch plate (2) Cable for opening tank cap cover and boot (2) Hinges for tank cap cover and boot locking system (2) |
Lubricant Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Low temperature grease Silicone grease Oil |
No 6 7 8 |
Lubricant point Boot lock (1) Boot hinge (2) Front seat slide rail (4) Key lock (2) |
Lubricant Low temperature grease Oil Oil Volvo lock lubricant or low temperature grease |
Page 7:8 Coolant |
Coolant mixtureDo not top with water only. Use a mixtureof 50% Volvo anti-freeze type C (bluegreen) and 50% water all year round. Note: The cilinder head is made of aluminium Alloy and it is therfore very important that an anti-freeze is used that provides special pro- tection against corrosion. Volvo anti-freeze fulfils this requirement. Do not mix different types of anti-freeze. The car is delivered from the factory filled with a coolant that provides protection against freezing down -35°C. Cooling system capacity:approx. 10 litres Checking the coolant level
The level should be between the MAX and |
Change the coolant every second year |
|
To drain 1 Remove the expansion tank cap (slowly if engine is hot) 2 Move the temperature adjustment knob to MAX heat 3 Open the drain taps on the sides of the en- gine block 4 Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator |
To fill 5 Close the drain taps and reconnect the radiator hose. See No. 3 and 4 6 Fill the expamsion tank to MAX or slightly above 7 Run the engine until warm and make certain that there are no leaks. Switch off the en- gine and top up with coolant. |
Page 7:9 Fan belts and drive belts for air conditioning and power-assisted steering |
Replacing drive beltsIf you have replaced a drive belt it should be possible to depress the belt 1-3 mm. The belt should be checked and readjusted, if necessary by your Volvo workshop |
Checking the condition of the
Check the belts regularly to make sure they are |
Let your Volvo workshop adjust
Since the belts are difficult to reach it is advis- |
Page 7:10 Windscreen washers |
Adjusting the washer nozzlesThe washer spray should strike the windscreenas shown above. Use a small screwdriver to adjust the nozzles. |
Washer reservoirThe windscreen, headlamp and tailgate washershave a common fluid reservoir, located in the engine compartment. It holds approx. 4 litres. The reservoir should be filled with a washer solvent containing de-icer in cold weather. |
Page 7:11 Engine oil |
Checking the oil levelCheck the oil level when refuelling. Ensure that the vehicle isstanding on a surface and wait one minute before checking the level with the dipstick (wipe before checking). The oil level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick. The difference represents approximately 1 litre. |
Topping upTop up the same grade of oil as is in the engine.After an oil change, the oil level will be between the two marks on the dipstick, i.e. between MAX and MIN. This is quite normal. Do not add too much oil as this will lead to excessive oil consumption. |
Draining the oilAccess to the drain plug is obtained through the front engine splash- guard. Drain the oil when it is warm
|
Change oil filter at every oil changeFollow the instructions on the cartridge |
Page 7:12 Engine oil |
Oil qualityAccording to API; SG alt. SF alt. CCMC class G2/G3. Oils withdesignation SG/CD, SF/CC and SF/CD meet this requirement. Synthetic or semisynthetic oils may be used if their specifications comply with above. Volvo do not recommend the use of supplementary additives because of the potential damage to the engine. Viscosity:Temperature gauge (stable ambient temperatures) |
Capacity: 6.0 litres Oil level check:When refuelling Oil and filter changeThe oil and filter are changed for the first time at the Warranty serviceafter 1000-2000 km and thereafter according to the table below: |
Change interval oil + filter | ||
Every 5000 km or 3 months, whichever occurs first | ||
Every 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever occurs first |
SAE 15/W/40 oils are recommended for use in extreme driving condi- tions that involve excessive oil consumption and high oil temperatures e.g. moutain driving with frequent decelerations or fast motorway driving. (Note, however, the lower temperature limits.) |
Unfavourable conditions (less than 10 km) |