09 Maintenance and specifications
Maintaining your car
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Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and inter-
vals are described in your vehicle's Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out
between the normally scheduled maintenance
services.
Each time the car is refueled:
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Check the engine oil level.
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Clean the windshield, windshield wipers,
headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
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Check cold tire pressure in all tires.
Inspect the tires for wear.
•
Check that engine coolant and other fluid
levels are between the indicated "min"
and "max" markings.
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Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner and soft paper towels.
•
Wipe driver information displays with a
soft cloth.
•
Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-
rosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose
terminal connector, or a battery near the
end of its useful service life. Consult your
Volvo retailer for additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to
reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup
of dirt, and corrosion that can be caused by
salt residues.
Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents
at the base of the windshield, and from other
places where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified
technicians is available online for purchase
or subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the
two jack attachments points should be used.
They are specially reinforced to bear the
weight of the vehicle. A garage jack can also
be placed under the front of the engine sup-
port frame. Take care not to damage the
splash guard under the engine. Ensure that
the jack is positioned so that the vehicle can-
not slide off it. Always use axle stands or sim-
ilar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle,
the front and rear lift arm pads should be
centered under the reinforced lift plates on
the inboard edge of the sill rail (see illustra-
tion).
Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized
engine management system. It stores diag-
nostic information about your vehicle's emis-
sion controls. It can light the Check Engine
light (MIL) if it detects an emission control
"fault." A "fault" is a component or system
that is not performing within an expected
range. A fault may be permanent or tempo-
rary. OBD II will store a message about any
fault.
