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The ignition should be switched off when:
Conducting engine tests.
Replacing parts in the ignition system, such as spark plugs, ignition coil, distributor, ignition cables, etc.
WARNING!
Never try to repair any part of the SRS or SIPS bag systems yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and serious injury. Any work should only be performed by an authorized Volvo workshop.
pg. 169 Working on your car
Belt check
Check the belt regularly to make sure it is in good condition and is clean. A worn or dirty belt can cause poor cooling
and low alternator output as well as impair the operation of the power steering and the air conditioning unit.
NOTE: The drive belt is equipped with a self -tensioning mechanism and requires no adjustment between changes.!
WARNING!
The engine must not be running when this check is performed.
Check coolant level
The cooling system must be filled with coolant and not leak to operate at maximum efficiency. Check the coolant
level regularly. The level should be between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks on the expansion tank. The check should
be made with particular thoroughness when the engine is new or when the cooling system has been drained.
Do not remove the filler cap other than for topping up with coolant. Frequent removal may prevent coolant circulation
between the engine and the expansion tank during engine warm up and cooling.
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust- protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and
has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo
Genuine Coolant/ Antifreeze only (a 50/ 50 mix of water and antifreeze).
CAUTION:
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If it is not kept filled, there can be high local
temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Different types of antifreeze/ coolant may not be mixed.
WARNING!
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the car cools.
pg. 170 Hood and engine compartment
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Opening the hood
Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly.
Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
Engine compartment
1. Expansion tank - coolant
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Washer fluid reservoir
4. Dipstick - engine oil
5. Radiator
6. Cooling fan
7. Oil filler cap - engine
8. Clutch/ brake fluid reservoir
9. Relay/ fuse box
10. Air cleaner
11. Battery (in trunk)
12. Data plate
WARNING!
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
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miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard conditions (mountain driving, etc.)
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Fluid type: ATF
Replace: No fluid change required
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B5244S 5.8 US qts. (5.5 liters)
B5234T3 6. 1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
B5244T3 6. 1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Transmission oil
manual (M 56) 2. 2 US qts. (2.1 liters)
automatic (AW 55- 50) 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering 0. 9 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Windshield washer reservoir 4. 8 US qts. (4.5 liters)
Brake and clutch fluid 0. 69 US qts. (0.65 liters)
Air conditioning system 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) R 134a
* Turbo models have 21.1 US gal. (80 liter) fuel tanks.
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91) unleaded fuel (See also page 126
)
pg. 195 Lubricants, Cooling system
Lubricants
Engine oil
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF- 2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/ CF and SJ/ Energy Conserving.
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
Transmission
Oil grade:
Manual: Volvo synthetic transmission oil 97308
Automatic: Volvo transmission oil 1161540- 8 Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: ATF
Brake fluid
Fluid type: Brake fluid DOT 4+.
Cooling system
Type Positive pressure, closed system.
Coolant Volvo original coolant/ antifreeze
Volume 5 cyl. non- turbo
8.5 US qts. (8.0 liters)
5 cyl. turbo
9.3 US qts (8.8 liters)
pg. 196 Three way catalytic converter
Three- way catalytic converter cautions
Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or
distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three- way catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue to
operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such
as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the
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three- way catalytic converter.
Do not park your car over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions.
Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three-
way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Electronic Control Module, or the
vehicle may be illegal and can cause three- way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection setting or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE: Unleaded fuel is required for cars with three-way catalytic converters.)
pg. 197 Suspension
Wheel dimension 15"16"
Rim diameter (mm) 415440
tire side diameter(mm) 515540
Toe- in front (degrees) 0.1°± 0. 1°0.1°± 0. 1°
Toe- in rear (degrees) 0.2°+± 0.2°0.2+± 0. 2°
Toe- in front (mm) rim measurement 2. 2± 0. 72.3± 0.8
tire side measurement 2.7± 0.92. 8± 0. 9
Toe- in rear (mm) rim measurement 1. 4± 1. 41.5± 1.5
tire side measurement 1.8± 1.81. 9± 1. 9
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
pg. 198 Bulbs
Bulbs OutputSocket
Low beam 55 WH 7
High beam 55 WHB3
Fog lights, front 55 WH 1
Parking lights, front W5 W-
Side indicator lamps P10 W-
Turn signals, front 21 WPY
Turn signals, rear 21 WPY
Parking lights, rear 5 WBA 15 s
Brake light 21 W BA 15 s
Back up lights 21 WBA 15 s
Fog light/ Parking lights, rear 5 WBA 15 s
License plate lighting 5 WW 2.1x9.5 d
Courtesy lighting, front 5 WSV 8.5
Trunk lighting 5 WSV 8.5
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pg. 203 Index
A
A/ C (air conditioning) 56
, 59
ABS2 , 31 , 138
Accessory bracket109
Adjustable steering wheel36
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio72
Air bags - dual threshold/ stage13
Air distribution53 , 56 , 60
Air filter170
Air quality sensor57
Air vents53
Airbag - Side Impact (SIPS)18
Airbags (front)12
Alarm115 , 122
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)02 , 31
Approach lighting40
Ashtray45 , 107
Audio61
Audio systems - general information81
Audio systems - specifications80
AUTO (climate control)55
Electronic Climate Control, ECC54
Automatic transmission130 , 133
Automatic transmission - adaptive system134
Automatic transmission - kickdown134
Auxiliary lamps37
Average speed43
B
Back up light183
Backrest111
Bass65
Battery168 , 176 , 199
Battery - replacing177
Belt check169
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LED illumination40
Lighting panel39
Load carriers148
Locking119
Locking steering wheel129
Locks115
Long distance trips150
Long loads - carrying112
Low beam bulb180
Lubricants195
M
Maintenance Schedule165
Maintenance services164
Malfunction indicator light33
Manual climate control with air conditioning58
Manual transmission132
Messages in the display35
Multifilter with air quality sensor57
N
Normal turns (direction indicators)40
O
Occupant safety28
Octane rating126
Odometer30
Oil pressure33
Oil quality171
Oil viscosity171
Opening/ locking the trunk120
P
P Park133
, 135
Paint162
Paint - color code162
Paintwork damage162
Parking brake33 , 45
Parking lights39
Pen holder108
Polishing161
Power seat102
Power steering fluid174
Power sun roof49
Prem- Air3
Programme type PT70
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING143
R
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SRS12
Stability system139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)116
Starter switch and steering wheel lock129
Starting the car128
STC (Stability Traction Control)34, 37, 139
Steering wheel adjustment36
Steering wheel lock129
Stone chips162
STOP ENGINE35
STOP SAFELY ASAP35
Storage compartments107
Storage compartments in the passenger compartment106
Studded tires153
Sun roof (electrically operated)49
Sun visor50
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light33
Suspension197
Switches in the center console37
T
Tachometer30
Temperature (climate control)55
Temperature gauge30
Temporary spare tire154
Text window - messages35
Tire economy - improving152
Tires152
Tires - tread wear indicators155
Tools113
Towing141
Towing a trailer144
Trailer indicator lamp33
Trailer towing144
Trip computer43
Trip odometer30
Trunk - unlocking120
Type designations192
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading157
, 158
Unlocking119
Unlocking the trunk120
V
Vanity mirror105
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The following should be checked regularly:*
1. Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti- freeze). See
page 149
.
2. Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 174
.
3. Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 169.
4. Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US
qt. (1.5 liter). See page 172
.
5. Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 174
.
Fuel octane rating, see page 126.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
*Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refueled.
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