engine VOLVO V50 2009 Owner´s Manual

11 Specifications
Engine oil
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269 Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.
Volume: 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters).
Volume between the MIN and Max marks on
the dipstick: approximately 1.4 US qts (1.3 lit-
ers).
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or
synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ-
omy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo
retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for recommendations on premium
or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal service intervals.
This oil is only used at customer request, at
additional charge. Please consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient
temperatures)
G023491
Operation in hot climatesWhen temperatures exceed 104° F (40° C) in
your area, Volvo recommends, for the protec-
tion of your engine, that you use a heavier
weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or
0W-40. See the viscosity chart.Operation in temperate climatesIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life.
Under normal use when temperatures do not
exceed 104° F (40° C), SAE 5W-30 will provide
good fuel economy and engine protection. See
the viscosity chart.Extreme engine operationSynthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements arerecommended for driving in areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when tow-
ing a trailer over long distances, and for pro-
longed driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
symbol
G022917
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into
three parts:•
The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
•
The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
•
The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.

11 SpecificationsEngine specifications
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Engine designation
B5244S4
B5244S7
A
B5254T7
Output
B
kW/rps
125/100
123/100
169/83
hp/rpm
168/6000
165/6000
227/5000
Torque
Nm/rps
230/73
230/73
320/25-80
ft. lbs./rpm
170/4400
170/4400
236/1500-4800
No. of cylinders
5
5
5
Displacement (liters/cubic inches)
2.44/148.6
2.44/148.6
2.52/153.8
Bore (mm/in.)
83/3.27
83/3.27
83/3.27
Stroke (mm/in.)
90/3.54
90/3.54
93.2/3.67
Compression ratio
10.3:1
10.3:1
9.0:1
Spark plugstype
Volvo kit no. 30650843
Volvo kit no. 30650843
Volvo kit no. 30650379
gap inches/mm
(3x) 0.024 ± 0.004 in./0.6
± 0.1mm
(3x) 0.024 ± 0.004 in./0.6
± 0.1mm
0.027in./0.7mm
tightening torque ft. lbs./Nm
22.5 ft. lbs./30 Nm
22.5 ft. lbs./30 Nm
22.5 ft. lbs./30 Nm
ACertain marketsBThe engine specifications for horsepower and torque listed in this table are based on the use of premium fuel.

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Engine specifications
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271
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)Turbocharged engines employ a turbo-com-
pressor to force air into the engine inlet mani-
fold and a charge air cooler to cool the
compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in
air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold
and increases engine power over that devel-
oped by the normally-aspirated engine. The
charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator)
is located between the turbo-compressor and
inlet manifold.Fuel systemThe engine is equipped with a multiport fuel
injection system.

11 SpecificationsElectrical system
11272
General information12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.BatteryVoltage
12 V
12 V
Cold start
capacity
(CCA)
600 A
A
700 A
B
Reserve
capacity
(RC)
120 min
135 min
Capacity
(Ah)
70
80
AModels equipped with the High Performance audio systemBModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the carBulb
Output
Type
Low beam headlight
55W
H7
High beam headlight (applies to vehicles with halogen headlights)
55W
H9

11 SpecificationsThree-way catalytic converter
11274
Three-way catalytic converter –
general information•
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 condi-
tions, such as engine overheating or back-
firing. A properly tuned engine will help
avoid malfunctions that could damage the
three-way catalytic converter.
•
Do not park your vehicle 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 condi-
tions.
•
Excessive starter cranking (in excess of
one minute), or an intermittently firing or
flooded engine can cause three-way cata-
lytic converter or exhaust system over-
heating.
•
Remember that tampering or unauthorized
modifications to the engine, the Electronic
Control Module, or the vehicle may be ille-
gal and can cause three-way catalytic con-
verter or exhaust system overheating. This
includes:
NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with
three-way catalytic converters.

12 Index
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Driving economically................................ 136
Driving through water..............................137
DSTC, stability system............................. 155EEconomical driving..................................136
Electrical current – conserving................ 138
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 80
Electrical system...................................... 272
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 154
Electronic Climate Control......................... 91
air distribution table.............................. 99
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option. 96
Emergency brake....................................... 74
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 159
Emergency towing................................... 157
Emission inspection readiness................ 212
Engine
specifications...................................... 270
starting................................................ 144
starting with keyless drive.................. 146Engine compartment overview................ 215
Engine oil................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216
specifications...................................... 269
volumes.............................................. 267
Equalizer, audio system........................... 243
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 115
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 210
Flat tires
changing............................................. 190
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Fluids and oils.......................................... 267
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 244
Fog lights
front...................................................... 62
rear........................................................ 62
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 62
Front park assist...................................... 168Front seats............................................... 102
folding backrests................................ 102
manually operated.............................. 102
power.................................................. 103
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 63
Fuel gauge................................................. 51
Fuel requirements.................................... 140
Fuel tank volume...................................... 267
Fuses, replacing....................................... 230
GGasoline requirements............................. 140
Geartronic................................................ 150
Generator................................................. 272
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 182
Glove compartment................................. 108
locking................................................ 127
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............183, 265

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HHand brake (parking brake)....................... 74
Hands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 254
Hazard warning flashers............................ 73
Headlights.................................................. 61
Active Bi-Xenon (option)....................... 61
changing bulbs................................... 223
high and low beams............................. 64
high beam flash.................................... 64
Headlight washers..................................... 70
Head restraints, rear seat........................111
High beam flash......................................... 64
High beams................................................ 64
Home safe lighting............................... 64, 83
Hood, opening......................................... 214IIgnition switch.......................................... 143
Immobilizer.............................................. 144
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 118
Indicator and warning symbols............ 51, 53Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure..................................... 176
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Information display..............................51, 58
messages in.......................................... 58
Information symbol.................................... 53
Inspection, preparing for......................... 212
Inspection readiness................................ 212
Instrument overview.................................. 48
Instrument panel.................................. 48, 51
Instrument panel lighting........................... 62
Interior lighting......................................... 105
iPOD connector (audio system)...............241
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 42
JJacket hanger.......................................... 108
Jump starting........................................... 159
KKey blade.........................................120, 124
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 125
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 123
power seat memory............................ 124
starting the engine.............................. 146
Keylock.................................................... 144
Kickdown.................................................150LLabel information..................................... 262
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 42
Lighting panel............................................ 61
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 115
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 163
Locking
from the inside.................................... 127
glove compartment............................. 127
Locking the vehicle.................................. 123
Locks, child safety................................... 129

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functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 230
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads................................................ 163
Rotating tires........................................... 189
SSafety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 129
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 102
Shiftlock
override............................................... 151
Side door mirrors....................................... 78
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 245
Snow chains............................................ 186
Snow tires................................................ 186
Sound control, automatic........................243
Sound settings, audio system................. 242
Spare tire................................................. 187
Stability system........................................ 155
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 155
Starting the engine................................... 144
with keyless drive...............................146
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............118, 144
STC, stability system............................... 155
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 73
keypad................................................241Storage compartments............................ 107
Studded tires........................................... 186
Subwoofer............................................... 242
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 80
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
TTachometer................................................ 51
Tailgate wipers................................... 71, 220
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 254
Temporary spare tire...............................187
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire inflation............................................. 176
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 197
Tires.........................................................174
age...................................................... 175
changing............................................. 190
changing from summer to winter........ 189
designations....................................... 180