
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 105 Volvo Service
Service - an  investment
 
An investment which  will pay  dividends in the form  of improved reliability, durability, and  resale value.
Label  information
106
Maintenance service,  Warranty107
Maintenance schedule108-109
Servicing110-111
Fuel/emissions systems112
Lubrication113
Engine  oil114-115
Power steering fluid,  Brake/clutch system fluid  reservoir116
Automatic transmission  fluid117
Drive belt118
Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid  reservoir119
Coolant120
Engine  compartment121
Battery maintenance122
pg. 106 Label information
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Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 123 Specifications
Specifications
 
This chapter  contains facts and  figures pertaining to the technical specifications of your car. 
Oil/Fluids specifications
124
Engine  specifications125
Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems126
Front/rear suspensions126
Transmission, Capacities,  Vehicle loading127
Electrical system/bulbs128
Dimensions  and weights129
Service manuals, Road assistance130
pg. 124 Oil/fluid specifications
Oil  quality
 
Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or  Energy Conserving (EC) II  
For best fuel economy and  engine protection, consult with your authorized Volvo retailer for recommended oils.  Oil
with a  different  quality rating may not provide adequate engine protection. Synthetic oils  complying with oil quality
requirements are recommended for : driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a
trailer over long distances or for prolonged driving in mountainous areas. 
Extra  oil additives must not be used  unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.  
NOTE:  SAE 15 W -40 oil should only be  used in extreme operating conditions such as trailer towing in sustained
ambient temperatures over 104° F (40° C). However, SAE 10W -30 synthetic oil would be  a  better alternative in such
conditions. 
SAE  15W-30 should not be used  under normal operating conditions.  
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures): 
Engine  oilQuality: Meeting API specification SG or
SH Capacity (incl. filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8
liters)*
Automatic transmission
fluid Quality:
 ATF Dexron IIE/ III and  Mercon Capacity: 8 US qts. (7.6 liters)
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pg. 188 Index
A
ABS........................................17Air conditioning...........................35Air mix....................................33Air vents..................................33Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................44Ambient temperature sensor.................25Anti -lock  Brake  System (ABS).........17, 19,70Ashtrays...................................31Audio  systems
  General information.....................184
  SC-813..................................132  SC-816..................................145  SC-900..................................161Auto -dim (rear -view  mirror)................48Automatic  car washing.....................103Automatic  daytime running lights...........24Automatic  transmission...........61,62,63,127  Driving mode  selector....................62Automatic  transmission fluid..........117,124
B
Battery................................72,128Battery drain  - avoiding...................54Battery maintenance.......................122Booster cushion............................11Brake  failure warning light.............17,18Brake  fluid...........................116,124Brake  fluid  warning light..................18Brake  system...............................70Brake  warning light........................17Break -in period............................56Bulb  failure warning....................17,19Bulbs.....................................128Bulbs  - replacing..........................85
C
Capacities................................127Catalytic  converter........................69Central locking button.....................36Chains (snow)..............................77Changing a wheel...........................82Child  booster cushion......................11Child  Restraint  Anchorages..................9Child  safety...............................11Clock......................................16Clock  - resetting..........................25Clutch fluid..............................116Coolant - checking/changing...............120Coolant level  sensor.......................19Coolant level  warning light................17Cooling system.........................64,126Courtesy lights - front....................49Cruise control.............................29
D
Daytime running lights..................20,24Demister - rear  window.....................23Dimensions................................129Distributor ignition system...............126Doors  and locks............................42Drive  belt................................118Driving economy............................58
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Label  information.........................106Lifting the car...........................110Locks......................................42Long  distance trips........................73Long  load  storage..........................50Lubrication...............................113
M
Maintenance schedule......................108Maintenance service.......................107Malfunction indicator  lamp..............17,18Manual transmission....................60,127Manual transmission fluid.................124Memory function - front  seats..............46Mirrors - rear/side  view...................48
O
Occupant safety............................12Octane rating..............................57Odometer...................................16Oil (engine)......................114,115,124Oil pressure warning light.................18On-call...................................130
P
Paint  touch -up............................100Parking brake...........................17,30Parking brake  reminder light...............18Parking lights.............................20Polishing.................................103Power  seats.............................46,47Power  steering fluid..................116,124
R
Radio
  General information.....................184
  SC-813..................................132  SC-816..................................145  SC-900..................................161Radio  Data  System - RDS...................166Reading lights.............................49Rear  (side) windows - opening..............37Rear  fog light..........................17,22Rear  suspension...........................126Rear  window demister.......................23Rear/side -view  mirrors....................48Refueling..................................57Remote control (central locking system)....43Remote keyless entry  system................43Replacing  bulbs.............85,86,87,88,89,90Replacing  fuses............................91Reporting  Safety Defects...................12Road  Assistance...........................130Roadholding................................65Roof  rails/racks...........................65
S
Safety defects (reporting).................12Seat  belt  maintenance......................12Seat  belts.............................2,3,10  Automatic  Locking Retractor..............10  Emergency  Locking Retractor..............10Seat  belts  - cleaning.....................104Seats......................................46Seats  - heated.............................30Service reminder indicator..............17,19Servicing.........................110,111,112Shift  lock..............................59,61Shiftlock  release (override)...............97Side  Impact Protection  System (SIPS)........8Side -view  mirrors - heated.................23
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