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18pg. 22Turn signals, high/low beams
pg. 31Cruise control
19 pg. 34
Adjustable steering wheel
20 pg. 23
Windshield wiper/washer
pg. 26
Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons)
21 pg. 32
Heated front seats (optional)
22 pg. 33
Auxiliary socket
23 pg. 141
Audio system
24 pg. 35-39
Heating and ventilation controls
25 pg. 25
Hazard warning flashers
26 pg. 33
Ash tray
27 Coin holder
28 pg. 108
Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only)
29 pg. 70-71
Gear selector shift positions
30 pg. 72
Transmission mode selectors
31 pg. 32
Parking brake
32 pg. 4-6
Horn/SRS
Some of the items above are available on certain models only.
pg. 18 Instruments
1 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 18.4 US gals. (70 liters). When the warning light comes on there is approximately
1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remaining. See "Refueling" for further information.
2 Temperature gauge Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range. The pointer should be approximately midway on the
gauge face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant level. See page
130.
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Master key
This key operates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, driver's door, trunk/tailgate and glove compartment).
Service key
This key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
NOTE:
An an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may take slightly longer to copy or replace if
the original keys are misplaced. Duplicate keys may be ordered from your Volvo retailer.
The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be separated from the
key ring and kept in a safe place.
pg. 43 Doors and Locks
Doors and locks
Your car is equipped with a two door operated central locking system.
The key, used on the driver's doors, the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock all doors,
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, trunk/tailgate.
One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors, trunk/tailgate.
Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from the inside.
Check the action of the buttons on the other doors to verify their correct function (lock/unlock).
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The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system
Distributor ignition system
Firing order 1-2-4-5-3
Distributor ignition setting Not adjustable
Spark plugs Bosch FR 7 DC or Champion RC9YC
Spark plug gap 0.028" (0.7 mm)
Turbo -charged models: Champion RC8PYP (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.03" (0.75 mm)
Tightening torque 18.4 ft. lbs. +/- 3.7 ft. lbs. (25 Nm +/- 5 Nm)
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arm linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.4 mm +/- 0.7 mm
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.9 +/- 0.9 mm
Rear Suspension
Delta-link individual rear-wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 4° +/- 10°
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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