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Air flow
The air that is drawn into the passenger compartment is distributed from 18 ventilation points.
Air vents in door pillars
Air vents in door pillars
A Closed
B Open
C Horizontal air flow
D Vertical air flow
Direct the air vents toward the rear side windows to demist.
Direct the air vents toward the rear seat for the best heating/cooling effect.
pg. 41 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
pg. 42 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
AUTO
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tire damage.
Wear indicator
The tires have a socalled "wear indicator" in the form of a number of narrow strips running across or parallel to the
tread. When approx. 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the tread, these strips become visible and indicate that the tire should be
replaced.
Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have a very poor grip in rain
or snow.
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size as the one being
replaced. Using a tire of the same make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
To improve tire economy:
· Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire pressure label on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
· Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching.
· Tire wear increases with speed.
· Correct front wheel alignment is very important.
· Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort.
· If the wheels are rotated, they should be kept on the same side of the car so that they revolve in the same direction as
prior to rotation.
· Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently.
Flat spots
All tires become warm during use. After cooling, when the vehicle is parked, the tires have a tendency to distort
slightly, forming flat spots. These flat spots can cause vibrations similar to the vibrations caused by unbalanced wheels.
They do, however, disappear when the tire warms up. The degree to which flat spots form depends on the type of cord
used in the tire. Remember that, in cold weather, it takes longer for the tire to warm up and consequently longer for the
flat spot to disappear.
CAUTION:
The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with
the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
pg. 81 Wheels and tires
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
· Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only. Use only Volvo approved snow chains.
· Special snow chains must be mounted on 215/55 R16, 225/55 R16 and 225/50 R17 tires. Consult your Volvo retailer.
· If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of a size different than the original tires
and wheels, chains in some cases CANNOT be used. Sufficient clearances between chains and brakes, suspension and
body components must be maintained.
· Some strapon type chains will interfere with brake components and therefore CANNOT be used.
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Main fuses
LocationAmperage
1 Air pump (certain models) 60A
2 Engine compartment/passenger compartment 60A
3 Engine compartment/passenger compartment 60A
4 Engine compartment/passenger compartment 60A
5 -
6 -
7 Electric cooling fan 60A
8 - 60A
Ordinary fuses
LocationAmperage
1 High beams 20A
2 Low beams 15A
3 Brake light connector 5A
4 Windshield wipers 25A
5 Windshield washers, headlight washers (certain models) 15A
6 -
7 -
8 Horn 15A
9 -
10 -
11 ABS 30A
12 ABS 30A
13 Starter motor 25A
14 Engine control systems 5A
15 -
16 A/C compressor, throttle sensor, automatic transmission 20A
17 Air pump, electric cooling fan, A/C compressor, ignition coil 20A
18 Mass air flow sensor, engine control module, fuel injectors 15A
19 Emission controls 20A
20 Crankcase ventilation heater, turbo control valve 15A
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is located between the turbocompressor and inlet manifold.
Designation: Volvo B 6304 S
Output201 hp at 6000 rpm (150 KW/100 rps)
Max. torque 207 ft. lbs. at 4300 rpm (280 Nm at 70 rps)
Number of cylinders 6
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.92 liters
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Number of valves 24
Valve clearance when checking (mm)
Transmission specifications Automatic transmission
Gear ratios:
Engine: B 6284 TB 6304 S
1st gear 2.92:13.27:1
2nd gear 1.57:11.57:1
3rd gear 1.00:11.12:1
4 th gear 0.70:10.79:1
Reverse 2.38:12.67:1
Final drive 3.29:13.29:1
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg.121 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
Engine oil
Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving(EC) II.
Extra oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Volume: (including filter):
Normally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine - 7.3 US qts (6.9 liters).
Turbo 6-cylinder engine - 7.3 US qts (6.9 liters).
Automatic transmission fluid
Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters).
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C).
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze.
Volume: Normally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine - 9.3 US qts (8.8 liters).
Turbo 6-cylinder engine - 10.1 US qts (9.6 liters).
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Backrests, rear seat - folding52
Battery75-76, 123
Battery maintenance114-115
Replacing the battery115
Ventilation hose115
Booster cushion13, 15
Booster cushion - integrated13
Brake failure warning light24
Brake fluid112, 121
Brake system16
Break-in period62
Bulbs (list)123
Bulbs - replacing92-98
C
Capacities (oils and fluids)117
, 121
Cargo net in trunk51
Catalytic converters - three-way78
Center console - switches27
Center head restraint - rear seat3
Central locking buttons55
Chains - winter driving81
Changing wheels84-85
Child booster cushion13, 15
Child restraint anchorages12
Child safety12-15
Child safety locks - rear doors60
Climate controls41-43
Climate system - general information44
Clock23
Cold weather driving76
Coolant76, 106, 121
Cooling system121
Cooling system - general information71
Courtesy light48
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing98
Courtesy lights - exterior54
Cruise control29
Cup holder - opening50
D
Dimensions119
Direction indicator bulbs (front)93
Direction indicators31
Distributor ignition system122
Door step courtesy lights - replacing96
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