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Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
Capacity: 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order:12453
Distributor ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: 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)
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
· Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
· Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
Replacing spark plugs
The spark plugs should be changed every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). However, city driving or fast highway driving
may necessitate changing after 15,000 miles (24,000 km) of driving. When installing new plugs, be sure to fit the right
type and use correct torque, see "Specifications". When changing the plugs, check that the suppressor connectors are in
good condition. Cracked or damaged connectors should be replaced. When changing the spark plugs, clean the
terminals and the rubber seals.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Powerassisted
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
Deltalink individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 4° +/ 10°
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Engine oil112,113,120
Engine oil - checking/changing112
Engine oil pressure17
Exterior courtesy lights20
F
Fog light - rear17
,22
Fog lights - front22
Front courtesy lights49
Front fog lights22
Front seats46
Front seats - heated30
Front seats - memory function46
Front suspension122
Fuel gauge16
Fuel level17
Fuel requirements56
Fuel system122
Fuel tank cover - opening37,57
opening manually95
Fuses89,90,91
Fuses - replacing89
G
Gas tank cover - opening37
,57
opening manually95
Generator17,124
Generator warning light18
H
Hand brake30
Handling65
Hazard warning flashers23
Headlight wiper blades - replacing94
Headlights20
Heated front seats30
Heated side-view mirrors23
Heating35
Heating and air conditioning33
High beams17
Hoisting the car108
HomeLink®184,185,186
Hood51
I
Ignition switch21
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)42
Instrument illumination22
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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 115.
2 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 116.
3 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 114.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx.
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See page 112.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 114.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 57.
Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.
Bulbs Power Socket US no.
1 55 W - H7
2 30/7 W BA 15s 3357NA
3 55 W PK 22s H1
4 5 W BA 15s 67
5 21 W BAU 15 -
6 21 W BA 15s 1156
See pages 85-87
for more detailed information.
Volvo Car Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden
TP 4360/1 (Canada & USA) 3000.07.98 Printed in Sweden, Elanders Graphic Systems AB, Göteborg 1998
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