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Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at 186° F (90° C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
Capacity: 6 US qts. (5.7 liters)
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multipoint fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 13-4-2
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. (25 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.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Replacing spark plugs
The spark plugs should be changed according to your service program in your Warranty booklet. 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. Power assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to a car at curb weight (without passengers or cargo).
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.1 mm + - 0.7 mm
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Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.6 mm + - 0.8 mm
Rear suspension
Multilink individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 2.6 mm + - 0.8 mm
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Power transmission
Automatic transmission: AW 50-50
4speed automatic electronically controlled gearbox comprising a hydraulic torque converter with a lockup function;
planetary gear, integrated final drive.
Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical joint location. Overdrive.
Final drive ratio 2.76:1
Reduction ratios
1st gear 4.77:1
2nd gear 2.99:1
3rd gear 1.96:1
4th gear 1.32:1
5th gear 1.02:1
Reverse 3.23:1
Capacities
Fuel tank : 16 US gal. (60 liters)
Cooling system : 6 US qts. (5,7 liters)
Engine oil (incl. filter) : 5.7 US qts. ( 5.4 liters)
Engine oil (excl. filter) : 5.3 US qts. ( 5.0 liters)
Automatic transmission : 8 US qts (7.6 liters)
Power steering fluid : 1.05 US qts (1 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir : 3.9 US qts. (3.75 liters)
Brake system : 0.42 US qts (0.4 liters)
Vehicle loading
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The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The label lists both tire and vehicle design
limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltagecontrolled generator. Singlewire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/100 min
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: 120 A
Bulbs Bulb US no.Power Socket No/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W - 2
Low beam H755W - 2
Parking lights and Turn signals, front 3457NA26/7W/30/2.2cp W2.5 16q 2
Turn signals, rear 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Side direction indicators -5W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Front fog lights H355 W PK22.5 2
License plate light (S40) -5 W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
License plate light (V40) -5 W SV8.5 2
Door step courtesy lights -10W SV8.5 2
Trunk light -5 W SV 8.5 1
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Bulbs126
C
Cabin air filter35
Capacities125
Center head restraint3
Central locking switch41
Chains - winter driving79
Changing a wheel85
Child booster cushion11
Child Restraint Anchorages14
Child safety15
Child safety locks - rear doors46
Clock20
Concealed storage bin (wagon)58
Coolant - checking/changing117
Cooling system66,124
Cruise control31
Cupholders33, 34
D
Daytime Running Lights23
Dimensions127
Doors and locks41
Drive belt117
Driving economy62
Dynamic Stability Assistance (DSA)30
E
EBD72
ECC - Electronic Climate Control36,37
Electrical Outlet33
Electrical system67,126
Electrically operated driver's seat49
Electrically operated front seats48
Emergency towing68
Emergency warning flashers26
Emissions systems112
Engine123
Engine air filter110
Engine compartment111
Engine oil115,122
Engine oil - checking/changing114
F
Fog light - rear24
Fog lights24
Folding rear seat (sedan)55
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Folding rear seat55,56
Front seats47,48
Front seats - heated32
Front suspension124
Fuel gauge20
Fuel system112,124
Fuel tank cover - opening61
Fusebox, Passenger compartment95
Fuses93,94,95
Fuses in engine compartment95
G
Gas tank cover - opening61
Generator126
H
Hand brake32
Handling58
Hazard warning flashers26
Heated front seats32
Heating37
Heating and air conditioning35
Home Safe lighting25
Hood52
I
IC system10
Ignition switch26
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)40
Instruments18,19
Integrated booster cushion11
Isofix12
Isofix fasteners12
J
Jack84
Jack (sedan)54
Jump starting70
K
Keyless entry system42
Keylock63
Keys40
Kick -down65
L
Label information106
LOCATING THE GRADE81
Locks40,41
Long distance trips74
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Lubrication113
Lumbar support47,48
M
Maintenance schedule108
Maintenance service107
Malfunction indicator lamp22
Manual transmission fluid122
Manually closing the sun roof98
Mirrors - rear/side view49
O
Occupant safety16
Octane rating61
Odometer20
Oil - engine115
Oil pressure warning light22
On-call128
P
Paint touchup100
Parking brake32
Parking brake reminder light22
Polishing102
Power seats48
Power steering fluid116,122
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING70,119
R
Rear fog light24
Rear suspension124
Recirculation37
Refueling61
Remote control (central locking system)42
Remote keyless entry system42
Replacing bulbs88,90,91,92
Replacing fuses93
Replacing number plate lighting - V4092
Reporting safety defects16
Roadholding58
Roof rails/racks58
S
Safety defects - reporting16
Safety locks - child46
Seat belt maintenance16
Seat belts2,3
Seat belts - cleaning103
Seats47
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Service reminder indicator23
Servicing110,111
Shift lock64
Shiftlock release97
Shiftlock release (override)97
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side marker lamp replacement88
Side-view mirrors - heated26
SIPS8
Snow chains79
Snow tires79
Spare tire82
Spare tire (sedan)54
Spark plugs124
Specifications121
Speed warning27
SRS5,6,7
SRS diagnostic system22
SRS warning light5,22
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)40
Starting the engine63
Steering wheel adjustment34
Steering wheel lock26
Storage compartments53
Studded tires79
Sun roof50,51
T
Tachometer20
Tailgate (opening/locking)45
Technical Data - audio142
Temperature gauge20
Temporary spare tire82
Tires - changing85
Tire pressure80
Tires78
Tool kit84
Towing68,69
Towing a trailer75
Traction Control System (TRACS)23,72
Trailer towing75
Trip Computer27
Trip odometer20
Turn signals25
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