Max. loads,
Max. roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Max. trailer weight
without brakes 1100 lbs (500 kg)
with brakes 2" ball 3300 lbs (1500 kg)
1 7/ 8" ball 3300 lbs (1500 kg)
Max. tongue weight ** 165 lbs (75 kg)
** See also section "Trailer towing"
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total capacity weight must not be
exceeded.
pg. 197 Capacities
Fuel tank 18.5/ 21.1 US gal. (70/ 80 liters) *
Engine oil
B5244S 5.8 US qts. (5.5 liters)
B5234T3 6. 1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
B5244T3 6. 1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Transmission oil
manual (M 56) 2. 2 US qts. (2.1 liters)
automatic (AW 55- 50) 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering 0. 9 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Windshield washer reservoir 4. 8 US qts. (4.5 liters)
Brake and clutch fluid 0. 69 US qts. (0.65 liters)
Air conditioning system 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) R 134a
* Turbo models have 21.1 US gal. (80 liter) fuel tanks.
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91) unleaded fuel (See also page 128
)
pg. 198 Lubricants, Cooling system
Lubricants
Engine oil
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF- 2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/ CF and SJ/ Energy Conserving.
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
Transmission
Oil grade:
Manual: Volvo synthetic transmission oil 97308
Automatic: Volvo transmission oil 1161540- 8 Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
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Grade: ATF
Brake fluid
Fluid type: Brake fluid DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280° C), P/N 94374433
Cooling system
Type Positive pressure, closed system.
Coolant Volvo original coolant/ antifreeze
Volume 5 cyl. non- turbo
8.5 US qts. (8.0 liters)
5 cyl. turbo
9.3 US qts (8.8 liters)
The thermostat begins to open at 194°F (90° C).
pg. 199 Three way catalytic converter
Three- way catalytic converter cautions
Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or
distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three- way catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue to
operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such
as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-
way catalytic converter.
Do not park your car over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions.
Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three-
way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Electronic Control Module, or the vehicle
may be illegal and can cause three- way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection setting or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE: Unleaded fuel is required for cars with three-way catalytic converters.)
pg. 200 Bulbs
Bulbs OutputSocket
Low beam 55 WH 7
High beam 55 WHB3
Fog lights, front 55 WH 1
Side indicator lamps P10 W-
Turn signals, parking lights, front 21 WPY
Turn signals, rear 21 WPY
Parking lights, rear 5 WBA 15 s
Brake light 21 W BA 15 s
Back up lights 21 WBA 15 s
Fog light/ Parking lights, rear 5 WBA 15 s
License plate lighting 5 WW 2.1x9.5 d
Courtesy lighting, front 5 WSV 8.5
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Trunk lighting5 WSV 8.5
Glove compartment lighting 2 WBA 9 s
Vanity mirror 1.2 WSV 5.5
pg. 201 Suspension
Wheel dimension 15"16"
Rim diameter (mm) 415440
tire side diameter(mm) 515540
Toe- in front (degrees) 0.1°± 0. 1°0.1°± 0. 1°
Toe- in rear (degrees) 0.2°+± 0.2°0.2+± 0. 2°
Toe- in front (mm) rim measurement 2. 2± 0. 72.3± 0.8
tire side measurement 2.7± 0.92. 8± 0. 9
Toe- in rear (mm) rim measurement 1. 4± 1. 41.5± 1.5
tire side measurement 1.8± 1.81. 9± 1. 9
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
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.
pg. 202 Electrical system
Electrical system
12- volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used
as conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage 12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA) 600 A
Reserve capacity (RC) 115 min
If you must replace your battery, be sure to replace it with a battery of the same cold start capacity and reserve
capacity as the original (See the decal on the battery).
Generator max. current 140 A
Starter motor, power 1.4 kW
Spark plugs P/ N272313- 8 or equivalent
Gap 0.028- 0.032 in. 0.7- 0.8 mm
Tightening torque 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing order 1- 2- 4- 5- 3
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:
áReplacing distributor ignition components e. g. plugs, coil, etc.
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áDo not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
pg. 203 Engine specifications
Engine specificationsB5244SB5234T3B5244T3
Output (kW/ rps) 125/ 98184/ 87147/ 100
(hp/ rpm) 168/ 5900247/ 5200197/ 6000
Torque (Nm/ rps) 230/ 75330/ 42- 87285/ 30- 83
(ft. lbs./ rpm) 170/ 4500243/ 2500- 5200210/ 1800- 5000
No. of cylinders 555
Bore (mm) 838183
Stroke (mm) 909090
Cylinder displacement (dm
( l)) 2.44 (148.6 cu. in.)
2.3 (141.5 cu. in.)2. 44 (148.6 cu. in.)
Compression ratio 10.3: 18.5: 19. 0: 1
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbocompressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to
cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases
engine power over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator)
is located between the turbo- compressor and inlet manifold.
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
pg. 204 Transmission
Gear ratios Gear M56HM56LAW55-50
1st 3.07: 13.39: 14.77: 1
2nd 1.77: 11.90: 13.00: 1
3rd 1.19: 11.19: 11.96: 1
4th 0.87: 10.87: 11.32: 1
5th 0.70: 10.70: 11.02: 1
Reverse 2.99: 13.30: 13.23: 1
Final drive 4.25: 14.00: 12.44: 1
pg. 205 Volvo On Call
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional information, features, and benefits
are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A.
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Back up light185
Backrest113
Bass67
Battery170 , 178 , 202
Battery - replacing179
Belt check171
Blower (fan)57, 61
Booster cushion24
Booster cushion (integrated)25
Brake circuit141
Brake fluid176
Brake light185
Brake system32 , 141
Bulbs181 , 200
C
Capacities197
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning129
Cargo compartment113
Cassette player74
Catalytic converter199
CD player76 , 78
Ceiling lighting187
Center console - storage compartments110
Central locking system - remote control119
Changing coolant171
Changing oil and oil filter173
Changing wheels160
Check Engine warning light33
Child restraint anchorages26
Child safety24
Child safety locks124
Child seat (Isofix fasteners)25
Cigarette lighter46
Climate control systems -general information54
Clock30
Coat hanger112
Coin compartment110
Cold weather precautions153
Coolant175
Coolant - changing171, 175
Coolant - checking level of171
Cooling system198
Courtesy light107
Cruise control45
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Cup holder110 , 111
Current fuel consumption44
D
Defroster57
Dimension designation (tires)156
Direction indicator, rear - bulb185
Direction indicators41
Dolby Surround Pro Logic79
Door mirror defroster43
Door mirrors37
Driving economically133
DSTC35 , 38
Dual - threshold airbags13
E
ECC56
Economical driving133
Electric socket38 , 46
Electrical system202
Electrically operated windows47
Engine - starting131
Engine compartment172
Engine oil173
Engine oil, capacity197
Engine specifications203
Engine oil - checking174
Environment3
F
Federal Clean Air Act168
FIX NEXT SERVICE36
Floor mats108
Fog lamp33 , 185
Front seat - backrest103
Front seats102
Front seats - heated43
Front seats - manual adjustment102
Front seats - power104
Front seats - power(programming the memory)106
Front suspension201
Fuel2 , 128
Fuel filler cap2 , 130
Fuel filler door - unlocking40
Fuel filler door2 , 130
Fuel gauge30
Fuel tank, capacity197
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Spoiler lamps40
Sport shifter135
SRS12
Stability system143
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)118
Starter switch and steering wheel lock132
Starting the car131
STC35, 37, 143
Steering132
Steering wheel adjustment39
Steering wheel lock132
Stone chips166
STOP ENGINE36
STOP SAFELY ASAP36
Storage compartments110
Storage compartments in the passenger compartment109
Studded tires157
Sun roof (electrically operated)50
Sun visor51
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light33
Suspension201
Switches in the center console37
T
Tachometer30
Temperature (climate control)57
Temperature gauge30
Temporary spare tire158
Text window - messages36
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE
Tires156
Tires - tread wear indicators159
Tools115
Towing145
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive146
Towing a trailer148
Trailer indicator lamp
Trailer towing148
Transmission - automatic136
Transmission - automatic138
Transmission - automatic135
Transmission - automatic135
Trip computer44
Trip odometer30
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the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See page
175.
2 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 176.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 171.
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 174.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 176.
Fuel octane rating, see page 128.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
* Engine oil should be check each time the car is refueled.
BulbsPower Socket US no.
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