Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
· Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
· Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
· Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
· Do not exceed posted speed limits.
· Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car.
· Maintan correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
· Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
· Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance and also fuel consumption.
· Avoid using automatic transmission kickdown feature unless necessary.
· However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows
closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
· Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors which decrease gas mileage are:
· Worn or dirty spark plugs
· Incorrect spark plug gap
· Dirty air cleaner
· Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
· Dragging brakes
· Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions should use (D)rive as often as possible and avoid using
"kickdown" to help improve fuel economy.
Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
· Towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.
· Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
· To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed: Do not drive for prolonged periods at engine speeds
above 4500 rpm if you are towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
· Reduce speed when towing a trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheat -ing can be reduced by switching off
the air conditioning system for a short time.
· Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for prolonged periods.
· Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front of the grill. When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of
overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into, or stays continual-ly in, the red section), the following
precau-tions should be taken:
· Switch off the air conditioning system.
· Pull off the road, away from traffic, stop the car and put the gear selector into Park. Do not stop the engine!
· Switch the heater to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
until the temperature begins to drop.
· If the warning light in the center of the instrument panel is red, and the message "Coolant level lo stop engine" is
displayed, switch off the engine as soon as possible.
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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).
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid.
Volume: 6 cyl engine - 0.95 US qt (0.9 liter).
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280° C) P/N 9437433
Volume: 0.6 US qt (0.6 liter)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a.
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel tank): 21.1 US gals (80 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6 cyl: 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 15-3-6-2-4
Distributor ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: B 6284 T: P/N 271367-4 (or equivalent)
B 6294 S: P/N 272371-8 (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
WARNING!
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Shiftlock..........69, 70, 72
Side direction indicator - replacing..........103
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)..........8
Side marker lights - replacing..........105
Sideview mirrors..........36
Sideview mirrors - folding ........27
Sideview mirrors - heated..........33
Sideview mirrors - memory function..........36
Snow chains..........89
Snow tires..........89
Spare tire.......... 53, 90
Spark plugs..........128
Specifications..........126
Speed -sensitive power steering..........75
SRS..........6
SRS diagnostic system..........24
Stability Traction Control (STC)..........17, 27
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..........56, 69
Starting the engine..........69
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 32
Steering wheel lock..........32
Storage compartment in center console..........52
Storage compartments..........51
Studded tires..........89
Sun blinds..........38
Sun roof..........37
Supplemental Restraint System..........4, 24
Suspension..........128
Switches in center console ........ 27
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Tachometer..........23
Tail light bulbs - replacing ........ 102
Temperature gauge..........23
Temporary spare tire..........90
Text window..........26
Three-way catalytic converters..........85
Tire pressure..........90
Tires..........75, 88 - 91
Tires - changing..........92, 93
Tool bag..........53
Towing a trailer..........79
Towing eyelet..........77
Towing the car..........77, 78
Trailer towing..........79
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