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Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 1-2-4-5-3
Electronic ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: Champion RC8PYP 8 (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) WARNING!
The ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in a shock and bodily
injury.
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 an unladen
car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 143 Electrical system
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors. Grounded on
chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min reserve capacity. 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: max. current: 120 A
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11. 2 channel stereo
12 3 channel stereo
13. CD slot
14. CD random play
15. Program type
16. News
17. Traffic information
18. Automatic presetting of radio stations
19. Display
pg. 149 Audio systems HU-413/HU-613/HU-803
Switch on/off
Press the knob to switch on or turn off the radio.
Volume control
Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic and does not have an end stop. If you have
a key pad in the steering wheel, increase or decrease the volume with the + or - buttons.
Bass
Adjust the bass by pressing the button to ex -tend the control and turning it to the left (less bass) or to the right (more
bass). A "detent" indicates "equalized" bass. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Treble
Adjust the treble by pressing the button to ex -tend the control, pulling it out as far as possi-ble, and then turning it to
the left (less treble) or to the right (more treble). A "detent" indicates "equalized" treble. Press the button back in when
you have made the adjustment.
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A - Setting station
Press the left side of the button to select lower frequencies and the right side for higher frequencies. Set frequencies are
displayed.
B - Station seek up/down
Press the left side (lower frequency) or right side (higher frequency) of the button to start the seek function. The radio
seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the procedure to continue the seek function.
Station seek up/down
If you have a key pad in the steering wheel press the right or left arrow to switch between preset stations.
Scan function
Press the SCAN button (HU-613) or the SOURCE button (HU-803) to start the station scan function. When a station
is found, scanning stops for several seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to
discontinue the scan function.
pg. 151 Audio systems HU-413/HU-613/HU-803 - radio
A - Automatic station preset
This function seeks and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory. This function is especially
useful in areas where you are not familiar with the radio stations.
1. Press in the "AUTO" button. A number of strong signal stations (max. 10) from the currently selected waveband are
now stored automatically in the memory. An "A" and "AUTO" is displayed. If there is no station with sufficient signal
strength "NO STATION" is displayed.
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INDEX
pg. 178 - 181 Index
A
ABS 19
ABS - warning light27
Accessory lights29
Adjusting the steering wheel33
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio154
Air conditioning44 - 47
Air filter - engine128
Air pump system127
Air vents42
Airbag (SIPS)8
Airbag (SRS)4
Alarm76, 77
Alarm - "panic" function76
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - towing94
All Wheel Drive - special tire information105
ALR/ELR14
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)19
Anti-lock Brake System - warning light27
Antifreeze99, 127
Approach lighting72
Armrest (center) - 3-section rear seat61
Ashtray37, 55
Audio systems145
cassette deck157
CD player155
HU -413 - overview146
HU -613 - overview147
HU -803 - overview148
specifications160
AUM (Advanced User Mode) - radio154
Automatic car washing124
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Headlight wiper blades - replacing136
Headlights32
Heated front seats36
Heated rear window36
Heated sideview mirrors36
Heating44 - 47
Hoisting the car129
Holder for grocery bags63
Home Safe System72
HomeLink®162-164
Hood - opening130
I
Ignition switch33
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)72, 83
Indicator lights26, 27
Inflatable curtain (IC)9
Instrument illumination32
Instrument panel25
Instruments24
Integrated booster cushion12
Interior Air Quality system47
Interior features - overview22
Interior lighting70
J
Jack68
, 109
Jump starting98
K
Key - removing from ignition switch83
Keyless entry system73, 74
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries74
Keylock83
Keys72
Kickdown86, 87
L
Label information136
License plate lights - replacing116
Lifting the car127
Lights - accessory29
Load carriers88
Locking and unlocking the car72
Locking steering wheel33
Long distance trip97
Long loads51
M
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Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries74
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat53
Removing the seat cushion62
Replacing bulbs116 - 121
Replacing fuses112
Replacing wiper blades136
Road assistance144
Roadholding89
Roof load - maximum139
Roof racks91
S
Safety locks - child78
Seat belt maintenance17
Seat belts2, 3, 14
Seat belts - cleaning124
Seats - front52
Securing cargo64
Servicing129
Shiftlock83, 85, 87
Side direction indicator - replacing119
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)8
Sideview mirrors39
Sideview mirrors - folding29
Sideview mirrors - heated36
Sideview mirrors - memory function39
Snow chains106
Snow tires106
Spare tire68, 107
Spark plugs128, 142
Specifications140
SRS6
SRS diagnostic system26
Stability Traction Control (STC)20, 29
Stain removal124
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)72, 83
Starting the engine83
Steel grid65
Steering wheel adjustment33
Steering wheel lock33
Stop and Store bag60
Storage compartments55
Storage in the glove compartment56
Studded tires106
Subwoofer68, 161
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