indicate a  fault.
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time please familiarize yourself  with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 131
. You should also be familiar  with the information in the chapters one, two and four of
this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read  after operating the
vehicle  for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used  for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the car for
ready  access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating  that country's applicable safety and exhaust
emission requirements. In  some cases it may be difficult or  impossible  to comply with these requirements.
Modifications to the emission control system(s)  may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the
U.S., Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based  on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped  differently,
depending  on special legal requirements and that optional  equipment described in this manual may not be
available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or  to change specifications or  design, without
notice and without incurring obligation.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of our customers. As a  natural part of this  commitment, we care about the
environment in which  we all live. Caring for the environment means an  everyday involvement in reducing our
environmental impact.
Volvo's  environmental activities are based on a  holistic  view,  which  means we consider the overall environmental
impact of a  product throughout its  complete life cycle. In this  context,  design, production, product use, and  recycling
are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely  phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and  cadmium; and  reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a  three-way catalytic converter with a  Lambda
sond, now called oxygen  sensor, in 1976. The current version  of this  highly efficient system reduces emissions  of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from  the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and  the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions  continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer  CFC-free retrofit kits  for the air
conditioning system for all models as far back as the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic  engine controls, refined
purification systems and  cleaner  fuels  are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and  parts  have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content  is about 75% of the total weight of a  car, which  makes the car among the most  recycled  industrial
products.  In order to have efficient and  well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals, indicating the weight and  material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz.  (50 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component  is to be
sorted  for recycling.
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Engine Oil
Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF,  and  SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used  unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Volume:
Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Capacity (including oil filter  and  oil cooler): 7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
AW5:  Only Volvo gearbox oil (1161540-8). Do not mix with other oils.  
Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters)
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open  at 194 °F (90 °C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
All specifications are subject to change without prior  notice.
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid
Volume: Brake fluid  DOT 4+  boiling  point >536°F(280°C), P/N 9437433
Volume: 0.64 US qts (0.6 liters)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel  tank): 21.1 US gals (80 liters)*
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD,  Cross  Country and V70 with non-turbo engine.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 
pg. 142 Fuel  system, Distributor ignition  system, Suspension
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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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