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Always keep the air intake  grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Cabin air filter
Replace the cabin air filter  with a  new one  at the recommended intervals.  The filter  should be  replaced  more often
when driving under dirty and  dusty conditions. The filter  cannot be  cleaned and  therefore should always be  replaced
with a  new one.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and  passenger  compartment temperature sensor in the ECC  control panel should
not be  covered in any  way as this  could cause incorrect information to be  sent to the ECC  system.
Parking the car in warm weather
If your car has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and  sun roof (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from  the passenger  compartment. When the engine is running,
close the windows and  sun roof and  use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning to
cool the compartment as quickly as possible.
Windows and optional sun roof
The ECC  system will function best if the windows and  optional sun roof are closed. If you drive with the sun roof
open,  we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and  blower control (the LED  in the AUTO switch
should be  off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.
ECC maintenance
All maintenance on the climate  control systems should be  carried out by an  authorized Volvo service technician only.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a  CFC-free refrigerant - R134a.
This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and  uses PAG  oil.
Passenger compartment blower
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower may come on automatically,  and  run for five
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator. 
pg. 44 Electronic Climate Control  (ECC)
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W Winter/Wet driving mode -enhanced vehicle  traction
Mode W  will function only if the gear selector is in the (D)rive  position.
Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode (see illustration).
An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 25
).
This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads. 
pg. 89 Driving economy
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.
Maintain 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.
Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the conditioner's compressor places an
additional load on the engine. 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 that 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.
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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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Cold  weather driving99
Combination filter44, 47
Coolant127
Cooling system - general  information90
Courtesy light70
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing121
Courtesy lights - exterior72
Cruise control31
Cup holder55, 56
Cup holder in the center  console55
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing96
Detachable trailer hitch - removing97
Dimensions139
Direction indicators34
Distributor ignition system142
Door step courtesy lights - replacing120
Doors  and  locks72
Drive belt127
Driver's seat and  remote keyless  entry system53
Driving economy89
Driving mode indicator25
Driving mode W86, 88, 99
Driving with trunk open90
E
Economical driving89
Electric socket in cargo compartment63
Electrical system143
Electrical system - general  information90
Electrically operated  front  seats52
Electrically operated  sideview mirrors39
Electrically operated  sun roof40
Electrically operated  windows38
Electronic Brake Force Distribution19
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)44 - 47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)14
Emergency towing93, 94
Emergency warning flashers36
Emissions systems126
Engine - specifications140
Engine - starting83
Engine air filter128
Engine compartment130
Engine oil99, 131, 132
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