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Contents
Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 6 - In  case of an emergency
Chapter 7 - Car care
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
Index
Back Cover
General information
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time please familiarize yourself  with the engine oil consumption
information and refueling recommendations on pages 62 and 63
. You should also be familiar  with the
information in the first four chapters 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.
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Engine  oilQuality:
 Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including
ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF  and  SJ/Energy Conserving. Capacity (incl. filter)
: 5.7
US qts (5.4 liters). 
Capacity (excl. filter) : 5.3
US qts (5.0 liters)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Quality:
 JWS-3309 P/N 1161540 Capacity:
 8 US qts. (7.6
liters)
Power steering
fluid Quality:
 ATF oil Capacity:
 1.05 US qts. (1
liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+  boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433 Capacity:
 0.42 US qts.
(0.4 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Engine
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast-iron
cylinder liners cast directly into the block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts and  separate
intake  and  outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an  eccentric pump driven from  the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.  Exhaust
emission control is accomplished by multiport fuel injection, a  heated oxygen  sensor and  a  three-way catalytic
converter. Designation: Volvo B 4204 T4
Output 170 hp at 5500 rpm (127 kW  at 92 rps)
Max torque 177 ft. lbs. at 1800-5000 rpm (240 Nm at 30-75 rps)
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 1.95 liters (118.9 cu.  in.)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 16
Valve clearance mechanical
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Cooling system  
Type: Positive pressure, closed system 
Thermostat begins to open  at 186° F (90° C) 
Coolant:  Volvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 water-antifreeze  mix). 
Capacity: 6 US qts. (5.7 liters)
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Fuel system 
The engine is equipped with a  multipoint fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system  
Firing  order: 1-3-4-2 
Distributor ignition setting:  Not adjustable 
Spark plugs:  Champion RC8PYP or equivalent 
Spark plug gap: 0.0315" (0.80 mm) 
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
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:
 Replacing distributor ignition components e.g.  plugs, coil, etc.
 Do not touch any  part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and  body injury.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 a  car at curb weight (without passengers or cargo). 
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 1.4 mm +/- 0.2 mm 
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.0 mm +/- 0.4 mm
Rear suspension  
Multilink individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms,  double link arms  and  track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 2.6 mm +/- 0.8 mm
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Power transmission  
Automatic transmission: AW 55-50 
5-speed automatic  electronically  controlled gearbox comprising a  hydraulic torque converter with a  lockup function;
planetary gear, integrated final drive. Operation via a  floor  mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical
joint location. Overdrive.
Final drive ratio  2.44:1 
Reduction ratios  
1st gear 4.77:1 
2nd gear 3.00:1 
3rd gear 1.96:1 
4th gear 1.32:1 
5th gear 1.02:1 
Reverse 3.23:1
Capacities  
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Fuel tank : 16 US gal. (60 liters) 
Cooling system : 6 US qts. (5.7 liters) 
Engine oil (incl. filter) : 5.7 US qts. (5.4 liters) 
Engine oil (excl. filter) : 5.3 US qts. (5.0 liters) 
Automatic transmission : 8 US qts (7.6 liters) 
Power steering fluid : 1.05 US qts (1 liters) 
Washer fluid reservoir : 3.9 US qts. (3.75 liters) 
Brake system : 0.42 US qts (0.4 liters)
Vehicle loading 
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label.  The label  is located on the inside of the fuel filler  door. The label  also lists vehicle load limits. Do
not load your car beyond  the indicated limits.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and  can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior  warning.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground. 
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and  engine used as conductors.
Battery  
Voltage:  12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/100 min 
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: 120 A
Bulbs
Bulb US no.Power Socket No/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W - 2
Low beam H755W - 2
Parking lights and  Turn  signals, front 3457NA26/7W/30/2.2cp W2.5  16q 2
Turn  signals, rear 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Side direction indicators -5W W  2.1x9.5 d 2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Front fog lights H355 W PK22.5 2
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