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VOLVO S80
Chapter 6 - Starting and driving
pg. 69 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements70
Refueling72
Starting the engine73
Automatic transmission74
Driving economy78
Points to remember79
Roof racks/load carriers80
Emergency towing81
Vehicle towing information82
Towing a trailer83
Jump starting86
Winter driving87
Long distance trips88
Three-way catalytic converter89
pg. 70 Fuel requirements
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed for optimum performance on unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating AKI of 91,
or above. AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number, RON, and the Motor Octane
Number, MON. (RON + MON/2).
The minimum octane requirement is AKI 87 (RON 91).
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Cup holder - opening..........56
D
Dimensions..........129
Direction indicator bulbs (front)..........105
Direction indicators..........35
Distributor ignition system..........132
Door step courtesy lights - replacing..........108
Doors and locks..........60
Drive belt..........116
Driver's seat and remote keyless entry system..........53
Driving economy..........78
Driving mode indicator..........25
Driving mode W..........75, 77, 87
Driving with trunk open..........79
E
Economical driving..........78
Electrical system..........133
Electrical system - general information..........79
Electrically operated front seats..........52
Electrically operated sideview mirrors..........40
Electrically operated sun roof..........41
Electrically operated windows..........39
Electronic Brake Force Distribution..........17
Electronic Climate Control(ECC)..........45 - 49
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)..........14
Emergency towing..........81, 82
Emergency warning flashers..........37
Emissions systems..........115
Engine - specifications..........130
Engine - starting..........73
Engine air filter..........117
Engine compartment..........119
Engine oil..........87, 120, 121, 131
Exterior courtesy lights..........60
Exterior features - overview..........23
F
Fog light - rear..........27
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Fog lights - front..........32
Folding head restraints..........29
Folding passenger's seat backrest..........53
Folding rear seat backrests ........58
Folding sideview mirrors..........27
Front airbags - SRS..........4-7
Front airbags - SRS - warning light..........26
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