
additional information.
CAUTION:
Do not refuel with the engine running *. Turn  the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an  incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge.
After refueling, close the fuel filler  cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place *.
Allow for fuel expansion by not overfilling the tank. Overfilling  could also cause damage to the emission control
systems.
Avoid spilling  gasoline when refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environment, gasolines containing
alcohol  can cause damage to painted  surfaces, which  may not be  covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol,  wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and  can damage critical parts  in the fuel system. Such damage may not be  covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
* If the fuel filler  cap  is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine light
(malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will  not be  affected. Use only
Volvo original or approved fuel filler  caps.  
pg. 87 Starting the engine
Starting the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and  mirrors  adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed  completely.  Adjust the seat if necessary.  See  page 56.
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already  set. The gear selector ( automatic transmission) is locked in the (P)ark
position ( SHIFT -LOCK ). Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully  depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal,  turn the ignition key*  to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate
for up to 10 seconds. Release the key  as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat  this  step.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator  pedal halfway and  turn the key  to the
starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.
NOTE:
On certain models, when the car is started, idle speed may be  noticeably higher than normal for a  short period,
depending on the temperature of the engine. 
This has been done  to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating temperature as
quickly as possible, which  enables them to function normally.
4. To release the gear selector from  the (P)ark position, the engine must  be  running (or the ignition key  must  be  in
position II) and  the brake pedal must  be  depressed.
5. Select  the desired gear. The gear engages after a  very slight delay which  is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE:
Your car is equipped with a  KEYLOCK  system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must  be  in the
(P)ark position before the key  can be  removed from  the ignition switch.
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When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly  higher engine speeds than normal until the
automatic  transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
* Your car is equipped with an  electronic  start inhibitor  (immobilizer). The keys you received  with your car are
specially coded. The code in the key  is transmitted to an  antenna in the ignition switch where  it is compared  to the
code stored  in the start inhibitor  module. The car can only be  started if a  properly coded key  is used.
If two of the keys to your car are close together, e.g.,  on the same key  ring, when you try to start the car, this  could
cause interference in the immobilizer system and  result in the car not starting. If this  should occur, remove one  of the
keys from  the key  ring before trying to start the car again. 
pg. 88 Starting the engine
CAUTION:
The engine should be  idling when you move the gear selector. Never  accelerate until after you feel the transmission
engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a  gear will cause harsh engagement and  premature transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a  standstill for prolonged periods  time will help prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
Do not race a  cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points  fast  enough  to
prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and  apply the parking brake before leaving  the vehicle. Never  leave the car
unattended with the engine running.
Always open  garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a  garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain  carbon monoxide, which  is invisible  and  odorless but very poisonous.
An extra mat on the driver's floor  can cause the accelerator  pedal and  the clutch  to catch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator  pedal and  clutch  is not impeded.  Not more than one  protective floor  covering may be  used at one
time.
pg. 89 Manual transmission
Shift positions
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Depress the clutch  pedal completely  when changing gears*.
Remove your foot from  the clutch  pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be  followed. Overdrive (5th gear)
should be  used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. This gear should be  engaged at speeds above
approx. 50 mph (80 km/h). 
Engaging reverse gear
Reverse gear should only be  engaged from  a  complete stop.
CAUTION: Be careful that you do not inadvertently engage reverse  while moving forward.
* Clutch interlock
The clutch  must  be  fully depressed  before you can start your car. If the clutch  is not depressed,  it will not be  possible
to start the engine.WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor  can cause the accelerator  pedal and  the clutch  to catch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator  pedal and  clutch  is not impeded.  Not more than one  protective floor  covering may be  used at one
time.
pg. 90 Automatic transmission  AW5
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pg. 145 Transmission specifications
Power transmission
Manual transmission: M  56 LK
Single-disc dry plate  clutch.  All-synchromesh on all gears including reverse; integrated final drive. Operation via a
floor  mounted gear lever. 
Final drive ratio 4.00:1
Reduction ratios
1st gear 3.39:1
2nd gear 1.91:1
3rd gear 1.19:1
4th gear 0.87:1
5th gear 0.70:1
Reverse 3.30:1
Automatic transmission: AW 55-50
5-speed automatic  electronically  controlled gearbox comprising a  hydraulic torque converter with a  lock-up 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  AW5
1st gear 4.77:1
2nd gear 2.10:1
3rd gear 1.96:1
4th gear 1.32:1
5th gear 1.02:1
Reverse 3.23:1
* XC70 2.65:1 
pg. 146 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
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.
Volume:
Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 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
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Clutch interlock89
Coat hanger61
Coin  compartment59
Cold  weather driving104
Combination filter48, 51
Coolant131
Cooling system - general  information96
Courtesy light74
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing124
Courtesy lights - exterior76
Cruise control33
Cup holder59
Cup holder in the center  console60
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing102
Dimensions143
Direction indicators36
Distributor ignition system147
Door step courtesy lights - replacing123
Doors  and  locks76
Drive belt131
Driver's seat and  remote keyless  entry system57
Driving economy95
Driving mode indicator27
Driving mode W91, 93, 104
Driving with trunk open96
E
Economical driving95
Electric socket in cargo compartment67
Electrical system148
Electrical system - general  information96
Electrically operated  front  seats56
Electrically operated  sideview mirrors41
Electrically operated  sun roof42
Electrically operated  windows40
Electronic Brake Force Distribution19
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)48 - 51
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)14
Emergency towing99, 100
Emergency warning flashers38
Emissions systems130
Engine - specifications144, 145
Engine - starting87, 88
Engine air filter132
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