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Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid
Volume: 0.95 US qts (0.9 liters)
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): 18.5 US gals (70 liters) or 19 US gals (72 liters) on models equippe\
d with All
Wheel Drive.
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 147 Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
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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 preca\
utions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
l Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
l 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. Th\
e 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. 148 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
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Capacities (oils and fluids) 141, 146
Cargo compartment cover
71
Cargo compartment lighting
67
Cargo eyelets
68
Cargo net
69
Catalytic converters - three-way
106
Center armrest - 3-section rear seat
65
Center backrest (3-section rear seat)
64
Center console - switches
31
Center head restraint - 3-section rear seat
64
Center head restraint - rear seat
3
Center seat head restraint
63
Central locking buttons
79
Chains - winter driving
109
Changing wheels
112, 113
Child booster cushion
12, 16
Child Restraint Anchorages
15
Child safety
11, 12, 14, 16
Child safety locks - rear doors
82
Climate controls
48-51
Climate system - general information
47
Clock
27
Clutch interlock
89
Coat hanger
61
Coin compartment
59
Cold weather driving
104
Combination filter
48, 51
Coolant
131
Cooling system - general information
96
Courtesy light
74
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing
124
Courtesy lights - exterior
76
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driving safely. Distraction can lead to a serious accident.
l In addition to this general warning, we offer the following guidance reg\
arding specific newer features
that may be found in your vehicles:
l Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictio\
ns prohibit cellular telephone
use by a driver while the vehicle is moving.
l If your car is equipped with a navigation system, set and make changes t\
o your travel itinerary only
with the vehicle parked.
l Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program rad\
io presets with the vehicle
parked, and use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and si\
mpler.
l Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the ve\
hicle is moving.
A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or\
her own safety and the safety of
passengers in the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distr\
actions is part of that
responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshie\
ld washer anti-
freeze). See
page 133.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it \
must not be
above the HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF f\
luid. See
page 137.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-fre\
eze and 50% water.
See
page 131.
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