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Opening the hood
Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly.
Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
Engine compartment
1. Expansion tank - coolant
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Washer fluid reservoir
4. Dipstick - engine oil
5. Radiator
6. Cooling fan
7. Oil filler cap - engine
8. Clutch/brake fluid reservoir
9. Relay/fuse box
10. Air cleaner
11. Battery (in trunk)
12. Data plate
WARNING!
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
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the instrument panel will come on and a warning will be displayed in the text window.
If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/ FILL OIL is displayed,
stop safely as soon as possible and add 1 qt (1 liter) of oil. Check the oil level with the dipstick before restarting the
engine.
If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY-->STOP
ENGINE-->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and add oil (not more than 1.6 qts (1.5 liters).
Check the oil level with the dipstick before restarting the engine. If no oil level is visible on the dipstick, do not start
the engine. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo workshop.
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Washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approx. 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters).
During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing antifreeze.
Coolant reservoir
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has
a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine
Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).
CAUTION:
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Capacities
Fuel tank 18/18.5/19 US gal. (68/70/72 liters)*
Engine oil
B5244S 5.8 US qts. (5.5 liters)
B5234T3 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
B5244T3 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
B5254T2 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
B5254T4 5.5 US qts (5.2 liters)
Transmission oil
Manual (M 56) 2.2 US qts. (2.1 liters)
Manual (M 66) 2.1 US qts. (2.0 liters)
Automatic (AW 55-50) 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)
Miscellaneous
Power steering 0.9 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Windshield washer reservoir 4.8 US qts. (4.5 liters)
Brake and clutch fluid 0. 69 US qts. (0.65 liters)
Air conditioning system 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) R 134a
* 19 US gals (72 liters) on models equipped with All Wheel Drive.
18 US gal. (68 liters) on S60 R.
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91) unleaded fuel (See also page 78
)
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Lubricants
Engine oil
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/ CF and SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used.
Transmission
Oil grade:
Manual: Volvo synthetic transmission oil
Automatic: Volvo transmission oil 1161540-8
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: ATF
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280° C)
Cooling system
Type Positive pressure, closed system.
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Towing a trailer99
Trailer indicator lamp25
Trailer towing99
Transmission - automatic86
Transmission - Geartronic88
Transmission - manual85
Trip computer35
Trip odometer22
Trunk - opening from the inside72
Trunk - unlocking71
Turn signals - normal turns32
Turn signals - lane change position32
Type designations146
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading113
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Unlocking71
Unlocking the trunk71
Use of Additives79
V
Valet key68
Vanity mirror59
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)146
Vehicle loading110
Vehicle weights148
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)146
Volvo and the environmentiii
W
W - Winter87
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Warning23
Warning symbol in center of dashboard23
Warranties120
Washer fluid reservoir124 , 127
Washing the car116
Waxing117
Weight distribution84
Weights148
Wheels108
WHIPS14
Windshield washer33
Windshield washer fluid reservoir127
Windshield wipers33
Winter tires108
Winter/Wet driving mode104
Wiper blades129
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The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See page
127.
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 fluid. See page 128.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 123.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US qts
(1.5 liters). See page 126.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 128.
Fuel octane rating, see page 78.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
* Engine oil should be check each time the car is refueled.
BulbsPower Socket US no.
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