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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.
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 gear engagement and premature transmission
wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of 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 the 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.
* 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. 74 Automatic transmission
P (Park)
Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car.
Never use P while the car is in motion.
The parking brake should also be set whenever the car is parked.
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from this
position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be
depressed.
WARNING!
Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from P, the car
may start moving.
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Number of cylinders6
Bore3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.92 liters (115 cu. in)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves 24
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 133 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
Engine oil
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF and SJ/Energy Conserving.
Extra oil additives must not be used.
Volume: (including filter):
Normally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine - 7.3 US qts (6.9 liters).
Turbo 6-cylinder engine - 7.3 US qts (6.9 liters).
Automatic transmission fluid
Geartronic: ATF Dexron® III.
Total Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters).
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C).
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze.
Volume: Normally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine - 9.3 US qts (8.8 liters).
Turbo 6-cylinder engine - 10.1 US qts (9.6 liters).
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid.
Volume: 6 cyl engine - 0.95 US qt (0.9 liter).
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280° C) P/N 9437433
Volume: 0.6 US qt (0.6 liter)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a.
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel tank): 21.1 US gals (80 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6 cyl: 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 134 Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension
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Geartronic..........76, 77
Kickdown..........76
Automatic transmission - cold starts..........75
Auxiliary socket..........29, 38
B
Backrests, rear seat - folding..........58
Battery..........89, 135
Battery maintenance..........125 -126
Replacing the battery..........126
Ventilation hose..........126
Blinds - rear/side rear windows..........42
Booster cushion..........13, 15
Booster cushion - integrated..........13
Brake failure warning light ..........26
Brake fluid..........124, 133
Brake system..........16
Bulbs (list)..........135
Bulbs - replacing..........106-112
C
Capacities (oils and fluids)..........129
, 133
Cargo net in trunk..........57
Catalytic converters - three-way..........91
Center console - switches..........29
Center head restraint - rear seat..........3
Central locking buttons..........63
Chains - winter driving..........95
Changing wheels..........98, 99
Chassis setting (R-models)..........69 78
Child booster cushion ......... 13, 15
Child Restraint Anchorages ........ 12
Child safety..........12 -15
Child safety locks - rear doors..........67
Climate controls..........45 - 49
Climate system - general information..........48
Clock..........25
Coat hanger..........53
Cold weather driving..........89
Combination filter..........45, 49
Coolant..........118, 133
Cooling system..........80, 133
Courtesy light..........54
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing..........112
Courtesy lights - exterior..........60
Cruise control..........31
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Tires - changing..........98, 99
Tool bag..........57
Towing a trailer..........85
Towing eyelet..........83
Towing the car..........83, 84
Trailer towing..........85
Trailer weight - maximum..........131
Transmission - automatic..........74 - 79
Transmission - specifications..........132
Transmission fluid (automatic)..........133
Trip computer..........30
Trip odometer..........25
Trunk - opening from the inside..........63
Trunk - unlocking with master key..........63
Trunk lights - replacing..........111
Trunk lock switch..........29
Turn signals..........35
U
Uniform tire quality grading..........97
Unlocking the trunk with key..........63
Upholstery - cleaning..........115
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing..........109
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)..........130
Vehicle loading..........134
Ventilation..........44
Volumes (oils and fluids) ........133
Volvo On Call..........136
W
Warning light - center..........26
Warning lights..........26, 27
Warranty..........116
Washer fluid reservoir..........120
Washer fluid solvent..........89
Washing the car..........114, 115
Waxing..........115
Weight distribution..........81
Weights..........131
Wheels - changing..........98, 99
Wheels and tires..........94 - 99
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)..........10
Windows - electrically operated..........39
Windshield washer solvent ........ 89
Windshield wiper blades - replacing..........127
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