2005 VOLVO S60 octane

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VOLVO S60
Starting and driving
pg. 83 Starting and driving
Engine oil 84
Refueling86
Starting the car87
General information89
Manual transmission91
Automatic transmission (option)92
Geartronic (option)94
All Wheel Drive (option)96
Four-C active chassis system97
Brake system98
Stability system100
Towing102
Jump starting104
Towing a trailer105
Detachable trailer hitch - installing107
Detachable trailer hitch - removing108
Attaching load carriers109
Cold weather precautions110
Before a long distance trip111
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)112
pg. 84 Starting and driving
Engine Oil
Although some oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation, more oil is consumed when the engine is new
as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing-in to each other. From the time the engine is new until the
first service is performed, the oil consumption could be higher than normal. For this reason, it is especially important
to check the oil every time you refuel your car during this period. See page 142
.
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed for optimum performance on unleaded premium gasoline with an AKI octane rating 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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Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping
injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good driveability and
fuel economy. If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains deposit control additives, check with the service
station operator.
NOTE: Volvo does not recommend the use of external fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuel
Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and Canadian regulations
require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labelled "UNLEADED". Only these pumps have nozzles which fit
your car's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded
gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded
gasoline will lessen the effectiveness of the emission control system and could result in loss of emission warranty
coverage. State and local vehicle inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly resulting in
emission test failure for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE: Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methyl-cyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your Emission Control System performance may be affected,
and the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) located on your instrument panel may light. If this occurs,
please return your vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers
"Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or ethers. In some areas, state or
local laws require that the service pump be marked indicating use of alcohols or ethers. However, there are areas in
which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check
with the service station operator. To meet seasonal air quality standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated"
fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on this page must still be
met.
Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to as
Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".
Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
pg. 85 Starting and driving
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust gases. If you ever smell
exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment is ventilated, and immediately return the
vehicle to your retailer for correction.
Fuel Formulations
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives. Besides damaging the
exhaust emission control systems on your car, lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer. If you
live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank, take precautions. These may include:
standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling
refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler neck during refueling
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Capacities
Fuel tankFront wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 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
Windshield washer reservoir 6.8 US qts (6.4 liters)
S60 R 4.8 US qts (4.5 liters)
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91) unleaded fuel (See also page 84
)
pg. 166 Specifications
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: MTF 97309
Automatic: JWS 3309
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280° C)
Cooling system
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Locks73
Long distance trips111
Long loads - carrying70
Low beam bulb150
Lubricants166
M
Maintenance service136
Malfunction indicator light29
Manual climate control with air conditioning56
Manual transmission91
Messages in the display30
Moonroof47
Multifilter with air quality sensor55
O
Occupant safety24
Octane rating84
Odometer26
Oil pressure29
Oil quality141
Oil viscosity141
Opening the trunk from the inside78
Opening/locking the trunk77
P
P Park92
, 94
Paint - color code133
Park assist112
Parking brake29 , 42
Parking light bulb, changing151
Parking lights34
Pen holder68
Permissible axle weight122
Polishing131
Power moonroof47
Power seat62
Power steering fluid144
Power steering, speed sensitive90
PremAiriii
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING104
R
Radiator140
Radio177
Rain sensor - windshield wipers37
Reading lights64
Rear fog lights35
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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
143.
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 144.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 143.
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 141.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 144.
Fuel octane rating, see page 84.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
* Engine oil should be check each time the car is refueled.
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