
Air  flow 
The air that is drawn into the passenger  compartment is distributed from  14 ventilation points.
Air vents in door pillars
Air  vents in door pillars  
A Open 
B Closed 
C Horizontal air flow 
D Vertical air flow
Direct the air vents toward the rear side windows to demist.
Direct the air vents toward the rear seat for the best heating/cooling effect.
pg. 47 Electronic Climate Control  (ECC)
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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
wear  neoprene gloves while handling a  fuel filler  nozzle.
Use of Additives 
With the exception of gas line antifreeze  during winter months,  do not add  solvents, thickeners, or other store -bought
additives to your car's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may damage your engine, and  some of these
additives contain  organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals.
pg. 74 Refueling
Refueling  
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters) on T6 models, or 18 US gal. (68 liters) on the S80 All
Wheel Drive and  the S80 2.5T Front Wheel Drive with sufficient volume left over to accommodate possible expansion
of the fuel in hot weather. Be aware  that the "usable" tank capacity will be  somewhat less than the specified maximum.
When the fuel level  is low, such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "Reid vapor pressure" characteristics, and
terrain can affect the fuel pump's ability to supply the engine with an  adequate supply of fuel. Therefore,  it is advisable
to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.
Fuel filler door 
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 34
) when the car is at a  standstill to unlock the fuel
filler  door. Please note that the fuel filler  door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. An audible
click  ill be  heard when the fuel filler  door relocks.
If you intend to leave your car while it is being refueled, this  feature enables you to lock the doors/trunk while leaving
the fuel filler  door unlocked. 
You can also keep the car locked if you remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button does not lock the
fuel filler  door. Be sure the fuel filler  door is not obstructed and  is completely  closed after refueling.
Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather  conditions.
NOTE:  During a  transitional period, a  small number of service stations may still  have fuel nozzles that are not
compatible  with the fuel filler  neck on cars equipped with the evaporative control system. Please refer  to page 131
 for
additional information.
WARNING!
Never  carry a  cell  phone  that is switched on  while refueling your vehicle. If the phone  rings, this  may cause a  spark
that could ignite gasoline fumes,  resulting in fire and  injury.
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic  transmissions  should use (D)rive  as often as possible and  avoid using
"kickdown"  to help improve fuel economy.
Cooling system  
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
 Towing a  trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods  at wide  open  throttle and  low engine rpm.
 Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
 To avoid overheating, the following rules  should be  followed:
Do not drive for prolonged periods  at engine speeds above 4500 rpm if you are towing a  trailer in hilly terrain.
 Reduce speed when towing a  trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can be  reduced by switching off
the air conditioning system for a  short time.
 Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily  for prolonged periods.
 Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front  of the grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into,
or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be  taken:
 Switch off the air conditioning system.
 Pull off the road, away from  traffic,  stop the car and  put the gear selector into Park. Do not stop the engine!
 Switch the heater  to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
until the temperature begins to drop.
 If the warning light in the center  of the instrument panel is red, and  the message "Coolant level  low stop engine"  is
displayed, switch off the engine as soon as possible.
WARNING!
Do not remove coolant  expansion tank cap. The coolant  will be  extremely hot.
If necessary,  see page 132
 for information on checking and  topping-up the coolant  level.
   
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Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a  turbo-compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and  a  charge air cooler to
cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake  manifold and  increases
engine power over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a  radiator)
is located between the turbo-compressor and  inlet manifold.
Designation: Volvo B 5254 T2
Output 208 hp at 5000 rpm (154 kW/83 rps)
Max. torque 236 ft. lbs. at 1500-4500 rpm (320 Nm/25-75 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.67" (93.2 mm)
Displacement 2.5 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 20
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 147 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): 
5-cylinder turbo engine - 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters). 
6-cylinder engines - 6.9 US qts (6.6 liters).
Automatic transmission  fluid  
Total volume:  7.6 US qts (7.2 liters). 
Type: JWS 3309 
Different types of oil should never be  mixed.
Cooling system  
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open  at 194 °F (90 °C). 
Coolant:  Volvo original coolant/antifreeze. 
Volume:  9.5 US qts (9.0 liters)
Power steering fluid  
Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF  11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent. 
Volume:  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.
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B
Backrests, rear seat - folding..........60
Battery..........93, 149
   maintenance..........140
   replacing..........139
   ventilation hose..........139
Blinds - rear/side  rear windows..........44
Booster cushion - integrated..........15
Brake failure warning light ..........28
Brake fluid..........138, 147
Brake system..........18
Bulbs (list)..........149
Bulbs - replacing..........119-125
C
Capacities (oils and  fluids)..........143
, 147
Cargo  net in trunk..........59
Cassette deck (HU-650)..........165
Catalytic converters - three-way..........95, 96
Center console - switches..........31
Center head restraint - rear seat..........3
Central  locking buttons..........65
Changing wheels..........110, 111
Chassis setting ..........82
Child booster  cushion ......... 15
Child restraint anchorages ........ 14
Child safety..........14 -17
Child safety locks - rear doors..........69
Child seat anchors ISOFIX ........ 14
Climate controls..........47 - 49, 51
Climate system - general  information..........50
Clock..........27
Coat hanger..........55
Cold  weather driving..........93
Combination filter..........47, 51
Coolant..........132, 147
Cooling system..........86, 147
Courtesy light..........56
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing..........125
Courtesy lights - exterior..........62
Cruise control..........33
Cup holder - opening..........58
D
Dimensions..........145
Distributor ignition system..........148
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