Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel tank): 21.1 US gals (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.
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6 cyl: 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 15-3-6-2-4
Distributor ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: B 6284 T: P/N 271367-4 (or equivalent)
B 5254 T2: 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 distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body 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.
The 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.
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler door and lists vehicle design limits. Do not load
your car beyond the load limits indicated.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Seat belts - cleaning..........129
Seats - front..........54
Self supporting run flat tires..........103
Servicing..........133, 134
Shiftlock..........75, 76, 78, 80
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)..........10
Side marker lights - replacing..........124
Side turn signals - replacing..........124
Sideview mirrors..........42
Sideview mirrors - heated..........39
Sideview mirrors - memory function..........42
Spare tire.......... 59
Spark plugs..........133, 148
Specifications..........146
Speed -sensitive power steering..........85
SRS..........6
SRS diagnostic system..........28
Stability Traction Control (STC)..........19
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..........62, 75
Starting the engine..........75
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 38
Steering wheel lock..........38
Storage compartment in center console..........58
Storage compartments..........57
Sun blinds..........44
Supplemental Restraint System..........4, 28
Suspension..........148
Switches in center console ........ 31
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Tachometer..........27
Tail light bulbs - replacing ........ 121
Temperature gauge..........27
Text window..........30
Three-way catalytic converters..........95, 96
Timing belt..........133
Tire inflation..........99
Tire inflation pressures tables..........101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..........102
Tires..........85, 98 - 109
Tires - changing..........110, 111
Tool bag..........59
Towing a trailer..........89
Towing eyelet..........87
Towing the car..........87, 88
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