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Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Fuel tank volume:
Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6.8 US qts (6.4 liters) or 4.8 US qts (4.5 liters) on the V70 R.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 165 Fuel system, Electronic ignition system, Suspension
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 1-2-4-5-3
Electronic ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: 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 ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in a shock and bodily
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.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 166 Electrical system
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors. Grounded on chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min reserve capacity.
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Four-C active chassis system99
Front airbags - SRS4 - 9
Front airbags - SRS - warning light30
Front courtesy lights - replacing140
Front fog lights38
Front park assist (accessory)100
Front reading lights78
Front seats - adjusting60, 61
Front seats - heated42
Front suspension165
Fuel88
Fuel filler cap90
Fuel filler door, unlocking37
Fuel filter149
Fuel formulations89
Fuel gauge29
Fuel requirements88
Fuel system147, 149, 165
Fuel/emissions systems147
Fuses130-134
G
Gas cap90
Gasoline88
Gear indicator29
Geartronic (automatic transmission)96, 97
Generator166
Generator warning light30
Glossary of tire terminology121
H
Hand brake43
Handgrip - XC7059, 77
Handling101
Hazard warning flashers42
Head restraint (center) - 3-section rear seat68
Head restraint - center rear3
Headlight wiper blades - replacing157
Headlights37
Heated front seats42
Heated rear window42
Heated sideview mirrors42
Heating52-55
Hoisting the car150
Holder for grocery bags71
Home Safe System80
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the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 150.
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 154.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 148.
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 152.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 154.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 88.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
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