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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 drivability 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 vehicle's filler  inlet. It is unlawful to dispense  leaded fuel into a  vehicle labelled "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.
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Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and  fuel economy performance using premium 91
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octane fuel.
Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using 87 octane or above will not affect engine reliability.
In demanding  driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a  trailer, or driving for extended
periods  at higher altitudes than normal, it may be  advisable to switch to higher octane fuel (91 or higher) or to change
gasoline brands to fully utilize your engine's capacity, and  for the smoothest possible operation.
NOTE: When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may be  necessary  to fill the tank more
than once before a  difference in engine operation is noticeable.
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 vehicle, 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
 wearing 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 vehicle'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.
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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Fuel requirements
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
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Indicator and  warning symbols44, 45
Inflation  pressure table
   Canadian models147
   US models
146
Inflation  pressure, checking145
Inspection, preparing for170
Interior lighting84
J
Jack159
Jack, location of93
K
Keylock2
, 111
Kickdown117
L
Label information199
Load carriers134
Locking steering wheel112
Locking the car100
Long distance trips137
Long loads - carrying91
Low beam bulb, changing183
Low beam headlights55
M
Maintenance services168
Maintenance, periodic169
Malfunction  indicator light46
Moonroof68
Multifilter with air quality sensor77
O
Occupant Weight  Sensor18
Octane rating107
Odometer44
Oil pressure46
Oil quality174
Opening  the trunk from  the inside101
Opening/locking the trunk100
Owner maintenance169
P
P Park116
, 118
Paint - color code166
Park assist138
Parking brake46, 62
Parking light bulb, changing184
Periodic owner-performed maintenance169
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