
 Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
 Note  that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increase air resistance  and  also fuel consumption.
 Avoid using automatic  transmission kickdown  feature unless necessary.
 However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be  lower with the air conditioning on and  the windows
closed than with the air conditioning off and  the windows open.
 Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors  that decrease gas mileage are:
 Dirty air cleaner
 Dirty engine oil and  clogged oil filter
 Dragging brakes
 Incorrect front  end  alignment.
Some of the above mentioned items and  others  are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE:  Vehicles equipped with automatic  transmissions  should use (D)rive  as often as possible and  avoid using
"kickdown"  to help improve fuel economy.
CAUTION!
Drive slowly and  carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the engine could
result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake  system. Never  drive the vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot
(300 mm).
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Handling  and road holding
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a  tendency to understeer, which  means that the steering wheel has to be
turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a  bend.
This ensures good stability and  reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the
vehicle load. The heavier  the load in the trunk (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg), the less the tendency to understeer.
Handling,  roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and  inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,  check that the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressure according  to the vehicle load. See  "Tire  pressure" section.
Loads  should be  distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Speed-sensitive power steering (Option on certain models)
With this  feature, the steering is most  responsive at lower speeds to make parking, driving in city traffic,  etc., easier.
The effect of the power steering diminishes as you accelerate for greater stability at highway  speeds.
Driving through  water
The vehicle can be  driven through water up to a  depth of approximately 9 in. (25 cm), at a  maximum speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud or water When driving through water, maintain
low speed and  do not stop in the water.
WARNING!
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After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes are functioning normally.
Water  or mud can make the brake linings slippery, resulting in delayed braking effect.
CAUTION!
 Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
 If the vehicle is driven through water deeper than 9 in (25 cm), water may enter the differential  and  the
transmission. This reduces the oil's lubricating capacity and  may shorten  the service life of these components.
 Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up to the door sills longer than absolutely necessary.  This could result
in electrical malfunctions.
 If the engine has been stopped while the car is in water, do not attempt to restart the engine. Have the car towed
out of the water.
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Manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission  (option on certain models)
Depress the clutch  pedal completely  when changing gears
1.
Remove your foot from  the clutch  pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be  followed.
Fifth  and  sixth  gears should be  used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor  can cause the accelerator  pedal and/or the clutch  pedal to catch. Check that the
movement of these pedals is not impeded.  Not more than one  protective floor  covering may be  used at one  time.
Engaging reverse gear
Never  engage R while the vehicle is moving. CAUTION!
Be careful to avoid inadvertently engaging reverse  while moving forward.
1. Clutch interlock
The  clutch must  be  fully depressed  before  you can  start your vehicle. If the clutch is not depressed, it  will  not be  possible to  start the engine.
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If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting:
 Make sure that the engine coolant  contains 50 percent  antifreeze.  Any other mixture will reduce freeze  protection.
This gives protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35°C). See  section "Coolant". The use of "recycled"
antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different  types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
 Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze  in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty
of Volvo engine coolant  to protect your vehicle during cold weather.
 Try  to keep the fuel tank  well filled - this  prevents the formation  of condensation in the tank. In addition, in
extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add  fuel line de -icer before refueling.
 The viscosity of the engine oil  is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting as
well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use, 5W -30 oil, particularly the
synthetic type
1, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in
warm weather. See  section "Engine oil" for more information.
 The load placed on the battery  is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc. are used more
often. Moreover,  the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a  poorly charged
battery can freeze  and  be  damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and  spray an
antirust oil on the battery posts.
 Volvo recommends the use of snow tires  on all four wheels for winter driving - see section "Wheels and  tires."
 To prevent the washer fluid  reservoir from  freezing, add  washer solvents containing antifreeze  (see page 176 for
the location of the washer fluid reservoir).  This is important since dirt is often splashed  on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and  wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be  diluted as
follows:
- Down  to 14° F (-10° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  4 parts  water
- Down  to 5° F (-15° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  3 parts  water
- Down  to 0° F (-18° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  2 parts  water
- Down  to -18° F (-28° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  1 part water
 Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE:  Avoid the use of de -icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle  traction (automatic transmission)
 Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the ( D)rive position.
 Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode.
 An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W  is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 44
).
 This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
1. Synthetic  oil is not used when  the oil is changed  at the normal maintenance service intervals.
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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a  Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your retailer
will also be  able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and  wiper blades for your use in the event that problems
occur.
As a  minimum, the following items should be  checked before any  long trip:
 Check that engine runs smoothly and  that fuel consumption is normal.
 Check for fuel, oil, and  fluid leakage.
 Check transmission oil level1.
 Check condition of drive belts.
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12-volt system with voltage  controlled generator. Single wire system in which  the chassis and  engine block are used as
conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage:  12 V
Cold  start capacity (CCA): 600 A
Reserve capacity (RC): 115 min
Capacity (Ah): 70
If you must  replace  your battery, be  sure to replace  it with a  battery of the same cold start capacity and  reserve
capacity as the original (See the decal on the battery).
Generator
Max. current: 140 A
Starter motor
Power: 1.4 kW
Spark plugs
P/N272313-8 or equivalent
Gap:  0.028-0.032 in. (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque: 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing  order: 1-2-4-5-3
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.
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Engine  specifications
  Engine  designation
Specification B5244T5B5254T2B5254T4
Output (kW/rps) 191/92154/83
220/92
1
Output(hp/rpm) 257/5500208/5000300/55001
Torque (Nm/rps) 330/42-87320/25-75
400/31-95
2
Torque(ft. lbs./rpm) 258/2100-5000236/1500-4500
295/1950-52502
No. of cylinders 555
Bore  (in./mm) 3.19/813.19/813.27/83
Stroke (in./mm) 3.67/93.23.67/93.23.67/93.2
Cylinder displacement (l) 2.4 (146.5 cu  in)2.52 (153.8)2.52 (153.8)
Compression ratio 8.5:19.0:18.5:1
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Capacities202
Capacity weight153
Carbon  Monoxide - Important  Warning107
Catalytic converter205
Central  locking system - remote control97
Changing coolant172
Check Engine warning light46
Child safety child restraints31
Child safety lock102
Climate system72
Clock44
Coat hanger89
Cold  weather precautions136
Coolant176
   changing172
   checking level  of172
Coolant - changing176
Cooling system204
Courtesy light84
Cruise control60
Cup holders
   center  console88
   rear seat
87
Curb weight153
Current fuel consumption59
D
Defroster75
Detachable trailer hitch133
Door mirror defroster58
Door mirrors51
Driver distraction5
Driving economically113
DSTC50
Dynamic Stability and  Traction Control (DSTC)50
E
Economical driving113
Electric socket51
Electrical system207
Electrically operated  moonroof68
Emission inspection170
Engine - starting111
Engine compartment173
Engine oil174, 203
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