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Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters)
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid
Volume: 0.95 US qts (0.9 liters)
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F(280°C), P/N 9437433
Volume: 0.64 US qts (0.6 liters)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Fuel tank volume:
Front wheel drive models:18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All Wheel Drive models: 19 US gal. (72 liters)
V70R: 18 US gal. (68 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 149 Fuel system, Distributor 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)
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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. 150 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.
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: max. current: 140 A
Starter motor:
Output: 1.7 kW
Bulbs
Bulb US no.Power Socket
Headlights
- High beam HB360W -
- Low beam H755W -
Bi -Xenon headlights*
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Internal CD changer
Station scan - press
TV (option on certain models)
External CD changer (option)
7. Radio - Station seek up/down
CD - Selecting next/previous track
8. Radio - Manual station selection
CD - Fast forward/backward
9. CD eject
10. Dolby Pro Logic - switching on
11. 2 channel stereo
12. 3 channel stereo
13. CD slot
14. CD random play
15. Program type
16. News
17. Traffic information
18. Automatic presetting of radio stations
19. Display
pg. 156 Audio systems HU-613/HU-803
Switch on/off
Press the knob to switch on or turn off the radio.
Volume control
Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic and does not have an end stop. If you have
a key pad in the steering wheel, increase or decrease the volume with the + or - buttons.
Bass
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A - Setting station
Press the left side of the button to select lower frequencies and the right side for higher frequencies. Set frequencies are
displayed.
B - Station seek up/down
Press the left side (lower frequency) or right side (higher frequency) of the button to start the seek function. The radio
seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the procedure to continue the seek function.
Audio system controls on the steering wheel
Station seek up/down
If you have a key pad in the steering wheel press the right or left arrow to switch between preset stations.
Scan function
Press the SCAN button (HU-613) or the SOURCE button (HU-803) to start the station scan function. When a station
is found, scanning stops for several seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to
discontinue the scan function.
pg. 158 Audio systems HU-613/HU-803 - radio
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INDEX
pg. 173 - 176 Index
A
ABS 19
ABS - warning light29
Accessory lights31
Active chassis system31, 95
Adjusting the steering wheel35
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio161
Air conditioning48 - 51
Air filter - engine134
Air vents46
Airbag (SIPS)8
Airbag (SRS)4
Alarm80, 81
Alarm - "panic" function80
All Wheel Drive
- general information94
- using snow chains111
ALR/ELR14
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)19
Anti-lock Brake System - warning light29
Antifreeze105, 133
Approach lighting76
Armrest (center) - 3-section rear seat65
Ashtray39, 59
Audio systems153
- cassette deck164
- CD player162
- HU -613 - overview154
- HU -803 - overview155
- specifications165
AUM (Advanced User Mode) - radio161
Automatic car washing130
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Locking steering wheel35
Long distance trip106
Long loads57
M
Maintenance service131
Malfunction indicator lamp29
Manual climate control with air conditioning52-54
Manual transmission89
Memory function - front seats56
Mirrors41
Mirrors, sideview - memory function41
Moonroof42
N
Net - cargo69
Nylon cargo net69
O
Occupant safety17
Octane rating84
Odometer27
Oil - engine105, 137, 138
Oil pressure warning light28
Opening the hood136
P
Paint touch-up128
Panic function (alarm)80
Parking brake39
Parking brake reminder light28
Parking lights34
Passenger's seat backrest - folding57
PCV system134
Pen holder61
Polishing130
Power moonroof42
Power seats56
Power steering - speed sensitive96
Power steering fluid139
Power windows40
R
R-models, checking oil level138
Radio153
Rain sensor - windshield wipers37
Reading lights - front/rear74
Rear fog light29, 35
Rear reading lights74
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Start inhibitor (immobilizer)76, 87
Starting the engine87, 88
Steel grid69
Steering wheel adjustment35
Steering wheel lock35
Stop and Store bag64
Storage compartments59
Storage in the glove compartment60
Studded tires111
Subwoofer72, 168
Supplemental Restraint System4, 28
Suspension149
Switches in center console31
T
Tachometer27
Tailgate - locking/unlocking79
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing142
Temperature gauge27
Temporary spare tire112
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters107
Timing belt134
Tire pressure112
Tires110 -113
Tires - changing114, 115
Tool bag72
Towing a trailer102
Towing eyelet100
Towing the car100, 101
Trailer towing102
Trailer weight - maximum145
Transmission - automatic90-95
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn signals36
U
Uniform tire quality grading113
Unlocking the tailgate79
Upholstery - cleaning130
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing126
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)144
Vehicle loading112
Ventilation46