2009 VOLVO XC60 octane

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206 Fuel requirements
Deposit control gasoline (detergent
additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas-
oline 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 driva-
bility and fuel economy. If you are not sure
whether the gasoline contains deposit control
additives, check with the service station oper-
ator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of
external fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter
and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and
Canadian regulations require that pumps deliv-
ering unleaded gasoline be labeled "UNLEA-
DED". Only these pumps have nozzles which
fit your vehicle\fs filler inlet. It is unlawful to dis-
pense leaded fuel into a vehicle labeled "unlea-
ded 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 affec-
ted, and the Check Engine Light (malfunc-
tion indicator light) located on your instru-
ment panel may light. If this occurs, please
return your vehicle to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician 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 indi-
cating 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 sea-sonal air quality standards, some areas require
the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygen-
ated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed
on page 207 must still be met.
Alcohol – EthanolFuels 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.
MethanolDo not use gasolines containing methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice
can result in vehicle performance deterioration
and can damage critical parts in the fuel sys-
tem. Such damage may not be covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Refueling05
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207
Octane rating
Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo engines are designed to run on unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87
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or above.
Please be aware that the engine specifications
for horsepower and torque listed on page
283 are based on the use of premium fuel.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as oper-
ating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a trailer,
or driving for extended periods at higher alti-
tudes 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\fs capacity, and for the smoothest pos-
sible operation.
NOTE When switching to higher octane fuel or
changing gasoline brands, it may be neces-
sary to fill the tank more than once before a
difference in engine operation is noticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a
knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives.
Besides damaging the exhaust emission con-
trol 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:
\b
standing upwind away from the filler nozzle
while refueling
\b refueling only at gas stations with vapor
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth
of the filler neck during refueling
\b wearing neoprene gloves while handling a
fuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze during
winter months, do not add solvents, thicken-
ers, or other store-bought additives to your
vehicle\fs 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.
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 vehicle to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for correction.
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AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (R\
ON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.
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07 Index07
292 M
Main instrument panel
.............................123
Maintenance ............................................ 224
hoisting the vehicle ............................. 225
performed by the owner..................... 225
Malfunction indicator light .........................74
Menu system........................................... 122
overview..............................................

122
Messages in the instrument panel ...........123
Mirrors defroster............................................... 99
power door........................................... 98
rearview, auto-dim function ..................99
retractable............................................. 98
vanity.................................................. 199
Moonroof ................................................. 100
Motor oil checking ............................................. 228
specifications ...................................... 283
volumes .............................................. 284
N Net in cargo area
..................................... 214O Occupant safety........................................
12
Occupant weight sensor ......................22, 23
Octane recommendations .......................207
Odometer, trip........................................... 78
Oil specifications ...................................... 283
volumes .............................................. 284
On Call Roadside Assistance ..................287
Overhead courtesy lighting ..................90, 91
Overheating, engine ................................... 77
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 209
P Paint, touching up.................................... 277
Panorama moonroof
................................ 100
Park assist....................................... 187, 189
Park Assist Camera................................. 190
Parking brake electric, applying/releasing .................116
warning light ......................................... 75Parking lights
............................................. 88
changing bulbs ................................... 234
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 53
Polishing .................................................. 276
Power front seat memory function ................................... 81
with keyless drive................................. 82
Power mirrors............................................ 98
defroster............................................... 99
Power moonroof ...................................... 100
Power steering speed-dependent............................... 157
Power steering fluid .........................230, 285
Power tailgate ............................................ 63
Power windows................................... 96, 97
laminated glass ..................................... 97
Pregnancy, using seat belts during ...........16
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING....................................... 9, 107, 243, 286