
07 During your trip
Refueling
07
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Octane rating
Minimum octane
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Typical pump octane labelVolvo recommends premium fuel for best performance, but using 87 octane 1
or above
will not affect engine reliability.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing atrailer, or driving for extended periods athigher altitudes than normal, it may be advis-able to switch to higher octane fuel (91 orhigher) or to change gasoline brands to fullyutilize your engine's capacity, and for thesmoothest possible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may be nec-essary to fill the tank more than oncebefore a difference in engine operation isnoticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead addi-tives. Besides damaging the exhaust emis-sion control systems on your vehicle, leadhas been strongly linked to certain forms ofcancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linkedto certain forms of cancer. If you live in anarea where you must fill your own gas tank,take precautions. These may include:
• standing upwind away from the filler noz- zle while refueling
• refueling only at gas stations with vaporrecovery systems that fully seal themouth of the filler neck during refueling
• wearing neoprene gloves while handling afuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze dur- ing winter months, do not add solvents, thick-eners, or other store-bought additives to yourvehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.Overuse may damage your engine, and someof these additives contain organically volatilechemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourselfto 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 infire and injury.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, color- less, and odorless gas. It is present in allexhaust gases. If you ever smell exhaustfumes inside the vehicle, make sure thepassenger compartment is ventilated, andimmediately return the vehicle to a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician forcorrection.
1 AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Hood and engine compartment09
335
Opening and closing the hood
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Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly. Press the release control (located under the right front edgeof the hood) to the left, and lift the hood.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.
Engine compartment, overview
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Dipstick-engine oil
Filler cap-engine oil
Cover over brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator)may start or continue to operate (for up to6 minutes) after the engine has beenswitched off.
WARNING
Before performing any operations in the engine compartment, the ignition shouldalways be completely switched off (inmode 0, see page 87) and there should be
no remote keys in the passenger compart-ment. The gear selector should be in the P
(park) position. If the engine has been run-ning, wait until it has cooled before touch-ing any components in the engine com-partment. The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precau-tions must be followed to prevent injury.Always turn the ignition off when:
• Replacing distributor ignition compo- nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintendedmovements and body injury.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids 09
338
Coolant
Location of the coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, con-sult a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician. See page 376 for information on cooling sys- tem capacities.
CAUTION
• If necessary, top up the cooling sys- tem with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Anti-freeze only (a 50/50 mix of water andantifreeze).
• Different types of antifreeze/coolantmay not be mixed.
• If the cooling system is drained, itshould be flushed with clean water orpremixed anti-freeze before it is refilledwith the correct mixture of water/anti-freeze.
• The cooling system must always bekept filled to the correct level, and thelevel must be between the
MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in theengine which could result in damage.Check coolant regularly!
• Do not top up with water only. Thisreduces the rust-protective and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and hasa lower boiling point. It can also causedamage to the cooling system if itshould freeze.
• Do not use chlorinated tap water in thevehicle's cooling system.
WARNING
• Never remove the expansion tank cap while the engine is warm. Wait until theengine cools.
• If it is necessary to top off the coolantwhen the engine is warm, unscrew theexpansion tank cap slowly so that theoverpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine com-partment. The round cover must be removedfirst before the reservoir cap can beaccessed.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses09
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PosFunctionA
Coils-A/C compressor5
Starter motor relay30
Ignition coils, condenser20
Engine Control Module10
Injection system, mass air meter, engine control module15
A/C compressor, engine valves, engine control mod-ule (6-cyl.), solenoids (6-cyl.non-turbo only)10
EVAP valve, heated oxygen sensor15
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Fuel leakage detection5
–
Cooling fan80
Electro-hydraulic power steering100

11 Index
11
383
fluid..................................................... 376
general information............................. 131
Hill Descent Control............................ 137
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 345
headlights........................... 340, 341, 342
introduction......................................... 340
license plate lights...................... 344, 345
side marker lights............................... 343
specifications...................................... 345
taillight................................................ 344
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 186
Capacity weight....................................... 311Cargo areachanging bulbs................................... 345
floor rails............................................. 285
hooks for securing loads............ 285, 286
steel grid............................................. 289
Cargo area cover..................................... 290
Cargo area net......................................... 290
Catalytic converter................................... 281
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 259 Cell phone voice control.......................... 268
Central locking system, introduction......... 56
Chains...................................................... 314
Check engine light..................................... 79
Check Engine warning light....................... 80Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40 booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 49
Child safety................................................ 37 booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 53
City Safety™............................................ 162
Climate system........................................ 211 air distribution............................. 206, 213
air vents.............................................. 207
Interior Air Quality System.................. 206
introduction......................................... 205 passenger compartment filter............ 205
refrigerant........................................... 205
Clock, setting............................................. 85
Cold weather driving................................ 276
Collision warning system................. 168, 169
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 113
Conserving electrical current................... 276
Controls, center console.......................... 231
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................ 338, 376
Cooling system, general information....... 275
Courtesy lighting.............................. 102, 103
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control.................................. 146, 147 adaptive.............................................. 148
Curb weight............................................. 311
Current, conserving................................. 276
D
Daytime running lights............................... 97
Defroster.................................................. 211