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Coolant specifications
Recommended grade: Volvo-approved pre-
mixed coolant. If concentrated coolant is used, mix with 50% water of acceptablequality (i.e. not salt water, etc.). Consult aVolvo retailer if you have any questions.
To avoid deterioration of the cooling system, engine trouble, etc., only approved Volvo cool-ant should be used.
WARNING
Coolant is hazardous if ingested and could cause damage to organs (kidneys). Theproduct contains ethylene glycol, inhibitor,water, etc.
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Refilling coolant (p. 604)
Transmission fluid specifications
Under normal driving conditions, the trans- mission fluid will not need to be changed dur-ing the transmission's service life. However,it may need to be changed if the vehicle isdriven frequently in adverse driving condi-tions.
Automatic transmission
Prescribed transmission fluid: AW-1
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Type designations (p. 654)
Brake fluid specifications
The medium in the hydraulic brake system is called brake fluid and is used to transfer brak-ing force from e.g. pressure on the brakepedal via a master brake cylinder to one ormore slave cylinders, which in turn act on amechanical brake.
Recommended grade: Volvo Original or simi-
lar fluid that meets a combination of Dot 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.
NOTE
Changing or filling brake fluid should be entrusted to an authorized Volvo work-shop.
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Engine compartment overview (p. 601)
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Fuel tank volume
The fuel tank's refillable volume is shown in the table below.
All models
Liter (approx) 70
US gallons (approx) 18.5
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Refueling (p. 445)
Octane rating (p. 447)
Air conditioning specifications
The climate system in the vehicle uses a freon-free R134a refrigerant. For informationregarding the refrigerant, refer to the decallocated on the inside of the hood.
The prescribed grades and volumes for fluids and lubricants in the air conditioning systemare shown in the tables below.
A/C Decal
Decal for R134a
Refrigerant
Vehicles with R134a refrigerant
Weight Prescribed grade
725 g (1.60 lbs) R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the refrigerant R134a under pressure. Serviceand repairs to the system should only bedone by an authorized workshop.
Compressor oil
Volume Prescribed grade
100 ml (3.38 fl. oz.) PAG SP-A2
Evaporator
CAUTION
The A/C system evaporator must never be repaired or replaced with a previously usedevaporator. The new evaporator must becertified and labeled in accordance withSAE J2842.
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Climate control system service (p. 599)
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Approved tire pressure The following tire pressures are recom- mended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer tothe tire inflation placard for information spe-cific to the tires installed on your vehicle atthe factory.
Tire dimensions
Cold tire pressure for up to five persons
Front
psi (kPa) Rear
psi (kPa)
235/60 R18 235/55 R19255/45 R20 35 (240)
35 (240)
255/40 R21265/35 R22 38 (260)
38 (260)
Temporary spare tireT125/80R18 60 (420)
60 (420)
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Type designations (p. 654)
Checking tire pressure (p. 545)
Recommended tire pressure (p. 547)
