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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 
Demanding driving
In demanding driving conditions, such as 
operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a 
trailer, or driving for extended periods at higher 
altitudes 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’s capacity, and for the smoothest possible 
operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or 
changing gasoline brands, it may be necessary 
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 control 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:
• standing upwind away from the filler nozzle 
while refueling
• refueling only at gas stations with vapor 
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of 
the filler neck during refueling
• wearing neoprene gloves while handling a fuel 
filler nozzle.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a 
passenger vehicle can expose you to chemicals 
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, 
phthalates, and lead, which are known to 
the State of California to cause cancer and 
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To 
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do 
not idle the engine except as necessary, service 
your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear 
gloves or wash your hands frequently when 
servicing your vehicle. For more information 
go to www.P 65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze during 
winter months, do not add solvents, thickeners, 
or other store-bought additives to your vehicle’s 
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.
Deposit control gasoline (detergent 
additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline 
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 drivability and fuel economy. 
If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains 
deposit control additives, check with the service 
station operator.
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 delivering 
unleaded gasoline be labeled “UNLEADED”. Only 
these pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle’s 
filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into 
a vehicle labeled “unleaded gasoline only”. Leaded 
gasoline damages the threeway catalytic converter 
and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated 
use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effectiveness 
   

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WARRANTY
In the U.S. and Canada
This warranty covers repairs resulting from any 
defect in material or workmanship which would 
cause the vehicle not to meet emission standards 
during the applicable warranty period. Some 
components considered part of the emission 
system applicable to this warranty are listed in the 
article “Emission Warranty Parts List – Federal – 
U.S. and Canada” in this booklet.
This emission warranty is not conditionally based 
on the use of genuine Volvo parts or service. 
However, failures which occur as a result of 
abuse or lack of maintenance are not eligible for 
coverage.
Warranty Period
The federal emissions design and defect warranty 
period is two (2) years or 24,000 miles/ 40,000 
kilometers, whichever occurs first. Volvo continues 
coverage under new car warranty to four (4) years 
or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, whichever 
occurs first, except for certain specified major 
emissions components for which the coverage 
is eight (8) years or 80,000 miles/130,000 
kilometers, whichever occurs first. These major 
components include only the threeway catalytic 
converter (TWC), engine control module, electronic 
rear axle drive (ERAD) and the onboard diagnostic 
system (OBD). (Refer to the 2021 Emission 
Warranty Parts List for specific components’ 
coverage.) The warranty begins on the date 
the vehicle is sold/delivered to the first retail 
purchaser or put into service, whichever occurs 
first. Any remaining portion of the warranty is fully 
transferable to subsequent owners free-of-charge. Where the warranty applies
This warranty applies to 2021 model year vehicles 
sold by Volvo Car USA, LLC, or Volvo Car Canada 
Limited, certified for sale, registered and normally 
operated in any 50 states of the U.S., the District 
of Columbia, any territories or commonwealths of 
the United States, or any territories or provinces 
of Canada.
Repairs and Service
The emission control system of your new 2021 
model year Volvo passenger vehicle was designed, 
built, and tested using genuine Volvo parts. 
The car is certified to be in conformity with the 
appropriate U.S. Federal or Canadian emission 
control regulations at the time of production.
Servicing
It is recommended that any replacement parts 
used for maintenance, repair, or replacement of 
emission control systems be genuine Volvo parts 
or genuine Volvo remanufactured parts.
You may elect to have maintenance, repair, or 
replacement of the emission control devices 
and systems performed by any automotive 
repair establishment or individual. You may 
also elect to use parts other than genuine 
Volvo parts or genuine Volvo remanufactured 
parts which have been certified by the part 
manufacturer for such maintenance, repair, or 
replacement without invalidating this warranty. 
The cost of such service or parts, however, will 
not be covered under the warranty. Parts
Use of replacement parts which are not equivalent 
to Volvo quality may impair the effectiveness of 
emission control systems. If other than genuine 
Volvo parts or genuine Volvo remanufactured parts 
are used for maintenance, repair, or replacement 
of components affecting emission control, the 
owner must obtain assurances that such parts are 
warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent 
to genuine Volvo parts in performance and 
durability. Volvo assumes no liability under this 
warranty for parts other than genuine Volvo parts 
or genuine Volvo remanufactured parts. However, 
the use of non-Volvo replacement parts does not 
invalidate the warranty on other components 
unless the non-Volvo parts cause damage to 
warranted parts or systems.