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Volvo C70 (2013 year). Instruction - part 7

05 Locks and alarm

Valet locking

126

Locking points

Normal locking/unlocking points for the
remote key with the key blade in place
(valet locking not activated):

Doors

Steering wheel lock

Glove compartment

Trunk

Locking/unlocking points for the remote
key with the key blade removed (valet lock-
ing activated):

Doors

Steering wheel lock

By utilizing the remote key with the key blade
removed, the valet locking feature enables you
to block access to the trunk and glove com-
partment for e.g., valet parking or when the car
is brought to the retailer for service.

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Valet locking

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Activating the valet locking function

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Begin by removing the key blade from the
remote key (see page 124).

NOTE

The first stages of opening the power
retractable hard top offer temporary access
to the contents of the trunk. Therefore,
before activating valet locking, the power
retractable hard top must be up and the
trunk divider (see page 106) must be open.
This makes it impossible to operate the
power retractable hard top.

Insert the key in the glove compartment
lock.

Turn the key blade 180° clockwise to lock
the glove compartment and to disconnect
points C and D from the central locking
system (a message appears in the infor-
mation display).

Remove the key blade from the glove com-
partment lock.

Give the parking attendant or service person-
nel only the remote key (with the key blade
removed).

Deactivating the valet locking function

Turn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in
the glove compartment lock to deactivate valet
locking (the trunk can then be unlocked using
the remote key).

For information on locking/unlocking the glove
compartment normally, see page 132

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

128

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Keyless locking and unlocking

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Range of the keyless drive remote key–5 ft
(1.5 meters)

This system makes it possible to unlock and
lock the vehicle without having to use the
remote key. It is only necessary to have a key-
less drive remote key in your possession to
operate the central locking system.

NOTE

The buttons on the keyless drive remote key
can also be used to lock and unlock the
vehicle, see page 123 for more information.

Both of the remote keys provided with the vehi-
cle have the keyless function, and additional
remotes can be ordered. The system can
accommodate up to six keyless drive remote
keys.

NOTE

The number of doors that are unlocked at
the same time can be set in the Personal
settings menu, see page 81 for additional
information.

Unlocking the vehicle

•

A keyless drive remote key must be on the
same side of the vehicle as the door to be
opened, and be within 5 feet (1.5 meters)
of the lock or the trunk opening control (see
the shaded areas in the illustration).

•

Pull a door handle to unlock and open the
door or press the trunk opening control.

•

See page 149 for information on starting a
vehicle equipped with keyless drive.

Locking the vehicle

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Keyless drive lock button

The doors and the trunk can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.

NOTE

•

If one or more doors and/or the trunk is
not fully closed when the lock button is
pressed, the door(s) or trunk will not be
locked.

•

On keyless drive vehicles, the gear
selector must be in the Park (P) position
and the ignition must be switched off
before the doors/trunk can be locked.

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

129

Locking or unlocking the vehicle with the
key blade

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Keyless drive keyhole cover

The driver's door on vehicles equipped with
keyless drive can be locked or unlocked with
the remote key's detachable key blade if nec-
essary, see page 124 for information on remov-
ing the key blade from the remote key. To
access the keyhole in the driver's door:

•

Pry off the keyhole cover by inserting the
key blade or a small screwdriver in the hole
on the underside of the cover (indicated by
the arrow in the inset illustration).

•

Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock. Turn the key blade
clockwise approximately one-quarter turn

to unlock the driver's door only. This will
trigger the alarm.

•

To disable the alarm: Press the Unlock
button on the keyless drive remote key. If
the batteries in the remote are weak,
remove the keyless drive start control from
the ignition switch by pressing the catch
(see the illustration on page 149) and pull-
ing the control out of the ignition switch.
Insert the ignition key section of a keyless
drive remote key in the ignition switch.

Keyless drive remote key and driver's
seat memory

This function is only available on vehicles
equipped with the optional power driver's seat.

•

When you leave the car with a keyless drive
remote key in your possession and lock
any door, the position of the driver's seat
will be stored in the seat's memory.

•

The next time a door is opened by a person
with the same remote key in his/her pos-
session, the driver's seat will automatically
move to the position that it was in when the
door was most recently locked.

NOTE

If several people carrying keyless drive
remote keys approach the vehicle at the
same time, the driver's seat will assume the
position it was in for the person who opens
a door first.

Keyless drive information messages

If anyone leaves the vehicle with the only key-
less drive remote key in his or her possession
while the ignition is switched on, a message will
be shown in the information display and an
audible signal will sound.

NOTE

This message will only be displayed if the
start control is in position I or II.

The message will be erased from the display
and the audible signal will stop when the
remote key has been returned to the vehicle
and one of the following has occurred:

•

A door has been opened and closed

•

The start control has been turned to posi-
tion 0

•

The READ button (see page 61 for the
location of this button) has been pressed.

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

130

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

CAUTION

•

Keyless drive remote keys should never
be left in the vehicle. In the event of a
break-in, a remote found in the vehicle
could make it possible to start the
engine.

•

Electromagnetic fields or metal
obstructions can interfere with the key-
less drive system. The remote key
should never be placed closer than
approximately 4-6 in. (10-15 cm) to cell
phones, metallic objects or e.g., stored
in a metal briefcase.

Canada – IC:267T- 5WK48952,

267T- 5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891

NOTE

This device complies with RSS -210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952,

KR55WK48964

NOTE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Siemens VDO

5WK48891

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

For Automobile Use

Location of the keyless drive antennas

The keyless drive system has a number of
antennas located at various points in the vehi-
cle.

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On the inside center of the rear bumper

Under the floor of the trunk, near the rear
seat

Left door handle

Under the rear section of the center con-
sole

Right door handle

Under the front section of the center con-
sole

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

131

WARNING

People with implanted pacemakers should
not allow the pacemaker to come closer
than 9 inches (22 cm) to any of the keyless
drive system's antennas. This is to help pre-
vent interference between the pacemaker
and the keylesss drive system.

05 Locks and alarm

Locking and unlocking

132

Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the
inside

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The switches near the door opening handles on
either door can be used to lock or unlock both
doors and the trunk, and to set the alarm.

–

Unlocking: Press the upper section of the
switch.

–

Locking: Press the lower section of the
switch.

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Lock indicator light

Alternative locking when parking

The central locking button on the driver's door
can also be used to lock the vehicle when you
leave it. To do so:

Open the door.

Press the lock section of the button.

Close the door. This will lock the vehicle
completely and arm the alarm.

NOTE

Please be aware that locking the vehicle in
this way makes it possible to lock the
remote key in the passenger compartment.
To help avoid this, lock the vehicle from the
outside by pressing the lock button on the
remote key.

If the vehicle is locked using the central
locking button, be sure that the remote key
is in your possession before closing the
door.

Lock indicator lights

An indicator light in each door will illuminate for
approximately 5 minutes after the car has been
locked using the remote key.

•

If doors are locked: The indicator lights will
flash once.

•

If doors are Unlocked: The indicator lights
will flash twice

•

During driving with doors locked: The indi-
cator lights will be Off.

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Locking and unlocking

133

NOTE

•

The doors cannot be opened by pulling
up the lock buttons.

•

If both doors are closed when a lock
button is pressed, the alarm will not be
armed.

•

Each door can also be locked manually
using the lock button on that particular
door. This applies only if the car has not
been locked from the outside.

•

The doors can also be unlocked (and
the door opened) by pulling the handle
in the door twice.

Opening the trunk from the inside

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The vehicle is equipped with a florescent han-
dle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be
used in an emergency situation to open the
trunk from the inside.

•

Pull the handle down to release the trunk
lid.

After use, the handle must be pushed back into
its original position before the trunk can be
closed.

Mechanically opening the trunk

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Fold down the driver’s seat backrest to
access the keyhole near the floor of the
rear seat.

Fold up the tab covering the key hole.

Insert the key blade in the keyhole and turn
it 110 degrees clockwise.

CAUTION

This function should never be used when
the power retractable hard top is in motion.
This could cause damage to the trunk lid/
hard top.

U.S. models only.

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Locking and unlocking

134

Locking the glove compartment

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The glove compartment can only be locked
and unlocked using the detachable key blade
on the remote key, see page 124 for informa-
tion on removing the key blade from the remote
key.

Insert the key blade in the glove compart-
ment lock.

Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise.

Remove the key blade from the lock.

Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse
order.

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Alarm

135

The alarm system

The alarm is automatically armed whenever the
car is locked with the remote key, or if a front
lock button is depressed.

When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the car. The following
conditions will trigger the alarm:

•

The hood is forced open.

•

The trunk is forced open.

•

A door is forced open.

•

The ignition switch is tampered with.

•

An attempt is made to start the car with a
non-approved key (a key not coded to the
car's ignition).

•

If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the car is equipped with the
optional movement sensor).

•

The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equip-
ped with the optional inclination sensor).

•

The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).

•

The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.

•

The alarm system functions in the same
way, regardless of whether the power
retractable hard top is raised or lowered.

The alarm indicator light

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Alarm indicator light

The status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on the top of the dashboard
(see the illustration):

•

Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed

•

The indicator light flashes every two sec-
onds – the alarm is armed

•

The indicator light flashes rapidly before
the ignition is switched on – the alarm has
been triggered. The message

ALARM

TRIGGERED CHECK CAR

will also be

displayed.

•

Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has
been detected in the alarm system, a mes-
sage will be shown in the information dis-
play. Contact your Volvo retailer to have
the alarm system inspected and repaired if
necessary.

Arming the alarm

–

Press the LOCK button on the remote key,
or press the central lock button on one of
the front doors with the door open. One
long flash of the turn signals will confirm
that the alarm is armed.

Disarming the alarm

–

Press the UNLOCK button on the remote
key or insert the key in the ignition

to dis-

arm the alarm. Two short flashes from the
car's direction indicators confirm that the
alarm has been deactivated and that all
doors are unlocked.

On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, press in the start control in the ignition switch.

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Alarm

136

Turning off (stopping) the alarm

If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote
key or by inserting the key in the ignition switch.
The driver's door must first be unlocked with
the key blade.

NOTE

On vehicles equipped with the optional key-
less drive, the start control must be
removed from the ignition switch before the
key can be inserted, see page 149 for
instructions.

Audible/visual alarm signal

An audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for
30 seconds.

NOTE

The visual alarm signal is given by flashing
all turn signals and turning on the interior
lighting for approximately 5 minutes.

Temporarily turning off the accessory
alarm sensor(s)

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Display

MENU

EXIT

ENTER

Menu navigation controls

In certain situations it may be desirable to turn
off the accessory inclination and movement
alarm sensors, and the double locking function
if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a
ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger
the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the
doors locked.

To do so:

Press MENU to enter the menu system and
scroll to

Car settings…

(for a more

detailed description of the menus, see
page 81.

Select

Reduced guard…

Select

Activate once

and the message

REDUCED GUARD SEE MANUAL

will

appear in the information display. The
alarm sensors and/or double locking func-
tion will be turned off when the vehicle is
locked.

Select

Ask on exit

. Each time the ignition

key is turned to position 0, the message

Reduced guard ask on exit Press
ENTER to reduce guard until engine
has started. Press EXIT to cancel.

will

be displayed. Select one of the alterna-
tives:

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Alarm

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•

If the alarm sensors are to be deactivated,
press ENTER and then lock the vehicle.

•

If the vehicle is equipped with the double
locking function, it will be deactivated at
the same time.

The next time the ignition key is turned to posi-
tion II, the sensors will be reactivated and

FULL GUARD

will be displayed.

•

If you do not wish to deactivate the sen-
sors, do not choose an alternative and lock
the vehicle or press EXIT and lock the vehi-
cle.

CAUTION

•

The accessory sensors are automati-
cally reconnected to the alarm system
the next time the vehicle is unlocked
and then locked again.

•

This function will not turn off the vehi-
cle's standard alarm.

U.S.A. FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.

Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)

Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation
is subject to the following conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

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General information

140

Economical driving conserves natural
resources

Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.

Observe the following rules:

•

Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.

•

Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.

•

Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.

•

Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.

•

Do not exceed posted speed limits.

•

Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.

•

Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).

•

Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.

•

At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.

•

Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.

Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:

•

Dirty air cleaner

•

Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter

•

Dragging brakes

•

Incorrect front end alignment

Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.

WARNING

Driving with the trunk open: Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the trunk must be kept open for
any reason, proceed as follows:

Close the windows.

Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est setting.

Weight distribution affects handling

At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ensures good stability and reduces
the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that
these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less
the tendency to understeer.

Handling, roadholding

Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
"Tire pressure" section. Loads should be dis-
tributed so that capacity weight or maximum
permissible axle loads are not exceeded.

Driving through water

The vehicle can be driven through water up to
a depth of approximately 9 in. (25 cm), at a
maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).

•

Take particular care when driving through
flowing water.

•

Clean the electrical connections for trailer
wiring after driving in mud or water

•

When driving through water, maintain low
speed and do not stop in the water.

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WARNING

After driving through water, press lightly on
the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes
are functioning normally. Water or mud can
make the brake linings slippery, resulting in
delayed braking effect.

CAUTION

•

Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.

•

If the vehicle is driven through water
deeper than 9 in. (25 cm), water may
enter the differential and the transmis-
sion. This reduces the oil's lubricating
capacity and may shorten the service
life of these components.

•

Do not allow the vehicle to stand in
water up to the door sills longer than
absolutely necessary. This could result
in electrical malfunctions.

•

If the engine has been stopped while the
car is in water, do not attempt to restart
the engine. Have the car towed out of
the water.

Cold weather precautions

If you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:

•

Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to –31 °F
(–35 °C). See section "Coolant". The use of
"recycled" antifreeze is not approved by
Volvo. Different types of antifreeze must
not be mixed.

•

Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty of Volvo
engine coolant to help protect your vehicle
during cold weather.

•

Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
prevents the formation of condensation in
the tank. In addition, in extremely cold
weather conditions it is worthwhile to add
fuel line de-icer before refueling.

•

The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. 0W-30 oil is recommended for
driving in areas with sustained low temper-
atures.

•

The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-

ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.

•

Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving – see
the chapter "Wheels and tires."

•

To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze (see page 218 for the location of
the washer fluid reservoir). This is impor-
tant since dirt is often splashed on the
windshield during winter driving, requiring
the frequent use of the washers and wip-
ers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be dilu-
ted as follows: Down to 14 °F (–10 °C):
1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water
Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part washer sol-
vent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F
(–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts
water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 1 part water.

•

Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.

NOTE

Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.

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Conserving electrical current

Keep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:

•

When the engine is not running, avoid turn-
ing the ignition key to position II. Many
electrical systems (the audio system, the
optional navigation system, power win-
dows, etc) will function with the ignition key
in position I. This position reduces drain on
the battery.

•

Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc that consume a great deal
of current when the engine is not running
could result in the battery being completely
drained. Driving or having the engine run-
ning for approximately 15 minutes will help
keep the battery charged.

•

The optional 12 volt socket in the trunk
(certain models only) provides electrical
current even with the ignition switched off,
which drains the battery.

NOTE

•

If the ignition is switched on, a warning
message will be displayed in the text
window in the instrument panel when
the battery charge is low.

•

An energy conserving function
designed into the vehicle's electrical
system will switch off certain functions
or reduce the load on the battery by,
e.g., reducing the audio system's vol-
ume.

Before a long distance trip

It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked at a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.

As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:

•

Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.

•

Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.

•

Have the transmission oil level checked

•

Check condition of drive belts.

•

Check state of the battery's charge.

•

Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.

•

The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by your
Volvo retailer only.

•

Check all lights, including high beams.

•

Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.

•

Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.

•

Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.

To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

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Fuel requirements

143

Octane rating

Minimum octane

G028920

Typical pump octane label

Volvo recommends premium fuel for best per-
formance, but using 87 octane

or above will

not affect engine reliability.

Demanding driving

In 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's 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 Formulations

Do 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:

•

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.

Use of Additives

With the exception of gas line antifreeze during
winter months, do not add solvents, thicken-

ers, 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.

AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.

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