Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium fuel for best performance, but using 87 octane or above will not affect engine reliability.
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel economy performance using premium 91 octane fuel.
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Electrical system
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator.
Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
If you ...
Emergency Brake Assistance
EBA is designed to provide full brake effect
immediately in the event of sudden, hard braking.
The system is activated by the speed with
which the brake pedal is depressed.
When the EBA system i ...
Automatically folding down the rear seat’s outboard head restraints
1. The ignition must be in mode I or II.
2. Press the button to lower the rear head restraints for improved visibility.
NOTE
The head restraint must be returned to the upright position ma ...