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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Using City Safety
NOTE
The City Safety™ function is activated automatically
each time the engine has been
switched off and restarted.
On and Off
In certain situations, it may be desirable to
switch City Safety ...
Using seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt
Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt,
urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to
wear seat belts and ensure that children are
properly restrained, using a ...
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance
that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the
tank. The calculation is based on average fuel
consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km)
of driv ...
