Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium fuel for best performance, but using 87 octane1 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 ...
Switching HD on or off
The factory setting for HD radio is off. However, when driving through areas
with weak HD signals (fringe areas), you may experience that the radio repeatedly
switches between analogue/ digital an ...
IR-reflecting windshield
Section of the windshield where the IR-coating is not applied
An optional factory-installed infrared (IR) coating
can be applied to the windshield to help
protect the cabin from the sun's hea ...