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If you intend to leave your vehicle while it is
being refueled, this feature enables you to
lock the doors/trunk while leaving the fuel
filler door unlocked.
You can also keep the vehicle locked if you
remain inside it during refueling. The central
locking button does not lock the fuel filler
door.
Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed
and is completely closed after refueling.
Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot
weather.
Refueling
The fuel tank is designed to hold approxi-
mately 15.9 US gallons (60 liters)
cient volume left over to accommodate pos-
sible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. Be
aware that the "usable" tank capacity will be
somewhat less than the specified maximum.
When the fuel level is low, such factors as
ambient temperature, the fuel's "Reid vapor
pressure" characteristics, and terrain can
affect the fuel pump's ability to supply the
engine with an adequate supply of fuel.
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Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank vol-
ume of 15 US gallons (57 liters).
Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank
capacity of 14 US gallons (53 liters). This code
is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your
vehicle's VIN number. See page 235 for the
location of the VIN plate.
Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as
possible when the needle nears the red zone,
or when the fuel warning light comes on.
CAUTION
• Do not refuel with the engine running
Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the
ignition is on, an incorrect reading could
occur in the fuel gauge
• After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by
turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
• Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not
press the handle on the filler nozzle more
than one extra time. Too much fuel in the
tank in hot weather conditions can cause
the fuel to overflow. Overfilling could also
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with suffi-
cause damage to the emission control sys-
tems.
• Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In
addition to causing damage to the environ-
ment, gasolines containing alcohol can
cause damage to painted surfaces, which
may not be covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Do not use gasolines containing metha-
nol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This
practice can result in vehicle performance
deterioration and can damage critical parts
in the fuel system. Such damage may not
be covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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Fuel requirements
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If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the
engine is running when the vehicle is refueled,
the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator
lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehi-
cle's performance will not be affected. Use only
Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
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