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STARTING AND DRIVING
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E5 is a petrol with maximum
2.7% oxygen and maximum
5 volume % ethanol.
E10 is a petrol with maximum
3.7% oxygen and maximum
10 volume % ethanol.
IMPORTANT
Fuel that contains up to 10 percent by
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volume ethanol is permitted.
EN 228 E10 petrol (max 10 percent by
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volume ethanol) is approved for use.
Ethanol higher than E10
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(max. 10 percent by volume ethanol) is
not permitted, e.g. E85 is not permit-
ted.
Octane rating
RON 95 can be used for normal driving.
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RON 98 is recommended for good power
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and low fuel consumption.
An octane rating lower than RON 95 must
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not be used.
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When driving in temperatures above +38 °C
(100 °F), fuel with the highest octane rating is
recommended for adapted performance and
fuel economy.
IMPORTANT
Use only unleaded petrol to avoid dam-
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aging the catalytic converter.
Fuel containing metallic additives must
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not be used.
Do not use any additives which have
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not been recommended by Volvo.
Related information
Handling of fuel (p. 443)
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Filling fuel (p. 441)
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Petrol particle filter (p. 444)
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Fuel consumption and CO
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2
(p. 659)
Petrol particle filter
Petrol cars are fitted with particle filters for
more efficient emission control.
Particles in the exhaust gases are collected in
the petrol particle filter during normal driving.
In normal driving conditions, passive regenera-
tion takes place, which leads to the particles
being oxidised and burned away. The filter is
emptied in this way.
If the car is driven at low speed or with repea-
ted cold starts in low outside temperature,
active regeneration may be necessary. Regen-
eration of the particulate filter is automatic and
normally takes 10-20 minutes. Fuel consump-
tion may temporarily increase during regenera-
tion.
When driving short distances at low
speeds in a petrol car
emissions
The capacity of the emissions system is affec-
ted by how the car is driven. Driving varying
distances and at different speeds is important
in order to achieve performance that is as
energy-efficient as possible.
Driving short distances at low speeds (or in
cold climates) frequently, where the engine
does not reach normal operating temperature,
can lead to problems that can eventually
cause a malfunction and trigger a warning
message. If the vehicle is mostly driven in city
traffic, it is important to regularly drive at
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