Volvo C70 Owner's Manual page 273

11 Specifications
Fuel
Fuel consumption and emissions of
carbon dioxide
Official fuel consumption figures are based on
a standard driving cycle in accordance with EU
Directive 80/1268/EEC comb. and 92/21/EEC.
Fuel consumption figures may change if the car
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is equipped with extra equipment that affects
the car's weight. The manner in which the car
is driven, and other non-technical factors can
also affect fuel consumption.
Consumption is higher and power output lower
for fuel with an octane rating of 91 RON.
NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, towing a trailer
or driving at high altitudes in combination
with fuel grade are factors that could affect
the car's performance.
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General information on fuel
WARNING
Always avoid inhaling fuel fumes and fuel
splashing in the eyes.
If fuel gets into your eyes, take out contact
lenses if worn and rinse your eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol,
bioethanol and mixtures of the two, as well
as diesel, are highly toxic and could cause
permanent injury or be fatal if swallowed.
Seek medical attention immediately if fuel
has been swallowed.
IMPORTANT
Mixing different types of fuel or the use of
fuel not recommended invalidates Volvo's
guarantees, and any associated service
agreement. This applies to all engines.
NOTE: It does not apply to cars with engines
that are adapted to run on ethanol fuel (E85).
Petrol
Petrol must meet the EN 228 standard. Most
engines can be run with octane ratings of 91,
95 and 98 RON.
•
91 RON must not be used for 4-cylinder
engines and should only be used in excep-
tional cases with other engines.
•
95 RON can be used for normal driving.
•
98 RON is recommended for optimum per-
formance and minimum fuel consumption.
When driving in temperatures above +38 °C,
fuel with the highest possible octane rating is
recommended for optimum performance and
fuel economy.
IMPORTANT
•
Always refuel with unleaded petrol so as
not to damage the catalytic converter.
•
Do not use additives not recommended
by Volvo.