Volvo S60: Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers, "Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or ethers. In some areas, state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indicating use of alcohols or ethers. However, there are areas in which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check with the service station operator. To meet seasonal air quality standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on page 255 must still be met.
Alcohol – Ethanol
Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".
Ethers – MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
Unleaded fuel
Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline.
U.S. and Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be
labeled "UNLEADED". O ...
Methanol
Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This
practice can result in vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical
parts in the fuel system. Such damage ...
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Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the
following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle sp ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fold the seat backrests fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright posi ...
