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 ...
See also:
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW)/Maximum Gross Axle Weight
(GAW)
The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The GVW equals the combined weight of
the unloaded ve ...
Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the
car. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "The ...
MB Info call button
•► Press and hold MB Info call button 1 for
more than two seconds.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info call button 1 f ...
