STARTING AND DRIVING
Fuel - handling
Fuel of a lower quality than that recommended
by Volvo must not be used as engine power and
fuel consumption is negatively affected.
Fuel - petrol
Petrol is a type of engine fuel that is intended for
cars with a petrol engine.
IMPORTANT
Mixtures of various fuel types or use of fuels
which are not recommended will invalidate
Volvo's guarantees and any supplementary
service agreements; this is applicable to all
engines.
Only use petrol from well-known producers.
Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol must
fulfil the EN 228 standard.
WARNING
Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and fuel
splashing in the eyes.
Identifier for petrol
NOTE
The identifier in accordance with the CEN stand-
ard EN16942 is located on the inside of the fuel
filler flap, and will be on corresponding fuel
pumps and their nozzles at filling stations
throughout Europe by the end of 2018 at the lat-
est.
In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any
contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medi-
cal attention.
Extreme weather conditions, driving with a
trailer or driving at high altitudes in combina-
tion with fuel grade are factors that could
affect the car's performance.
Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol and
diesel are highly toxic and could cause per-
manent injury or be fatal if swallowed. Seek
medical attention immediately if fuel has been
swallowed.
These are the identifiers that apply for current
standard fuels in Europe. Petrol with the following
identifiers may be used in cars with petrol engine:
Related information
Economical driving (p. 306)
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E5 is a petrol with maximum
2.7 % oxygen and maximum
5 volume % ethanol.
WARNING
Fuel which spills onto the ground can be igni-
ted.
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star-
ting to refuel.
Never carry an activated mobile phone when
refuelling. The ring signal could cause spark
build-up and ignite petrol fumes, leading to
fire and injury.
E10 is a petrol with maximum
3.7 % oxygen and maximum
10 volume % ethanol.
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