Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Emission controls
Three-way catalytic converter
- Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly
involving the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually
high threeway catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue to operate your
vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual
operating conditions, such as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned
engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-way catalytic
converter.
- Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves,
which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials
to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions.
- Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermittently
firing or flooded engine can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust
system overheating.
- Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the
Engine Control Module, or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way
catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes: altering fuel
injection settings or components, altering emission system components or location
or removing components, and/or repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
Heated oxygen sensors
The heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxygen content of the exhaust gases. Readings
are fed into a control module that continuously monitors engine functions and controls
fuel injection. The ratio of fuel to air into the engine is continuously adjusted
for efficient combustion to help reduce harmful emissions.
Volvo requires premium fuel (91 octane1 or higher) for all T5, T6
and T8 engines, and recommends AKI 93 for optimal performance and fuel economy.
See decal examples in illustrations 1 and 2...
In certain driving conditions, such as driving in mountainous areas or hot
weather, there is a risk of the engine or transmission overheating, especially when
carrying heavy loads...
Other information:
The low beam bulbs in the halogen headlights can be changed without the help
of a workshop.
Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic covering over the headlight must
be removed.
CAUTION
Never touch the bulb glass with your bare fingers. Grease and oils from
your fingers vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which
may damage it...
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions
to make sure it can be driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze. This mixture helps
protect the engine from frost erosion down to approx...