2008 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 187

CAUTION Do not refuel with the engine running1 . Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle more than one extra time. Too much fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel to overflow. Overfilling could also cause damage to the emission control systems. 1 If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps. 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 three-way 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 threeway 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 threeway 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 201 05 During your trip Refueling 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. 202 05 During your trip Loading Introduction The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number of passengers, the amount of