Volvo V50 (2012 year). Manual

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Type designation

287

Knowing the car's type designation, vehicle
identification and engine numbers can facili-
tate all contact with a Volvo dealer regarding
the car and when ordering spare parts and
accessories.

Type designation, vehicle identification
number, maximum permissible weights,
codes for colour and upholstery and type
approval number.
S40 and V50: The label is visible when the
right rear door is opened. C30 and C70:
The label is visible when the right door is
opened.

Label for parking heater.

Engine code, component and serial num-
bers.

Label for engine oil.

Gearbox type designation and serial num-
ber:

manual gearbox

automatic gearbox

The car's identification number (VIN –
Vehicle Identification Number).

Further information on the car is presented in
the registration document.

NOTE

The labels shown in the owner's manual are
not provided as exact reproductions of
those in the car. The purpose is to show
their approximate appearance and location
in the car. The information that applies to
your car in particular is available on the label
in question in your car.

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Dimensions and weights

288

Dimensions

Wheelbase

2640

Length

4522

Load length, floor,
folded seat

1766

Load length, floor

989

Load height

685

Height

1457

Dimensions

Front track

1548

1535

Rear track

1544

1531

Load width, floor

1002

Width

1770 (1785

)

Dimensions

Width including door
mirrors

2022

Width including folded-
in door mirrors

1845

with 15" wheel

with 16" and 17" wheels

with Keyless drive*

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Dimensions and weights

289

Weights

Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank
90% full and all fluids.

The weight of passengers and accessories,
and towball load (when a trailer is hitched, see
table) influences the payload and is not
included in the kerb weight.

Permitted maximum load = Gross vehicle
weight - Kerb weight.

NOTE

The documented kerb weight applies to
cars in the standard version - i.e. a car with-
out extra equipment or accessories. This
means that for every accessory added the
loading capacity of the car is reduced cor-
respondingly by the weight of the acces-
sory.

Examples of accessories that reduce load-
ing capacity are the Kinetic/Momentum/
Summum equipment levels, as well as other
accessories such as Towbar, Load carriers,
Space box, Audio system, Auxiliary lamps,
GPS, Fuel-driven heater, Safety grille, Car-
pets, Cargo cover, Power seats, etc.

Weighing the car is a certain way of ascer-
taining the kerb weight of your own partic-
ular car.

WARNING

The car's driving characteristics change
depending on how heavily it is loaded and
how the load is distributed.

For decal location, see page 286.

Max. total weight

Max. train weight (car+trailer)

Max. front axle load

Max. rear axle load

Equipment level

Max. load: See registration document.

Max. roof load: 75 kg.

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Dimensions and weights

290

Towing capacity and towball load

Engine

Maximum weight, braked trailer (kg)

Maximum towball load (kg)

1.6

1200

DRIVe

1300

2.0F

1350

2.0

1350

others

1500

Engine

Maximum weight, unbraked trailer (kg)

Maximum towball load (kg)

1.6, 2.0 and 2.0F

650

others

700

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Engine specifications

291

Overview

NOTE

Not all engines are available in all markets.

Engine

code

Output

(kW/rpm)

Output

(hp/rpm)

Torque (Nm/

rpm)

No. of

cylinders

Bore

(mm)

Stroke

(mm)

Swept

volume

(litres)

Com-

pression

ratio

1.6

B4164S3

74/6000

100/6000

150/4000

81.4

1.596

11.0:1

2.0F

B4204S4

107/6000

145/6000

185/4500

87.5

83.1

1.999

10.8:1

2.0

B4204S3

107/6000

145/6000

185/4500

87.5

83.1

1.999

10.8:1

B5254T7

169/5000

230/5000

320/1500 – 5000

93.2

2.521

9.0:1

DRIVe

D4162T

84/3600

115/3600

270/1750-2500

88.3

1.560

16.0:1

D4162T

84/3600

115/3600

270/1750-2500

88.3

1.560

16.0:1

D5204T5

110/3500

150/3500

350/1500-2750

1.984

16.5:1

D5204T

130/3500

177/3500

400/1750-2750

1.984

16.5:1

Engine code, component and serial number can be read on the engine, see page 286.

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Engine oil

292

Adverse driving conditions

Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnor-
mally high oil temperature or oil consumption.
Below are some examples of adverse driving
conditions.

Check the oil level more frequently for long
journeys:

•

towing a caravan or trailer

•

in mountainous regions

•

at high speeds

•

in temperatures colder than -30 °C or hot-
ter than +40 °C

The above also apply to shorter driving dis-
tances at low temperatures.

Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse
driving conditions. It provides extra protection
for the engine.

Volvo recommends Castrol oil products.

IMPORTANT

In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard to
service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact.

An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service inter-
vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil for both filling and oil change,
otherwise you will risk affecting service life,
starting characteristics, fuel consumption
and environmental impact.

Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war-
ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.

Volvo recommends that oil changes are car-
ried out at an authorised Volvo workshop.

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Engine oil

293

Engine oil grade

Engine

Engine code

Recommended oil grade

Volume, incl. oil filter

(litres)

1.6

B4164S3

Oil grade: ACEA A5/B5

Viscosity: SAE 5W–30

approx. 4.0

2.0F

B4204S4

approx. 4.3

2.0

B4204S3

approx. 4.3

DRIVe

D4162T

approx. 3.8

D4162T

approx. 3.8

B5254T7

Oil grade: ACEA A5/B5

Viscosity: SAE 0W–30

approx. 5.8

D5204T5

approx. 5.9

D5204T

approx. 5.9

For filling engine oil, see page 222.

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Fluids and lubricants

294

Overview

IMPORTANT

The recommended transmission fluid must
be used to prevent damage to the gearbox.
Do not mix with any other transmission fluid.
If the transmission is topped up with a dif-
ferent fluid, contact a workshop nearby for
servicing. Volvo recommends that you con-
tact an authorised Volvo workshop.

Gearbox oil

Manual gearbox

Volume (litres)

Prescribed transmission fluid

IB5

2.1

BOT 130 M

1.6

BOT 350M3

MTX75

1.8

M66

1.9

Automatic gearbox

Volume (litres)

Prescribed transmission fluid

MPS6

7.3

BOT 341

AW55-51

7.7

JWS 3309

TF-80SC

7.0

AW1

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Fluids and lubricants

295

Fluids

Fluid

System

Volume

(litres)

Recommended oil grade

Coolant

1.6

5.8

Coolant recommended by Volvo mixed with 50% water

, see the packaging. The thermostat

starts opening at:

petrol engine (1.6) 82 °C

petrol engines 90 °C

diesel engines 82 °C

diesel engine (D2) 83 °C

2.0 and 2.0F

6.5

T5, automatic
gearbox

7.5

D2 and DRIVe

6.2

D3 and D4

8.5

Refrigerant

Air conditioning

R134a (HFC134a)

Oil: PAG

Brake fluid

Brake system

0.6

DOT 4+

Power steer-
ing fluid

Power steering

1.0 – 1.2

WSS M2C204-A or equivalent product with same specifications.

Washer fluid

4-cyl. Petrol/Die-
sel

4.0

Washer fluid recommended by Volvo - with frost protection during cold weather and below
freezing point.

5-cyl. Petrol/Die-
sel

6.5

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Fluids and lubricants

296

Fluid

System

Volume

(litres)

Recommended oil grade

Fuel

Petrol: 1.6, 2.0,
2.0F

approx. 55

Petrol: see page 147

Petrol: T5

approx. 62

Diesel: D2 and
DRIVe

approx. 52

Diesel: see page 148

Diesel: D3 and D4

approx. 60

Water quality must fulfil the standard STD 1285.1.

Refrigerant quantity varies depending on engine variant. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop for the correct information.

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Fuel

297

emissions and fuel consumption

2.0F

254 (242

)

10.9 (14.8

)

137 (135

)

5.9 (8.2

)

180 (174

)

7.7 (10.6

)

2.0

251

10.8

133

5.7

176

7.6

315

13.5

151

6.5

211

9.0

DRIVe

112

4.3

3.5

3.8

137

5.2

101

3.8

114

4.3

183

7.0

106

4.0

134

5.1

210

7.9

122

4.6

154

5.8

183

7.0

106

4.0

134

5.1

210

7.9

122

4.6

154

5.8

E85

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Fuel

298

: gram/km

: litre/100 km

A = urban driving

B = extra-urban driving

C = combined driving

Fuel consumption and emissions of
carbon dioxide

Fuel consumption and emission values in the
table above are based on specific EU cycles

that apply to cars with kerb weight in the basic
version and without extra equipment. The car's
weight may increase depending on equipment.
This, as well as how heavily the car is loaded,
increases fuel consumption and carbon diox-
ide emissions.

There are several reasons for increased fuel
consumption compared with the table's val-
ues. Examples of this are:

•

The driver's driving style.

•

If the customer has specified wheels larger
than those fitted as standard on the mod-
el's basic version, then resistance increa-
ses.

•

High speed results in increased wind resis-
tance.

•

Fuel quality, road and traffic conditions,
weather and the condition of the car.

Even a combination of the above-mentioned
examples can result in significantly improved
consumption. For further information, please
refer to the regulations referred to.

Large deviations in fuel consumption may arise
in a comparison with the EU driving cycles
which are used in the certification of the car
and on which the consumption figures in the
table are based.

To bear in mind

Tips that the driver can use in order to reduce
consumption:

•

Drive gently and avoid unnecessary accel-
eration as well as braking too hard.

•

Drive with the correct air pressure in the
tyres and check this regularly - select ECO
tyre pressure for best results, see the tyre
pressure table on page 299.

•

Choice of tyres can affect fuel consump-
tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from a
dealer.

See further information and more advice on
pages 13 and 144.

See page 146 for general information on fuel.

Official fuel consumption figures are based on two standardised driving cycles in a laboratory environment ("EU driving cycles") all in accordance with EU Directive 80/1268/EEC (Euro 4), EU Regulation
no 692/2008 (Euro 5) and UN ECE Regulation no 101. The regulations cover the driving cycles for urban driving and extra-urban driving. - Urban driving - the measurement starts with cold starting
the engine. The driving is simulated. - Extra-urban driving - the car is accelerated and braked at speeds between 0-120 km/h. The driving is simulated. - A car with a D2 engine and 6-speed manual
transmission with Start/Stop is started in 2nd gear. - The value for combined driving, which is given in the table, according to legislation, is a combination of urban driving and extra-urban driving.
CO

emission - to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions from the two driving cycles, the exhaust gases are collected. These are then analysed and give the value for CO

emissions.

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Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure

299

Approved tyre pressures

Engine

Tyre size

Speed (km/h)

Load, 1 - 3 persons

Max. load

Front (kPa)

Rear (kPa)

Front (kPa)

Rear (kPa)

ECO pressure

DRIVe

195/65 R15

0–160

210

270

160+

250

210

280

260

205/55 R16

0–160

210

250

160+

250

210

280

260

205/50 R17

0–160

220

250

160+

260

220

280

260

1.6

2.0

2.0F

195/65 R15

205/55 R16

0–160

210

250

160+

250

210

280

260

205/50 R17

215/45 R18

0–160

220

250

160+

260

220

280

260

205/55 R16

0–160

210

250

160+

260

210

280

260

205/50 R17

215/45 R18

0–160

220

250

160+

270

220

290

270

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Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure

300

Engine

Tyre size

Speed (km/h)

Load, 1 - 3 persons

Max. load

Front (kPa)

Rear (kPa)

Front (kPa)

Rear (kPa)

ECO pressure

205/55 R16

205/50 R17

215/45 R18

0–160

230

220

250

160+

270

220

290

270

Temporary Spare Tyre

0–80

420

In certain countries there is the "bar" unit beside the SI unit "pascal": 1 bar = 100 kPa.

Economical driving, see page 198.

The 1.6 cannot be specified with this tyre.

NOTE

All engines, tyres or combinations of these
are not always available in all markets.

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Electrical system

301

General

The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator.
The electrical system is single-pole and uses
the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.

The battery capacity is dependent upon the
equipment level in the vehicle. If the starter
battery is replaced, therefore, you must ensure
that you switch to a battery with the same

capacity as the original battery (see the label
on the battery).

Battery

Voltage (V)

Cold start capacity,

CCA - Cold Cranking Amperes (A)

Reserve capacity

(minutes)

Capacity (Ah)

590

100

760

120

700

135

Cars equipped with High Performance audio system.

Cars equipped with diesel, keyless drive, Premium Sound audio system, fuel-driven heater or RTI.

Bulbs

Lighting

Output (W)

Type

Dipped beam, halogen

H7 LL

Main beam, halogen

Extra main beam, Dual Xenon/ABL

H7 LL

Front direction indicators, halogen/Dual Xenon

PY21W LL

Front direction indicators, ABL

PY24W SV

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