Only use petrol from well-known producers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol must fulfil the EN 228 standard.
Important
- Fuel that contains up to 10 percent by volume ethanol is permitted.
- EN 228 E10 petrol (max 10 percent by volume ethanol) is approved for use.
- Ethanol higher than E10 (max. 10 percent by volume ethanol) is not permitted, e.g. E85 is not permitted.
Octane rating
- RON 95 can be used for normal driving.
- RON 98 is recommended for good power and low fuel consumption.
- An octane rating lower than RON 95 must not be used.
When driving in temperatures above +38 °C (100 °F), fuel with the highest octane rating is recommended for adapted performance and fuel economy.
Important
- Use only unleaded petrol to avoid damaging the catalytic converter.
- Fuel containing metallic additives must not be used.
- Do not use any additives which have not been recommended by Volvo.
Messages in the driver display
If the car has been driven with the electric motor only for a long time, the fuel may become too old and need to be consumed. If this takes place, the following messages will be shown in the driver display.
| Message | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Aged fuel Start engine to consume fuel | The tank contains a lot of aged fuel. Start the engine to consume the fuel. |
| Aged fuel Engine will run to consume fuel | The tank contains a lot of aged fuel. The engine is started automatically to consume the fuel. |
| Aged fuel Fill up fuel tank | The tank contains a small amount of aged fuel. Fully refuel the car in order to dilute the aged fuel. |