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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

See IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL  and IGNITION TIMING  tables. Idle speed is not adjustable.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL(1)

Application Idle RPM (2)CO Level
C70, S70 & V70 (3)850 (3).2-1.0%
S80 850 .2-1.0%
(1) Idle speed and CO level can only be checked, not adjusted.
(2) Measured upstream of catalytic converter with oxygen sensor connected.
(3) With cooling fan on.
IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1)Timing
C70, S70 & V70 6-10 @ 850
S80 8-12 @ 850
(1) Ignition timing is computer-controlled and is not adjustable.