Page 5:2 Spare tyre

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Changing wheels Always make a note of the position of the standard wheels before fitting winter tyres. (i.e. front left etc.) Also, to help prevent wheel imbalance the weheels must be aligned with the stud on the brake disc. This stud fits into a hole which has been drilled between two of the wheel's studs. It also ensures that the wheels after a change - due to puncture or change from summer to winter tyres - are always in the same position.

Special spare (certain markets only) The spare wheel supplied with your car is of the special spare type. The tyre designation is 155 R15. Your volvo dealer stocks replacement tyres with this destignation. The inflation pressure of the tyre is 350 kPa (50 psi) irrespective of load and where the wheel is mounted on the car. Note: the special purpose spare wheel may be used only as a tem- porary replacement for a wheel with a flat tyre and must be re- placed as soon as possible by a standard tyre. Remember that this tyre used in combination with standard tyres can have some effect on the handling of the car. We advise you to observe a maximum speed of 100 km/h (60 mph) when this spare is inuse although the tyre is quite suitable for higher speeds.

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Spare tyre and jack Sedan The spare wheel is located beneath the carpet in the boot. The jack and the tool bag are located in the compartment on the right-hand side of the boot. Remember to use the warning triangle if your vehicle causes any type of obstruction to other traffic. Instructions are on the casing.

Changing a tyre Removal: Apply the parking brake and engage position P. Place chocks in front of the wheels. Remove the hub cap, use the screwdriver in the tool bag. Unscrew the wheel nuts by 1/2-1 turn, see above.

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WARNING! The jack should stand on firm level ground. Never crawl under the car when it is raised. The jack supplied with the car should only be used for changing     wheels. Axle stands or a garage jack must be used in all other     cases. Apply the parking brake, select P or R. Place chocks in front of and behind the wheels still on the ground     Use thick wooden blocks or large stones. The jack should be kept well greased.

Place the jack attachment next to the wheel to be raised.    The jack should "hang" from the attachment. Crank down the foot    of the jack until it rests on the ground. Make sure that the arm is    lodged well in the attachment. Jack up the car so that the wheel is off the ground. Remove the wheel nuts and lift off the wheel. Take care not to    damage the threads on the studs.

Fitting Clean the mating surface of the wheel and hub. Fit the wheel, noting the posistion of the small guide stud on the brake    disc. refit the nuts with the tapered ends facing the wheel. Lower the jack and fully retighten the nuts progressively in diagonal    sequence. Tightening torque 85 Nm (8.5 kpm). Refit the hub cap.

Page 5:5 Replacing bulbs

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Headlamp bulbs The 4 headlamps bulbs are accessible from the engine compartment To faciltate access to the right headlamp bulb you can remove the washer filler tube by lifting it straight up. Replacement: Release the spring clip retaining the plastic cover and remove the    cover Withdraw the connector. Press and turn the spring-loaded retainer anti-clockwise (H4 lamp).    When replacing the H1 lamp unhook the spring. Lift out the bulb as shown above. (Do not touch the glass).    There are three guide lugs on the bulb holder. The lugs are asym-    metrically located to ensure that the bulb is properly fitted. Refit in reverse order to removal.

Parking lights Remove the bulbholder. Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing and turning anti-    clockwise Replace the bulb by pressing inwards and turning clockwise. Press in the bulb holder and check that hte lamps lights. Note: Never touch the glass part of the bulb because any contami- nation from the fingers will give off fumes when bulb is heated thus damaging the reflector.

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Direction indicator bulbs The bulbs are accessible from the engine compartment. Switch off the lights and the ignition. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and withdraw the bulb holder    and the bulb. Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing and turning anti-    clockwise. Insert a new bulb and fit the bulb holder.

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Tail, light bulbs The tail light bulbs are accessible from the boot. Switch off the lights and ignition Slacken the screw securing the protective cover and lower it.    (The cover is hinged) Turn the bulb holder approx. 1 cm anti-clockwise and withdraw it. Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing in and turning a few    mm anti-clockwise. Insert a new bulb and fit the bulb holder in the tail light cluster. Check that the bulb lights and refit the cover.

Bulbs 1 Reversing light 2 Rear foglamp 3 Brake light 4 Direction indicator 5 Direction indicator 6 Tail light 7 Tail light

Rating 21 W 21 W 21 W 21 W 21 W 5 W 5 W

Socket BA 15s BA 15s BA 15s BA 15s BA 15s BA 15s BA 15s

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High-level brake lights (certain markets) Remove the cover by pressing the top of the cover downwards. Access to the bulb is gained by turning the bulb holder anti- clockwise. To remove the bulb turn anti- clockwise. Replace bulb and cover.

Side direction indicators The bulb is removed from the outside. To remove the bulb, slide the lens forward and withdraw the rear edge. Turn the bulb holder 1/4 turn and pull out, but do not dis- connect the wiring. Withdraw the blown bulb.

Numberplate lamps Awitch off the lights and ignition. Press the bulb housing forward until it is reased from. the front edge of the housing. Replace the bulb. Ensure that the seal is positioned correctly and insert the front edge of the lamp housing. Press up the rear edge.

Bulb High-level brake lights

Power 21 W

Socket BA 15s

Bulb Side direction indicators

Power 5 W

Socket W 2.1x9.5d

Bulb Numberplate lamps

Power 4 W

Socket BA 9s

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Boot light Depress the catch with a screwdriver and remove the lens and bulb housing.

Engine compartment light Insert a srewdriver as illustrated and twist off the lens.

Bulb Boot light

Power 10 W

Socket SV 8.5

Bulb Engine compart- ment light

Power 10 W

Socket SV 8.5

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Vanity mirror Insert a screwdriver and turn it to remove the lens. Replace the bulb and press the lens back into place.

Door warning lamps Both doors have red wartning lamps. to replace bulbs insert a srewdriver as shown above and twist off the lens. Remove the bulb, install a new bulb bulb and replace the lens.

Door step courtesy light There are lights on both sides of the floor. To remove the bulb, insert a Phillips screw- driver as shown above and twist to remove the lens. Install a new bulb and replace the lens.

Bulb Vanity mirror

Power 3 W

Socket SV 7

Bulb Door warning lamps

Power 3 W

Socket W 2.1x9.5d

Bulb Door step courtesy light

Power 5 W

Socket SV 8.5

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Courtesy light and front reading lights Take hold of the front section of the light as shown and pull straight down. Press out glass from inside Replace the blown bulb and check operation before refitting the bulb housing.

Rear reading lights Insert a srewdriver as shown above and twist to remove bulb houdsing. Remove and replace bulb.

Bulb Courtesy light Reading lights

Power 10 W 5 W

Socket S 8.5 W 2.1x9.5d

Bulb Rear reading lights

Power 5 W

Socket W 2.1x9.5d

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Foglamps Remove the two Phillip screws securing the corner strips and pull out the reflector. Free the spring clip holding the bulb. Withdraw the connector and fit a new bulb. Replace parts in the reverse order. Note: "TOP" on the lens Note: Never touch the glass part of the bulb because any contaminationfrom the fingers will give off fumes when the bulb is heated, thus damaging the reflector.

Fuse replacement If an electrical component fails to function, it is likely that a fuse has blown due to an overloaded circuit. the fuses (and relays) are housed in the central electrical unit behind the dashboard ashtray. Remove the ashtray. Pull out and depress the tongue. Press up the section marked "electrical fuses-press" and    remove the ashtray box. The fuses do not look conventional ones. they are, however, an improvement on and more exact than conventional ones.

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No	Amperage
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16	Main fuel pump Central locking, Hazard warning lights, Headlamp flasher Foglights, Rear foglights Brake lights, Electrically operated boot Glove compartment light, Clock, Radio, Engine compartment light, Electrically operated antenna, Door open warning lamp, Vanity mirror, Door step courtesy light Heated front seats Electric Climate Control Electrically operated window winders fasten seat belt light, Direction indicators, Heated front seats, Electrically operated window winders Heated rear window, Heated door mirrors, Electrically operated sun roof Tank pump, Heated Lambda-sond (B280F) Reversing lights, Cruise control, Disengagement of 4th gear - automatic transmission Electrically operated cooling fan, Fasten seat belt reminder light Electrically operated door mirrors, Cigar lighter, Radio, Air conditioning, Rear reading light, Electrically operated fuel cap cover Horn, Windscreen wash/wipe, Headlamp was/wipe -	25 25 15 15 15 30 30 30 15 30 15 15 15 15 25 -

The fuses must be removed to check if any have blown. Simply pull
them straight out. Refer to the list of fuses for the fuse number. If
the metal wire is broken, the fuse is defective. Fit a new fuse with
the same amperage and color as the defective one (see top of fuse).
Spare fuses are carried at each side of the fusebox; 1 x 15A (blue),
1 x 25A (light yellow), 1 x 30A (green).

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No	Ampére
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26   R	Left main beam Right main beam Left dipped beam Right dipped beam Left parking light, front and rear, Numberplate lighting, Illumination of: ashtray, heater control panel, heated rear window switch, electrically operated sun roof switch. Illumination of instru- ments and switches on left of steering wheel. Seat belt light, Right parking light, front and rear, Illumination of storage compartment between front seats, Spot lights Radio Electrically operated passenger seat - Electrically operated driver's seat Spare fuse (reserve)	15 15 15 15 15 15 25 30 - 30
Note: an additional 10A fuse protects ABS circuits. This is mounted under the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. Note:The headlamp wipers are protected against overloading by a resistor which disengages the wipers if the blades are blockes by snow or ice. If this happens, turn off the ignition. Once the obstruction is removed, it takes approximately 1 minute the wipers can be used again. Check the operation of the headlamp wipers regularly.

If you find it difficult to remove a fuse, unclip the fuse tool on the
left-hand side of the fuse compartment and use it as described
below to remove the fuse.

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This section contains information which can be of help in the event of a breakdown. Only those faults
which can be recified with the vehicle's tool kit are listed.

THE ENGINE DOES NOT START OR       IS DIFFICULT TO START The instructions for starting the engine have not been followd. Follow the instructions. See chapter 3.12 The battery is poorly charged or flat. Start the vehicle by using another battery. Refer to chapter 3.13 Recharge the battery. Find out why the battery is poorly charged. Poor contact in the electrical system Check all leads to spark plugs, coil distributor battery and starter motor. No fuel reaching engine Check that there is fuel in the tank. Check that none of the hoses in the fuel system is loose or kinked. Check that the fuses for the fuel pump are not faulty (fuses No 1 and 11). Refer to chapter 5.13 Blocked air filter/fuel filter Change filter.

Faulty ignition system

Check spark plugs (electrode gap should be 0.7 mm) and wipe clean.
Clean distributor cap for cracks and wipe clean on inside.
Check that all electric leads in the ignition system are clean and
correctly connected.

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MISFIRING AND ERRATIC ENGINE       OPERATION Faulty ignition system Check spark plugs (electrode gap should be 0.7 mm) and wipe clean. Clean distributor cap for cracks and wipe clean on inside. Check that all electric leads in the ignition system are clean and correctly connected.

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ENGINE OVERHEATS        Radiator hose cracked or leaking Check and replace if necessary. Insufficient coolant Check and fill coolant. Refer to chapter 7.8 Fan belt frayed or belt tension incorrect Replace belt or adjust tension.

TYRE IMBALANCE OR VIBRATION       DURING DRIVING Wheel balance Have the wheels re-balanced       HEAVY STEERING        Incorrect tyre pressure Check and adjust tyre pressure. Level of oil in power-assisted steering pump too low Check and fill oil, Refer to chapter 7.5

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SUN ROOF DOES NOT OPEN        Electrical fault Check fuse No. 10. Fault in sun roof motor Remove the screw covers and insert a screwdriver in the holes and un- screw the motor cover. Remove the cover. Using a screwdriver, depress the plastic pin in the centre of the motor screw and turn the screw to close/open the sun roof.

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FRONT SEATS CANNOT BE MOVED        No power to front seats Check that the STOP button is not depressed. Check fuse No 24 and 26. Fault in motor - front seats 1 Backrest angle: Insert the crank pin in the small hole in the cover plate on the side of the seat. Crank in the direction required. 2 Backward-forward adjustment: Loosen the clips securing the mat (under the rear of the seat). Fold out the mat. Insert the crank as far as possible in the adjustment screw socket on the rear support rail. Crank in the direction required. The crank is in the tool kit. WARNING! The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is earthed under the driver's seat. Do not loosen the two srews earthing the unit. Do not earth other electrical components using these screws or any other points near them. Faults could occur in the system if it is improperly earthed.

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Replacing wiper blades Lift off the wiper arm from the windscreen and hold blade at right angels to arm Then crimp the ends of the plastic clip at the back of the arm. Slide the wiper blade along the arm to release it from the hook. Fit new blade in reverse order to removing and make sure that it is properly attached to the wiper arm. Use a nail brush and lukewarm water containing a few drops of washing-up liquid to clean wiper blades. If the blades still leave marks on the wind- screen, fit new ones

Replacing headlamp wiper blades Pull out the wiper arm from its pivot point. Withdraw the wiper blade. the blade can now be clicked into place. The long end points towards the radiator grille.

text en picture's from Owners manual Model year 1990

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