Page 3:26 Doors and locks, boot lid

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Unlocking the doors Both doors are unlocked with the key sup- plied. To unlock turn the key ¼ turn anti- clockwise (clockwise on r-h door). This pushes up the lock button on the inside so that the door can be opened with the door handle. The locks should be "lubricated" in the winter- time with a suitable lock oil in order to prevent them from freezing up. If a lock is frozen, do not try to force the lock with the key otherwise the key might snap off. First warm up the lock by heating it or the key.

Locking the doors Both doors are locked by pushing down the lock button on the inside. The doors are locked from the outside by first pushing down the inside lock button before closing the door. The doors can also be locked with the key. The inside lock button must first be pulled up before the door can be opened from inside.

Boot lid The boot lid can be opened only with the key. Turn the key a ¼ turn as illustrated above. A special type spare wheel, an air compressor for filling the spare wheel with air and a tool kit and jack as well as a warning triangle are stored in the luggage compartment.

Warning! The doors should be not be locked during driving, since this could prevent anyone from get- ting into the car quickly in the event of an accident.

Page 3:27 Bonnet

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Boot light Engine compartment light The illustration shows the boot light. The engine compartment light looks some what dif- ferent but functions in the same way. A  Light always out B  Light on when bonnet/lid opens

The bonnet is opened as follows Pull the bonnet release knob (to the extreme left under the facia).

Lift up the front of the bonnet slightly and put your fingers under the front edge and press the safety catch upwards. Open the bonnet. Make sure it is properly fastened when you close it again.

Page 3:28 Tank filler cap

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Tank filler cap The tank filler cap is situated on the right- hand rear wing where the flap is situated. The cap can be placed in the holder on the inside of the flap when refuelling A wheezing sound can be heard when remov- ing the cap. This is due to overpressure in the fuel tank and is quite normal. After refuelling, re-fit the cap and turn it until a clicking sound is heard. A lockable tank cap for your model is available at your Volvo dealer. Correct petrol is that which has a 97 octane rating (93 for carburettor engine). The petrol tank holds about 60 litres (13.2 UKgal).

Text and pictures from owners manual yearmodel 1979

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