Page 3:1 Running in and this index |
Starting and driving | This section contains item such as starting |
Running-inDo not utilise your car's full driving potential during the first2000 km. Do not depress the accelerator pedal fully to change down (kick-down) during the first 2000 km. |
Page 3:1 Running in and this index Page 3:2 Points to remember Page 3:3 Brakes Page 3:4 Economical driving Page 3:5 Towing a caravan or trailer Page 3:6 Winter driving Page 3:7 Before a long distance trip Page 3:8 Vehicle storage Page 3:9 Automatic transmission Page 3:10 Automatic gearbox Page 3:11 Automatic gearbox Page 3:12 Starting the engine Page 3:13 Jump starting Page 3:14 Towing |
Page 3:2 Points to remember |
Weight distribution
At the specified kerb weight your car has a |
Do not drive with the boot
If you drive with the boot open, exhaust |
Roof racksfor your Volvo and can be securely fitted to the car roof roof. the car alters with the weight of the load on the roof rack, this changing the driv- ing characteristics. during journey. cornering and abrupt stops. needed. This reduces wind resistance and lowers fuel consumption.
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Page 3:3 Brakes |
Should there be a mal- |
The brake servo functions only
If your car is being towed or is coasting to a |
Severe use of brakesWhen driving in mountainous areas, the carcan be exposed to extremely severe loading even if you do not depress the brake pedal particularly hard. Since the speed is also quite often very low, the brakes are not cooled as efficiently as when driving on level roads. In order to avoid excessive strain on the brakes, engage position 2 or possible position 1. In this way, the braking power of the engine is more effectively utilised and it is only necessary to use the footbrake now and again. Do not forget that if you are towing a cara- van or trailer, the brakes will be subjected to more load than is usual. ABS brakesABS brake are disigned to prevent wheel-locking under devere braking conditions. The system "senses" when the brake begin te lock redistributes the brake pressure automatically, and thereby prevent the wheels from locking. When the system is activated the brake pedal vibrates and the switing sound of the boot- mounted control is audible. This is quite normal. Note that you must depress the brake fully for optimum effect and that the ABS system does not increase the total braking capacity of your vehicle. On the other hand, it does enable you to retain better control of your vehicle. | |
The pedal will sink in a lttle deeper and may feel softer, and some extra pressure is required for normal braking. If the light comes on while driving or when braking the fluid level it too low. Stop immediately and check the level of the brake fluid (see 7:4 for location). If the level is under MIN in the whole reservoir: do not drive the car but have the car rowed to a workshop for checking and repair. If the level is under MIN on only one side of a reservoir: drive carefully to a workshop for checking. |
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Page 3:4 Economical driving |
Economical driving does not necessarily mean driving slowly | Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following. rate as soon as possible by driving under light load. A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm engine and is subject to uncrease wear. distances as this does not allow the engine to reach normal operation temperature. abrupt stops. and motorways. load in the car. ice has ended. |
down unless necessary. |
You should maintain the car and specially the engine in good condition. factors which ensure good fuel consumption are: filter) Do not forget that the most important factor affecting fuel economy is you you- self, and the way in which you drive. |
Page 3:5 Towing a caravan or trailer |
Towing a caravan | which tyres are approved can be obtained from your Volvo dealer. Towing brackets which are designed to be attached to the bumper must not be used. the bumpers are designed to absorb impacts and consequently should not be used to mount towing brackets. regulating system to compensate for load variations. the system operates when the vehicle is in motion. The rear of the vehicle will however droop if, for instance, you are carrying a lot of luggage in the boot or if the vehicle is hitched to a caravan or trailer. However, as soon as you start driving the "Nivomat" system will pump up the rear suspension to the most suitable level. commended by Volvo are shown below: * Max 1500 kg, max 50 mph (80 km/h) * Max 1600 kg not exceeding 45 mph (70 km/h). the vehicle must be equipped with an auxiliary oil cooler. towing bracket is approx 50 kg for trailers up to 1200 kg and 70 kg for trailers above 1200 kg weight. Increase tyre inflation pressures to values specified under full load and towing in table 4:4. remember to lock the bar with the pin. |
and all movable parts to avoid unnecessary wear. grease the nipples on the retractable type for towing bracket. been run in for at least 1000 km (600 miles). areas. The risk of overheating can be minimised by selecting a lower gear and adjusting the speed of the vehicle to suit. must be changed more often, see 7:12. |
Page 3:6 Winter driving |
Frost precautionsFor the onset of winter, take note of the following advice:anti-freeze, i.e., 5 litres Volvo type C (blue-green) glycol additive. This gives protection against freezing down to -35°C. See 7:8. condensation in the tank. (thinner oil) aids cold starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use, provided the tempera- ture limits on see 7:12. are maintained, 5W-30 oil, particularly the synthetic type, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use this cold weather oil for hard driving or in a warm climate. See 7:12. or ask your Volvo dealer for more information. heater, windscreen wipers, lighting etc. are used more often. As well as this capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and become frequently and spray an anti-rust oil on to the battery poles. solvents containing de-icer. This is most important since dirt is often splashed on the windscreen and headlamps during winter driving, thus requiring frequent use of the washer and the wipers. Use Volvo Lock lubricant in the locks. This can be obtained from your Volvo dealer. Note: Avoid the use of de-icing sprays as these can affect the locking function. |
Automatic differential lockThe differantial automatically locks at speeds between 3-25 mph(5-40 km/h) if either of the drive wheels begins to lose traction. The differential lock improves power distrubution to the drive wheels in slippery conditions, shifting power to the wheel with best traction. It also functions when the transmission is in reverse. |
Page 3:7 Long distance trips |
Before a long distance tripIt is always advisable to have your car checked at a Volvo dealerbefore driving long distances. Your dealer will be able to supply special kits containing bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for use if needed. If you prefer to check the car yourself, the following hints are worth noting: is normal hand traffic, the lamp should be adjusted to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. For this purpose the triangler sections the head- lamp lens should be covered with black tape. you plan to drive to countries where it may be difficult to obtain the correct octane fuel or unleaded petrol. |
Page 3:8 Vehicle storage |
Vehicle storageIy you do not intend to use your car for a long timeThe following points may be of use if you do not intend to use your car for a long time, i.e., because of a long holiday, winter etc. tank forget the chromed parts. protection down to -35°C. Volvo anti-freeze also provides resistance against corrosion. |
Page 3:9 Automatic transmission |
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R ReverseThe car must be stationary shiftinginto or out of R. N NeutralThe transmission is disengaged. Apply theparking brake when the car is stationary in position N. D DriveThe normal driving position. Changing up anddown between the gears takes place automati- cally depending on acceleration and speed. |
2 SecondChanging up and down between 1st and 2ndtakes places automatically. No changing up from 2nd occurs. position 2 can be used: 1 FirstIf position1 is selected when driving at highspeeds 2nd is engaged first and 1 st is en- gaged when the speed has dropped to approximately 50 km/h. No changing up from 1st occurs. Use position 1 to select low gear with no changing up, for instance, when driving in mountainous terrain. |
P ParkUse this position once the car is parked.Never leave the car when the engine is running. If by mistake the gear selector lever is moved the car may start moving. The car must be completely stationary before select- ing in P. When P is selected the gearbox is locked. However, apply the parking brake when parked on an incline. |
Page 3:10 Automatic gearbox |
To change to a 4-speed unit depress the button again - the light will go out. It is advisable to disengage 4th speed when: But use 4th speed as much as possible in other driving conditions as it improves fuel economy. |
Gear selector gateThe gear selector can be moved freely betweenD and 2. The other positions are separated by a lockout which is operated by depressing the selector knob. Depressing the selectyor knob slightly allows selection of position N, D, 2 and 1. Depres- sing of selector knob allows selection of posistion R and P. This is also necessary when initially bringing the selector out of position P. Depressing the selector knob fully thus permits freely between all posistions. |
Disengagement of 4th speedBy pressing the button on the side of thegear selector you can switch between 3rd and 4th speeds. An indicator lamp on the dashboard lights up when the 4th speed is disengaged as a reminder that the transmission is operated as a 3- speed unit. when the engine idling 125 km/h. |
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Kick downFor automatic shift to a lower gear depressthe trottle pedal briskly to its limit. Changing up will occur as the top speed for a particular gear is approached or by releasing the trotthle pedal slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when overtaking. Remember that the transmission only reverts to a 4-speed unit after the accelerator has been released. The gearbox is equipped with a downshift lock. At speeds exceeding 160 km/h no down- shift will occur. |
Starting and stopping1 Move the selector lever to P or N. (It is notpossible to start the engine in any other position). 2 Start the engine by turning the ignition key. 3 Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal lightly (otherwise the car will start moving slowly when the selector is moved to any of the driving position). 4 Move the selector lever to the desired driving position. Wait-there is a slight delay before the gear in engaged, especially when "R" is selected. As soon as the vehicle begins to "creep"... release the brake and depress the accelerator. The engine must be idling. To prevent harsh engagement and excessive transmission wear do not drive off until the transmission has engaged properly. To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and apply the brakes. In order to avoid overheating the gearbox during long periods of waiting with the engine running (e.g. traffic jams), position N should be selected. |
Towing a caravan or trailerlonged periods at low speeds, position 1 should be selected. In this way the gear- box is prevented from changing up and the gearbox oil remains cooler. For driving on mountain roads with long or frequent uphill gradients, select position 2. slopes, posistion 1 should be selected and posistion 2 for less severe inclines, in order to obtain the best possible engine braking effect. by using the accelerator pedal, engage the handbrake onstead. This prevents the gearbox oil from becoming overheated. engage 3-speed transmission and check that the dashboard indicator lamp lights up. This prevents changing up to 4th speed. |
Page 3:12 Starting the engine |
Starting the engine1 Apply the parking brake (handbrake)2 Move the gear selector to N and P. 3 Do not touch the accelerator 4 Turn the ignition key to start the engine. Engage the starter motor until the engine starts, however no more than 15-20 seconds. If the engine does not start immediately depress the accelerator pedal half way and hold it there until the engine starts. Do not make repeated short attempts to start the engine! Fuel is injected each time you use the star- ter. Never race the engine directly after a cold start. If the engine misfires or will not start, con- tact your Volvo dealer. |
Warm-up the engine as soon
Experience has shown that engines in cars |
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Page 3:13 Jump starting |
WARNING!To prevent possible explosion. neverexpose battery to open flame or elec- tric spark. Do not smoke near battery. Batteries generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. The battery contains sulphuric acid which can cause serious injury. If the acid comes in contact with eyes, skin or clothes flush with large amounts of water. If eyes are affectes seek medical attention. |
Jump startingIf the battery is flat, you may have to use a charged battery to startthe engine. To avoid any risk of explosion, the following procedures are strongly recommended: touch yours. battery to the positive terminal of the discharged battery, then connect the black lead to the negative terminal (blue, N or -). Ensure that there is good contact at the clamps to prevent sparks occurring when attempting to start. |
away from the battery. minutes at higher than adling speed (around 1500 rpm). Do not move the clamps during start attempts! Do not lean over de batteries! |
Page 3:14 Towing |
Towing the carThe following precautions must be taken if the car has to be towed:Approximately four times more pedal pressure will have to be applies when braking and the steering will feel heavier than usual. and the gearbox should be correctly adjusted. |