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Notice to Owner: Your Volvo has been built to comply with all U.S.A. and Canada safety and anti-pollution regulations. Evidence of this can be verified from the certifi- cation labels attaches to the door opening sheet metal and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartiment. For further information regarding these regulations, please contact your local dealer.

Personal Information Name................................................... Address................................................ City, State................................................ Tel. No ............................

Car Information Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)................................ Ignition/Door Key No. ........................... Trunk/Glove Box Key No. ................................. Delivery Date...........................

Notice: All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.

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(Index see page 87)			Contents
DESCRIPTION General Information Keys Instruments and controls Instruments Warning lights Ignition switch, parking brake Lightning Turn signals Cruise control Windshield wipers Electrically operated windoes Rear window demister hazard warning flasher electrically heated passenger seat Rear side view mirrors Heating and ventilation air conditioning Clock, cigarette lighter, ash tray Interior light Radios, AM-FM-FM stereo-CD/tape players, elect. operated antenna Front seats Seat belts Doors and locks Trunk lid Hood, fuel tank cap STARTING AND DRIVING Service inspection Break in period Driving for economy Starting the engine Gear shift positions Automatic transmission	Page   2   3   4   6   7   8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32	Emergency towing Towing information Trailer hauling Brake system Cataylic converter MAINTENANCE SERVICE Maintenance services Gas station checks Engine B28F Servicing Engine oil Cooling system Servicing Transmission oil Rear axle, power steering, brake fluid Lubrication Coolant Alternater, jump starting Replacing bulbs Fuses Wheels and tires Wheel changing Washing, cleaning Cleaning, anti-rust treatment Paint touch-up Long distance trips, Cold weather Service diagnosis Specifications Volvo service manuals INDEX	34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 45 46 47 54 56 57 58 59 60 64 65 68 70 71 72 74 75 80 86 87

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Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emisssion requirements. In some cases it may be impossible to comply with these requirements.

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Ignition/Ssteering wheel lock front doors Trunk Glove box

Write the key number codes on the inside of the front cover of this manual. (See tag attached to plastic key ring). In the event the original keys are lost, dupli- cates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer.

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Ignition/Ssteering wheel lock front doors Trunk Glove box

Write the key number codes on the inside of the front cover of this manual. (See tag attached to plastic key ring). In the event the original keys are lost, dupli- cates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer.

See page 1 Fresh air louver 2 Turn signals    Cruise control 3 Headlights, parking lights 4 Instruments 5 Wiper/washers, 6 Ignition switch, steering    wheel lock 7 Fresh air louver 8 Clock 9 Fresh air louver 10 Glove box 11 Fresh air louver 12 Fuse box 13 Hood release handle 14 Interior lights 15 Horn 16 Instruments lights 17 Rear window demister 18 Electrically heated      passenger seat 19 Hazard warning flasher 20 Air conditioning 21 Seat belt reminder light 22 Heating and ventilation 23 Hazard warning flasher 24 Air conditioning 25 Seat belt reminder light 26 Heating and ventilation 27 Hazard warning flasher 28 Air conditioning 29 Seat belt reminder light 17 10 11   9   6 12   8 17 18 17 - 17 64 26 19 - 9 14 14 14 16 22 16 18 18 20 17 13 24 13
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	30 Parking braket   31 Control for electrically        operated side mirrors   32 Seat belt release buttons	8 15 22	33 Seat belt reminder light 34 Cigarette lighter 35 Ash tray	22 18 18
The pages in this section provide a detailed description of the vehicle'          instruments and controls          Note that vehicles may be differently equipped, depending on special          legal requirements, etc.

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A Odometer     Total mileage reading B Speedometer     Indicates kilometers as well as miles C Left turn signal indicator (green)

D Parking brake light     (red) E High beam indicator (blue) F Brake failure warning light (red)

G Right turn signal indicator     (green) H Oil pressure warning failure light (red) I Alternator warning light (red)

Note: Canadian model speedometer indicate kilometers only.

J Trip odometer     (last figure represents 1/10 mile/km) K Trip odometer reset knob     Push in to reset Reminder light, Lambda-Sond TM*     (oxygen sensor system) Service M Tachometer     Reads thousands of engine rpm.     Orange randge for momentary use, during     acceleration.     Red prohibited range.

N Bulb failure warning light     (yellow) O Temperatur gauge     The gauge pointer should remain inside     the green range during normal operation.     If the pointer enters the red range repe-     atedly, check coolant level and fan belt     tension. (See sections titled "Cooling     system and coolant P Overdrive indicator light (green)     Lights when overdrive is engaged.

R Fuel gauge     The fuel tank capacityis approx 15,8 US     gals.=60 litres/13.2 Imp.gals     F = full     1/2     R = Reserve     0 = empty     The red range from R and O epresents     approx. 2.1 US gals.=8 litres/1,8 Imp.     gals.

        * Lambda-Sond TM is a trade mark of Volvo of America Corporation.

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The warning lights described on this page should never go on when driving

But they should go on when the ignition is switched on before the engine starts. This tells you wether the lights are functioning or not. All the lights should go out when

the engine starts (the parking brake light does not, of course, go out until you release the parking brake)

D     Parking brake reminder light (red)		H     Oil-pressure warning light (red)		L     Lambda-sond Tm (oxygen sensor sytem) service reminder light (red)
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats.		If this light comes on during driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine emmedia- tely and check the engine oil level in. See section titled "Engine Oil". After hard driving, the light will come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, providinedgit goes off wehen the engine speed is increased.		As required by the U.S. Environmental Protec- tio Agency this light will come on at 30.000 mile (50.000 km) intervals. It is a reminder to have the oxygen sensor system serviced. The light will stay on until reset by servicing dealer
F     Brake failure warning light (red)		I     Alternator warning light (red)		N     Bulb failure warning light (yellow)
If this light comes on while driving and the brake pedal can be depressed further than normal, it is an indication that one of the brake circuits is not functioning. Proceed cautiously to a Volvodealer for an inspection of the brake system.		If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of the alternator drive belt soon as possible. (See section titled "Cooling system"). Note: This warning light is illuminated of the alter- nator is not charging. However, oil pressure, alternator, parking brake, brake failure, lambda-sond Tm system service reminder and bulb failure will be illuminated at the sime time due to the design of the system.		The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective:        one of the lower beams        one of the tail lights        one of the brake brake lights (when the brake        pedal is depressed). See section on "Replacing Bulbs".

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Ignition switch/steering wheel lock		Parking brake (hand brake) The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake oa applied to the rear wheels. A buzzer will sound if the ignition keys in the ignition lock and the front door on the driver's side is open. The buzzer will also sound if the door is open. The buzzer goes off when the front door is closed.	Parking brake reminder light The reminder light PARKING BRAKE on the instruments panel comes on whenever the parking brake lever is not fully released and the ignition is on.
	O Locked position:     Steering wheel locks     when key is removed. I Intermediate position:     Certain circuits (heater     blower, cigarette lighter,     accessoires, etc.) on. II Driving position:     key position when engine III Starting position:     release the key when     engine starts. The key re-     turns automatically to     driving position.
The steering wheel lock might be under ten- sion when the car parked. Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key.

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Headlights and position lights				Instrument panel lamps rheostat
	All lights off Parking lights on Headlights and parking light on Switch from upper to lower beams, and vice versa, by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left side of the steering column towards the steering wheel. The lights can be used without switching on the ignition key.		A buzzer will sound if the headlights or parking lights are on and the front door on the driver's side is open. The buzzer will also sound if the ignition key is in the ignition lock when the door is open. The buzzer goes off when the front door is closed.	Clockwise - brighter Counterclockwise - dimmer

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Turn signals
1 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.     Defective turn signal bulb will cause turn     signal indicator and remaining signal lights     to flash more rapidly. 2 Lane change position. In maneuvers such     as lane changing, the driver can flash the     turn signals by moving the turn signal lever     to the first stop and holding it there. The     lever will return to the position when released.	3 High and low beam switching (headlights     on).     Move the lever towards the steering wheel     and release it. 3 Headlight flasher (headlights off).     Move the lever towards the steering wheel     The headlight high beam will be on until     the lever is released.

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		WARNING! The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. In case the gear shift unintentionally is moved to Neutral during driving with the cruise control engaged: - depress the brake pedal (or clutch pedal)    momentarily, or set the cruise control    switch (1) to OFF. This will disengage the cruise control and prevent excessive speeds.
Cruise control
The cruise control switches are located on the turn signal switch lever. T engage and set desired speed: 1. Set switch (1) to ON. 2. Accelerate to the desired cruise speed.     NOTE!     he cruise control cannot be engaged at     speeds below 30 mph. 3. Depress switch SET SPEED (2). When lower cruise speed is desired Depress switch SET SPEED and hold it in until desired speed has been reached.	Operating clutch pedal or brake pedal Will automatically desengage the cruise con- trol. Previously selected cruise speed is retain- ed in the memory. It can be re-introduced by momentarily setting the switch to RESUME position. NOTE: The vehicle will accelerate very quickly should there be a substancial speed differential as the switch is reset to RESUME. It is therefore re- commended that the switch reset to RESUME when the speed differential is reduced.	Acceleration Momentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrpt cruise control operation. The previously selected speed will be maintain- ed without having to set switch to RESUME. Disengaging the cruise control system - Set switch (1) to position OFF. - Depress brake pedal or clutch pedal. - Depress SET SPEED and hold it depressed. Switching off the ignition will automatically disengage the cruise control system.

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Wiper/washer
1 Intermittent wiper.     With switch in this position, the wipers will     make a stroke every seventh second. 2 "Single stroke"position.     Switch returns automatically when released. 3 Wipers, low speed. 4 Wipers, high speed.	5 Wiper and washer.	Adjusting washer nozzles The nozzles may be adjusted by inserting a needle into the metal nozzlea and rotating to desired position. Washer fluid reservoir The washer fluid reservoir for the windshield washer is located in the engine compartment and holds approx. 1.6 US gals=6 liters/ 1.3 Imp gals.

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Electrically operated windows
Both doors ar equipped with electrically operated windows. Operations is controlled by switches in the door arm rests. The illustration shows the arm rest of the driver's door, and the relative loca- tion of the switches.	The ignition mist be ON to enable operation of the windows. Depressing the rear portion of the switch causes the window to move downward. depress forward portion to raise the window.

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		Rear window demister	Electrically heated passengers seat	Hazard warning flasher

Rear window demister Switch off the rear window demister when the glass is clear of mist or frost. Otherwise the battery will be unduly strained. Do not place items against the inner surface of the rear window that may damage the printed circuit. Do not scrape the inner surface of the rear window glass with a hard object or use an abrasive window cleaner, otherwise damage to the print circuit will occur.

Electrically heated passenger seat The font seats are electrically heated. The heaters are controlled by thermostats. They switch on at temperatures below approx. +15°C (60°F) and off at +25°C (77°F). Switch off the passenger's seat heater when the seat is not occupied. The driver's seat heater cannot be deactivated

Hazard warning flasher Four way flashing is used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard (either during daylight or at night). NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary from state to state.

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Electrically operated side view mirrors		Rear view mirror
The control switches are located in front of the parking brake housing		D Normal position. N Night position, reduces glare from follow-     ing headlights

The mirrors should always be adjusted before driving.

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Heater and air conditioner Heater and air conditioner are built into one unit. With this system it is possible to keep the inside temperate constant regardless of out- side temperature. Correct setting of the system controls allows heated or refrigerated air to enter. 1 TEMP Left = cool Right = warm When using the air conditioner the temperature control should be set to COOL, all the way to the left. Use the compressor control knob to set tempe- rature desired. 2 FLOOR Out = no air to floor In = full flow of air to front and rear floor 3 DEF (defroster) Out = low volume air flow to defroster In = full flow 4 REC (Recirculation) Push in for rapid cooling and during high humidity conditions. Do not use for heating Out = full flow of outside air In = air is recirculated for faster cooling 5 FAN (Blower motor) 0 = off 1 = low speed 2 = medium speed 3 = high speed
	6 AIR COND Start the air conditioning compressor by turn- ing the control knob clockwise toward MAX. For rapid cooling, position the knob into the yellow range beyond MAX. After desired tem- perature is reached re-position the control knob into the blue range. At cruising speeds, the knob should be kept	within the blue range. If it remains in the yellow range, icing may occur resulting in decreased cooling capacity. 7 Fresh air lovers (dash) The air flow through the fresh air louvers is slightly decreased when the FLOOR (2) and/or DEF (3) controls are depressed.

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How to... ... obtain max heat 1 TEMP ------> WARM 3 DEF depressedpushed in 5 FAN ------->2 (or 3) 6 All dash louvers halfway open and floor air    louver closed. ... remove condensation 1 TEMP --------> WARM 4 REC depressed 5 FAN --------->2 (or 3) 7 All louvers closed as well as the floor fresh    air louver. Always keep front external inlet grille (in front of the windshield) clear of obstructions (snow, ice, etc). ... obtain rapid cooling 1 TEMP <-------- COOL 4 REC depressed 5 FAN ----------> 3 6 AIR COND to MAX 7 Ventilation outlets open All windows must be closed
	Fresh air louvers (dash) A Closed B Open C Directing air flow horizontally D Directing air flow vertically NOTE:For rapid removal of condensation from inside glass surfaces, the air conditioner can be switched on even when not required for interior cooling. The air conditioner will dehumidify the air inside the vehicle. Have your Volvo dealer check the system for correct operated periodically during the winter season.	Fresh air louver (floor) There is one floor directed fresh air louver on the driver side of the vehicle. Airflow is controlled by the lever at the center of the louver. Lever placed forward - louver opens Lever placed rearward - louver closes Maximum airflow is obtained with louver fully open and the fan (blower motor) OFF. (The fan forces the air through the dash louvers.)

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	Cigarette Lighter             Ash trays	Cigarette Lighter                  Ash trays
Quartz crystal clock	Cigarette lighters	Ash trays
To reset the hands, push in the reset knob and turn.	To operate, depress the knob fully. When the knob automatically releases, the cigarette ligter is ready for use.	To remove the ash trays depress the center spring and remove

Text und Pictures from owner's manual yearmodel 1980

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