Volvo 240 1993 Manuel utilisateur

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1993 Volvo 240

240 Owner's Manual

VOLVO

240

1993 Owner's Manual

U.S.A. & Canada

Table of Contents

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Please take the time to fill out the forms on this page. When completed, these forms will provide

information essential to the proper servicing and ordering of parts for your Volvo.

Owner:

Name:____________

Address:__________

City, State:_________Zip Code_________

Tel. No.___________

Notice:

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the

certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and on the left wheel housing in the engine

compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please contact your dealer.

Vehicle Information (see "Label information" section)

Vehicle License Number_________________

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)___________

Service Designation Number_________________

Engine Designation________________________

See "Specifications" section

Color Code____________________

Upholstery_____________________

Tire designation____________________

See "Tires" Section

Vehicle Capacity_________________

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pg. 1 Contents

IMPORTANT

You should be familiar with the information in the first two chapters before you operate the car.

Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied shortly

after operating the vehicle for the first time.

The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready

access.

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. The

photograph on the cover shows the international version. 240 B USA,

Table of Contents

Introduction to the manual ... 2

Before you drive ... 7

This section provides a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls.

Reporting safety defects ... 37

Operating the car ... 53

This section contains items such as starting the engine, operating gear selector, towing trailers.

Service and maintenance ... 65

An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale value.

Specifications ... 109

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult your Volvo dealer for information.

pg. 2 This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe

driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To ensure your

satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions,

operating instructions, and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge

you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course,

please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication, or any impairment that

could hinder your ability to drive.

IMPORTANT! (Automatic transmission only)

Your car is equipped with a Shift-Keylock system.

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SHIFTLOCK:

When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from

this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the

button on the top of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark. If it is necessary to manually

override the Shiftlock system, see page 107 for instructions.

KEYLOCK:

This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before

the starting (ignition) key can be removed from the ignition switch.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the

certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and on the left wheel housing in the engine

compartment. For information regarding these regulations, please contact your dealer.

pg. 3 Seatbelts: "Something We Believe In"

Despite our strongest recommendation, and your best intentions, not wearing a seatbelt is like believing

"it'll never happen to me!" Volvo urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seatbelts and

ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant or booster seat determined by age, weight

and height.

Fact: In every state, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most states

have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seatbelts.

So, urging you to 'buckle up' is not just or recommendation - it's becoming the law! The few seconds it

takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say. "It's a good thing I was wearing my seatbelt."

"SOMETHING WE BELIEVE IN"

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"SOMETHING WE BELIEVE IN" VOLVO

pg. 4 General Information

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and

exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these

requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo non-certifiable for

legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

Model versions of the basic Volvo Models 240.

U.S.A.: Canada:

240 4 -door, wagon 240 4 -door, wagon

pg. 5 Keys

Master Key

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This key operates all locks in the vehicle

Service key

Front doors

Starting (ignition)/steering wheel lock

The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be

separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.

The double-sided tape on the back of the tag can be used to secure it safely.

In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer.

Number Tag

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pg. 104 Service diagnosis

The diagnoses outlined below are intended to serve only as a guide to locate and temporarily correct

minor faults. Causes of unsatisfactory performance should be investigated and corrected by your Volvo

dealer.

Condition: Starter fails to operate (or operates very slowly)

Possible cause Correction

Weak battery or dead cell.

With the starting (ignition) switch in the "Driving"

or "On" position, check to see if the warning lights

on the dashboard come on and if they stay on when

the starter is engaged. If the lights do not come on or

if they go off when the starter is engaged, the battery

is discharged or see below.

Loose or corroded battery cable terminals.

Check battery terminals and clamps. Clean or

replace if necessary. Check that the starter cable is

secure at its terminals.

The ground strap, which connects the battery

negative (-) terminal to the engine, should also be

checked for corrosion or looseness.

Open circuit between starting (ignition) switch

and starting (ignition) switch terminal on

starter.

The circuit is closed if a clicking sound is heard

from the starter when it is engaged. If no clicking

sound is heard, check that the blue wire at the starter

is secure. If still no clicking sound is heard, the

starting (ignition) switch or the wire is defective.

Starter motor defective.

If the above checks have been performed, and no

fault is evident, the starter may be defective. NOTE:

In this case the headlight intensity will not dim when

the starter is engaged.

pg. 105 Service diagnosis

Condition: Starter motor operates but engine does not start

Possible cause Correction

Intake system leaking. Check vacuum hose connections at manifold and

auxiliary air valve.

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No fuel reaching engine.

Check for fuel in the tank.

Check fuse No 4.

No spark

Check that the high tension lead from the coil to the

distributor cap is connected and that the wires to the

distributor and coil are connected.

Check the fuse for the engine control system. The fuse

is located in the engine compartment on the left wheel

housing by the ignition coil.

Spark plugs, high tension leads or distributor

cap wet or defective.

Clean the parts with a dry cloth or spray with a moisture

remover. Replace defective or worn parts.

If no fault is found following the above steps, contact

your Volvo dealer.

Condition: Erratic idle (misfiring)

Possible cause Correction

Intake system leaking. Check hose connections.

Spark plugs, high tension leads or distributor

cap worn (defective) Clean distributor cap and leads, check the cap for

cracks. Replace defective or worn parts.

Worn spark plugs. Remove. Clean or replace spark plugs.

pg. 106 Service diagnosis

Condition: Engine stalls at irregular intervals

Possible cause Correction

Defective wires. Check wire terminals at: fuel pump, fuse No. 5 and 7, coil, distributor, ignition

switch and relays.

Intake system

leaking. Check vacuum hose connections at manifold and auxiliary air valve.

Fuel filter clogged. Clean fuel tank filter and replace line fuel filter.

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Condition: Excessive fuel consumption

Possible cause Correction

Fuel lines

leaking. Check

tightness.

Spark plugs

worn. Replace plugs.

Condition: Misfiring at highway driving speed

Possible cause Correction

Spark plugs

fouled.

Drive the vehicle in a lower gear and keep the engine rpm higher for a few miles

in order to remove carbon deposit on the spark plugs. If this procedure is not

effective, clean or replace the spark plugs.

pg. 107 Service diagnosis

Condition: The gear selector can not be moved from the P position

The gear selector is locked in the P position. To release the selector, the ignition must be switched on

(ignition key in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.

●Depress the brake pedal

●Select a gear

●Release the brake pedal

If the gear selector cannot be moved, check fuses 7 and 12.

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Shiftlock release (automatic transmission only)

The gear selector is locked in the P position. To manually release the shift lock, turn the starting

(ignition) key to position I and press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located near the

base of the gear selector (see illustration). While holding the override button down, move the gear

selector from the (P)ark position.

pg. 108 Label information

The Vehicle Identification Number should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your

vehicle with the dealer and when ordering parts.

1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN plate is located on top left surface of dash. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door pillar.

2 Vehicle Emission Control Information

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emissions standards. Evidence of this can be

verified from the certification label on the left wheel valance. For further information regarding these

regulations, please consult your Volvo dealer.

3 Model Plate

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery etc. This plate is located on right

wheel valance.

4 Loads, Capacities, and Tire Pressures

5 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

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