Volvo 240 Manuel utilisateur

Volvo 1990 240 Model

1990 VOLVO 240 Owner's Manual

U.S.A. & Canada

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_____

VOLVO NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION

Contents

Important

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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.

Introduction to the manual 2

Before you drive 7

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

Operating the car 41

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

Service and maintenance 53

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

Specifications 97

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

Should you require more detailed information please contact your Volvo dealer.

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.

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

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

pg. 3 Seat belts: "Something We Believe In"

Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wearing a seat belt is like

believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seat

belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car or booster seat determined by

age, weight and height.

Fact: Inevery state and province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally,

most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.

So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may

mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a

good thing I was wearing my seat belt".

pg. 4 General Information

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the 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 not certifiable for

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

Model versions of the basic Volvo Models 240, 240 DL

USA: Canada:

240 4-door, Wagon 240 DL 4-door, Wagon

240 DL 4-door, Wagon

pg. 5 Keys

Owner's Key

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

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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. 6 240 DL Sedan

pg. 7 Before you drive

pg. 8 Instruments and controls

pg. 10 Instruments

pg. 11 Warning lights

pg. 12 Clock, ambient temperature gauge

pg. 13 Oil pressure gauge, voltmeter

pg. 14 Ignition switch, turn signals

pg. 15 Lighting

pg. 16 Windshield wipers, washer nozzles

pg. 18 Washer fluid reservoir

pg. 18 Rear window demister, heated seat, hazard warning flasher

pg. 19 Parking brake

pg. 20 Cigarette lighter, ash trays

pg. 21 Electrically operated windows

pg. 22 Heating and ventilation

pg. 24 Air conditioning

pg. 25 Audio systems

pg. 26 Child safety

pg. 28 Seat belts

pg. 30 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

pg. 32 Doors and locks

pg. 33 Trunk lid

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pg. 34 Hood release, long load storage

pg. 35 Rear/side view mirrors

pg. 36 Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap

pg. 37 Rear seat (wagon)

pg. 38 Tailgate (wagon)

pg. 39 Cargo compartment (wagon)

pg. 40 Front seats

pg. 8 Instruments and Controls

pg. 9 Instruments and Controls

1 Air louver 23

2 Turn signals, cruise control 17, 24

3 Headlights, parking lights 15

4 Instruments, lights 15

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5 Instruments 10

6 Wiper/washer, tailgate window wiper/washer (wagon) 16

7 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock 14

8 Air louver 23

9 Radio location 25

10 Air louver 23

11 Glove box -

12 Air louver 23

13 Fuse box 81

14 Hood release handle 34

15 Horn -

16 Cigarette lighter 20

17 Rear window demister 18

18 Hazard warning flashers 18

19 Air conditioning (some models) 24

20 Seat belt reminder light 28

21 Heating and ventilation 22

22 Gear lever or gear selector 45, 46

23 Ash tray 20

24 Storage compartment -

25 Electrically-operated windows (certain models only) 21

26 Control for electrically operated side mirrors (certain models only) -

27 Parking brake 19

28 Electrically-operated window, right front door (certain models only) 21

29 Seat belt release buttons 28

30 Seat heaters 19

31 Seat belt reminder light 28

32 Ash tray 20

The pages in this section provide a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls.

Note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on model, special legal requirements,

etc.

pg. 10 Instruments

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A Clock

B Direction indicator (green)

C Speedometer

In kilometers and miles per hour (U.S. models)

In kilometers per hour (Canadian models)

D Odometer

Total reading in miles (U.S. models)

Total reading in kilometers (Canadian models)

E Temperature gauge

The gauge pointer should remain inside the black range during normal operation.

If the pointer enters the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension. (See sections

titled "Cooling system and coolant")

Warning: allow engine to cool before adding

fluid.

Do not continue to drive the car with the pointer in the red zone.

F Fuel gauge

The fuel tank capacity is approx 60 liters = 15.8 US gals. See "Fuel requirements".

G Clock reset knob

H Service reminder light

I Check engine (red)

J Alternator warning light (red)

K Oil pressure warning light (red)

Do not drive the car with this light on.

L SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

M Trip odometer reset knob Push in to reset

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N Trip odometer

O High beam indicator (blue)

P Parking brake reminder light (red)

Q Brake failure warning light (red)

R Bulb failure warning light (yellow)

S Overdrive OFF indicator light (yellow)

(automatic transmission models)

Shift indicator light (yellow)

(manual transmission models)

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pg. 11 Warning lights

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

When the ignition is turned on, and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should be on to test

the function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated

should be inspected. (However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake

is fully released.)

Alternator warning light (red)

If the light comes on while the engine is running,

check the tension of the alternator drive belt as soon

as possible. (See section titled "Cooling system".)

NOTE: This warning light is illuminated if the

alternator is not charging. However, alternator,

parking brake, brake failure, and bulb failure will

be illuminated at the same time due to the design

of the system

Parking brake 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. Canadian

models are equipped with this warning light:

Bulb failure warning light (yellow)

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 lights (when the brake pedal is

depressed).

See section on "Replacing Bulbs."

Oil pressure warning light (red)

If the light comes on during driving, the oil

pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately

and check the engine oil level. See section titled

"Engine Oil". Do not continue to drive the car

with this light on.

After hard driving, the light will come on

occasionally when the engine is idling. This is

normal, provided it goes off when the engine

speed is increased.

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