Volvo 242 1977 Manuel utilisateur

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VOLVO 
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Notice to Owner: Your Volvo has been built to comply with all North American Safety and anti-
pollution regulations and evidence of this can be verified from the certification label on the left wheel 
housing in the engine compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult 
your local dealer. 
Contents
(Index see page 91)
 
DESCRIPTION Page
Introduction 2
Keys 3
Instruments and controls 4
Instruments 6
Warning lights 7
Ignition switch, parking brake 8
Lighting 9
Turn signals 10
Wipers 11
Clock, cigarette lighter, ash tray 12
Tailgate window wiper, electrically heated rear window, hazard warning 
flasher 13
Heating and ventilation 14
Air conditioning 16
Front seats 18
Seat belts 20
Doors and locks 22
Rear doors, trunk lid 23
Hood 24
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Vent windows, rear view mirrors 25
Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap 26
Rear seat, model 245 27
Tailgate, model 245 28
START AND DRIVING
Breaking in 31
Starting the engine 32
Gearshift positions 33
Automatic transmission 34
Emergency towing 36
Towing information 37
Trailer hauling 38
Note 39
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Maintenance services 41
Gas station checks 42
Engine compartment 43
Maintenance schedule 44
Engine oil 48
Cooling system 49
Emission control system 50
Transmission oils 56
Rear axle, power steering, brake fluid 57
Lubrication 58
Coolant 59
Note: alternator 60
Replacing bulbs 60
Fuses 64
Wheels and tires 65
Wheel changing 66
Washing, cleaning 68
Cleaning, anti-rust treatment 69
Paint touch-up 70
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Long distance trips 72

Cold weather 73

Service diagnosis 75

Specifications 80

Consumer information 86

Index 91

pg. 2 General Information

pg. 3 Keys

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Write the key number codes on the inside cover page.

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

Top of Page

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pg. 4 Instruments and controls

pg. 5 Instruments and controls

See page

1 Defroster outlet, side window14

2 Fresh air outlet15

3 Headlights, parking lights9

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4 Turn signals10

5 Horn-

6 Instruments6

7 Ignition switch/steering wheel

lock8

8 Wiper/washer11

9 Fresh air outlet15

10 Clock12

11 Fresh air outlet15

12 Fuse box64

13 Hood release handle24

14 Instrument lights9

15 Heating and ventilation14

16 Cigarette lighter12

17 Tail gate window wiper13

18 Electrically heated rear window13

19 Ash tray12

20 Air conditioning16

21 Hazard warning flasher13

22 Seat belt reminder light20

Pages 6-16 will give you a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls.

Note that vehicles may be differently equipped, depending on special legal requirements, etc.

pg. 6 Instruments

A Odometer

Mile reading.

B Speedometer

C Left turn signal indicator (green)

D Parking brake reminder light (red)

E High beam indicator (blue)

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F Brake failure warning light (red)

G Right turn signal indicator (green)

H Oil pressure warning light (red)

I Alternator warning light (red)

J Trip odometer

(last figure represents 1/10 mile)

K Trip odometer reset knob

Push in to reset

L Reminder light, EGR Service (red)

M Bulb failure warning light (yellow)

N Temperature gauge

The gauge pointer should normally remain inside the green range.

If the pointer enters the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension, see page 49.

O Overdrive indicator light (green)

Lights when overdrive is engaged.

P Fuel gauge

The fuel tank capacity is approx. 60 liters=15.8 US gals/13.2 Imp. gals

F Full

1/2

R Reserve

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O Empty

The red range from R to O represents approx. 8 liters=2.5 US gals/2 Imp. gals.

pg. 7 Warning lights

The warning lights described on this page should never be on

when driving

These lights will come on when the ignition key is turned on, before the engine is started. The lights

should go off once the engine has started. (However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off

until the parking brake is fully released.)

D 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.

F Brake failure warning light (red)

If the 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 Volvo dealer for an

inspection of the brake system.

H Oil pressure warning light (red)

If the light comes on while driving, the oil pressure is too low.

Stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level, see page 48.

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.

I 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 page 49

NOTE:

This warning light is illuminated if the alternator is not charging. However, control lights, parking

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brake, brake failure, EGR, and bulb failure will be illuminated at the same time due to the design

of the system.

L Reminder light for service of EGR system or oxygen sensor (red)

If the vehicle is equipped with exhaust gas recirculation or oxygen sensor, this light will come on at

15,000 mile intervals, as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is a reminder to

have the EGR valve or the oxygen sensor serviced. The light will stay on until reset by servicing dealer.

M 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 license plate lights

one of the brake lights (when the brake pedal is depressed).

Bulb replacement, see page 60-63.

pg. 8 Ignition switch, parking brake

Ignition switch/steering wheel lock

The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked. Turn the steering wheel slightly

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to free the ignition key.

A buzzer will sound if the ignition key is in the ignition lock and the front door on the driver's side is

open.

The buzzer goes off when the front door is closed.

Parking brake (hand brake)

The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels.

Parking brake reminder light

The reminder light PARKING BRAKE on the instrument panel comes on whenever the parking brake

lever is not fully released and the ignition is on.

pg. 9 Lighting

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