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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

pg. 32 Starting the engine

WARNING!

Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside the garage to ensure adequate

ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very

poisonous.

To start the engine;

Injection engine (B21F)

1 Enter the car and fasten the seat belt.

2 Apply the parking brake, if not already set.

3 Place the gear selector lever in neutral (position N or P, automatic transmission).

4 Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission).

5 Press down gas pedal about 1 inch (25 mm) (1/4 of total stroke).

5 Turn key to starting position. When engine has start, release the key and gas pedal.

If the engine does not start at once, depress the throttle pedal halfway and keep it there until the

engine starts.

Avoid repeated short attempts to start (fuel is injected every time the starter is engaged when engine is

cold).

Allow the starter to operate for a longer time (but not more than 15-20 seconds).

Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting.

Carburetor engine (B21A, Canada)

1 Enter the car and fasten the seat belt.

2 Apply the parking brake, if not already set.

3 Place the gear selector lever in neutral (position N or P, automatic transmission).

4 Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission).

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