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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

4 Cold engine

Temperature below 50° F ( + 10 ° C):

Pull out the choke fully, do not touch the gas pedal.

Temperature above 50° F ( + 10 ° C):

Pull out the choke 3/4 of its travel.

Hot engine:

Depress gas pedal half-way.

If the engine does not start immediately when hot, depress the gas pedal to the floor and keep it there

until the engine starts.

5 Turn the ignition key to start position. Release the key when the engine has started.

6 Push in the choke until best idling is obtained. Push it in more and more as the engine becomes

warmer.

The choke should be pushed fully in when the engine is thoroughly warm.

Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting.

Engine warm-up - initial driving procedure

Experience shows that engines in vehicles driven short distances are subject to abnormally rapid wear

because the engine never reaches normal operating temperature.

It is therefore beneficial to reach normal operating temperature as soon as possible. This is achieved by

driving with a light load as soon as possible.

pg. 33 Gear shift positions

4-speed transmission

Depress the clutch fully when changing gears.

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