Operating instructions

SERVICING
Chromed parts
The chromium-plated and anodized parts should be washed with clean water
as soon as they become dirty. This is particularly important if you drive on
gravel roads which are treated with chemicals to keep down the dust or in the
winter when salt is used to melt down the snow or if you drive near the sea.
After washing you can apply wax or anti-rust preparation.
40 Anti-rust treatment
The Volvo 120 models are anti-rust treated at the factory.
The door sills are made of galvanized sheet metal and do not require any main-
tenance. The lower part of the body is treated with underbody sealing compound
on those places subjected to flying stones from the wheels, that is, the wheel
arches, the entire floor and the underside of the sills. Anti-rust fluid is sprayed
on the chassis parts.
Inspection and touching-up of the anti-rust protection should be done at regu-
lar intervals, and at least once a year.
If any touching-up of the anti-rust protection is necessary, this should be done
i mmediately to prevent moisture from seeping in and consequently damaging it.
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Cleaning
Cleaning the upholstery
The upholstery consists of vinyl-coated fabric which is very resistant to dirt so
that it rarely requires any maintenance. If it becomes stained, the upholstery
can easily be cleaned with a synthetic washing agent and lukewarm water.
Cleaning the floor mats
The floor mats should be taken out at least twice a year and cleaned and dried,
particularly during the winter. The floor under the mats can be cleaned at the
same time.
If the mats have become stained, they can be cleaned with methylated spirit
and then rinsed off with water.
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SERVICING
Servicing before a long-distance trip
If you are thinking of travelling abroad
or taking a long trip, with your car,
you should first have it completely
checked at a Volvo workshop. You
will enjoy your journey better if you
know that your car is in perfect trim.
Irritating incidents can be avoided as
well as expensive time-absorbing stop-
pages. Even if something unforeseen
should happen, your journey does not
need to be spoiled. Wherever you go
you know you have Volvo work-
shops within reach to take care of your
car, if it should be necessary. Do not
forget the regular servicing during trips abroad. All Volvo workshops abroad
are equipped to give your vehicle the service it requires.
If you prefer to look over your vehicle yourself,
the following hints are worth noting:
1. Check the brakes, front wheel alignment and steering gear.
2.
Check the engine and drive units concerning fuel oil and coolant leakage.
3. Examine the tyres carefully. Replace worn tyres.
4.
Check that the engine is running perfectly and the fuel consumption is normal.
5. Examine the state of the battery and clean the terminals.
6. Look over the tool equipment and check the spare wheel.
7. Check the lighting.
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