Operating instructions

BEFORE YOU START DRIVING YOUR NEW VOLVO PLEASE
READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CAREFULLY.
IT CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO
BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE IN THE
BEST POSSIBLE WAY. BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
GIVEN IN THIS BOOK, YOU WILL FIND THAT YOUR
VOLVO WILL COME UP TO ALL THE EXPECTATIONS
CONCERNING ECONOMICAL OPERATION AND EXCELLENT
PERFORMANCE THAT YOU HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO
EXPECT OF ATOP-QUALITY VEHICLE. DO NOT WAIT
UNTIL SOMETHING GOES WRONG BEFORE YOU START
READING THIS BOOK. READ IT NOW. THE SHORT TIME
THIS TAKES WILL MORE TI IAN REPAY YOU IN THE
LONG RUN. THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK IS NOT INTENDED
TO BE A COMPREH ENSIVE TECHNICAL MANUAL AND
DOES NOT CLAIM TO MAKE THE READER INTO A PERFECT
CAR MECHANIC. IT WILL, HOWEVER, SHOW YOU HOW
TO LOOK AFTER YOUR VEHICLE SO THAT TROUBLE
I N FUTURE CAN BE AVOIDED. FOR MORE DETAILED
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS, YOU
ARE REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL SERVICE MANUAL
FOR THE VEHICLE.
AB VOLVO
CONTENTS
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VOLVO SERVICE
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The Volvo Service Organization
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Warranty and Service Booklet
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Service Inspections 
4
5
5
D E S C R I P T I O N
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Type designations 
Engine
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Electrical system 
Power transmission 
Brakes 
Wheels and tyres 
Body 
Instruments and controls
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8
9
10
11
11
12
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Running-in 
Starting the engine 
Gear-changing 
Points worth noting 
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23
24
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SERVICING
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General 
Maintenance scheme 
Lubrication 
Engine 
Electrical system 
Power transmission 
Brakes 
Front end
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Wheels and tyres
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Body 
Servicing before long-distance trip 
Procedure in cold weather 
Lubricating chart 
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30
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50
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FAULT TRACING
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Pa
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SPECIFICATIONS
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