turn signal VOLVO 240 1990 Owners Manual

Volvo 1990 240 Model
pg. 6 240 DL Sedan
pg. 7 Before you drive
pg. 8Instruments and controls
pg. 10Instruments
pg. 11Warning lights
pg. 12Clock, ambient temperature gauge
pg. 13Oil pressure gauge, voltmeter
pg. 14Ignition switch, turn signals
pg. 15Lighting
pg. 16Windshield wipers, washer nozzles
pg. 18Washer fluid reservoir
pg. 18Rear window demister, heated seat, hazard warning flasher
pg. 19Parking brake
pg. 20Cigarette lighter, ash trays
pg. 21Electrically operated windows
pg. 22Heating and ventilation
pg. 24Air conditioning
pg. 25Audio systems
pg. 26Child safety
pg. 28Seat belts
pg. 30SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
pg. 32Doors and locks
pg. 33Trunk lid
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pg. 34Hood release, long load storage
pg. 35Rear/side view mirrors
pg. 36Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap
pg. 37Rear seat (wagon)
pg. 38Tailgate (wagon)
pg. 39Cargo compartment (wagon)
pg. 40Front seats
pg. 8 Instruments and Controls
pg. 9 Instruments and Controls
1 Air louver 23
2 Turn signals, cruise control 17, 24
3 Headlights, parking lights 15
4 Instruments, lights 15
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pg. 14 Starting (ignition) switch, Turn signals
Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock

O Locked position: remove the key to lock the steering wheel.
I Intermediate position: certain circuits (heater blower, cigarette lig\
hter, accessories, etc.) on.
II Drive position: key position when engine is running.
III Starting position: release the key when engine starts. The key retur\
ns automatically to
drive position.
The steering wheel lock may be under tension when the car is parked. Tur\
n the steering wheel slightly to
free the ignition key.
A chime will sound if the starting key is in the ignition lock and the f\
ront door on the driver's side is
open. The chime will also sound if the headlights or parking lights are \
on when the door is open. The
chime goes off when the front door is closed.

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Turn signals

1 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
Note: A defective turn signal bulb will cause turn signal indicator and \
remaining signal lights to flash
more rapidly than normal.

2 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver c\
an flash the turn signals by
moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The\
lever will return to the neutral
position when released.

3 High and low beam switching (Headlight switch in position
).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.

3 Headlight flasher (Headlight switch in position
or 0).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will \
be on until the lever is
released.
pg. 15 Rear fog lights, Lighting
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Adjusting washer nozzles

The fluid spray may be adjusted by carefully inserting a needle into the\
metal nozzle an rotating nozzle
to desired position.

4-8" = 10-20 cm.
12" = 30cm.
pg. 17 Cruise Control

Cruise Control
(optional on certain models)

The cruise control switches are located on the turn signal switch lever.\


To engage and set desired speed:
1. Set switch (1) to ON.
2. Accelerate to desired cruise speed.

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Front light bulbs

Loosen the Phillips screws and remove the lens. The bulbs can now be rem\
oved by pressing them
inwards and turning them slightly counterclockwise.
When re-installing lens, check that the gasket is in position.

Bulbs Power Socket
CP(W)
1 Front position 24/2.2(21/5) BaY15d
Side marker lights
2 Front turn signal 24/2.2(21/5) BaY15d 1) US Bulb No. 1157NA
pg. 77 Replacing bulbs


Tail lamp bulbs, sedan model
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3 Rear turn signal 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
4 Tail light 4 5 Ba 15s 67
5 Reflector - - - -
6 Brake light/tail
light* 32/3
21/5 BaY
15d 1157

*Right side lamp holders are white. Left side lamp holders are black. pg. 78 Replacing bulbs


Tail lamp bulbs, wagon model

All bulbs in the tail light cluster are removed from the inside.
Changing bulb, left hand side:
l Remove the spare tire cover and the spare wheel.
Changing bulb, right hand side:
l Remove the right hand stowage cover.
l Loosen the clip and move panel aside (see illustration).
The procedure for changing a bulb is basically the same as for other mod\
els.
When re-installing, hold the bulb holder with the word "Volvo" turned to\
wards the center of the car.
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Power
Bulbs CP W Socket US Bulb
No
1 Rear fog light 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
2 Back-up light 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
3 Rear turn signal 32 21 Ba 15s 1156
4 Brake light/tail
light 32/3
21/5 BaY
15d 1157


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Warning: Turn starting (ignition) switch OFF before replacing fuses. E\
xcessive heat may be created by
a short circuit. Care must be exercised while replacing blown fuses.

Some of the equipment listed below is optional

Refer to the fuse location chart at fuse box for fuses specific to your \
car.

1 Cigarette lighter, Power mirrors, Radio, Tailgate wiper/washer 8A
2 Windshield wiper/washer, Horn 16A
3 Heater blower 25A
4 Fuel feed (in-tank) pump, Lambda-sond heating element 8A
5 Turn signals, Back-up lights 16A
6 Main fuel pump relay 16A
7 Brake lights 8A
8 Central locking, Interior and glove compartment lights, Trunk and engi\
ne
compartment lights, Radio, Power antenna, Clock, Daytime running lights \
(Canada)* 8A
9 Hazard warning Flashers 8A
10 Power windows 16A
11 Heated rear window, 4th gear (automatic transmission) 16A
12 Air conditioning (with blower control), Power windows (relay),
Heated rear window (relay), Seat belt reminder, Cruise control 8A
13 Heated front seats, Daytime running lights - relay (Canada)* 16A
14 Rear fog lights 8A
15 Parking lights (left side), License plate light 8A
16 Parking lights (right side), Instruments and control panel lights, \
Shift indicator light 8A
Blade type fuse, serving LH-Jetronic fuel injection system. Located on t\
he left
wheel housing by the ignition coil 25A

* Note: Early production Canadian vehicles are not equipped with Daytime\
Running Lights.




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Battery:
-capacity 450 A/90 min
Alternator:
-rated output 1120W, 80A Lights, 12 V US bulb
No. Power
Socket No.
of
bulbs
Headlights HBI/9004 45 W/65
W 2
Position lights, front 1157NA 21 W/24
cp
5 W/2.2 cp BaY 15d
2
Turn signals, front 1157NA 21 W/24
cp
5 W/2.2 cp BaY 15d
2
Turn signals, rear 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
2
Brake light/ tail light 1157 21 W/31
cp
5 W/3 cp BaY 15d
2
High-mounted brake light 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
1
Back-up lights 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
2
Rear fog lights 1156 21 W/32
cp Ba 15 s
2
The following bulbs may be obtained from your nearest Volvo dealer:
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