VOLVO 240 1990 User Guide

Volvo 1990 240 Model
Brake failure warning light (red)

If the light comes on while driving and the brake
pedal can be depressed further than normal, it is an
indication that one of the brake circuits is not
functioning. Stop immediately, open engine hood
and check brake fluid level (see section "Brake fluid,
power steering").
Reservoir empty: do NOT drive. Tow car to shop for
check/repair of brake system. Reservoir not empty:
proceed immediately and with caution to a Volvo
dealer for an inspection of the brake system.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning
light:

pg. 12 Service reminder light, Clock, Ambient temperature gauge
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the\
SRS diagnostic system has detected a
fault. Take the car to an authorized Volvo dealer for an inspection of t\
he system. See the SRS section for
more information.

Service reminder light

This light will come on at 5,000 mile (8,000 km) intervals. It is a re\
minder to the driver that the 5,000
mile (8,000 km) service interval has been exceeded. The light will sta\
y on 2 minutes after start until
reset by the servicing dealer.

Check Engine warning light
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If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the\
Engine Check diagnostic system has
detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo dealer for inspection.


Quartz crystal clock

To reset the hands, push in the reset knob and
turn.

Ambient temp. gauge (accessory)

An electronic thermometer that indicates ambient
temperature just above the road surface. Warns you
of icy road conditions.
pg. 13 Oil pressure gauge, Voltmeter.

Oil pressure gauge (accessory)

The oil pressure gauge indicates the pressure of the
oil in the lubricating system of the engine. The
pressure is dependent on the speed of the engine,
the oil temperature and the viscosity of the oil.

Voltmeter (accessory)

The voltmeter indicates the voltage in the
electrical system and thereby also the state of the
battery. While the car is being driven the pointer
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The gauge pointer must not go down to the red
field while driving.
Do not continue to drive the car with the pointer in
the red zone.
Note: While idling with a hot engine the pointer
may go into the red field. This is not a cause for
concern providing the pointer rises to the normal
driving range again when you increase the engine
speed. should be within the black field.
Should the pointer point to the upper or lower red
field when driving, this may indicate some fault in
the electrical system.
Note: While idling with a hot engine (especially
with air conditioning ON), the pointer may
indicate low voltage. This is not a cause for
concern provided that the indicated voltage
increases when you increase engine speed.




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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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Rear fog lights

The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal tail light\
s and should be used only when
atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce th\
e daytime or nighttime visibility
of other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (152 meters). (The headlights \
must be switched on.)
Note: Local regulations governing the use of these lights may
vary.


Headlights and position lights

0 All lights off*
Parking lights on*
Headlights and parking lights on
Switch from upper to lower beams, and vice versa, by moving the turn sig\
nal switch lever on the left
side of the steering column towards the steering wheel. The parking ligh\
ts can be used without switching
on the starting (ignition) key.
* Canadian models equipped with daytime running lights: Headlights and p\
arking lights on when
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starting (ignition) switch is switched on.


A chime will sound if the starting (ignition) key is in the switch loc\
k when the door is open. The chime
goes off when the driver's door is closed. If the headlight switch is in\
position
, all lights will go out
when starting (ignition) switch is switched off.

Instrument panel lamps rheostat

Clockwise - brighter
Counterclockwise - dimmer
pg. 16 Windshield wipers, Tailgate window wiper, Washer nozzles

Wiper/washer

1 Intermittent wiper
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With switch in this position, the wipers will make a stroke approx. ever\
y seventh second.

2 "Single stroke" position
Switch returns automatically when released.

3 Wipers, low speed

4 Wipers, high speed

5 Windshield wiper/washer
The wiper will make 2-3 complete stroking cycles after the lever is rele\
ased


Tailgate window wiper/washer, wagon

Operated by the switch at the end of the windshield wiper/washer operati\
ng lever.

1 Tailgate wiper ON

2 Interval position
With the switch in this position, there is one stroking cycle approx. ev\
ery fifteen seconds.

3 Tailgate washer
Depress the button to start the wiper/washer. The wiper will complete 2-\
3 stroking cycles after the
button is released.
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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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NOTE: the cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 22 mph (35
km).

3. Depress SET SPEED switch (2).

Operating brake pedal or clutch pedal (where applicable)
This will automatically disengage the cruise control. Previously selecte\
d cruise speed is retained in the
memory and by momentarily setting the switch to RESUME position that spe\
ed will be re-engaged.

If the cruise control is already engaged, the cruising speed can be incr\
eased by depressing the SET
SPEED button (2). The vehicle will then maintain the current speed.
WARNING!
The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving o\
n wet or slippery roads.
If the gear shift is moved to Neutral while the cruise control is engage\
d, then depress the brake pedal
momentarily, or set the cruise control switch (1) to OFF. This will di\
sengage the cruise control and
prevent overreving the engine.
NOTE: When driving on a grade, actual vehicle speed may vary slightly fr\
om the set cruise control
speed.

Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrupt cruise c\
ontrol operation. The previously
selected speed will be maintained without having to set switch to RESUME\
.

To disengage the cruise control system:
Set switch (1) to position OFF, or depress brake pedal, or depress clu\
tch pedal (where applicable).
Switching off the starting (ignition) switch will automatically diseng\
age the cruise control system.




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