buttons VOLVO 240 1990 Owners Manual

Volvo 1990 240 Model
5 Instruments 10
6 Wiper/washer, tailgate window wiper/washer (wagon) 16
7 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock 14
8 Air louver 23
9 Radio location 25
10 Air louver 23
11 Glove box -
12 Air louver 23
13 Fuse box 81
14 Hood release handle 34
15 Horn -
16 Cigarette lighter 20
17 Rear window demister 18
18 Hazard warning flashers 18
19 Air conditioning (some models) 24
20 Seat belt reminder light 28
21 Heating and ventilation 22
22 Gear lever or gear selector 45, 46
23 Ash tray 20
24 Storage compartment -
25 Electrically-operated windows (certain models only) 21
26 Control for electrically operated side mirrors (certain models only)\
-
27 Parking brake 19
28 Electrically-operated window, right front door (certain models only)\
21
29 Seat belt release buttons 28
30 Seat heaters 19
31 Seat belt reminder light 28
32 Ash tray 20

The pages in this section provide a detailed description of the vehicle'\
s instruments and controls.
Note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on model,\
special legal requirements,
etc. pg. 10 Instruments
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How to use the air conditioner:

1
Fan
Position 4 for rapid cooling.

2 AIR COND
Start the air conditioning compressor by turning the control knob clockw\
ise toward MAX.
For rapid cooling, position the knob into the orange range beyond MAX. A\
fter desired temperature is
reached re-position the control knob into the blue range.

At cruising speeds, the knob should be kept within the blue range. If it\
remains in the orange range, icing
may occur resulting in decreased cooling capacity.

3
Recirculation
Push in for rapid cooling and during high humidity conditions.

4 TEMP
When using the air conditioner for cooling, the TEMP control should be s\
et to COOL position, fully left.
Use the AIR COND control to regulate the temperature.

To obtain rapid cooling, all windows must be closed and buttons
and out. Cool air will then be
discharged through the four dash outlets which should be fully open.

Note: For rapid removal of condensation from inside glass surfaces, the \
air conditioner can be
switched on even when not required for interior cooling. The air conditi\
oner will dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle.

Have your Volvo dealer check the system for correct operation yearly. Th\
e air conditioning system
should be operated periodically to ensure trouble-free performance year \
round.
pg. 25 Audio systems
Operating instructions
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pg. 32 Doors and locks, Child safety lock


Unlocking front doors

Both front doors can be unlocked by using the starting (ignition) key.\
Turning the key 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise (right door: clockwise) lifts the lock buttons on the window\
ledge and the door can be opened
by pulling the handle.
To open a door from inside, the lock button must first be pulled up.

Central lock

The vehicle is equipped with a central lock system. This means the lock \
on the driver's door
automatically controls the locks on the other doors (including the trun\
k on Sedan models and the tailgate
on the wagon model).
If the drivers door is locked or unlocked, the other doors will automati\
cally be locked or unlocked.

Locking doors

Both front doors can be locked by using the key. Turning the key 1/4 tur\
n clockwise (left door) or
counter-clockwise (right door) locks the door.

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NOTE: The driver's door can only be locked using the
key.

The lock buttons should not be In the down (locked) position during dr\
iving. In case of an accident, this
may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle.



Child safety locks

The buttons are located on the rear door jambs.
A The lock functions normally.
B The door cannot be opened from the inside.
WARNING: In the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot op\
en the doors from the inside
with the buttons in position B.

Wagon model contains child safety lock on tailgate. The lock differs fro\
m that shown above. See section
titled "Wagon, tailgate".
pg. 33 Trunk lid/light
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