seats VOLVO 240 1990 Owners Manual

Volvo 1990 240 Model
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. 11 Warning lights
The warning lights described on this page should never be on when drivin\
g

When the ignition is turned on, and before the engine starts, all of the\
warning lights should be on to test
the function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine ha\
s started, the system indicated
should be inspected. (However, the parking brake reminder light will no\
t go off until the parking brake
is fully released.)

Alternator warning light (red)

If the light comes on while the engine is running,
check the tension of the alternator drive belt as soon
as possible. (See section titled "Cooling system".)
NOTE: This warning light is illuminated if the
alternator is not charging. However, alternator,
parking brake, brake failure, and bulb failure will
be illuminated at the same time due to the design
of the system
Parking brake reminder light (red)

This light will be on when the parking brake
(hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever
is situated between the front seats. Canadian
models are equipped with this warning light:

Bulb failure warning light (yellow)

The light will come on if any of the following bulbs
are defective:
one of the lower beams
one of the tail lights
one of the brake lights (when the brake pedal is
depressed).
See section on "Replacing Bulbs."
Oil pressure warning light (red)

If the light comes on during driving, the oil
pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately
and check the engine oil level. See section titled
"Engine Oil". Do not continue to drive the car
with this light on.
After hard driving, the light will come on
occasionally when the engine is idling. This is
normal, provided it goes off when the engine
speed is increased.
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cleaner, otherwise damage to the printed circuit will occur.

Hazard warning flasher

The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has bec\
ome a traffic hazard.
Note: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may va\
ry from state to
state.
pg. 19 Parking brake

Parking brake (hand brake)

The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to t\
he rear wheels.
The PARKING BRAKE reminder light on the instrument panel comes on whenev\
er the parking brake
lever is not fully released and the ignition is on.
Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parked.
In order to obtain the best possible performance of the parking brake, t\
he brake linings should be broken
in. (See section titled "Break-in period".)

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Seat heaters

The front seats are equipped with electrically-heated backrests and seat\
cushions. The switches engage
the heating which then is thermostatically controlled. It switches on au\
tomatically when the temperature
drops below 60°F (15°C) and switches off at approx. 95°F (35\
°C). pg. 20 Cigarette lighter, Ash trays

Cigarette lighter

To operate, depress the knob fully. When the knob automatically releases\
, the cigarette lighter is ready
for use.
The starting (ignition) switch must be ON for the cigarette lighter to\
function.

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Two lights will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the starting (igni\
tion) key is turned to driving
position. One light is located in the instrument cluster and one in the \
console between the front seats.
A chime will sound at the same time if the driver has not fastened his s\
eat belt. The front and rear
outboard seats are provided with self-retracting inertia-reel belts.

To buckle:
Pull the belt out from the retractor far enough to insert the latch plat\
e into the buckle until a distinct
snapping sound is heard. The belt should not be twisted or turned.
Note: The lap belt should sit low and tight under
abdomen.

To unfasten, depress red push-button in buckle and let the belts rewind \
into their retractors.

Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after be\
ing unbuckled. If necessary, guide
the belt back into its retractor slot.

The seat belt retractors are normally "unlocked",. The retractors will l\
ock up as follows:
l if belt is pulled out rapidly
l during braking and acceleration
l if the vehicle is leaning excessively
l when driving in turns
Check seat belt mechanism function as follows:
1. Attach the seat belt. Pull rapidly on the strap.

2. WARNING! Check other traffic before performing this
check.

Brake firmly from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) or turn in a tight ci\
rcle while pulling on the belt.
In all the above checks you should not be able to pull the belt out.
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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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