Volvo 164 1972 User manual

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FOREWORD
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Before you start driving your new Volvo
please read through this manual 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 manual you will
find that your Volvo will come up to all the
expectations
concerning economical ope-
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ration and
excellent performance that you
havevery right to expect of a top-quality
vehicle.
This is not intended to be a comprehen-
sive
technical manual and does not claim
to make the reader a perfect car mecha-
nic . It will, however, show you how to look
after your vehicle so that trouble in the fu-
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This manual covers all the variants of the
Volvo 164, 19 72 model.
ture can be avoided. The better you know
your Volvo, the better service it can give
you. Even
for an experienced motorist it
can contain some valuable information.
For a more detalied machanical
descrip-
tion and repair procedures , we refer you
to the specal Service Manual for the car
which can be purchased from the dealer .

CONTENTS
FOREWORD 2 SERVICING
General 39
Maintenance schedule
40
Lubrication
42
Oil changes
43
Engine 46
Electrical system
51
INTRODUCTION Power transmission 56
Volvo Service Organization 4 Brakes 56
Warranty and Service Booklet 4 Front end
56
Service Inspections 4 Wheels and tires
57
Type Designations 5 r Body 59
Long-distance trip
61
Cold weather 61
Lubricatingchart
72
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FAULT TRACING
-When the engine stalls
63
Instruments and controls
6
I nterior and body 14
Starting and driving 20
SPECIFICATIONS
Running-in 20
Starting the engine 21 Measurements and weights 64
Gearshifting 22
Engine 64
Towing 25
Electrical system
65
Braking
25
Power transmission
66
Front wheel alignment
67
Wheels and tires
67
I Capacities 67
Tools 67
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION CONSUMER INFORMATION
68
Engine compartment 26
Engine 28
Power transmission
30
INDEX 74
Front end and steering 33
Electrical system
34
Brakes
38
WHEN FILLlNG THE TANK
76
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INTRODUCTION
Volvo Service Organization
To get the most out of the invested capital
represented by a car, it must be looked
after and serviced regularly. Volvo has
gone to a
great deal of trouble in the de-
sign and selection
of material to ensure
that the
car in question only requires a mi-
nimum of servicing. We rely, however, on
your co-operating with regard to th-e future
maintenance
of your vehicle. To help you
with this, Volvo has
built up a world-wide
service organization. All Volvo dealers
have specially trained personnel and re-
ceive a
continuous supply of technical in-
formation from the Volvo Service Organi-
zation concerning repairs and adjust-
ments. They have also special too
Is, de-
signed at the Volvo factory. Moreover, all
Volvo dealers have a comprehensive stock
of parts which is a guarantee that the part
you get is genuine Volvo. That is why our
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dealers are in the best possible position to
give
your vehicle first-class service con-
cerning both maintenance operations and
repairs. You should also refer
to your
dealer for any information about your Vol-
vo that is
not included in this manual.
Volvo not only has a workshop within easy
reach in
your own country, it also has a
widely distributed service network in other
countries.
Warranty and Service Booklet
A warranty and service booklet accom-
panies each vehicle when it is delivered.
This
booklet contains a coupon entitling
you to a service inspection ' af ter 1 500
miles (2500 km).
If possible, let the dealer
who supplied the vehicle carry out this
service inspection.
Any of our dealers,
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however, can do this if required. If our
six-month guarantee is to apply, we make
one absolute
condition and that is that the
above-mentioned inspection is carried
out
at roughly the mileage shown and that the
vehicle has been looked after in
accord-
ance with the instructions given in this
book.
Service Inspections
After the 1 500 miles (2500 km) service in-
spection has been carried out, you
should
come to some arrangement with your
deal er concerning continued, regular serv-
ice inspections in accordance with the
suggestions made in our Service Book.
Thorough and regular servicing is
of vital
importance for the performance and length
of life of the vehicle.
Always use
genuine Volvo parts.

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IN T RODUCTION
Type designations
In all correspondence concerning your
vehicle with the dealer and when order-
ing parts, the V.I.N. and engine number
should always be quoted.
1. VehicLe type designation, code number
for color and upholstery: on ·bulkhead.
2. Body number.
3. V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number)
plate located at the foot
of the left door
post. The V.I.N. is also stamped on right
door pillar.
4. Type designation, serial number and
part number
of engine: stamped on en-
gine left-hand side. The final figures of
the part
number are stamped on a plate.
The serial number then follows with all
its figures stamped on the block.
5. Type designation, serial number and
par t number of transmission: under-
neath transmission.
6. Final drive reduction ratio, part number
and serial number: on a plate on left-
hand side
of final drive.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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11 1 2
13 14
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROlS
1. Windshield wiper and washer switch
2. Choke controi (not B30F)
3. Lighting switch
4. Instrument panel
5. Turn indicator switch lever, dimmer
and headlight flasher
6. Horn ring
7. Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
8. Fan switch
9. Cigarette lighter
10. Heater and ventilation controls
11. Ashtray
12. Foldable panel for fusebox (fuse
change, see page 55)
13. Place
for radio
14. Grab handle
15. Parking brake
16. Fresh-air intake vents
17. Hood release handle
18. Clutch pedal
19. Brake pedal
20. Accelerator pedal
21. Switch, electrically heated rear window
22. Gear lever
23. Clock
24. Switch, emergency warning flashers
25. Glove locker
26. Fresh-air intake vents
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The instruments and controls are describ-
ed in more detail in the following pages
with a reference to the numbers in the
picture opposite.
Windshield wiper and
washer switch -
The windshield wipers are operated elec-
trically and can be adjusted to two -speeds.
Normal speed is attained
by pulling the
switch
out to the first position. This speed
is recommended
for normal driving in rainy
weather or snow. When the switch is pull-
ed out fully, the wipers operate at full
speed. Full speed is only recommended
when driving in heavy rain
or whep driving
at high speed in the rain.
When the switch is pressed fully in, the
wiper blades stop in their parking position.
The
windshield washers are operated by
turning the switch clockwise. The switch
automatically returns to its initial position
on being released. The fluid
container for
the washers is located in the engine com-
partment and
holds about 31 /4 US pints/
23 /4 Imp. pints (1
1
/2 liters).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2 Choke controi
The choke controi is used when the en-
gine is started from cold. When the
controi
is pulled out about 1/2" (10-15 mm), the
idling speed is increased. Pulling the con-
trolout further enriches the fuel-air mix-
ture. The
warning lamp (4J) on the in-
strument panel lights when the choke is
pulled out. -
3 Lighting switch
The headlights are operated by means of
a push-pull type switch on the dashboard
as weil as a lever
(5) on the steering
column.
All the lights are extinguished when the
lighting switch is pushed fully in. Pulling it
out to the half-way position, switches on
the parking lights, and when it is fully out,
the full
or dipped headlights are switched
on, depending on the position
of the lever
(5).
Since the lighting system is not connected
across the ignition switch, the lights will
function irrespective of whether the igni-
tion key is in position or not.
Your car is fitted with side marker lights.
These are located on the sides of the mud-
guards and are switched on by
pulling out
the switch knob for the headlamp lighting.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4 Instrument panel
A Panel light switch
B Fuel gauge
C Speedometer
D
Coolant temperature gauge
E Warning light,
charging
F Warning lamp, overdrive
G Turn
indieator warning light
H Warning light, parking brake and
brake
ei reuits
I Mainbeam warning light
J Warning lamp, choke
K Oil pressure warning light
LO dometer
M Speed warning indicator
N Trip odometer
O Trip odometer reset knob
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A Panel light switch
(O
Turnlng the knob clockwise or anti-clock-
wise increases or dims the lighting on the
instrument panel.
B Fuelgauge
The fuel gauge is graduated "full", "half",
"reserve" and "empty". The red field be-
tween
"reserve" and "empty" is a remind-
er that the tank should be filled. When the
gauge
pointer is on "reserve", there are
approx.
2'12 US galls/2 Imp. galls (8 liters)
in the tank. The gauge pointer registers
when the ignition is switched on.
D Coolant temperature
gauge
The temperature gauge shows the tem-
perature
of the coolant and thus indieates
the
working temperature of the engine. The
gauge
pointer should normally remain
within.the green seetor.
During town driving and idling when the
weather is partieularly warm, the tempe-
rature gauge
pointer mayenter the field
marked with
oblique red dash lines.
Should the pointer repeatedly point to the
completely red field, the coolant and fan
belt tension should be checked.
E Warning light, charging I
This lights red when the battery is dis-
charging. Should it light during driving,
either there is some fault in the
electrical
system or the fan belt is not sufficiently
tensioned and is thus slipping on the al-
ternator pulley, causing poor charging .

F Warning lamp, overdrive
The lamp gives a steady green light when
the overdrive is engaged. Concerning en-
gaging and disengaging overdrive, see
page 22.
H Warning light, parking brake
and brake circuits
This Iights red when the parking brake is
applied and the ignition is on.
It also functions as a warning light should
one of the brake circuits fail. If the light
goes
on during driving, the ear should be
driven
with out delay to a workshop for a
check
on the brake system. Observe due
care when driving under such conditions.
J Warning lamp, choke
The lamp gives a steady amber light when
the
choke controi is pulled out. Push in
the choke as soon as possible. This warn-
ing lamp is not fitted on the 164 E.
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K Oil pressure warning light
This Iights red when the engine oil pres-
sure is
too low. When the , ignitioil is
switch ed on, the light should go on and
then
go out again when the engine starts.
Never
start driving until the light goes out.
If the light goes on during driving, stop the
engine and find out the reason for this. In
most cases it means that the oil level is
too low. After hard driving it may happen
that the warning light comes on when the
engine is idling. This, is normal providing
it goes out again when engine speed is
increased.
LOdometer
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The odometer shows the total distance
covered in miles. After 999999 miles it re-
turns to zero and starts to go round again.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
M Speed warning indicator
The speed warning indicator is mounted
on the
speedometer and consists of a
manually adjustable sliding arrow. Its .pur-
pose is
to remind the driver of the parti-
cular maximum permissible speed in con-
nection with speed limit regulations.
N Trip odometer
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The trip odometer measures distances of
up to maximum 999 miles. The window
furthest to the right shows tenths of a mile
and is therefore useful for measuring short
distances.
o Trip odometer reset knob el)
The trip odometer is reset to zero by push-
ing in the knob.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5 Turn indicator lever, dimmer and
headlight flasher
The lever on the lett-hand side ot me
steering column just below the steering
wheel controls the turn indicators, dipped
headlights and headlight flasher. The lever
has a stop point for lane changing. This
means that with small swings on the steer-
ing wheel (when, e.g., changing lanes,
passing, etc.) the lever can be moved up
or down to this point and kept there. The
right or lett indicator will then start fIash-
ing. When the switch lever is released, it
automatically returns to its off position.
For normal swings on the steering wheel,
the lever is moved past this stop point to
the end position. Straightening up the
steering wheel will return the lever to its
off position.
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Switching from mainbeam to dipped beam
and vice versa is carried
out by moving
the lever towards the steering wheel and
then releasing it. Here the
lighting switch
(3) should be pulled fully out.
The lever is also used
for flashing with
mainbeams when the headlights are
not
switche'd on. The headlight flasher is
switched on by moving the lever towards
the steering wheel and it remains
switch-
ed on until the lever is released.
7 Combined ignition switch and steering
wheel lock
The switch has four positions: (O) Lock-
ing, (1) Intermediate, (2) Driving and (3)
Starting. The key can be taken
out of the
lock only in the Locking position.
The ignition switch is provided with a buz-
zer to warn the driver should he forget to
remove the ignition key when his door is
opened.
Removing the key
automatically locks the
steering wheel.
With the key in the Intermediate position,
the steering wheel is
not locked and some
electrical components are switched on.
To start the engine, turn the key to the
Starting position. This engages the start-
er motor. As soon as the engine starts,
release the key which automatically re-
turns to the Driving position.
If the ear is parked in such a way as to
make
it difficult to uniock the steering
wheel, unlocking can be made easier by
slightly turning the steering wheel one way
and then the other.

8 Fan switch
The fan is operatedby means of a push-
pull switch which can be set at two dif""
ferent positions. Pushing the switch fully
in stops the fan, pulling it out to the first
position operates the fan at full speed and
when
pulled fully out, the fan operates at
half speed.
The overpressure in the
air intake is rela-
tively small. Therefore,
at speeds below 50
mph (80 kmph), the fan should be allowed
to operate at full speed if maximum air
capacity is desired. On the other hand,
however, the fan
should not be used if
cooling air is required on a hot summer's
day. Instead, open both the fresh-air con-
trols (16, 26), the defroster controi "DEFR"
and the ventilation controi "FLOOR".
9 Cigarette Iighter
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in. The
lighter releases automatically when it at-
tains
sufficient heat. ..
10 Heater/ventilation
controls
The controi on the left, TEMP, regulates
the temperature of the air in the ear. The
middle control, DEFR, regulates the air
flow to the windshield. AFld the controi to
the right, FLOOR, regulates the air flow to
the front seat and rear seat floor ..
The temperature, also the air volume, is in-
creased by moving the
controls downwards
whereby a red strip marked down the
middle of the controi in question indicates
the size of the opening. Note that when
altering the temperature control, there will
be a slight delay before the desir~d tem-
perature is reached.
To avoid
or remove mist on the windows,
set the fan and defroster controis at max-
imum output. However, the
fresh-air con-
trols (16, 26) should be closed. Try to
avoid
water on the floor and under the
mats as this increases
the humidity and
thereby misting, particularly during the
wintertime.
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15 Parking brake
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The parking brake lever is on the outside
of the driving seat and operates on the
rear
wheels only. When the parking brake
is applied and the ignition is on, a red
warning light (4, H) shows on the instru-
ment panel.
Remember that the footbrake warning sy-
stem is also
connected to this light. Should
the light show when the parking brake is
not on, this may be due to a failure in one
of the brake circuits. If this is the case,
drive immediately (but with due care) to a
workshop for a check.
16, 26 Fresh-air controls
Pushing the controi forwards opens
fresh-air intake vents on the driver's or
passenger's side. Note that the fan should
not be operating if cool air is desired
through these vents.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
17 Hood release hand le
The hood is released by pulling out the
handle situated to the extreme left
under
the dash. This releases the hood which is
still held by the safety catch.
12
The hood is opened by inserting the fin-
gers
under the front edge and pressing up
the catch as shown in the picture.
Check
that it shuts properly when closed.
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The location of the hood when closed can
be adjusted if necessary by screwing in
or
out the rubber plugs underneath the hood
at the
front end and on the mudguards
below the windshield.

21 Switch for electrical1ly
heated rear window
In order to obtain a clear rearview during
cold and damp weather, the car is fitted
with an
electrically heated rear window.
Heating is provided by wires on the inside
of the rear window. Avoid placing anything
on the hat shelf which might damage these
wires.
The heating is switched on by pushing in
the switch. This fights a warning lamp
mounted in the switch.
Pushing in the switch again switches off
the heating.
Switch
off the heating when the rear win-
dow is clear of mist and ice in order not
to overload the battery unduly.
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23 Clock
The clock is operated electrically. To reset
it, push in the re-setting knob and turn the
hands.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
24 Switch for emergency
warning
flasher~
All the four emergency warning lights start
flashing when this switch is pushed in. A
warning lamp mounted in the switch
blinks
in unison with them. The warning light is
not wired across the ignition and therefore
functions irrespective of whether the igni-
tion is switched on or not.
Pushing in the switch again puts out the
flasher lights.
The emergency warning flash. er fights
should only be used when the car must
be stopped where there is
danger to other
traffic. Note that regulations concerning
the use of these lights may vary from place
to place.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INTERIOR AND BODY
Front seats
LU lmbar support
The front seats are provided with an ad-
justable
lumbar support. This is operated
by means of the knob on the right side of
the backrest. To tension
the lumbar sup-
port, and thus
exert more pressure against
the small
of the back, turn the knob clock-
wise, "FIRM", and to relieve the pressure
against the small
of the back, turn the
knob anti-clockwise,
"SOFT".
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Backrest adjustment
The front seat backrest is adjusted with
the lever on the
outside of the backrest
(see picture). Lift up the lever, adjust to
the desired angle, and
lock the backrest
there by pushing down the lever.
The
backrest can be folded backwards to
a comfortable rest or repose angle.
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Length and height adjustment
driver's seat
The driver's seat can be adjusted for-
wards-backwards by Iifting catch A up-
wards. Exert leverage with
your feet on the
floor and slide the seat to the desired po-
sition.
Adjustment is made vertically by lifting
catch B upwards and then setting the seat
to one
of the four height positions. If ne-
cessary, the seat can then be adjusted
longitudinally.

Length and height adjustment
front passenger's seat
The front passanger's seat can be adjust-
ed
forward-backwards by pressing down
latch C on the outside of the seat. Verti-
cally the seat is adjustable to three dif-
ferent positions. Remove the seat cushion
to get to the bolts in the seating bracket.
Remove the two bolts
holding the seating
frame to the seating brackets. Place the
frame in the desired position and refit the
bolts in the suitable holes.
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In connection with this adjustment, it may
be
desirable or necessary to ad'just the
inclination angle of the entire seat. This is
done with the eyelet bolt at the front under
the seat frame. Remove the bolt which
goes through the eyelet screw and fold the
seat backwards. Then release the
locknut
in the floor of the car and adjust the eye-
let
screw to the desired position. Re-lock
securely the eyelet screw with the locknut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Head restraints
The front seats are provided with adjust-
able head restraints. If the head restraint
is to fulfil its function properly, it is im-
portant that it is correctly adjusted, that is,
it supports against the head and against
the neck. To
adjust slacken the plastic
nuts on the head restraints retainers. After
adjusting
lock the head restraints by turn-
ing the plastic nuts clockwise.
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OPERATING INST R UCTIONS
Seat b el ts
Alwa ys use the seat belt for a ll types of
driving. Remember that it is possible even
in slow city
traffic to incur serious injury
from sudden, unexpected stopping.
Automatically retracting in ertia seat
bel
ts
The Volvo 164 is equipped with automati-
cally retracting inertia seat belts. '
To fit the belt, pull
out the webbing slowly.
If the webbing is pulled
out too quickly,
the emergency-Iocking retractor reacts and
locks the belt. Normally the seat belt re-
tract
or is "uniocked ". Locking takes place
when the webbing is pulled out rapidly or
when the ear is braked suddenly.
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Should the webbing lock when being pul-
led out, siaeken
off slightly and then con-
tinue
pulling out more slowly. Place one
strap round the waist and the
other across
the
shoulder -chest and secure the belt
by pushing the buckle tongue into the
locking slot in the lock between the seats.
An
audible elieking sound is a sign that
the belt is locked.
Make sure that the webbing fits comfort-
ably across the body and is not twisted.
The
belt is released by pulling up the lever
in the locking device. Make a habit of lett-
ing the roller roll up the webb ing on re-
moving the belt.
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Seat bel ts in rear seat
Seat belts for three passengers are install-
ed in the rear seat.
The belts are fastened by pushing the
buckle tongue on the strap into the lock in
the other. The belts are released
by pulling
back the spring-Ioaded sleeve over the
lock and pulling the straps apart.

If the belt requires lengthening, first
slacken the upper section of the belt and
take hold
of the adjusting piece with one
hand and pull
out the lap strap to the
desired length.
Tidy up belt slackness by
pulling in the upper part of the double
section.
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To shorten the belt, pull in the upper sec-
tion
of the lap belt.
OPERATING INSTRUC TI ON S
Remember
Do not let the belt lie on the floor other-
wise it will
get entangled and dirtyas weil
as hinder getting in and out of the ve-
hicle.
Now and again check that the bolts an-
choring the belts are properly tightened .
and that the belt is otherwise in good
condition. Water mixed with some syn-
thetic washing agent can be used for
cleaning the belt. If the belt is exposed to
violent stretching, for example, in connec -
tion with a
collision , it should be replaced
even though it may appear to be undamag-
ed. Also replace the
belt if weil worn or
damaged.
Never modify
or repair the belt on your
own, but have this done by a Volvo
work -
shop.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Doors and locks
The car is fitted with a lock and keyhole
on each of the front doors.
All the doors can be locked on the inside
by pushing down the
lock button on the
window ledge. On the front doors this lock
button lifts automatically when the door is
opened from the inside. On the rear doors,
however, the
lock button must first be
pulled up before the doors can be opened
from the inside. This is an advantage if
children are in the back seat.
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The front doors can be locked from the
outside by pushing the
lock button on the
window ledge down and shutting the door
while keeping the outside handle pulled
out as shown in the picture. To lock the
rear
doors it is not necessary to keep the
door handle pulled out. .
Do not leave the keys
in the ear.
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The door locks have been designed with
a view to providing maximum possible
protection against freezing during the win-
tertime. As an extra measure, however,
you should
lubricate the locks regularly
during very cold weather with a suitable
anti-freeze agent. If the lock is already
frozen, be careful not to break the key in
the lock. Instead, heat the key and imme-
diately place it in the lock. This should
unfreeze the lock. Should you lose the car
keys, contact your nearest Volvo dealer
for new ones and quote the code number
of the keys which have been lost.
Rearview mirror
The inside rearview mirror can be switch-
ed to anti-dazzle by pushing back the
knob (N) at the bottom.