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Notice to Owner: Your Volvo has been built to comply to all North
American safety and anti-pollution regulations and evidence of
this can be seen from the certification label attached to the door
opening sheet metal and on the firewall in the engine compart-
ment. For further information regarding these regulations , please
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FOREWORD
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
have every
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-
This manual covers all the variants of the
Volvo 164, 1973 model.
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ture can be avoided. The better you know
your Volvo, the better service it Gan give
you. Even
for an experienced motorist it
can
contain some valuable information .
For a more detalied mechanical descrip-
tion and repair procedures , we refer you
to the special 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
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Type Designations
5
Body
5~
Long-distance trip
61
Cold weather
61
Lubricating chart
72
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FAULT TRACING
Instruments and controls
6 .
When the engine stalls 63
Interior and body
16
. Starting and driving 22
SPECIFICATIONS
Running-in
22
Measurements and weights
64
Starting the engine 23
Shifting
24
Engine
64
Towing
27
Electrical system
65
Braking
28
Power transmission
66
Front wheel alignment
67
Wheels and tires
67
Capacities
67
Tools
67
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
CONSUMER INFORMATION
68
Engine compartment
29
Engine
30
Power transmission
32
INDEX
74
Front end and steering
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Electrical system 36
Brakes
38 WHEN FILLlNG THE TANK
76
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INTRODUCTION
VOLVO
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 the 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 conceJning repairs and adjust-
ments. They also have special toois, de-
signed at the Volvo factory. Moreover, all
Volvo dealers have a comprehens ive stock
of parts which is a guarantee that the part
you get is genuine Volvo . That is why ou!-
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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 after 1500
miles (2500 km). If possible, let the dealer
who supplied the vehicle carry out this
service inspection. Any of our dealers ,
however, can do this if required . If our
guarantee is to apply , we make one abso-
lute condition and that is that the above-
mentioned inspection is carried out at
roughly the mileage shown pnd that the
vehicle has been looked after in accord-
ance with the instructions given in this
manual.
Service Inspections
After the 1500 miles (2500 km) service in-
spection has been carried out , you should
come to some arrangement with your
dealer 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.
Alway ~ use genuine Volvo parts.

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INTRODUCTION
Type designations
In all correspondence concerning your
vehicle with the dealer and when order ..!
ing ;:>arts , 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,
figures stamped on the block.
5. Type designation, serial number and
part 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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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROlS
1. Air vent
2. Headlight switch
3. Combined instrument
4. Horn
5. Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
6. Windshield wiper/washer controi lever
7. Air vent
8. Clock
9. Air vent
10. Glove locker
11. Air vent
12. Parking brake
13. Fusebox (fuse replacement , see page
55)
14. Fresh-air controi
15. Hood release handle
16. Turn signal switch lever, dimmer and
mainbeam flasher
17. Rheostat for instrument panel lighting
18. Cigarette lighter
19. Heater and ventilation controls
20. Gear lever
21. Ashtray
22.
Switch, electrically heated rear window
23. Switch, emergency warning flashers
24. Fan
switch
25. Switch, air conditioner
26. Seat belt reminder light
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) The i nstruments and controls are describ-
ed in more detail in the following pages
with a reference to the numbers in the
picture opposite.
1,7,9,11 Airvents
Air is supplied to the compartment by
means
of the four air vents. Air is blown
through these vents by the blower fan
which is operated by means of switch (24).
The vents can be
shut off completely by
turning the button in the center of each
vent a
1/4 turn clockwise. The vents can
also be adjusted to point to any particular
place in the compartment. The two outer
vents can even be used for demisting the
front door windows.
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
2 Lighting switch
The headlights are operated by means of
a push-pull type switch on the dashboard
as weil as a lever (16) 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
(16).
Since the lighting system is not connected
across the ignition switch , the lights will
function irrespective of whether the igni-
tio n 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 forthe headlamp lighting.
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3 Instrument panel
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Odometer
Speedometer
Turn signal light
Warning light, parking brake and
brake
circuit failure
Mainbeam warning light
Warning light, parking brake and
brake circuit failure
Turn signal light
Warning light, oil pressure
Warning light , battery charging
Trip odometer
Trip odometer reset knob
Revolution counter
Coolant temperature gauge
Warning light , overdrive
Fuel gauge
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A Odometer
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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.
parking brake and •. •
D, F Warning lights for .
brake circuit failure : • • ..t
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80th these lights give a steady red light
when the parking brake is applied and the
ignition is on.
They also function as warning lights should
a failure arise in one of the brake circuits.
If the lights go on during driving, the ear
should be driven without delay to a work-
shop for a check on the brake system.
Observe due care when driving under
such conditions.
) H Oil pressure warning light I
This lights red when the engine oil pres-
sure is too low. When the ignition 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 thaf 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.

I Warning light, battery charging I
This Iights 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.
J 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.
K Trip odometer reset knob
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The tri p odometer is reset to zero by push-
ing in the knob .
L Rev counter
The rev cOCJnter indicates the engine speed
per minute. The amber-colored area be-
o tween 5500 and 6000 rpm covers a tempo-
rary speed range and can be used, for ex-
ample, for rapid acceleration. ]he speed
range
6000-7000 rpm is marked in solid
red and must not be used.
M Coolant temperature
gauge
TEMP
The temperature gauge shows the tem-
perature of the coolant and thus indicates
the working temperature of the engine. The
gauge pointer should normally remain
within the green sector.
During town driving and idling when the
weather is particularly warm, the tempe-
rature gauge pointer mayenter the solid
amber-colored field.
Should the pointer repeatedly point to the
red field, the coolant and fan belt tension
should be checked.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
N Warning lamp, overdrive
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The lamp gives a steady green light when
the overdrive is engaged. Concerning en-
gaging and disengaging overdrive, see
page 24.
TANK
o Fuel gauge -
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. 21/2 US galls/2 Imp. galls (8 liters)
in
the tank . ' The gauge pointer registers
when the ignition is switch ed on.
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4 Horn
The horn blows when the pad in the center
of the steering wheel is pushed in and the
ignition has been switched on.
5 Combined ignition switch and steering
wheellock
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 remind the driver should he forget to
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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 switch ed 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 car 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.
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6 Windshield wiper/washer controi lever
The windshield wipers have two speeds.
Moving the lever downwards one stage
operates
tl1e wipers at normal speed. This
speed is recommended for normal driving
in rain or snow. Pushing the lever down
fully operates the wipers at full speed. This
is recommended only when driving in hea-
vy rain
or when driving at high speed in
the rain.
The
windshield washer is switched on by
moving the controi lever towards the steer-
ing wheel. The
washer can be used even
when the wipers are not switch ed on.
The washer container is located in the en-
gine compartment and holds about 3 1/4
US pints/2 3/4 Imp. pints (1 1/2 litres).

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8 Clock
The clock is operated electrically. To reset
it, push in
the re-setting knob and turn the
hands.
12 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,' two red
warning lights (3 D, F) show on the instru-
ment panel.
Remember that the footbrake warning sys-
tem 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 ca se,
drive immediately (but with due care) to a
workshop for a check.
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14 Fresh-air controi
Pushing the controi forwards opens
fresh-air intake vents on the driver's side.
Note
that the fan should not be operating
if cool air is desired through this intake.
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15 Hood release handle
The hood is released by pulling out the
handle situated to the extreme lett under
the dash. This releases the hood which is
still held by the safety latch.
The hood is opened by inserting the fin-
gers under the front edge and pressing up
the latch as shown in the picture.
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Check that it shuts properly when closed.
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.
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16 Turn signal lever, dimmer and
headlight flasher
The lever on the left-hand side of the
steering column just below the steering
wheel controls the turn signals, 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 left signal 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
(2) should be pulled fully out.
The lever is also used
for flashing with
mainbeams when the headlights are not
switched on . The headlight flasher is
switch ed 0/1 by moving the lever towards
the steering wheel and it remains switch-
ed on until the lever is released.
17 Rheostat for instrument
panel lighting -
Rotate knob clockwise to turn on panel
light and counterclockwise to dim it.

18 Cigarette lighter
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To use the cigarette lighter, push it in. The
lighter releases automatically when it at-
tains
sufficient heat.
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19 Heater/ventilation controls
The heating system in this car is a combi-
ned warm air and fresh air system. Ven-
tilation can be obtained with or without
built-in air conditioning. The heating sys-
tem is mainly regulated by the controis on
the
controi panel in front of the shift lever
and also by the four air vents, 1, 7, 9, 11
on the dash.
The
controi TEMP regulates the tempera-
ture of the incoming air.
To increase heat, turn TEMP clockwise
(WARM), and for cooler air turn counter-
clockwise (COOL).
The controi FAN operates the blower at
three different speeds. (It should be re-
membered
that the maximum blower
speed is primarily intended to be used in
combination with air conditioning.)
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
With the help of the three push buttons,
FLOOR, DEF. and REC, standard ven-
tilation adjustments can be made as fol-
lows:
No buttons pushed in: No air to floor and
little defroster effect. However, air can also
be obtained through the four air vents.
Only FLOOR pushed in: Full air flow
to front and rear flo or, little defroster.
Only DEF pushed in: No air to floor.
Full defroster.
Push
button REC (Recirculation) is inten-
ded to be used in combination with air
conditioning (extra equipment) and silould
not be used for heating up.
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To get maximum temperature rapidly
adjust
TEMP fully clockwise
FAN to position 2 (only in extreme cases
does
position 3 need to be used)
Only FLOOR pushed in.
Air can be distributed to the upper part
of the compartment by means of the air
vents.
However , this gives less defroster.
To avoid or rapidly remove mist inside the
windows adjust:
TEMP fully clockwise
FAN to position 2 (only in extreme cases
does position 3 need to be used)
Only DEF pushed in.
For best defroster effect, the middle air
vents should be closed and the outer ones
half open (for demisting the side win-
dows).
When
about to start a car covered with
snow, any snow over the air intake to the
heater should be removed to avoid misting.
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25 Air Conditioner
The air conditioning is operated by means
of the ordinary controls for the heater and
ventilation system as weil as the switch
marked Air Cond on the controi panel.
Pushing in the lower part of the switch
starts the air conditioner compressor (of
course the car engine must be running).
To operate the air conditioning:
Switch on the compressor with Air Cond.
Adjust TEMP to desired temperature.
For rapid cooling of warm air turn TEMP
fully counterclockwise .
For rapid cooling, push in REC. When
a
suitable temperature has been obtained,
REC does not need to be pushed in.
Select suitable blower speed with FAN.
The best cooling effect is reached by keep-
ing
car windows fully closed and with none
of the push buUons FLOOR or DEF push-
ed in. Most of the cooled air will then
enter the compartment through the four air
vents on the dash. These should then be
fully open .

A good tip: For rapid removal of mist on
the inside of the windows, the air condi-
tioning can suitably be used even at tem-
peratures when cooling is not normally
desired. This is done by pushing in Air
Cond, by
pushing in REC and by sett-
ing FAN
to position 3. Adjust to the
desired temperature with TEMP.
Let the
air conditioning run for several mi-
nutes each month, even during the winter-
time, in
order to lubricate the compressor
seais.
21 Ashtray
To empty the ashtray, pull it straight out
all the way while pressing down the tongue
inside.
22 Switch for electrically
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
near the wires that might damage them.
The heating is switched on by pushing in
the lower part of the switch. This lights up
a warning lamp mounted in the switch.
Pushing in the upper part of the switch
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 b,attery unduly.
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23 Switch for emergency
warning flashers
All
four emergency warning lights start
flashing when the lower part of the switch
is pushed in. A warning lamp mounted in
the switch blinks in unison with them.
This warning light is not wired across the
ignition and therefore functions irrespec-
tive of whether the ignition is switched on
or not.
Pushing in the switch again puts out the
flasher lights.
The emergency warning lights 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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26 Seat belt reminder light I
This light goes on and a signal starts buz-
zing
if the car is driven without the seat
belts being fastened on the driver and
front-seat passenger.
The reminder light and warning buzzer are
wired via a contact in the transmission and
function only when the ignition is switched
on and one of the speeds 1-4 (manual
transmission) and 1, 2, D (automatic trans-
mission) are engaged. The light goes out
and the buzzer stops buzzing when the
driver and the front-seat passenger fasten
their seat belts in the locks between the
seats.
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INTERIOR AND BODY
Front seats
Lumbar support
The fron t seats are provided wi th an ad-
justable l umba r suppo rt. This is operated
by means of the knob on the right side of
the backres
t. To tension the lumbar su p-
po rt, and thus exert more pressure against
the small of the back,
turn the knob cloc k-
wise , " FIRM" and to relieve the pressure
against the small of the back,
turn the
knob an ti-clockwise, "SOFT ".
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Backrest adjustment
The f ront seat backrest is adjusted with
the lever on the outside of the backrest
(see picture). Lift up the lever, adjust
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to
the desired angle, and lock the backrest
there.by pushing down the lever.
The backrest can be folded ~ backwards to
a
com f ortable rest or repose angle.
Length and he ig ht adjustment
dri
ver 's sea t
The driver 's seat can be adjusted for-
wards-backwards by lifting knob 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 .
The car is deliverea with the seat adjusted
for a person of normal height. For any furth-
er adjustment of the height mechanism ,
the bolt (C) must first be removed.

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Length and height adjustment
front passenger's seat
The front passanger's seat can be adjust-
ed forwards-backwards by pressing down
latch D on the outside of the seat. Verti-
caliy 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.
In
connection with this adjustment , it may
be
desirable or nece~sary to adjust the
inclination angle of the entire seat. This is
done with the eyelet bolt at the front under
the seat fr·ame. Remove the bolt which
goes through the eyelet screw and fold the
seat backwards. Then release the locknut
in the flo or of the car and adjust the eye-
let screw to the desired position. Re-lock
securely the eyelet screw with the locknut.
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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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Seat belts
Always use the seat belt for all types of
driving . Remember that it is possible even in
slow city traffic to incur serious injury from
sudden, unexpected stopping.
Now and again check that the bolts anchor-
ing the belt are properly tightened and that
the belt is in good condition. Water mixed
with some mild synthetic washing agent
can be used for cleaning the bel t.
As the seat belts lose much of their strength J
when exposed to violent stret~hing, they
should be replaced after collision, even
though they may appear to be undamaged.
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Never modify or repair the belt on your own,.
but have this done by a Volvo workshop.
Your car is fitted with automatically retract-
ing inertia seat belts.
To fasten the belt, pull out the strap slowly
_ (with right hand for belt on left-hand side,
with left hand for belt on right-hand side)
to pre iY ent the mechanism from locking.
Normally the belt roller is "uniocked". The
roller will lock automatically if pulled out
quickly, or if the car brakes or inclines to
an angle greater than 10-15 ° or when tak-
ing a bend rather sharply.
The practical design of the belt makes it
very easy to use. Place the belt with one
strap over the lap and the other across the
shoulder - chest and fasten it by pushing
the buckle tongue into the slot of the lock-
A
ing device located between the front seats.
A clearly
audible clicking sound indicates
that the belt is locked. Make sure that those
parts of the belt against the body are not
twisted.
The
belt is released from the lock by
pushing in the square red button on the
lock. Always make a habit of letting the
belt roller pull in the belt strap when the
belt is unfastened.
If the belts can not retract fully, this may
be
due to the fact that they are twisted in-
side
the cover casing. This is remedied by
pulling out the belt fully and then allow-
ing it to be drawn into the casing.
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