Volvo 1992 240 User manual

1992 Volvo 240
240 Owner's Manual
VOLVO 240
Owner's Manual
U.S.A. & Canada 1992
VOLVO
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Please take the time to fill out the forms on this page. When completed, these forms will provide
information essential to the proper servicing and ordering of parts for your Volvo.
Owner:
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Code
Tel. No.
Notice:
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and on the left wheel housing in the engine
compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please contact your dealer.
Vehicle Information (see "Label information" section)
Vehicle License Number
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Service Designation Number
Engine Designation
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See "Specifications" section
Color Code
Upholstery
Tire designation
See "Tires" section
Vehicle Capacity
© Volvo Cars of North America
pg. 1 Contents
IMPORTANT
You should be familiar with the information in the first two chapters before you operate the car.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied shortly
after operating the vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready
access.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any
time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.
2Introduction to the manual
Before you drive
7This section provides a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls.
37 Reporting safety defects
Operating the car
53 This section contains items such as starting the engine, operating gear selector, towing trailers.
Service and maintenance
65 An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale
value.
Specifications
109 All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Consult your Volvo dealer for information.
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Should you require more detailed information please contact your Volvo dealer
pg. 2 This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo
Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe
driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To ensure your
satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions,
operating instructions, and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge
you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course,
please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication, or any impairment that
could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and on the left wheel housing in the engine
compartment. For information regarding these regulations, please contact your dealer.
pg. 3 Seatbelts: "Something We Believe In"
Despite our strongest recommendation, and your best intentions, not wearing a seatbelt is like believing
"it'll never happen to me!" Volvo urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seatbelts and
ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant or booster seat determined by age, weight
and height.
Fact: In every state, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, some states
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are seriously considering, or have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seatbelts.
So, urging you to 'buckle up' is not just our recommendation - it's becoming the law! The few seconds it
takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say. "It's a good thing I was wearing my seatbelt."
"SOMETHING WE BELIEVE IN"
"SOMETHING WE BELIEVE IN" VOLVO
pg. 4 General Information
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and
exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo non-certifiable for
legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
Model versions of the basic Volvo Models 240.
U.S.A.: Canada:
240 4 -door, wagon 240 4 -door, wagon
240 GL 4 -door 240 GL 4 -door
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pg. 5 Keys
Master Key
This key operates all locks in the vehicle
Service key
Front doors
Starting (ignition)/steering wheel lock
The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be
separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.
The double-sided tape on the back of the tag can be used to secure it safely.
In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer.
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Number Tag
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Contents | Top of Page
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pg. 7 Before you drive:
Page
8Instruments and controls
10 Instruments
11, 12 Warning lights
13 Clock, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter
14 Ignition switch, turn signals
15 Rear fog light, lighting
16 Windshield wipers, washer nozzles
17 Cruise control
18 Washer fluid reservoir
18 Rear window demister, hazard warning flasher
19 Parking brake, heated seat, door mirrors
20 Cigarette lighter, ash trays
21 Electrically operated windows
22 Heating and ventilation
24 Air conditioning
25 Audio systems
37 Occupant safety
38 Child safety
40 Seat belts
42 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
44 Doors and locks
45 Trunk lid
46 Hood release, long load storage
47 Rear/side view mirrors
48 Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap
49 Rear seat (wagon)
50 Tailgate (wagon)
51 Cargo compartment (wagon)
52 Front seats
pg. 8 Instruments and controls
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pg. 9 Instruments and controls (cont.)
See page
23 1 Air louver
14 2 Turn signals, cruise control
15 3 Headlights, parking lights
15 4 Instrument panel rheostat
15 5 Rear fog light
- 6 Horn
10 7 Instrument panel
14 8 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
16 9 Wiper/washer, tailgate window wiper/washer (wagon)
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- 10 Space for optional equipment
13 11 Clock
23 12 Air louver
46 13 Hood release handle
93 14 Fuse box
20 15 Cigarette lighter
18 16 Rear window demister
18 17 Hazard warning flashers
19 18 Heated door mirrors (certain models only)
24 19 Air conditioning
40 20 Seat belt reminder light
22 21 Heating and ventilation
20 22 Ash tray
21 23 Electrically operated windows (certain models only)
47 24 Control for electrically operated side mirrors (certain models only)
19 25 Seat heaters (optional)
19 26 Parking brake
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
A Clock
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B Direction indicator (green)
C Speedometer
In kilometer and miles per hour (U.S. models)
In kilometers per hour (Canadian models)
D Odometer
Total reading in miles (U.S. models)
Total reading in kilometers (Canadian models)
E Temperature gauge
The gauge pointer should remain inside the black range during normal operation. If the pointer enters the red range
repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension. (See sections titled "Cooling system and coolant")
Warning: allow engine to cool before adding
fluid.
Do not continue to drive the car with the pointer in the red zone.
F Fuel gauge
The fuel tank capacity is approx 60 liters = 15.8 US gals. See "Fuel requirements"
G Clock reset knob
H Service reminder light
I Check engine (red)
J ABS-system (yellow)
K Alternator warning light (red)
L Oil pressure warning light (red)
Do not drive the car with this light on.
M SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
N Trip odometer reset knob
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