Volvo 262 User manual

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VOLVO
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Notice to Owner: Your Volvo has been built to comply with all North American safety and anti-
pollution regulations and evidence of this can be verified from 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 talk to your local dealer.
Contents
(Index see page 91)
DESCRIPTION Page
Introduction 2
Keys 3
Instruments and controls 4
Instruments 6
Warning lights 7
Ignition switch, parking brake 8
Lighting 9
Turn Signals 10
Wipers 11
Clock, cigarette lighter, ash tray, electrically operated window winder 12
Tail gate window wiper, electrically heated rear window, hazard warning flasher 13
Heating and ventilation 14
Air conditioning 16
Front seats 18
Seat belts 20
Doors and locks 22
Rear doors, trunk lid 23
Hood 24
Vent windows, rear view mirrors 25
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Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap 26
Rear seat, model 265 27
Tail gate, model 265 28
START AND DRIVING
Breaking in 31
Starting the engine 32
Gear shift positions 33
Automatic transmission 34
Emergency towing 36
Trailer hauling 38
Note 39
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Maintenance services 41
Gas station checks 42
Engine compartment 43
Maintenance schedule 44
Engine oil 48
Cooling system 49
Emission control system 50
Transmission oils 56
Rear axle, power steering, brake fluid 57
Lubrication 58
Coolant 59
Note: alternator 60
Replacing bulbs 60
Fuses 64
Wheels and tires 65
Wheel changing 66
Washing, cleaning 68
Cleaning, anti-rust treatment 69
Paint touch-up 70
Long distance trips 72
Cold weather 73
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Service diagnosis 75
Specifications 80
Consumer Information 86
Index 91
pg. 2 General Information
pg. 3 Keys
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Record the number code of the keys. In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered
from your Volvo dealer.
Top of Page
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pg. 4 Instruments and controls
pg. 5 Instruments and controls
See page
1 Fresh air outlet15
2 Turn signals10
3 Headlights, parking lights9
4 Horn-
5 Instruments6
6 Ignition switch/steering, wheel lock8
7 Wiper washer11
8 Fresh air outlet15
9 Clock12
10 Fresh air outlet15
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11 Fuse box64
12 Hood release handle24
13 Instrument lights9
14 Electrically operated window winder, left front door12
15 Tail gate window wiper (265)13
16 Electrically heated rear window13
17 Cigarette lighter12
18 Heating and ventilation14
19 Air conditioning16
20 Ash tray12
21 Hazard warning flasher13
22 Electrically operated window winder, right front
door12
23 Seat belt reminder light20
Pages 6-16 will give you a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls.
Note that vehicles may be differently equipped, depending on special legal requirements, etc.
pg. 6 Instruments
A Odometer
Total mileage reading.
B Speedometer
C Left turn signal indicator (green)
D Parking brake reminder light (red)
E High beam indicator (blue)
F Brake failure warning light (red)
G Right turn signal indicator (green)
H Oil pressure warning light (red)
I Alternator warning light (red)
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J Trip odometer
(last figure represents 1/10 mile/km)
K Trip odometer reset knob
Push in to reset
L Reminder light, EGR Service
M Tachometer (certain models)
Reads thousands of engine rpm.
Orange range for momentary use, during acceleration.
Red prohibited range.
N Bulb failure warning light (yellow)
O Temperature gauge
The gauge pointer should normally remain inside the green range.
If the pointer enters the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension, see page 47.
P Overdrive indicator light (green)
Lights when overdrive is engaged.
R Fuel gauge
The fuel tank capacity is approx. 60 liters = 15.8 US gals/13.2 Imp. gals.
F Full
1/2
R Reserve
O Empty
The red range from R to O represents approx. 8 liters = 2.5 US gals. 1.2 Imp. gals.
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pg. 7 Warning lights
The warning lights described on this page should never be on
when driving
When the ignition key 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 has started, the system indicated
should be inspected. (However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake
is fully released.)
D Parking brake reminder light (red)
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is set. The parking brake lever is situated
between the front seats.
F Brake failure warning light (red)
If the light comes on while driving and the brake pedal can be depressed further than normal, it is an
indication that one of the brake circuits is not functioning. Proceed cautiously to a Volvo dealer for a
check.
H 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 page 48.
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.
I 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 page 49.
NOTE:
This warning light is illuminated if the alternator is not charging. However, indicator lights D, F, L,
and N will be illuminated at the same time due to the construction of the system.
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L EGR service reminder light (red)
If the vehicle is equipped with EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) 15,000 mile service light, as required
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the light will come on at 15,000 mile intervals. This is a
reminder to take your Volvo to your Volvo dealer to get the EGR valve serviced. The light will stay on
until reset by your Volvo dealer.
N 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 license plate lights
one of the brake lights (when the brake pedal is depressed).
Bulb replacement, see pages 60-63.
pg. 8 Ignition switch, parking brake
Ignition switch/steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked. Turn the steering wheel slightly
to free the ignition key.
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Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels.
In order to obtain the best possible performance of the parking brake, the brake linings should be broken
in, see page 39.
Parking brake reminder light
The reminder light PARKING BRAKE on the instrument panel comes on whenever the parking brake
lever is not fully released and the ignition is on.
pg. 9 Lighting
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