Volvo 740 1991 Manual de usuario

Volvo 1991 740 Model

740 Owner's Manual

VOLVO

740

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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 help 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 driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine

compartment. For further information please contact your dealer.

Contents

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1 Instruments and controls

2 Body and interior

3 Occupant safety, Reporting safety defects

4 Starting and driving

5 Wheels and tires

6 In case of emergency

7 Car care

8 Service and routine maintenance

9 Specifications

Important

You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters before you operate the car.

Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied 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.

It should be noted that there are differences among model versions and market requirements; thus, you

may find features described and/or pictured in this manual that do not appear on your car.

The photograph on the cover shows the international version.

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Instruments, switches and controls

pg. 1:1 Instruments, switches and controls

pg. 1:11 1 Air louver

pg. 1:6 2 Headlights, parking lights

pg. 1:6pg. 1:10 3 Turn signals, Cruise Control (accessory)

pg. 1:6 4 Hazard warning flashers

pg. 1:2 5 Instruments

pg. 1:7 6 Wiper/washer

pg. 1:11 7 Air louvers

pg. 1:11-1:13 8 Heating and ventilation

pg. 1:17-1:28 9 Audio cassette/tuner

- 10 Space for additional equipment

pg. 1:16 11 Ash tray

pg. 1:14 12 Electrically-heated seats

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pg. 1:16 13 Parking brake

pg. 1:15, 2:7 14 Power door mirrors, electrically operated windows

pg. 2:15 15 Hood release handle

pg. 1:8 16 Rear fog lights

- 17 Space for additional equipment

pg. 1:8 18 Instrument panel lamps rheostat and clock reset knobs

pg. 1:8 19 Electrically operated power antenna

pg. 1:7 20 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock

pg. 1:9 21 Rear window demister

pg. 1:9, 2:8 22 Electrically operated sun roof

pg. 1:16 23 Cigarette lighter

- 24 Horn

The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls.

Note that vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements, etc.

pg. 1:2 Instruments

1 Fuel gauge

The total fuel tank capacity is approx. 15.8 US gals (60 liters). When the warning light comes on, there

are approximately 1.6 US gals. (6 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. See "Refueling" for further

information.

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2 Quartz crystal clock

3 Trip odometer reset knob

4 Speedometer

NOTE: Canadian model speedometers/odometers indicate kilometers

only.

5 Odometer

6 Trip odometer

Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. A black number on a

white background = original speedometer. A red number on a white background = replacement

instrument.

7 Tachometer

Displays in thousands of engine rpm. Engine should not be operated in red range.

WARNING! Allow engine to cool before adding

coolant.

8 Boost gauge (Turbo models)

The boost pressure gauge is divided into sections.

Black section : The engine acts as a normally-aspirated engine. Best fuel economy is achieved while

driving in this range. White section: The turbo is providing boost pressure.

9 Temperature gauge

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The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge face when driving. If the pointer approaches

the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension. Do not drive the car with the pointer

in the red range. See sections "Coolant" and "Drive belts".

pg. 1:3 Indicator and warning lights

1 Turn signal, left

2 Turn signal , right

3 Check engine

4 Direction indicator, trailer

5 Service reminder light (see page 1:5)

6 Low washer fluid level

If the lamp glows continuously there is

only about 1/2 - 1 US qt remaining in the

washer fluid reservoir

7 Rear fog lamp

8 Bulb failure warning lamp

9 Alternator not charging

10 Low engine oil pressure

11 High beams

12 Brake failure

13 Parking brake applied

14 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

(see page 1:5)

15 (Not in use)

16 5th gear (overdrive) engaged, manual transmission models

17 4th gear (overdrive) disengaged (automatic transmission models) or shift indicator light (manual

transmission)

18 Seat belt reminder light

19 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

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20 (Not in use)

21 (Not in use)

pg. 1:4 Warning lights

The warning lights described on this page should never stay 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.

Alternator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of the generator drive belt as soon as

possible.

NOTE: This warning lights is illuminated if the generator is not charging. However, parking brake,

brake failure and bulb failure warning lights will be illuminated at the same time due to the design of

the system.

Check Engine warning light

If the lamp comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the Engine Check diagnostic system has

detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo dealer for inspection.

Oil pressure warning light

If the light comes on while driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the car and then stop the engine

immediately and check the engine oil level. See the section titled "Engine oil". If the light stays on after

restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo dealer. After hard driving, the light may 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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Parking brake reminder light

This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated

between the front seats.

Brake failure warning light

If the light comes on while driving or braking, this indicates that the brake fluid level is too low.

Stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir (see section "Engine

compartment" for reservoir position)!

WARNING!

If the level is below the MIN mark in either section of the reservoir: Do NOT drive. Tow the car to

shop for check/repair of brake system.

If the fluid level is above the MIN mark, or is below the MIN mark in only one of the two parts of the

reservoir, drive with caution to an authorized Volvo dealer for inspection of the system.

pg. 1:5 Warning lights, Indicator lights

Service reminder indicator

This light will come on at 5,000 mile (8,000 km) intervals. It is a reminder to the driver to have the

engine oil and oil filter changed. The light will stay on 2 minutes after the start until reset by the

servicing dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is designed to improve vehicle control (i.e. stopping and steering)

during severe braking conditions by limiting wheel lock-up. The system performs a self-diagnostics test

when the vehicle is started. When the system "senses" impending wheel lock-up, braking pressure is

automatically modulated in order to help prevent lock-up, which could lead to a skid. While the system

is modulating braking pressure (or performing the self-diagnostic test), the driver may detect a pulsation

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of the brake pedal. The on/off switching of ABS modulator may also be audible. This is normal. Please

be aware that ABS does not increase the absolute braking potential of the vehicle.

Shift indicator light

(Manual transmission cars only)

The Volvo shift indicator light (S.I.L.) is a device designed to help you get even better gas mileage from

your Volvo car. Studies have shown that the best fuel economy is obtained by shifting gears at low

engine rpm and high relative engine load. The Volvo S.l.L. is calibrated to show you when to shift for

improved mileage without sacrificing smooth acceleration.

Use of the S.I.L. is simple. Shift to the next higher gear as soon as the light comes on. You may find

after using the S.I.L. for some time that your natural shifting rhythm will adapt to the S.I.L's suggestion.

Some drivers may even shift before the light comes on.

Obviously, there will be times when you need to shift later than the light would indicate, for example,

when climbing hills or trailer towing. Using the light regularly, however, should result in a mileage

improvement of six percent or more. depending on how you normally drive.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a

fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo dealer for inspection. (See section "SRS" for further information.)

Programming instructions for shift indicator

If the current supply to the control unit is cut (battery disconnected), the control unit will have to be re-

programmed as the control unit memory will be erased.

Drive the car in each gear, first gear not necessary, for approximately 8 seconds.

The gear change indicator light will flicker once (0.5 seconds), as each gear is programmed.

NOTE : Remember the foot completely from the clutch pedal after each gear change when

programming the control unit.

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Bulb failure warning light

The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective:

one of the low beam headlights

one of the tail lights

one of the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed.

Check the fuse and bulb.

See sections titled "Replacing bulbs" and "Fuses".

Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been replaced, the corresponding

bulb on the other side of the car should also be replaced.

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