Volvo 240 - Page 52

Volvo 1990 240 Model
3rd
gear
50
mph
(80 km/h)
4th
gear
70
mph
(110 km/
h)
5th
gear
80
mph
(130 km/
h)
600 - 1,200 miles (1,000 - 2,000 km)
1st gear
25 mph (40 km/h)
2nd gear 40 mph (65 km/in)
3rd gear 60 mph (100 km/h)
4th gear 80 mph (130 km/h)
5th gear 90 mph (150 km/h)
Avoid driving at low speed in high gear.
* These are the maximum speeds recommended by the factory. Note that legislation in different
countries and states can stipulate other max. speeds than those given here.
Automatic transmission
Do not depress the accelerator to the extent that "kick-down" is actuated during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) when driving a car equipped with an automatic transmission.
Breaking in parking brakes
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