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1985 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo
Engine compartment light
A the light is always off
B the light comes on when the hood is opened.
pg. 36 Storage spaces
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Table of Contents
Contents
1
Keys
2
Instruments, Switches and Controls
4
Air Louvers
5
Instruments
5
Quartz Crystal Clock
6
Tachometer
6
Boost Pressure Gauge (Turbo-Engine Cars Only)
7
Fuel Gauge
7
Temperature Gauge
7
Trip Odometer
7
Indicator and Warning Lights
8
Alternator Warning Light
9
Brake Failure Warning Light
9
Oil Pressure Warning Light
9
Parking Brake Reminder Light
9
Bulb Failure Warning Light
10
Shift Indicator Light (Manual Transmission Cars Only)
10
Starting Indicator Light
10
Starting (Ignition) Switch/Steering Wheel Lock
11
Turn Signals
12
Hazard Warning Flasher
13
Headlight Flasher (Headlights Off)
13
High Beam/Low Beam Switch (Headlights On)
13
Acceleration
14
Cruise Control (Optional)
14
Disengage the Cruise Control System
14
"Single Sweep" Position
15
Intermittent Wiper
15
Windshield Wipers
15
Wipers, High Speed
15
Adjusting Washer Nozzles
16
Lighting
16
Washer Fluid Reservoir
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16
Headlights and Position Lights
17
Rear Fog Lights, Front Fog Lights
17
Auxiliary Front Fog Lights
18
Rear Fog Lights
18
Heated Front Seats (Certain Models)
19
Rear Window Demister
19
Cigarette Lighter
20
Ash Trays
21
Parking Brake (Hand Brake)
20
Electrically-Operated Windows (GLE and Turbo Models)
21
Cut-Out Switch for Electrically-Operated Rear-Door Windows
22
Heating and Ventilation
22
Air Distribution
23
Air from Panel Louvers
23
Heating and Ventilation System Without Air Conditioning
23
Heating and Ventilation System with Air Conditioning
25
Radio Antenna
27
Radios, AM-FM-FM-Stereo-/Tape Players
27
Signal Sending
27
Weak Reception (Fading)
27
Table of Contents
29
Body and Interior
29
Interior Light, Sun Roof
30
Manually Operated Side View Mirrors
30
Rear-View Mirror
30
Front Seats
31
Sun Roof
31
Electrically-Heated Seats
32
Front Seats
32
Height Adjustment
32
Horizontal Seat Adjustment
32
Child Safety
33
Seat Belts
33
To Buckle
34
Center-Rear Belt Adjustment
35
Seat Belts Maintenance
35
Doors and Locks
36
Using Seat Belts During Pregnancy
36
Child Safety Locks
37
To Avoid Battery Drain
37
Trunk Lid
37
Trunk Lock
38
Trunk, Long Load Storage
39
Hood
40
Trunk Light
40
To Open the Hood
41
Engine Compartment Light
42
Storage Spaces
42
Starting and Driving. Break-In Period
44
Fuel Requirements, Refueling
45
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
45
Octane Rating
45
Unleaded Fuel
45
Driving Economy
46
Refueling
46
Engine Warm-Up - Initial Driving Procedure
47
Starting the Engine, Turbo Caution
47
To Start the Engine
47
Transmission
47
Gear Lever
48
Manual Transmission + Overdrive
48
Overdrive (5Th Gear)
48
Turbo Caution
48
Automatic Transmission, Driving
49
Reverse Gear
49
Gear Selector Positions
50
N (Neutral), D (Drive)
50
P (Park)
50
R (Reverse)
50
1 (Low Position)
51
2 (Intermediate Position)
51
Automatic Transmission, Oil
51
Lock-Up (GL, GLE Models; ZF Transmission)
51
Shift Gate: AW71 Transmission (Turbo Models)
52
Shift Gate: ZF Transmission (GL, GLE Models)
52
Kick-Down
53
"Special Tips" for Cars with Automatic Transmission
54
Starting and Stopping a Car Equipped with Automatic Transmission
54
Points to Remember
55
To Avoid Overheating
55
Driving through Standing Water
56
Handling, Roadholding
56
Roof Racks (Removable and Permanent)
56
Weight Distribution Affects Handling
56
Emergency Towing
57
Jump Starting
58
Catalytic Converter
59
Brake System
60
If the Brake Power-Assist Does Not Function
60
Breaking-In Parking Brake (Hand Brake)
61
Maximum Trailer Weight
61
Trailer Hauling
61
When Preparing for Trailer Hauling
61
Cold Weather Precautions
62
Winter Driving
62
Before a Long Distance Trip
63
The Volvo Washer Solvent Dilution
63
Vehicle Storage
64
The Tire Designation
66
Wheels and Tires
66
Flat Spots
67
Tire Chains
67
Tires for Winter Use
67
Wear Indicator
67
Checking and Correcting Tire Pressure
68
Vehicle Loading
68
In Case of Emergency
70
Spare Tire
70
Special Spare
71
Wheel Changing
71
Installing the Wheel
72
Replacing Bulbs
73
Replacing Sealed Beam Headlamp Units
73
Replacing Bulbs, Front
74
Replacing Tail Lamp Bulbs
75
License Plate Light
76
Engine Compartment Light Replacement
77
Trunk Light Bulb Replacement
77
Fog Lights
78
Interior Light and Reading Lights
78
Fuse Replacement
79
Fuses Location
80
Hazard Warning Flashers
80
Replacing Wiper Blades
81
Service Diagnosis
82
Condition: Starter Motor Operates but Engine Does Not Start
83
Engine Stalls at Irregular Intervals
84
Erratic Idle (Misfiring)
84
Misfiring at Highway Driving Speed
84
Excessive Fuel Consumption
85
Low Top Speed, Loss of Power
85
Car Care
86
Rustproofing
86
Several Factors Influence the Speed at Which Corrosion will Occur
86
Rustproofing, Inspection and Touching-Up
87
The Invisible (Internal) Rustproofing
87
The Visible Rustproofing
87
Deep Scars, (down to the Bare Metal)
89
Minor Stone Chips and Scratches
89
Paint Touch-Up
89
Scars on the Surface
89
Touching up Damaged Paint on Fender Edges and Sills
91
Bird Droppings
92
Suitable Detergents
92
Washing the Car
92
Automatic Washing
93
Chromed Parts
93
Polishing and Waxing
93
Cleaning Floor Mats
94
Cleaning the Seat Belts
94
Cleaning the Upholstery
94
Volvo Service
95
Maintenance Beyond 45,000 Miles (75,000 Km)
96
Maintenance Schedule
96
Maintenance Schedule
97
Instruments
98
Maintenance Inspection at 7,500 Miles (12,500 Km) Intervals
98
Maintenance Services
98
Engine Compartment
99
Engine Compartment - 740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo Engine)
100
Checking the Oil Level
101
Draining the Oil
101
Engine Oil
101
Changing Oil Filter
102
Oil Quality
102
To Add or Change Engine Oil
102
Changing Oil and Oil Filter
103
Torque Exhaust Manifold Nuts
103
Air Cleaner
104
Timing Gear Belt
104
Vacuum Fittings, Hoses and Connections
104
Valves
104
Lambda-Sond (Oxygen Sensor) System
105
LH Jetronic 2.2 Fuel System
105
Catalytic Converter Info
106
Torque Catalytic Converter Mounting Bolts
106
Evaporative Control System
107
The Intercooler Boost System
107
Crankcase Ventilation
108
PCV System, 740 GLE (B230F Engine)
108
PCV System, 740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo Engine)
108
Replacing Spark Plugs
108
Ignition Timing
109
Manual Transmission, Rear Axle
109
Automatic Transmission Oil
110
Rear Axle Oil
110
Check the Oil Level (Transmission)
111
Brake and Clutch Fluids
112
Power Steering Fluid
112
Lubrication Points
113
Changing Coolant
114
Check Coolant Level
114
Cooling System
114
Belt Adjustment and Replacement
115
Checking the Belt Tension
115
Drive Belt
115
Top up with Coolant
115
Dimensions and Weights
117
Specifications
117
Label Information
118
Vehicle Emission Control Information
118
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
118
Engine Oil Specifications
119
Model Plate
119
Service Label
119
740 GL, GLE (B230F Engine) Specifications
120
740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo Engine) Specifications
121
Cooling System Specifications
121
Fuel System
122
Ignition System Specifications
122
Transmission Specifications
123
Electrical System Specifications
125
Tire Pressure Label View
127
Vehicle Loading Info
127
Index
130
Cigarette Lighter
131
Parking Brake
133
Fog Light
134
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