Emergency towing
55
Starting with an auxiliary
battery
57
Catalytic Converter
58
Brakes
59
Towing a trailer
60
Winter driving
61
Before a long distance trip
62
Vehicle storage
63
pg. 44 Break-in period
A new car should be broken-in!
Refrain from utilizing your car's full driving potential during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
Automatic transmission
Do not use "kick-down" during the first 1200 miles (2000 km).
Manual transmission
Do not exceed following speeds:*
First 600 miles (1,000 km) 600-1,200 miles (1,000-2,000 km)
Gear mph km/h mph km/h
First 18 30 25 40
Second 30 50 45 70
Third 50 80 60 100
Fourth 70 110 80 130
Overdrive 80 130 90 150
*These are the maximum speeds recommended by the factory. Note that legislation in different countries
and states can stipulate maximum speeds other than those given here.
pg. 45 Fuel requirements, Refueling
Unleaded Fuel
Each Volvo has a catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline (as specified on the
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