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VOLVO
240 DL, 240 GL

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 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.

Notice:
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by 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 contact your dealer.

© 1985, VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA
a Division of Volvo North America Corporation

Contents

DESCRIPTION	Page
General Information	2
Keys	3
Instruments and controls	4
Instruments	6
Warning lights	7
Ignition switch, turn signals	8
Lighting	9
Windshield wipers, washer nozzles	10
Washer fluid reservoir	11
Rear window demister, heated seat, hazard warning flasher	12
Parking brake	13
Clock, ambient temperature gauge	14
Oil pressure gauge, voltmeter	15
Cigarette lighter, ash trays	16
Electrically operated windows	17
Heating and ventilation	18
Air conditioning	20
Radios, AM-FM-FM stereo/tape players	21
Front seats	22
Seat belts	24
Doors and locks	26
Rear doors, trunk lid, vent windows	27
Hood release, Long load storage	28
Rear/side view mirrors	29
Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap	30
Rear seat (wagon)	31
Tailgate (wagon)	32
Cargo compartment (wagon)	33
STARTING AND DRIVING
Service inspection	34
Break-in period	34
Driving economy, shift indicator light	35
Starting the engine	36
Manual transmission	37
Automatic transmission	38
Emergency towing	40
Towing information	41
Trailer hauling	42
Automatic transmission, brake system	43
Catalytic converter	44
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Maintenance services	45
Service requirements	46
Engine B230F	48
Engine oil, Oil/oil filter change interval	52
Fuel requirements	50
Engine fluids	51
Cooling system	53
Servicing	56
Transmission oil	60
Rear axle, power steering, brake fluid	62
Lubrication	63
Coolant	64
Alternator, jump starting	65
Replacing bulbs	66
Fuses	71
Wheels and tires	72
Wheel changing	74
Replacing wiper blades	76
Washing, cleaning	76
Cleaning, anti-rust treatment	77
Paint touch-up	78
Long distance trips, cold weather	81
Service diagnosis	82
Specifications	88
Volvo Service Manuals	94
Index	95

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.

pg. 2 General Information

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo non-certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

pg. 3 Keys

The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.
The double-sided tape on the back of the tag can be used to secure it safely.
In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer.