Manual transmission with overdrive, M46
Capacity: 2.4 US qts = 2.3 liters.
Fluid type: Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F or G(FLM)
Replace: at 600-1,200 mile (1,000-2,000 km) service only.
The oil level should be up to the level/filler plug.
When replacing transmission oil, drain the oil immediately after driving, while
it is still hot, by removing the drain plug.
Transmission and overdrive are lubricated by the same oil.
When draining transmission oil, also remove cover on the overdrive to drain oil remaining there. Also clean the overdrive strainer.
Automatic transmission
Capacity: 7.8 US qts (7.4 liters)
Fluid type: Automatic Transmission Fluid type Dexron II D.
Replace: every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
A Cold transmission: oil temperature = +105° F (+40° C).
This is a normal temperature for the transmission after idling for about 10
minutes.
At oil temperature below +105° F (+40° C), the level may be below the
MIN mark.
B Warm transmission: oil temperature = +195° F(+90° C).
This temperature is obtained when driving for about 30 minutes.
At oil temperature above +195° F(+90° C), the level may be above the
MAX mark.
Note!
The engine should be idling when checking
transmission fluid level.
Check the oil level as follows:
Park the car on level surface with the engine idling.
Slowly move the selector lever through all the gear positions and then to
position P. Wait 2 minutes before checking the oil level. As the illustration
shows, the dipstick has a "Cold" and a "Warm" side.
The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. CAUTION! The oil may be very hot!
Do not use rags which can leave lint on the dipstick.
The transmission is topped up via the dipstick tube.
The space between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to
0.5 US qts (0.5 liter). Do not fill the transmission with too much oil, since this
can result in oil being ejected from the transmission.
Too little oil, on the other hand, can negatively affect transmission operation,
particularly in very cold weather.
Rear axle oil
Capacity: 1.7 US qts - 1.6 liters
Oil type: API GL-5 (MIL-L-2105 B or C)
Viscosity: SAE 90 or 80W/90
Replace: at 600-1,200 mile (1,000-2,000 km)
service only.
The oil level should be up to the filler plug (A).
Drain rear axle oil through drain plug (B).
When the temperature is consistently below 15° F
(-10° C), use API GL-5 SAE 80/90 W oil.
Cars equipped with limited slip differentials should
use oils with proper additives.
Power steering fluid
Capacity: 0.8 US qts = 0.75 liters.
Fluid type: ATF
Replace: no fluid change required.
The dipstick is attached to the cap. Fluid level
should be between MIN and MAX marks. Add fluid
when the level is at the ADD mark.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4
Replace: every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000
km).
Check, without removing the cap, that the level is
above the "MIN" mark of the fluid reservoir.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a Volvo
dealer.
Change brake fluid every year when driving under
extremely hard conditions (mountain driving etc.)
and if the car is equipped with a non-factory air
dam.
Chassis maintenance
To simplify maintenance, your Volvo has been
equipped with ball joints, steering rods and propeller shafts that do not require regular lubrication.
Points that normally require lubricating have been
packed with very durable grease at the factory and
then carefully sealed, eliminating the need for
subsequent lubrication.
Lubricate body
To avoid rattles and unnecessary wear, the body
should be lubricated once a year. Hinges on hood,
doors and trunk lid as well as door stops should be
lubricated every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
| NO. Lubricating point | Lubricant |
| 1 Trunk lid lock | Lock oil |
| 2 Trunk lid hinges | Oil |
| 3 Door lock outer sliding surfaces | Paraffin wax |
| 4 Sunroof wind deflector | Oil |
| 5 Hood hinges | Oil |
| 6 Hood lock | Paraffin wax |
| 7 Front seat slide rails and latch devices | Oil |
| 8 Window regulator | Oil, grease |
| Locking device (Accessible after door upholstery panels removed) | Silicon grease |
| 9 Door hinges | Grease |
| Door stop | Oil |
Check coolant level
The cooling system must be filled with coolant and
not leak to operate at maximum efficiency. Check
the coolant level whenever you refuel. The level
should be between the "Max" and "Min" marks
on the expansion tank. The check should be made
with particular thoroughness when the engine is
new or the cooling system has been drained.
Do not remove the filler cap other than for topping-up with coolant. Frequent removal may prevent coolant circulation between the engine and
the expansion tank during engine warm-up and cooling.
CAUTION
The cooling system must always be kept filled
to the correct level.
If it is not kept filled, there can be high local
temperatures in the engine which could result
in damage.
Top up with coolant
Top up with coolant by filling the expansion tank
when level is at the "Min" mark. Use a mixture of
50 percent Volvo Type C coolant and 50 percent
water all the year round. Top up to the "Max"
mark.
If the engine is warm, and you are going to add
coolant, unscrew the cap slowly in order to allow
any excess pressure to escape.
Note: Do not add water only. Water by itself
reduces the rust-protective and anti-freezing
qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling
point. It can also cause damage to the cooling
system if it should freeze.
See "Specifications" section of the manual to
type of coolant recommended.
Cooling system
The risk of overheating is greatest, especially in
hot weather, when:
- towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged
periods at full throttle, and at low engine rpm.
- idling for prolonged periods while the air conditioning system is in operation.
- stopping the engine suddenly after high speed
driving, so-called after-boiling.
To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating, (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the red section) the following precautions should be taken:
Note: This car is equipped with an alternator.
When changing the battery or when carrying out
work involving the electrical system, the following
should be observed:
1 A battery connection to the wrong terminal will
damage the diodes. Before connections are
made. check the polarity of the battery with a
voltmeter.
2 If booster batteries are used for starting, they
must be properly connected to prevent the diodes from being damaged. For correct connection, see "Jump starting".
3 The battery leads should be disconnected any
time the battery is being charged.
4 Never disconnect the battery circuit (for example, to change the battery) while the engine is
running, as this will immediately ruin the alternator. Always make sure that all the battery
connections are cleaned and properly tightened.
5 If any electrical welding work is performed on
the vehicle, the ground lead and all the connecting cables of the alternator must be disconnected and the welder wires placed as near the
welding point as possible.
Jump starting
CAUTION: Improper hook-up of jumper cables or the use of other than 12 volt batteries could result in damage to equipment and/or battery.
Check that cars are not touching to prevent premature completion of negative circuit.
Note the position of the battery terminals. When
using jumper cables, first connect booster battery
positive (+) terminal to car battery positive (+)
terminal. Then connect booster battery negative
(-) terminal to a stationary solid metal part on the
engine at a point away from the battery. Do not
connect booster cable to any part of fuel system or
any moving parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
After engine has started remove first (-) jumper cable, then positive (+) terminal jumper cable.
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Replacing bulbs
The replacement of bulbs in the various lighting
units is shown on the following pages. Make sure
when installing bulbs, that the guide pin on the
socket fits into its corresponding recess.
When installing bulbs, do not touch the glass with
your fingers. The reason for this is that grease, oil
or any other impurities can be carbonized onto the
bulb and damage the reflector.
Use bulbs of correct type and voltage. Failure to
do so could activate the bulb failure warning light.
Replacing headlight bulbs
Working inside the engine compartment, separate
the socket contact from the bulb holder (1). Unscrew and remove the bulb holder retaining ring
(2). Pull out the bulb holder assembly, and replace
it as a unit (3).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Check headlight alignment.
Tail lamp bulbs, sedan model
All tail lamp bulbs are replaced from inside of trunk.
1 Unscrew and remove tail lamp inside cover. Note that inside cover is
hooked at the upper edge. Lift the lower end out/up and unhook upper
edge.
2 Turn bulb holder approx. 3/8" (1 cm) counterclockwise and remove it.
3 Depress bulb in bulb holder, turn it slightly counterclockwise, and remove
it.
4 Install a new bulb. Install bulb holder in tail lamp. NOTE: One of the bulb
holder tabs is wider and fits only in corresponding recess.
Turn bulb holder clockwise. Check that bulb lights. Replace tail lamp
| Bulbs | Power | Socket | US Bulb No | |
| CP | W | |||
| 1 Rear fog light* | 32 | 21 | Ba15s | 1073 |
| 2 Back-up light | 32 | 21 | Ba15s | 1073 |
| 3 Rear turn signal | 32 | 21 | Ba15s | 1073 |
| 4 Tail light | 4 | 5 | Ba15s | 67 |
| 5 Reflector | - | - | - | - |
| 6 Brake light/tail light | 32/3 | 21/5 | BaY 15s | 1157 |
Front light bulbs
Loosen the Phillips screws and remove the lens.
The bulbs can now be removed by pressing them
inwards and turning them slightly counterclockwise.
When re-installing lens, check that the gasket is in position.
| Bulbs | Power CP(W) | Socket |
| 1 Front position Side marker-lights | 4(5) | BaY 15d 1) |
| 2 Front turn signal | 32(21) | BaY 15d 2) |
Tail lamp bulbs, wagon model
All bulbs in the tail light cluster are removed from
the inside.
Changing bulb, left hand side:
Changing bulb, right hand side:
| Bulbs | Power | Socket | US Bulb No | |
| CP | W | |||
| 1 Rear fog light* | 32 | 21 | Ba15s | 1073 |
| 2 Back-up light | 32 | 21 | Ba15s | 1073 |
| 3 Rear turn signal | 32 | 21 | Ba15s | 1073 |
| 4 Brake light/tail light | 32/3 | 21/5 | BaY 15d | 1157 |
*certain models only. Other models have brake light at
location 1.
License plate light, sedan model
Slide the bulb housing backwards until it is released from the front edge. Pull out the lamp housing and replace the bulb. Insert the front edge of
the lamp housing and press up the rear edge by
hand.
| Bulbs | Power | Socket |
| License plate light, sedan model | 4W | Ba 9s |
License plate light, wagon model
Insert a screwdriver through the opening in the
housing and depress the catch tab.
Pull out the housing assembly.
| Bulbs | Power | Socket |
| License plate light, wagon | 5W | S 8.5-8 |
Remove the plastic housing by pulling it up and away from the light assemble. Depress the black catch tab to release the bulb holder 1. Swing the bulb holder out and replace the bulb 2
| Bulbs | Power | Socket | |
| High-mounted brake light | 20 W | Ba9s |
Interior light
Insert a screwdriver through the opening in the
right side of the housing and depress the catch
tab. Pull out the housing assembly and replace the
bulb.
| Bulbs | Power | Socket |
| Interior light | 10W | S 8.5-8 |
Engine compartment light,
Trunk light
Remove screw holding the light assembly. Lift it
out to remove.
Replace the bulb.
Reinstall by first inserting the guides into one side,
then press in the light assembly and install the screw.
| Bulbs | Power | Socket |
| Engine compartment light | 15W | S 8.5-8 |
| Trunk light | 15W | S 8.5-8 |
Instrument and heater control
lighting
Due to the location of these bulbs, their replacement should be carried out by a Volvo dealer.
Replacing fuses
The fuse box is positioned in front of the left front
door pillar. When replacing fuses, check that the
correct amperage is used.
Never use fuses of higher amperage, unless specified by your Volvo dealer. If one fuse repeatedly
fails, take the car to your Volvo dealer for fault-tracing.
A spare fuse kit is available from your Volvo
dealer.
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Some of the equipment listed below is optional
| 1 Cigarette lighter, El. operated side mirrors, Radio, Tailgate wiper/washer, Cruise control (governor) | 8 A |
| 2 Windshield wiper/washer, Horn | 16A |
| 3 Heater blower | 25A |
| 4 Fuel feed pump | 8A |
| 5 Spare | (8A) |
| 6 Main fuel pump | 16A |
| 7 Brake lights, Cruise control (switch) | 8A |
| 8 Interior light, Glove box light, Trunk light, Engine compartment light, Central locking, El. radio antenna, clock | 8A |
| 9 Hazard warning flashers, shift indicator light | 8A |
| 10 Window lifts | 16A |
| 11 5th gear (manual transmission), 4th gear (automatic transmission), rear window demist, seat heaters | 16A |
| 12 Back-up lights, Window lifts (relay), Air conditioning (with blower control), Rear window demist (relay) | 8A |
| 13 Instruments, seat belt warning lights, Turn signals, Fuel injection system(relay) | 8A |
| 14 Rear fog lights | 8A |
| 15 Parking lights (left side), License plate light | 8A |
| 16 Parking lights (right side), Light on instruments and controls, Headlights chime | 8A |
| 17 Spare fuse storage Blade type fuse, serving LH-Jetronic fuel injection system. Located on the left wheel housing by the ignition coil. | 25A |
Checking and correcting tire
pressure
Check the tire pressure when refueling. The tire
pressure should only be corrected when the tires
are cold. With warm tires, correct only when the
pressure is too low. The tire temperature (and,
thus, pressure) rises after driving just a few miles.
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Vehicle Loading
The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label located on
the rear facing side of the right front door. This
label lists both tire and vehicle design limits.
Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.
Tire Pressure Label
The tire pressure label is located on the rear facing side of the right front door.
See section titled "Specifications" and Consumer
Information Booklet for complete tire pressure
information
Wear indicator
The tires have a so-called "wear indicator" in the
form of a number of narrow strips running across
or parallel to the tread. When approx. 1/16" (1.5
mm) is left on the tread, these strips show up and
indicate the tire should be replaced.
Tires with less than 1/16" (1.5 mm) tread have a
very poor grip in rain or snow.
General
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in
type (radial) and size as the one being replaced. Using a tire of the same
make (manufacturer) will prevent altering the driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
How to improve tire economy
Winter Season
Radial snow tires, installed on all four wheels, are recommended for winter
driving. Use tires that are comparable in size and type to the original
equipment installed by the factory.
Mixing tires of different size, brand, or design could negatively affect tire
road grip, especially when slippery road conditions exist.
Use either 185/70R14 or 175R14 snow tires.
Note: Overall diameter of tire and wheel combination will affect speedometer accuracy and fuel economy.
Tire chains can be used on the rear wheels if the chains do not project too far from the tire and chafe against the brake caliper or other components. Strap-on emergency chains must not be used since the space between the brake caliper and the wheel rim is inadequate.
Special Spare
The spare wheel for your car is referred to as a "Special Spare". This name
is embossed on the tire.
On sedan models, the "Special Spare" tire has a 6-ply rating and, on the
wagon models, an 8-ply rating tire.
Tire pressure must be 36 psi (250 kPa) on a 6-ply rating tire and 40 psi (280
kPa) on a 8-ply rating tire irrespective of load or where the wheel is installed.
In the event of a damage to this tire a new one can be purchased from your
Volvo dealer.
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Changing a wheel
Spare wheel, jack and tool kit are stowed in the trunk compartment. On the wagon models the jack and crank should be secured according to the above illustration to avoid any disturbing rattles. Make
sure that the spare wheel is secured. Before raising the car with the jack be
sure it is on firm and level ground.
Note:
Do not crawl or work under the car while it is raised by the jack.
Before the car is raised with the jack the parking brake should be applied
and one of the gears engaged. With automatic transmission, the selector
should be in Park. Block one of the wheels on the opposite side of the car
from the jack.
Note: To avoid excessive tire wear and rebalancing, mark and reinstall
wheels in same location and position as before removal. To lessen the
chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to
ensure that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in its original position.
Removal
To remove the wheel cap the center emblem must first be pried-off using the screwdriver provided in the tool kit. The wheel cap may
then be removed by hand. Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2-1 turn with the box
wrench provided in the tool kit. All of the wheel nuts have right-hand threads
which are loosened by turning them counterclockwise.
Installation
Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub. Lift the wheel and place it
on the hub. Make sure that you align the wheel with the guide stud on the
wheel hub prior to installation. Install the wheel nuts clockwise and tighten
lightly. The beveled side of each nut should face the wheel. Lower the
vehicle to the ground and alternately torque the nuts to 63 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
Install the wheel cap.
Using the jack
The spare wheel, jack and tool kit are stored in the trunk. On the wagon
models the jack and crank should be secured according to the above
illustration to avoid any disturbing rattle. Make sure that the spare wheel is
secured.
Before using the jack make sure the car is standing on firm, level ground.
Apply the parking brake and place the transmission in either first or reverse
gear. If equipped with automatic transmission place the selector lever in
position P. Block the wheels standing on the ground with wooden blocks or
large stones.
There is a jack attachment adjacent to each side wheel location. Hang the
jack from the attachment as shown in the illustration and crank while
simultaneously guiding the base to the ground. Before raising the car check
that the jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment.
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Replacing wiper blades
Washing
The car should be washed at regular intervals since
dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the paint and
may cause damage.
When washing the car, do not expose it to direct sunlight. Use lukewarm water to soften the dirt before you
wash with a sponge, and plenty of water, to avoid
scratching.
A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of
dirt and oil.
Special car washing detergent or
household detergent can be used. A suitable mixture is
about 2.5 fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. = 10
liters of warm water. After washing with a detergent the
car should be well rinsed with clean water.
A water soluble grease solvent may be used in cases of
sticky dirt. However, use a washplace equipped with a
drainage separator.
Dry the car with a clean chamois and remember to
clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels.
Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover
after the car has been washed.
Electrically operated antenna (optional) should be
dried and lightly lubricated with an oil dampened cloth.
Note: It is particularly important to wash the car frequently in the winter time, to prevent corrosion, when salt has been used on the roads. Also wash off the dirt on the underside (Wheel housings and fenders etc).
Note:
When the car is driven immediately after
being washed, apply the brakes now and again in
order to remove any moisture from the brake linings
