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VOLVO
240 DL, 240 GL



pg. 95-96 Index

A
Air Conditioning 20
Air distribution 19
Alternator, important note 65
Anti-freeze 64
Anti-rust treatment 77, 80
Ash trays 16
Automatic transmission, driving with 38
Automatic transmission, oil61
B
Battery 51, 92
Body and chassis 63
Brake fluid 51, 62
Brakes 43
Break-in period 34
Bulb failure warning light 7
Bulbs 66, 92
C
Capacities 92
Cargo space 88
Catalytic converter 44, 57
Chassis number 87
Checking coolant 50, 64
Checking oil 51
Child safety locks 27, 32
Cigarette lighter 16
Clock 14
Cold start 36
Cold weather driving 81
Control lights 6
Coolant 64
Coolant, drain 53
Cooling system 53, 64, 90
D
Defroster 18
Diagnosis 82
Dimensions and weights 88
Dipstick 51
Doors and locks 26
Drain plug, engine 51
Drain plug, rear axle 62
Drain plug, transmission 60
Drive belts 53
Driving economy 35
Driving with trunk lid open 42
E
Electrical system 92
Emergency towing(pulling) 40
Engine 48, 89
Engine fluids 51
Engine oil 52
F
Fan belts 53
Fault Tracing 82
Federal Clean Air Act 45
Front seats 22
Front wheel alignment 91
Frozen locks 26
Fuel requirements 50
Fuel gauge 6
Fuel tank cap 30
Fuses 71
G
Gas filler cap 30
Gasoline requirements 50
Gas station checks back cover
Gear shift positions 43
H
Hand brake 13
Hazard warning flasher 12
Headlight flasher 8
Headlights 9, 66
Headlights replacement 66
Heating 18
Hood lock 28
Horn 4
I
Ignition and steering wheel lock 8
Instrument lights9
Instruments and controls 4
Interior light 30, 70
J
Jack 74
Jump starting 65
K
Keys 3
Kick-down 39
L
Label information 87
License plate lights 69
Lighting 9
Limited slip differential 62
Locks 26
Long distance trips 81
Lubrication 63
Lumbar support 22
M
Maintenance Service 45
Manual transmission 37
Mirrors 29
O
Odometer 6
Oil change, engine 51
Oil change, rear axle 62
Oil change, transmission 60
Oil filter 51
Oil pressure 7, 15
Overdrive 37
P
Paint touch-up 78
Parking brake 13
Parking lights 9
Polishing 77
Power steering 62
Power train 91
R
Radios 21
Rear axle oil 62
Rear seat, Wagon models 31
Rear view mirrors 29
Rear window demister 12
Rust protection 77
S
Seat belts 24
Seats 22
Service diagnosis 82
Service requirements 46
Servicing 55
Shift indicator light 35
Shift positions 37
Shop manuals, Volvo 94
Snow chains 73
Snow tires 73
Spare wheel 27, 33, 73
Spark plugs 90
Specifications 88
Speedometer 6
Starting engine 36
Starting key 3
Steering wheel lock 8
Storage space, Wagon models 33
Sunroof 30
T
Tachometer 6
Tailgate 32
Tailgate window washer/wiper 10
Temperature gauge6
Tire pressure 72, 93
Tires72
Tire wear indicator72
Tools 93
Touch-up 78
Towing 40
Trailer hauling 42
Transmission oil 60
Trunk, Sedan 27
Turn signals 8
Type designations 87
U
Upholstery, cleaning 77
V
Vehicle Identification Number 87
Ventilation Louvers 18
VIN 87
W
Warning lights 7
Warranty 45
Warranty inspection34
Washer fluid 11, 81
Washer nozzles 10
Washing 76
Waxing 77
Weights 88
Wheel alignment 91
Wheel change 74
Wheels and tires 72
Windshield washers 10, 81
Windshield wipers 10
Wintertime driving 81
Wiper blades, replacement 76

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WARNING!
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous colorless and odorless gas which is present in all exhaust gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment is ventilated and immediately return the vehicle to dealer for correction.

Never sit in a parked or stopped car for any extended amount of time, nor have it unattended while engine is running.

Never operate the engine in confined, unventilated areas.


WARNING!
Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent.
Both lead and benzene are toxic and may be hazardous to your health.



Fuel: Octane rating 91 RON Unleaded, 87 (R+M)/2

Changing a wheel, see pages 74-75
a bulb, see pages 66-70
a fuse, see page 71

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