Starting And Driving; Running-In - Volvo 164 Instruction Book

STARTING AND DRIVING

Running-in instructions
When the vehicle is new, we recommend that a certain amount of caution be observed
during the running-in period, for it is during this time that the movable parts of the car
must be properly bedded in so as to obtain smooth and durable sliding surfaces. The
maximum permissible speeds, therefore, should not be exceeded.
during the first
1000 km (600 miles)
1st speed
2nd speed
3rd speed
4th speed 110 km.p.h. (70 m.p.h.)
Avoid driving at low speed in high gear and using the kick-down (concerns vehicles
with automatic transmission) during the first 2000 km (1200 miles).
30 km.p.h. (20 m.p.h.)
55 km.p.h. (35 m.p.h.)
80 km.p.h. (50 m.p.h.)
between 1000 and 2000 km
(600 and 1200 miles)
50 km.p.h. (30 m.p.h.)
75 km.p.h. (45 m.p.h.)
100 km.p.h. (60 m.p.h.)
130 km.p.h. (80 m.p.h.)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warranty inspection
After 2500 km (1500 miles), the vehicle
should be taken to a Volvo workshop for
the free warranty inspection. The proce-
dure then carried out includes an engine
oil change. It is very important to ensure
that this oil change is carried out since
during the first period the engine oil usu-
ally collects a lot if impurities. After 5000
km (3000 miles), the oil in the engine,
gearbox and rear axle should be changed.
After this oil change, future changes
should be carried out at approximately
those intervals indicated in the mainte-
nance scheme on page 34 and in the lubri-
cating chart at the end of the book. All
Volvo engines are test-run before being
19