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Volvo 1991 740 Model
WARNING! Do not drive with trunk lid or tailgate open!
Poisonous exhaust gases may enter via the trunk lid or tailgate.
If the trunk lid/tailgate must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows:
Close the windows.
Set the ventilation system control to
setting.
Roof racks (removable and permanent)
Roof rails are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when is use:
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute the load evenly.
Place heavier cargo at bottom of load.
Observe that center of gravity and handling are influenced by load weight.
Increasing load size increases wind resistance and, thus, adversely affects fuel economy.
Anchor the cargo correctly with a cord.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
Max. roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg) for removable racks mounted on drip rails.
Max. roof load is 70 lbs (30 kg) for permanent rack mounted directly on roof.
pg. 4:11 Points to remember (cont.)
Cooling system
The risk for overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.
idling for prolonged periods while the air conditioning is in operation.
stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed:
Reduce speed and downshift when towing a trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can
be reduced by switching off the air conditioning system for a short time.
Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for prolonged periods.
Do not stop the engine immediately after high-speed driving, but instead, allow the engine to idle for
1/2-1 minute before switching off.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating, (the temperature gauge goes
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and fan control to its highest
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