Emergency Towing - Volvo 242 1977 Manual

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Use position 1 when you want a low gear with no upshift, for instance, when entering and descending
steep grades.
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Top speed when selecting 1 is 70 mph (110 km/h).
Kick-down
By depressing the throttle pedal briskly (passing the normal full throttle position) automatic shift to a
lower gear is achieved.
When approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the throttle pedal slightly an up-
shift will be achieved.
Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration, for instance, passing at highway speeds.
Starting and stopping a car equipped with automatic transmission
1 Fasten the seat belts.
2 Apply the parking brake or the brake pedal to hold the car (to prevent the car from moving when the
gear selector is moved).
3 Select position P or N. (Engine cannot be started in any other position).
4 Start the engine by turning the ignition key.
5 Select the desired gear.
6 Release the brake and accelerate.
To stop the car, release the throttle pedal and apply the brakes.
It is not necessary to move the gear selector. The transmission will down shift automatically.
Rocking the car
If the car becomes stuck in snow, sand or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the
gear selector rhythmically between D and R while applying slight pressure to the throttle pedal.
NOTE:
Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
The engine should be idling when selecting D, 2, 1 or R with the car standing still.
Never select positions 2 or 1 at speeds above 70 mph (110 km/h).
pg. 36 Emergency towing (pulling)
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