Volvo 240 1991 Owner's Manual page 80

Volvo 1991 240 Model
To obtain best parking brake performance, the brake linings should be broken in.
Stop 5-7 times from 30 mph (50 km/h), transmission in neutral, applying the parking brake with the
release button pressed in during the stop. The force must not lock the rear wheels. If this happens,
release the brake enough to let the wheels rotate. Drive a mile between each stop to cool the brakes.
Check for proper parking brake operation.
Note: The brake lights are not illuminated when applying the parking brake. To warn traffic from
behind it is therefore advisable to depress the brake pedal slightly to illuminate the brake lights.
600 - 1,200 mile maintenance service
To ensure proper operation the car should be taken to a Volvo dealer between the first 600 - 1,200 miles
(1,000 - 2,000 km) for a maintenance service. The oil in the engine, manual transmission and rear axle
will then be changed. This is very important since the oil rapidly collects impurities during the break-in
period.
pg. 55 Driving economy, Shift indicator light
Economical driving does not necessarily mean driving slowly
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and
adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on
the accelerator pedal instead of allowing the engine to idle for a prolonged period. A cold engine uses
more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
When possible avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature.
Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Do not exceed speed limit.
Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car.
Check tire pressures regularly (cold tires).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance and thereby fuel consumption.
Avoid using automatic transmission kick-down feature unless necessary.
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