Volvo TURBO R SPORT Owner's Manual page 7

English
This owner's manual deals with items essentiai to know when the ear has
been turbo-equipped.
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For handling and maintenanee in general, please refer to the ordinary ear
manual.
INSTRUMENT
Boost pressure gauge
The boost pressure gauge is divided into
th ree sections.
Black section:
The engine acts as a normal
aspirated engine. This section is the most
economical to drive in.
Yellow section: The turbo is engaged.
Red section:
The excess pressure in the in-
take manifold is too high. Drive the car care-
fully to a Volvo dealer for inspection.
Warning light
For increased security the pressure gauge
is connected to the warning light for the par-
king brake.
If the excess pressure in the intake manifold
becomes too high, this light is lit.
HOW TO START AND DRIVE
Cold engine:
1. Apply the parking brake (handbrake).
2. Gear lever in neutral.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Temperature below
+
10
0
e
(50° F):
Pull out the choke fUlly, do not touch the
accelerator pedal.
Temperature above
+
10
0
e
(50° F):
Pull out the choke 3/4, do not touch the
accelerator pedal.
5. Turn the ignition key to start position. If
the engine does not start immediately
slowly depress the accelerator pedal to
the floor and keep it there until the engine
starts. Release the key when the engine
has started.
6. Push in the choke until best idling is
obtained. Push it in more and more as
the engine becomes warmer.
The choke should be pushed fully in
when the engine is thoroughly warm.
Never
race an
engine immediate/y af ter
starting from co/d!
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