Volvo 240 Owner's Manual page 52

Volvo 1990 240 Model
3rd 50
(80 km/h)
gear mph
4th 70 (110 km/
gear mph h)
5th 80 (130 km/
gear mph h)
600 - 1,200 miles (1,000 - 2,000 km)
25 mph
1st gear
2nd gear 40 mph
3rd gear 60 mph
4th gear 80 mph
5th gear 90 mph
Avoid driving at low speed in high gear.
* These are the maximum speeds recommended by the factory. Note that legislation in different
countries and states can stipulate other max. speeds than those given here.
Automatic transmission
Do not depress the accelerator to the extent that "kick-down" is actuated during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) when driving a car equipped with an automatic transmission.
Breaking in parking brakes
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(40 km/h)
(65 km/in)
(100 km/h)
(130 km/h)
(150 km/h)