Volvo 240 Owner's Manual page 55

Volvo 1990 240 Model
Note: Remove foot completely from the clutch pedal after each gear change when programming the
control unit.
pg. 44 Starting the engine
To start the engine;
1 Enter the car and check that the seat is adjusted properly. Make sure that the brake (and clutch) pedal
can be depressed completely. Move the seat closer if necessary.
2 Fasten the seat belt.
3 Apply the parking brake if not already set. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
4 Place the gear selector lever in neutral (position N or P, automatic transmission).
5 Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission).
6 Without touching the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to starting position. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
Avoid repeated short attempts to start (fuel is injected every time the starter is engaged when engine is
cold).
Allow the starter to operate for a longer time (but not more than 15-20 seconds).
Do not race a cold engine immediately starting.
Engine warm-up-initial driving procedure
Experience shows that engines in vehicles driven short distances are subject to abnormally rapid wear
because the engine never reaches normal operating temperature.
It is therefore beneficial to reach normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a
light foot on the accelerator pedal.
Warning: Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside the garage to ensure
adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but
very poisonous.
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