Volvo 164 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Volvo Manuals
  4. Automobile
  5. 164
  6. Owner's manual
Volvo 164 Owner's Manual

Volvo 164 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for 164:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Owner's Manual, Instruction Book
owner's
manual
VOLVO
164

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Volvo 164

Summary of Contents for Volvo 164

  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Description Servicing Reproduction permitted if source quoted...
  • Page 3 Volvo will come up to all the nic. It will, however, show you how to look to the special Service Manual for the car...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FOREWORD SERVICING General Maintenance scheme Lubrication Oil changes Engine Electrical system I NTRODUCTION Power transmission Volvo Service Organization Brakes Warranty and Service Booklet Front end Service Inspections Wheels and tyres Type Designations Body Long-distance trip Cold weather Lubricating chart...

  • Page 5: I Ntroduction

    Volvo. That is why our service inspection. Any of our dealers, Always use genuine Volvo parts.

  • Page 6: Type Designations

    I NTRODUCTION Type designations correspondence concerning your vehicle with the dealer and when order- i ng parts, the type designation, chassis and engine number should always be quoted. 1. Vehicle type designation, code number for colour and upholstery: on bulkhead. 2.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 8: I Nstruments And Controls

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The instrument and controls are described I NSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS i n more detail in the following pages with 1. Windscreen wiper and washer switch a reference to the numbers in the picture 2. Choke control (not B30E) opposite.
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D Coolant temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the tem- perature of the coolant and thus indicates the working temperature of the engine. The gauge pointer should normally remain within the green sector. During town driving and idling when the weather is particularly warm, the tempe- rature gauge pointer may enter the field marked with oblique red dash lines.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS F Warning lamp, overdrive K Oil pressure warning light M Speed warning indicator The lamp gives a steady green light when This lights red when the engine oil pres- The speed warning indicator the overdrive is engaged. Concerning en- sure is too low.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS l ever towards the steering wheel and then release. Here the lighting switch (3) should be pulled fully out. The lever is also used for flashing with mainbeams when the headlights are not switched The headlight flasher is switched on by moving the lever towards the steering wheel and it remains switch- ed on until the lever is released.
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 Fan switch 10 Heater/ventilation 15 Parking brake controls The fan is operated by means of a push- pull switch which can be set at two dif- ferent positions. Pushing the switch fully The parking brake lever is on the outside i n stops the fan, pulling it out to the first position operates the fan at full speed and of the driving seat and operates on the...
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 Bonnet release handle 21 Switch for foglights The bonnet lock is released by pulling out The bonnet is opened by inserting the fin- The foglights are switched on by pushing the handle situated to the extreme left un- gers under the front edge and pressing up i n the switch, providing that the parking der the dashboard.
  • Page 14 A warning lamp mounted in the switch ther, your Volvo is fitted with an electrical- hands. l y heated rear window. The clock is not fitted on certain variants.

  • Page 15: I Nterior And Body

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I NTERIOR AND BODY Front seats Length and height adjustment Lumbar support Backrest adjustment driver's seat The front seats are provided with an ad- The front seat backrest is adjusted with j ustable lumbar support. This is operated the lever on the outside of the backrest The driver's seat can be adjusted for- by means of the knob on the right side of...
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Length and height adjustment Head restraints front passenger's seat The front passenger's seat can be adjust- I n connection with this adjustment, it may The front seats are provided with adjust- ed forward-backwards by pressing down be desirable or necessary to adjust the able head restraints.
  • Page 17 When not being used, the side belts should the belt is locked. be attached to the hooks on the rear win- The Volvo 164 is equipped with automati- Make sure that the webbing fits comfort- dow, see picture next page.
  • Page 18 Also replace the belt if well worn or damaged. Never modify or repair the belt on your own, but have this done by a Volvo work- shop.
  • Page 19 Instead, heat the key and imme- diately place it in the lock. This should unfreeze the lock. Should you lose the car keys, contact your nearest Volvo dealer for new ones and quote the code number of the keys which have been lost.
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I nterior lighting Sun-roof Luggage compartment 1. The light comes on when either front Certain models are fitted with a sun-roof. The luggage compartment is locked with door is opened. The sun-roof is opened and closed by a the same key as that used for the doors.

  • Page 21: Starting And Driving

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Running-in inspections After 2 500 km (1 500 miles) the vehicle should be taken to a Volvo workshop for STARTING AND DRIVING the warranty inspection. Included with the checks and adjustments then made is a change of oil in the engine, transmission Running-in and rear axle.

  • Page 22: Starting The Engine

    Before your first drive Starting in garage Before you begin driving your new Volvo, we would advise you to become familiar with Before starting your car in a garage, al- the vehicle and the various instruments and controls used during driving. When you are ways open the garage doors.

  • Page 23: Gear-Changing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Overdrive Gear-changing Automatic transmission The Volvo 164 is fitted with a gearbox with The overdrive, which can be engaged on The gear selector positions are marked on fourth gear, is operated by means of a the console next to the gear selector.
  • Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P-position Position 2 The P position is selected for parking with I n position 2 there is automatic up- and or without the engine running. When park- downshifting between first and second. But i ng on a hill, the parking brake should also no upshifting to third.
  • Page 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Kick-down by moving the selector lever alternately be- tween the D and R positions under conti- When the accelerator pedal is depressed nuous light accelerator pressure. past full throttle position, kick-down is ob- Remember tained, that is, there is an immediate shift- i ng down to the next lower gear.

  • Page 26: Towing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I MPORTANT ABOUT BRAKING When you driver your car in the rain or through pools of water, also when washing the car, water can splash on the brake discs and linings and thereby alter the fric- tion properties of the brake linings so that a certain delay in braking effect can some- ti mes be noticed.

  • Page 27: Technical Description Engine Compartment

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Engine compartment, B 30 A engine 1. Radiator 2. Battery 3. Alternator 4. Charging regulator 5. Flap housing for air preheating 6. Air cleaner 7. Carburettor 8. Oil filler cap 9. Fuel filter 10. Starter motor 11. Oil dipstick, automatic transmission 12.
  • Page 28 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Engine compartment B 30 E 1. Radiator 2. Battery 3. Alternator 4. Charging relay 5. Pressure sensor 6. Relay for fuel pump 7. Main relay for fuel injection 8. Air cleaner 9. Injectors 10. Oil filler cap 11. Pressure regulator 12.

  • Page 29: Engine

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ENGINE Lubricating system Fuel system, B 30 A The engine is fitted with twin Zenith-Strom- The engine is a six-cylinder, water-cooled Engine lubrication is taken care of by a berg carburettors. The diaphragm-type fuel carburetor unit with overhead valves. The gear pump located in the oil sump.
  • Page 30 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Fuel system B 30 E The B 30 F engine is fitted with an electro- nic fuel injection system. This system includes an electronic control unit (7) which converts the impulses from the various sensors in the engine to con- trol signals which regulate the six sole- noid-actuated fuel injectors (15).

  • Page 31: Power Transmission

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Exhaust emission control tles open and fuel flows directly to the cy- cause corrosion in the cooling system. The fan is driven via a slip coupling which li nders. On the B 30 E, exhaust emission control is keeps the fan speed at about max.
  • Page 32 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Overdrive Gearbox Automatic transmission Certain variants of the Volvo 164 are fitted The gearbox has synchromesh on all for- As an alternative, your Volvo can be fitted with a BW35 automatic transmission. with an overdrive. With the overdrive, it is ward gears.
  • Page 33 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Propeller shaft Limited slip Rear axle On certain markets, a limited slip differ- The rear axle is carried on two support The propeller shaft, which is the connect- ential can be obtained as extra equipment. i ng link between the gearbox and the rear arms the front ends of which are bolted A rear axle with a limited slip automatical- to the body.

  • Page 34: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FRONT END AND STEERING Servo steering The servo cylinder and guide valves are Front end built into the cam-and-roller type steering gear. When the steering wheel is turned, The front suspension units are mounted on the guide valves direct the pressure oil a strong box member.

  • Page 35: Electrical System

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Wiring diagram (B 30 A) 49. Rheostat for instrument lighting 50. Lighting switch 51. Ignition switch The electrical system is of the 12-volt type 1. Turn indicator lights 32 Cp 52. Door switch 2. Parking lights 5 W and is fitted with a voltage-regulated alter- 53.
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Wiring diagram (B 30 E) 48. Switch, windscreen wipers and washer SB = Black 49. Rheostat for instrument panel light W = White 50. Lighting switch GN = Green 1. Turn indicators 32 cp 51. Ignition switch G R = Gray 2.

  • Page 39: Brakes

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION BRAKES The brake system is of the two-circuit type valve which prevents the rear wheels from l urching. With the engine stopped, the with disc brakes all round. The system is l ocking before the front wheels. The prin- booster assists the braking a further two provided with a tandem-type master cylin- ciple of the two-circuit system is that both...

  • Page 40: Servicing

    Volvo i nstance, when the parts concerned are i nspection. Your dealer, in his turn, car- workshop.

  • Page 41: Maintenance Scheme

    SERVICING MAINTENANCE SCHEME I n the maintenance scheme below the Some of the work must be carried out by servicing procedures have been given cer- skilled mechanics or requires the use of tain numbers which refer to the detailed special tools and these have been marked descriptions on the following pages.
  • Page 42 SERVICING I n addition to the servicing procedures a) lighting, including brake warning light b) turn indicator lights mentioned in this scheme you should also check regularly the following from the c) horn point of view of traffic safety:...

  • Page 43: Lubrication

    SERVICING LUBRICATION Chassis maintenance To simplify maintenance of your Volvo, the vehicle has been equipped with ball joints, steering rods and propeller shafts of such a construction that they do not require re- 1 Body lubrication gular lubrication. This has been possible...

  • Page 44: Oil Changes

    SERVICING 2 Check the oil level in the engine 3 Changing the engine oil The oil level in the engine should be check- With a new or reconditioned engine, the ed each time the fuel tank is filled. The oil should be changed after the first 2 500 check should be carried out with the en- km (1 500 miles).
  • Page 45 2500 km (1500 miles) and the the overdrive should be cleaned. This gearbox thoroughly flushed with the same should be done by a Volvo workshop. type of oil subsequently used. The old oil should be drained off immediately after the vehicle has been run while the oil is still warm.
  • Page 46 For cars used for hard driving, or in hilly countries, etc., preventive service should be carried out by an authorized Volvo workshop every 40 000 km (24000 miles). Rear axle oil MIL-L-2105 B must be provided with additive for limited slip differential.

  • Page 47: Engine

    SERVICING 14 Servo steering The oil level in the servo steering should be checked every 10 000 km (6000 miles). Before checking wipe the oil container clean. Then remove the cap and check the l evel with the engine not running. The oil l evel should be about (5-10 '/4"...
  • Page 48 Notice when fitting the new filter that should be topped up with 0,5 litre (1 pint) the arrow on the filter housing is to point of oil. i n the direction of flow. Filter replace- ment should be carried out by an authori- zed Volvo workshop.
  • Page 49 (7,5-11 kp=55-80 Ib). The check can the air preheating unit and also the clips suitably be carried out in a Volvo work- holding the air cleaner cover. The insert is placement. When re-fitting the cover on the cleaner shop.
  • Page 50 SERVICING 25 Check the coolant level Topping up with coolant 26 Changing the coolant The cooling system must be well filled with Top up with coolant by filling the expan- The coolant retains its properties for ap- coolant and not leak if it is to operate at sion tank when its level has gone down to prox.
  • Page 51 SERVICING 27 Check the spark plugs Fuel The spark plugs should be changed every Fuel with an octane rating of at least 97 12 000 miles (20000 km) ( ROT*) should be used for the B 30 E en- Tightening should preferably be done with gine.

  • Page 52: Electrical System

    Any work to be done on the electronic fuel injection system should be carried 4. The control unit must not overheat out by an authorized Volvo workshop above +85° C (185° F). The control which has the proper equipment for do- unit must not be connected up (the i ng this.
  • Page 53 The replacement of bulbs in the various be carbonized onto the bulb and damage Owing to the location of the bulbs, they li ghting units is shown on the following pages. Make sure when fitting lamps that the reflector. should be replaced by a Volvo workshop.
  • Page 54 SERVICING Replacing the headlight bulbs The headlight bulbs are replaced from in- side the engine compartment in the follow- i ng way: 1. Remove the contact for the bulb holder. 2. Remove the rubber sleeve. 3. Remove the spring which fixes the lamp holder in the correct position.
  • Page 55 SERVICING Replacing the bulbs for the rear turn Replacing the bulbs for the Replacing the bulbs for the front turn i ndicator flashers and the parking indicator flashers, parking lights, stop license plate light lights lights and reversing lights The two bulbs for the license plate light are mounted on a holder located under Remove the two Philips screws which Remove the two Philips screws which hold...
  • Page 56 SERVICING Changing fuses Replacing the foglight bulbs The bulbs for the foglights are replaced The electrical equipment is protected by a 1. Windscreen wipers, washers number of fuses located in a space under from inside the engine compartment. Re- 2. Warning lamp, fullbeam headlights 3.

  • Page 57: Power Transmission

    The front wheel alignment angles are shown on page 67. On the Volvo 164 E there is also an extra fusebox located in the engine compart- BRAKES ment on the left-hand wheel arch.

  • Page 58: Wheels And Tyres

    SERVICING Check the tyres at regular intervals for 39 Check the tyre pressure WHEELS AND TYRES damage and abnormal wear, also for stones which can fasten in the thread. Make a habit of checking the pressure in General Have them balanced if necessary. Poorly the tyres regularly.
  • Page 59 SERVICING Changing a wheel The spare wheel is stowed in a recess to the right in the luggage compartment. The j ack and tool kit are kept next to the spare wheel. Before the vehicle is jacked up, the parking brake should be applied and one of the gears engaged.

  • Page 60: Body

    SERVICING BODY with a soft clean chamois leather. Use dif- ferent leathers for the windows and the remainder of the car, otherwise using the 40 Washing same leather can cause greasy smears on the windows. The car should be washed often since When washing the car, remember to clean such things as dirt, dust, dead insects, tar the draining holes in the doors and bot-...
  • Page 61 Volvo dealers can supply you soon as they become dirty. This is parti- with suitable touching-up paint n tins or...

  • Page 62: Cold Weather

    7. Check the lighting. solution. at a Volvo workshop. You will enjoy your For more difficult spots, consult an expert j ourney better if you know that your car is for choice of cleaning agent.
  • Page 63 For this reason, the quan- the windscreen washers and wipers. Your tity of anti-freeze should amount to about Electrical system Volvo dealer can supply you with suitable 50 % of the coolant, that is, 6.2 litres anti-freeze for this purpose.

  • Page 64: Fault Tracing

    FAULT TRACING WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS 5. With damp weather, when flashover is If the engine misfires, the reason can be: possible, wipe the spark plug isolators OR WILL NOT START 1. That one of the ignition leads has loos- clean.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 66 SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 67: Electrical System

    SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 68: Front Wheel Alignment

    SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 69: Lubricating Chart

    CONSUMER INFORMATION Note 6. Notes to lubricating chart At every engine oil change check that the oil level in the centre spindle of the carburettors reaches up to about ' l4" Note 1. The wheel bearings are packed (6 mm) from the edge of the spindle. Use at the factory with a special type of grease Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
  • Page 70 Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Note 1 Note 1 Servo steering Carburettors Note 2 Note 6 Brake fluid Oil filter container Note 7 Note 3 Distributor Engine Note 4 Note 8 Rear axle Gearbox Note 5 Note 9 Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Note 1 Note 1 Oil capacities...

  • Page 71: I Ndex

    WHEN FILLING THE TANK Check to make sure you get the right octane rating, that is, B 30 E: 97 octane B 30 A: 97 octane When driving for the most part in town traffic, fuel with an octane rating of 100 is re- commended for the B 30 A engine.

Table of Contents