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Volvo 164 Instruction Book

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  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Description Servicing Reprinting permitted if source quoted...
  • Page 3 The better you know your Volvo, the carefully. It contains all the information expect of a top-quality vehicle.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Volvo has also a widely distributed service network in other countries. future maintenance of your vehicle. To help you with this, Volvo has built up a world-wide service organization. All Volvo dealers have specially trained personnel Service Inspections...

  • Page 6: Type Designations

    I NTRODUCTION Type designations I n all correspondence concerning your vehicle with the dealer and when ordering spare parts, the type designations, chassis and engine number should always be quoted. 1. Vehicle type designation, code num- bers for colour and upholstery; on bulk- head.
  • Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Fog light switch may occur between different markets. Choke control I nstrument panel On certain markets the Volvo 164 is fitted Lighting switch with 2 extra fog lights. These are switched on by pulling out the fog light switch, pro-...
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C Speedometer The speedometer consists of a horizontal scale marked in intervals of 20 m.p.h. The speed is indicated by a red ribbon. 4 Instrument panel D Coolant temperature gauge A Panel light switch A Panel light 'switch The temperature gauge shows the tempe- rature of the coolant and thus indicates B Fuel gauge...
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS K Mileometer F Warning light, charging the car should be driven without delay to a workshop for a check on the brake system. Observe due care when driving The mileometer shows the total distance This lights red when the battery is dis- under such conditions.
  • Page 11 On certain markets the Volvo 164 is fitted then releasing it. Here the lighting switch with side lights. These are located on the (5) should be pulled out fully.
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTION key has been forgotten in the ignition 9 Switch for warning hazard switch. flashers Except for the engine ignition system, the electrical system is switched on with the All the four warning lights start flashing key in the Garage position. simultaneously when the switch is pul- To start the engine, turn the key to the l ed out.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 Handbrake the handbrake lever is on the outside of the driving seat and operates on the rear wheels only. When the handbrake is applied and the ignition is on, a red warning light (4, H) shows on the instru- ment panel.
  • Page 14 If a fuse has 4. Warning lamps weather, the Volvo is fitted with an electri- I nstrument panel to be replaced, always make sure that cally heated rear window.

  • Page 15: Interior 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 The front seat backrest is adjusted with The driver's seat can be adjusted for- adjustable lumbar support. This is op- the lever on the outside of the backrest wards-backwards by lifting catch A up- (see picture).
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Length and height adjustment, front passenger's seat The front passenger's seat can be adjust- the lock-nut in the floor of the car and Headrests adjust the eyelet screw to the desired ed forwards-backwards by pressing down The front seats are provided with adjust- catch C on the outside of the seat.
  • Page 17 Safety belts in rear seat required length. Place one strap round The Volvo 164 is equipped with automatic the waist and the other across the shoul- On certain markets safety belts for three safety belts with emergency locking re- der - chest and secure the belt by push- passengers are installed in the rear seat.
  • Page 18 Never modify or repair the belt on your door while pushing in the outside door rearview mirror on the passenger side own, but have this done by a Volvo work- handle button. To lock the rear doors it should be turned so that the arm is verti- shop.
  • Page 19 I nterior lighting Sun-roof Boot compartment 1. The light comes on when either front On certain cars, the Volvo 164 is available The boot lid is locked with the same key door is opened. with a sun-roof. as that used for the doors. The lid is ope- 2.

  • Page 20: Starting And Driving

    Warranty inspection After 2500 km (1500 miles), the vehicle Running-in instructions should be taken to a Volvo workshop for When the vehicle is new, we recommend that a certain amount of caution be observed the free warranty inspection. The proce-...

  • Page 21: Starting The Engine

    Before your first drive sible with the choke out. cold, it should just be taken up to its nor- Before you begin driving your new Volvo, When the engine is thoroughly warm, the mal working temperature as quickly as we would advise you to become familiar choke should be pushed right in.

  • Page 22: Gear-Changing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Steering column-mounted GEAR-CHANGING Overdrive The Volvo 164 is fitted either with a floor- The overdrive is engaged by means of the gear lever mounted gear lever, a steering column- l ever under the steering wheel on the Gear-changing with the steering column- mounted gear lever, a floor-mounted gear right-hand side of the steering column.
  • Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS wheel before it can be moved into any of Driving the other positions. If the car is temporarily Select the position, release the brake and stopped and the selector is moved to the the car will start rolling slowly. The most "R", "D"...

  • Page 24: Towing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Towing I f necessary, the car can be towed with the selector lever in "N" position, provid- i ng the gearbox is properly adjusted and the oil at the correct level. If a fault in the gearbox is suspected, disconnect the pro- peller shaft before towing.

  • Page 25: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Engine compartment Radiator Battery Voltage regulator Air preheating unit Alternator Air cleaner Carburettors Oil filler cap Fuel filter Oil dipstick Distributor I gnition coil Starter motor Brake servo cylinder Brake fluid container Windscreen washer motor and container Engine compartment lighting Relay for rear lights Relays for horn Step relay for main beam and...

  • Page 26: Engine

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION and pumps it to the carburettors. A filter pump is driven by a gear from the cam- ENGINE shaft. From the pump the oil is forced built into the fuel pump removes any im- The B 30 A type engine is a six-cylinder, purities in the fuel.

  • Page 27: Power Transmission

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Cooling system Exhaust emission control POWER TRANSMISSION The engine is fitted with an exhaust emis- The cooling system is of the sealed pres- Clutch sion control system which produces a sure type and incorporates a circulation The function of the clutch is to transmit the more exact and leaner mixture ratio bet- pump.
  • Page 28 This ward section is flexibly mounted at its rear box has smooth gear-changing. As alternative the Volvo 164 can be fitted i s less wearing on the engine and saves end in a bearing suspended in a rubberized fuel at the same time.
  • Page 29 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Final drive Differential brake Rear axle Engine torque is transmitted via the pro- On certain markets, a differential brake The rear axle is carried on two support peller shaft to the rear wheels through the can be obtained as extra equipment. A rear arms, the front ends of which are bolted to final drive.

  • Page 30: Front End And Steering

    Servo steering FRONT END AND STEERING Mechanical steering The steering is of the cam-and-roller type. Certain variants of the Volvo 164 are Front end Movements of the steering wheel are fitted with servo steering. The car has independent front suspension.

  • Page 31: Electrical System

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Direction indicator light 32 Cp I gnition switch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Parking light 5 W Door switch Dipped light 40 W Switch for elec. heated rear window The electrical system is of the 12-volt type Mainbeam light 45 W Elec.
  • Page 32 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 33: Brakes

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION BRAKES the rear wheel brakes are provided with a The brake system is of the two-circuit type This provides maximum safety and pre- with disc brakes all round. The system is reducer valve for each circuit to prevent vents lateral dragging and rear-end lurch- provided with a tandem-type master cylin- l ocking of the car wheels.

  • Page 34: Servicing

    Before the vehicle was delivered from the useful lifetime of the car, for instance, factory it was subjected to a very thorough done by a Volvo workshop. You will then have the work specified in the service when front-end components are being re- i nspection.

  • Page 35: 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 36 SERVICING a) lighting, including brake warning light I n addition to the servicing procedures b) direction indicator lights mentioned in this scheme you should also check regularly the following from the c) horn point of view of traffic safety:...

  • Page 37: 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- gular lubrication. This has been possible due to the fact that points that normally...

  • Page 38: Oil Changes

    filler hole on the rocker-arm casing with For engine oil with viscosity SAE 10 W-30 new oil of the same type already in the (multigrade),10 W-40,10 W-50 or 20 W-50 engine. the oil should be changed every 10 000 km (6000 miles), or at least once a year.
  • Page 39 The old oil cleaned. This should be done by a Volvo should be drained off immediately after workshop. the vehicle has been run while the oil is still warm.
  • Page 40 SERVICING 9 Automatic transmission BW 35 10-11 Rear axle 12-13 Differential brake The oil in the automatic transmission The oil level in the rear axle should be Cars fitted with a differential brake are should not be changed but the oil level checked after every 10 000 km (6000 miles).
  • Page 41 SERVICING 14 Steering box (mechanical steering) 15 Servo steering The oil level in the steering box should be The oil level in the servo steering should checked after every 10 000 km (6000 miles). be checked every 10 000 km (6000 miles). The oil level should be up to the filler plug.

  • Page 42: Engine

    SERVICING 19 Fuel filter 18 Oil filter ENGINE The engine is fitted with a full-flow type oil The fuel filter should be cleaned after 17 Crankcase ventilation filter, which means that all the oil passes every 10 000 km (6000 miles). Loosen the The engine is provided with positive crank- plug and clean the filter in the plug.
  • Page 43 The check can be suitably carried out by i s new or the cooling system has been the driving conditions are often dusty. No a Volvo workshop. empty. other kind of servicing is required outside To test the tension provisionally press in Do not remove the filler cap other than these intervals.
  • Page 44 SERVICING Top-up with coolant 25 Change the coolant The coolant retains its properties for The cooling system is filled with coolant lop up with coolant by filling the ex- through the filler opening on top of the pansion tank when its level has gone down approx.

  • Page 45: Electrical System

    SERVICING When changing the spark plugs, check that the suppresser connectors are in good condition. Cracked or damaged con- nectors should be replaced. 28-29 Ignition system The distributor contact breaker gap and the engine ignition timing should be checked every 10 000 km (6000 miles). All adjusting work should be done by a workshop with the proper equipment.
  • Page 46 SERVICING 31 Check the state of charge of the battery The state of charge of the battery should be checked after every 10 000 km (6000 miles). The check is made with the left of an hydrometer which shows the specific 3.
  • Page 47 Replacing lamps for instrument panel and heater control lighting Because of the location of the above l amps, a Volvo workshop should be given the job of replacing them. Replacing the side light bulbs Remove the two cross head screws hold- i ng the glass.
  • Page 48 SERVICING Replacing the bulbs for the Replacing the bulbs for the front Replacing the bulbs for the rear flashers and the parking lights flashers, parking lights, stop lights number plate light The two bulbs for the number plate light and reversing lights Remove the two Philips screws which are mounted on a holder located under the hold the glass.
  • Page 49 SERVICING Replacing the headlight bulbs The headlight bulbs are replaced from in- side the engine compartment in the fol- l owing way; 1. Remove the protective cover over the space behind the headlight. 2. Remove the contact for the bulb holder and rubber sleeve.

  • Page 50: Power Transmission

    After every 10 000 km (6000 miles) the release arm free travel should be checked vehicle should be taken to a Volvo work- and adjusted if necessary every 10 000 km shop for a check on the functioning of the (6000 miles).

  • Page 51: Front End

    Rapid links can- suspected that the front end may have not be fitted on the Volvo 164 because of been affected, take the vehicle to a Volvo i nsufficient space between the disc brake workshop for a check on the front wheel pad holders and the rims.
  • Page 52 SERVICING Changing a wheel Before the vehicle is jacked up, the hand- brake should be applied and one of the gears engaged. Removal 1. Prise off the hub cap with the help of the removal lever. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2-1 turn with the help of the box spanner.

  • Page 53: Body

    SERVICING BODY 40 Washing 41 Polishing (waxing) The car should be washed often since of water. Asphalt spots and tar splash can The vehicle does not need polishing until dust, dirt, dead insects, tar spots, etc. be removed with white spirit or similar. the surface finish begins to lose its lustre adhere firmly to the body and may damage This should be done after the washing.
  • Page 54 42 Anti-rust treatment i s to be avoided. Always make a habit, outside, in order to avoid spreading. The Volvo 164 is anti-rust treated at the We give below some tips as to suitable therefore, of checking the finish regularly factory.

  • Page 55: Servicing Before Along-Distance Trip

    Volvo workshop. You will enjoy 4. Check that the engine is running per- your car. The first night of frost can come your journey better if you know that your fectly and that fuel consumption is normal.
  • Page 56 Your Volvo dealer can supply battery is also considerably lower at low rust protection. For this reason, the quan-...

  • Page 57: Fault Tracing

    FAULT TRACING If the engine still does not start 3. That the distributor cap and rotor arm WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS are cracked or damaged. 1. Remove the ignition lead from each OR WILL NOT START 4. That one of the ignition leads is in a The information given below is only in- plug in turn.

  • Page 59: Electrical System

    SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 60: Power Transmission

    SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 61 LUBRICATING CHART About every other week check the tyre Note 3. Check that the fluid reaches up to MAX mark. (Right-hand steering: pressure and the battery acid level. Check also the clutch fluid level.) Notes for lubricating chart Note 4. Lubricate the felt wick under the Note 1.
  • Page 62 Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Note 1 Note 1 Carburettors Steering box Note 6 Note 2 Brake fluid Oil filter container Note 7 Note 3 Engine Distributor Note 4 Note 8 Rear axle Gearbox Note 5 Note 9 Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Note 1 Note 1 Oil capacities...
  • Page 64 The specifications and constructional details We reserve the right to carry out modifications given in this book are not binding. without previous notice.

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