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  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Description Servicing Reprinting permitted if source quoted...
  • Page 3 Before you start driving your new Volvo ed. The better you know your Volvo, the performance that you have every right to please read through this instruction book better service it can give you.
  • Page 4 CONTENTS...
  • Page 5 To tries. help you with this, Volvo has built up a world-wide service organization. All Volvo Service Inspections dealers have specially trained personnel...
  • Page 6 I NTRODUCTION Type designations correspondence concerning your vehicle with the dealer and when ordering spare parts, the type designation, 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: Instruments And Controls

    13. Place for radio and loudspeaker Volvo is fitted with an electrically When the switch is pulled out fully, the wipers operate at full speed. Full speed is heated rear window.
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C Speedometer The speedometer consists of a horizontal scale marked in intervals of 10 m.p.h. The speed is indicated by a red ribbon. D Coolant temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the tempe- 4 Instrument panel A Panel light switch rature of the coolant and thus indicates the working temperature of the engine.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on during driving, the car should be driven without delay to a workshop for a check on F Warning light, charging K Mileometer the brake system. Observe due care when driving under such conditions. This lights red when the battery is dis- The mileometer shows the total distance charging, which is normal at idling speed.
  • Page 11 Switching from mainbeam to dipped and On certain markets the Volvo 164 is fitted vice versa is carried out by moving the with side marker lights. These are located...
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS key has been forgotten in the ignition 9 Switch emergency switch. warning 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 Intermediate position. simultaneously when the switch is pul- To start the engine, turn the key to the l ed out.
  • Page 13 17 Foglight switch The bonnet is opened by inserting the fingers under its front edge and pressing On certain markets the Volvo 164 i n the catch as shown in the picture right i s fitted with 2 extra foglights.
  • Page 14 3. Heater fan, control relay for elec. 22 Fuses heated rear window 4. Warning lamps For certain markets, the Volvo 164 is fitted The electrical equipment is protected by I nstrument panel with an electric clock. The clock is set by...

  • Page 15: I Nterior And Body

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I NTERIOR AND BODY Front seats Length and height adjustment driver's seat Lumbar support Backrest adjustment The driver's seat can be adjusted for- The front seats are provided with an The front seat backrest is adjusted with adjustable lumbar support. This is op- the lever on the outside of the backrest wards-backwards by lifting catch A up- erated by means of the knob on the in-...
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Length and height adjustment front passenger's seat Head restraints The front passenger's seat can be adjust- fold the seat backwards. Then release The front seats are provided with adjust- ed forwards-backwards by pressing down the locknut in the floor of the car and able head restraints.
  • Page 17 To shorten the belt, pull in the upper sec- seats. An audible clicking sound is a sign tion of the lap belt. To extend it, pull in The Volvo 164 is equipped with automati- that the belt is locked. the lower section.
  • Page 18 To lock the rear doors it rearview mirror on the passenger side own, but have this done by a Volvo work- i s not necessary to push in the buttons. should be turned so that the arm is verti- shop.
  • Page 19 Luggage compartment Sun-roof Interior lighting The luggage compartment lid is locked On certain cars, the Volvo 164 is available 1. The light comes on when either front with the same key as that used for the with a sun-roof. door is opened.

  • 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 warranty inspection. The procedure during the running-in period, for it is during this time that the movable parts of the car then carried out includes changing the oil must be properly bedded in so as to obtain smooth and durable sliding surfaces.
  • Page 21 Thanks to the air working temperature. When the engine is preheating device, the engine should be Before you begin driving your new Volvo, cold, it should just be taken up to its nor- running smoothly soon after starting.

  • Page 22: Gear-Changing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GEAR-CHANGING Overdrive Automatic Transmission The Volvo 164 is fitted with a gearbox with The overdrive is engaged by means of the At the bottom of the instrument panel in or without overdrive or an automatic trans- l ever under the steering wheel on the the middle there is a quadrant for indi- mission.
  • Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Upshifting will not take place when the With kick-down, shifting down to 2nd gear Starting the engine selector is in the "L" position. takes place at speeds between 50 and 105 km.p.h. (30 and 65 m.p.h.) and to 1 st Move the selector lever either to the "P"...
  • Page 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Towing Starting by towing BRAKING I f the car has to be towed or if it has to The towing car should start smoothly and When driving in the rain or through pools do the towing, the tow line should be be driven at even speed in 2nd gear.

  • Page 25: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Engine compartment...
  • Page 26 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ENGINE The B 30 A type engine is a six-cylinder, pump is driven by a gear from the cam- type fuel pump draws fuel from the tank water cooled carburettor unit with over- shaft. From the pump the oil is forced and pumps it to the carburettors.

  • Page 27: Power Transmission

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Exhaust emission control Cooling system 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 be- pump.
  • Page 28 This ward section is flexibly mounted at its rear 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 with a fully automatic transmission, BW 35.
  • Page 29 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Final drive Rear axle Engine torque is transmitted via the pro- transmits the tractive power to the wheel The rear axle is carried on two support peller shaft to the rear wheels through the having the best road grip when a wheel arms, the front ends of which are bolted to final drive.

  • Page 30: Front End And Steering

    Front end Mechanical steering Servo steering The car has independent front suspension. Certain variants of the Volvo 164 are fitted The servo cylinder and guide valves are The front suspension units are mounted with mechanical steering. built into the cam-and-roller type steer- on a strong box member.

  • Page 31: Electrical System

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 1. Turn indicator lights 32 Cp 51. Ignition switch ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2. Parking lights 5 W 52. Door switch 53. Switch for elec. heated rear window 3. Dipped lights 40 W The electrical system is of the 12-volt type 54.
  • Page 33 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION BRAKES the rear wheel brakes are provided with This provides maximum safety and pre- The brake system is of the two-circuit type with disc brakes all round. The system is reducer valves which prevent locking of the vents lateral dragging and rear-end lurch- i ng.
  • Page 34 Volvo workshop. You will then have the useful lifetime of the car, for instance, i nspection. Your dealer, in his turn, carried...

  • Page 35: Maintenance Scheme

    SERVICING MAINTENANCE SCHEME Some of the work must be carried out by I n the maintenance scheme below the skilled mechanics or requires the use of servicing procedures have been given cer- special tools and these have been marked tain numbers which refer to the detailed descriptions on the following pages.
  • Page 36 SERVICING I n addition to the servicing procedures a) lighting, including brake warning light mentioned in this scheme you should also b) turn indicator lights check regularly the following from the c) horn point of view of traffic safety:...
  • Page 37 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 reg- ular lubrication. This has been possible due to the fact that points that normally...
  • Page 38 SERVICING rocker-arm casing with new oil of the same For engine oil with viscosity SAE 10 W-30 type already in the engine. ( multigrade), 10 W-40, 10 W-50 or 20 W-50 the oil should be changed every 10,000 km 3 Change oil in engine (6000 miles), or at least once a year.
  • Page 39 This should be done by a Volvo type of oil subsequently used. The old oil repairs to them.
  • Page 40 SERVICING 9 Automatic transmission BW 35 10-11 Final drive 12-13 Differential lock The oil level in the automatic transmission Check the oil level in the final drive every Cars fitted with a differential lock are should checked every 10,000 10,000 km (6000 miles). The oil should delivered from the factory with a rear axle (6000 miles).
  • Page 41 SERVICING 15 Servo steering 14 Steering box (mechanical steering) The oil level in the servo steering should The oil level in the steering box should be 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 17 Crankcase ventilation 18 Oil filter 19 Fuel filter The engine is provided with positive crank- The engine is fitted with a full-flow type oil The fuel filter should be cleaned after case ventilation which prevents the gases filter, which means that all the oil passes every 10,000 km (6000 miles).
  • Page 43 No a Volvo workshop. empty. other kind of servicing is required outside To test the tension provisionally press in...
  • Page 44 SERVICING 25 Change the coolant Top-up with coolant Top up with coolant by filling the ex- The coolant retains its properties for Before filling with new coolant, flush the pansion tank when its level has gone down approx. 2 years when it should be changed. entire system with clean water.
  • Page 45 SERVICING When changing the spark plugs, check that the suppresser connectors are in good condition. Cracked or damaged con- nectors should be replaced. 27-28 Ignition system The distributor contact breaker gap and engine ignition timing should be checked every 10,000 km (6000 miles). All adjusting work should be done by a workshop with...
  • Page 46 SERVICING 30 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 an hydro- meter which shows the specific gravity This car is fitted with an alternator. 3.
  • Page 47 SERVICING Replacement of bulbs The headlight bulbs should be changed every year, suitably during the autumn. When installing headlight bulbs, do not touch the glass with your fingers. The reason for this is that grease, oil or any other impurities can be carbonized onto the bulb and this could damage the reflector.
  • Page 48 SERVICING Replacing the bulbs for the front turn Replacing the bulbs for the rear turn Replacing the bulbs for the i ndicator flashers and the parking i ndicator flashers, parking lights, stop license plate light lights lights and reversing lights The two bulbs for the license plate light Remove the two Philips screws which Remove the two Philips screws which hold...
  • Page 49 Because of the location of the above move the protection covering the space narrow screwdriver straight into the hole l amps, a Volvo workshop should be given over the headlight and foglight. Squeeze i n the glass as shown in the picture. The the job of replacing them.

  • Page 50: Front End

    After every 10,000 km (6000 miles) the Correct front wheel alignment is of vital release arm free travel should be checked vehicle should be taken to a Volvo work- i mportance for the steering of the vehicle. and adjusted if necessary every 10,000 km...

  • Page 51: Wheels And Tyres

    380) with or without studs. down very quickly. Tyres which are insuffi- Chains must not be fitted on the Volvo 164 During driving, the temperature of the ciently inflated also result in difficult steer- wheels since the space between the brake tyres rises and also the air pressure in i ng and high fuel consumption.
  • Page 52 SERVICING Changing the wheels Before jacking up the car, apply the park- i ng brake and engage a gear. Removing Unscrew the crossheaded bolt (Fig. 1) for the wheel cap and take off the cap. Slacken the wheel nuts turn with '/2-1 box spanner and lever.
  • Page 53 SERVICING BODY 40 Polishing and waxing Washing The car should be washed often to prevent water. Asphalt spots and tar splash can The vehicle does not need polishing until the surface finish begins to lose its lustre dust, dirt, dead insects, tar spots, etc., be removed with white spirit or similar.
  • Page 54 The vinyl is washed with mild soap solu- to the metal, the damaged surface should tion or, in more difficult cases, with a The Volvo 164 is anti-rust treated at the be scraped completely clean with a pen- household washing agent.

  • Page 55: Before A Long-Distance Trip

    The first night of frost can come ed at a Volvo workshop. You will enjoy 5. Examine the state of charge of the as a very unpleasant surprise unless pre- your journey better if you know that your battery and clean the terminals.
  • Page 56 This can be elimi- the battery charged. If the battery voltage and wipers. Your Volvo dealer can supply nated by adding carburettor spirit to the i s excessively low, there is risk of the you with suitable anti-freeze for this pur- fuel.

  • Page 57: Fault Tracing

    FAULT TRACING WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS If the engine still does not start OR WILL NOT START 1. Remove the ignition lead from each 3. That the distributor cap and rotor arm are cracked or damaged. plug in turn. Hold the end of the lead The information given below is only in- about 'l4"...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 59 SPECIFICATIONS or corresponding...
  • Page 60 SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 61: Lubricating Chart

    LUBRICATING CHART...
  • 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 8 Note 4 Rear axle Gearbox Note 9 Note 5 Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Note 1 Note 1 Oil capacities...
  • Page 64 CHECKS WHEN FILLING THE TANK Fuel Make sure that the octane rating for the fuel is at least 100. If you drive only on The only servicing required between the highways, 97 octane can be used. 10,000 km (6000 miles) inspections are the checks listed opposite, which should be Oil level in engine carried out when filling the tank.

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