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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: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS...

  • Page 5: Volvo Service Organization

    To work in other countries. help you with this, Volvo has built up a world-wide service organization. All Volvo dealers have specially trained personnel Service Inspection...

  • Page 6: Type Designations

    FORE WARD 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

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 8: Instruments And Controis

    Volvo is fitted with an electri- 14. Grab handle When the switch is pulled fully out, the cally heated rear window.
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The lever is also used for flashing with 4 Lighting switch mainbeam when the headlights are not switched on. The headlight flasher is switched on by moving the lever towards the steering wheel and it remains swit- The headlights are operated by means ched on until the lever is released.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Instrument panel Panel light switch A Panel light switch Fuel gauge Turning the knob clockwise or anticlock- i s disconnected, except for the radio. The Speedometer wise increases or dims the lighting on the steering wheel is not locked. i nstrument panel.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS F Warning light, charging the car should be driven without delay C Speedometer to a workshop for a check on the brake system. Observe due care when driving This lights red when the battery is dis- under such conditions. charging, which is normal at idling speed.
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS K Milometer The milometer shows the total distance covered in miles. After 999999 miles it 8 Fan switch returns to zero and starts to go round again. The fan is operated by means of a push- pull switch which can be set at two diffe- rent positions.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 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 (6, H) shows on the instru- ment panel.
  • Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 22 Fuse compartment Fuse No. The electrical equipment is protected by 1. Windscreen wipers, washer 2. Horn, reversing lights a number of fuses housed in a compart- 3. Heater fan, control relay for elec. heated rear window ment under the dashboard. If a fuse has 4.

  • Page 15: Interior And Body

    Lock device in folding seat fittings Length and height adjustment, The front seats are provided with an The front seat backrest in the Volvo 164 driver's seat adjustable lumbar support. This is ad- model is locked against forward tilting by...
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Length and height adjustment, Rear seat passenger's seat which goes through the eyelet screw and The rear seat is provided with a folding fold the seat backwards. Then release armrest. The passenger's seat can be adjusted the lock-nut in the floor of the car and forwards-backwards by pressing down adjust the eyelet screw to the desired catch C on the outside of the seat.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the sections of the belt in I f the belt requires shortening, pull in the contact with the body are not twisted. upper of the lap strap's double section. Always make a point of ensuring that the After a certain amount of practice, all ad- belt length is such that the belt fits well j ustments can be carried out with the one...
  • Page 18 On certain markets the markets the window is opened merely by pressing own, but have this done by a Volvo work- handle catch. To lock the rear doors it shop. i s not necessary to press in the catches.
  • Page 19 I nterior lighting Sun-roof Luggage compartment 1. The light comes on when either front On certain markets, the Volvo 164 is The luggage compartment is locked with door is opened. available fitted with a sun-roof. the same key as that used for the doors.

  • Page 20: Starting And Driving

    34 and in the lubri- that a certain amount of caution be obser- vehicle should be taken to a Volvo work- cating chart at the end of the book. All ved during the running-in period, for it is shop for the free warranty inspection.

  • Page 21: Starting The Engine

    Drive for as short a period Driving with the luggage as possible with the choke out. Before you begin driving your new Volvo, compartment lid open When the engine is thoroughly warm, the we would advise you to become familiar While driving with the luggage compart- control should be pushed right in.

  • Page 22: Gear-Changing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Steering column-mounted Overdrive Gear-changing The Volvo 164 is fitted either with a floor- gear lever The overdrive is engaged by means of the 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 Throttle housing for air-preheating Alternator Air cleaner Carburettors Oilfillercap Fuel filter Start motor Oil dipstick I gnition coil Distributor Brake fluid container Motor for windscreen washers and fluid container Engine compartment lighting Relay for reversing light Relayforhorn Step relay for mainbeam, dipped and...

  • Page 26: Engine

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ENGINE Lubricating system Fuel system The B 30 A type engine is a six-cylinder, Engine lubrication is taken care of by a The engine is fitted with twin carburettors water-cooled, carburettor unit with over- gear pump located in the oil sump. The of type Zenith-Stromberg.

  • Page 27: Power Transmission

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Exhaust emission control Cooling system POWER TRANSMISSION Clutch The engine is fitted with an exhaust emis- The cooling system is of the sealed pres- sure type and incorporates a circulation sion control system which produces a The function of the clutch is to transmit the more exact and leaner mixture ratio bet- pump.
  • Page 28 Gearbox Overdrive Propeller shaft The gearbox has synchromesh on all the For certain markets, the Volvo 164 model is The propeller shaft, which is the connect- forward gears. Due to the generously di- fitted with an overdrive. With the over-...
  • 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

    The steering is of the cam-and-roller type. Servo steering Movements of the steering wheel are Front end Certain variants of the Volvo 164 are transmitted via the worm on the steering 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 brake system is of the two-circuit type rear wheel brakes are provided with a 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 requires is to have all the servicing done by a Volvo workshop. You will then have useful lifetime of the car, for instance, factory it was subjected to a very thorough i nspection.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Scheme

    SERVICING MAINTENANCE SCHEME I n the maintenance scheme below the Some of the work must be carried out b' 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 I n addition to the servicing procedures a) lighting, including brake warning light mentioned in this scheme you should also b) direction indicator lights regularly check 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 Ch Anges

    SERVICING 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 or 20 W-50, the oil engine. should be changed every 10 000 km (6000 miles).
  • 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 (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). Before checking wipe the oil container The oil level should be up to the filler plug.

  • Page 42: Engine

    SERVICING 18 Oil filter 19 Fuel 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- through the filter on its way from the oil plug with filter and clean the filter.
  • Page 43 The check can be suitably carried out by sion tank during engine warming up and i nsert is accessible for replacement. a Volvo workshop. cooling.
  • Page 44 SERVICING radiator. When this is being done, the Topping-up with coolant 25 Changing the coolant lop up with coolant by filling the ex- heater control should be set to max. heat The coolant retains its properties for pansion tank when its level has gone down to ensure that the entire system will be approx.

  • Page 45: Electrical System

    SERVICING 28-29 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 the proper equipment. The distributor is one of the most sensitive units in the engine and careless handling can lead to decreased engine output and high fuel consumption or even serious...
  • 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 This car is fitted with an alternator.
  • Page 47 SERVICING Replacing the bulb for the lights for the l uggage and engine compartments Replacement of bulbs Slacken the screw holding the lamp shade. The bulb is now accessible for replace- To obtain maximum lighting effect and to forestall the chances of lights going out, ment.
  • Page 48 Replacing the bulbs for the front flashers and the parking lights Remove the two Philips screws which hold the glass. The bulbs can now be removed by pressing them inwards and then turning them a little anti-clockwise. The inner bulb is for the parking light, the outer for the flasher.
  • 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 clutch yoke free travel should be checked vehicle should be taken to a Volvo work- shop for a check on the functioning of the and adjusted if necessary every 10 000 km (6000 miles).

  • Page 51: Front End

    See page 59 for the correct air pressure. wheel alignment checked regularly at your Do not forget the spare wheel when l ocal Volvo workshop every 10 000 km checking the air pressure. (6000 miles). If the vehicle has been in a...
  • 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) When the vehicle is new, it should be choosing a washing agent, since some of The vehicle does not need polishing until washed as often as possible to harden the them are directly detrimental to the sur- the surface finish begins to lose its lustre surface finish.
  • Page 54 42 Anti-rust treatment Always make sure that you get exactly the Cleaning the floor mats The Volvo 164 is anti-rust treated at the right colour. Touching-up is as follows: The floor mats should be vacuum-cleaned factory. Underbody sealing compound is or brushed clean regularly.

  • Page 55: Servicing Before Along-Distance Trip

    Volvo 4. Check that the engine is running per- your car. The first night of frost can come workshop.
  • Page 56 Your Volvo dealer can supply Experience has also shown that extremely battery is also considerably lower at low you with suitable anti-freeze for this pur-...

  • Page 57: When The Engine Stalls

    SERVICING 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 plug in turn.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 59: Electrical System

    FAULT TRACING...

  • 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 pressure and the battery acid level. MAX mark. (Right-hand steering: Check also the clutch fluid level.) Notes for lubricating chart Note 4. Lubricate the felt wick under the rotor and fill a few drops of light engine 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 Gearbox Rear axle Note 5 Note 9 Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Note 1 Note 1 Oil capacities...

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