Parking Brake - Volvo 240 User Manual

1987 Volvo 240
Hazard warning flasher
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard.
Note: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary from state to state.
pg. 19 Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels.
The PARKING BRAKE reminder light on the instrument panel comes on whenever the parking brake
lever is not fully released and the ignition is on.
Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parked.
In order to obtain the best possible performance of the parking brake, the brake linings should be broken
in. (See section titled "Break-in period".)
Seat heaters
The front seats are equipped with electrically-heated backrests and seat cushions. The switches engage
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