Table Of Contents - Volvo 740 GL Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Keys2
Instruments, Switches And Controls4
Instruments5
Air Louvers5
Quartz Crystal Clock6
Tachometer6
Temperature Gauge7
Trip Odometer7
Fuel Gauge7
Boost Pressure Gauge (Turbo-Engine Cars Only)7
Indicator And Warning Lights8
Alternator Warning Light9
Brake Failure Warning Light9
Oil Pressure Warning Light9
Parking Brake Reminder Light9
Bulb Failure Warning Light10
Starting Indicator Light10
Shift Indicator Light (Manual Transmission Cars Only)10
Starting (Ignition) Switch/Steering Wheel Lock11
Turn Signals12
Hazard Warning Flasher13
High Beam/Low Beam Switch (Headlights On)13
Headlight Flasher (Headlights Off)13
Cruise Control (Optional)14
Acceleration14
Disengage The Cruise Control System14
Windshield Wipers15
Intermittent Wiper15
"Single Sweep" Position15
Wipers, High Speed15
Windshield Wiper/Washer16
Adjusting Washer Nozzles16
Washer Fluid Reservoir16
Lighting16
Headlights And Position Lights17
Rear Fog Lights, Front Fog Lights17
Rear Fog Lights18
Auxiliary Front Fog Lights18
Rear Window Demister19
Heated Front Seats (Certain Models)19
Parking Brake (Hand Brake)20
Cigarette Lighter20
Ash Trays21
Electrically-Operated Windows (Gle And Turbo Models)21
Heating And Ventilation22
Cut-Out Switch For Electrically-Operated Rear-Door Windows22
Heating And Ventilation System Without Air Conditioning23
Air Distribution23
Air From Panel Louvers23
Heating And Ventilation System With Air Conditioning25
Radios, Am-Fm-Fm-Stereo-/Tape Players27
Radio Antenna27
Signal Sending27
Weak Reception (Fading)27
Body And Interior29
Table Of Contents29
Rear-View Mirror30
Manually Operated Side View Mirrors30
Interior Light, Sun Roof30
Sun Roof31
Front Seats31
Height Adjustment32
Horizontal Seat Adjustment32
Electrically-Heated Seats32
Child Safety33
Seat Belts33
To Buckle34
Center-Rear Belt Adjustment35
Seat Belts Maintenance35
Using Seat Belts During Pregnancy36
Doors And Locks36
Trunk Lid37
Child Safety Locks37
To Avoid Battery Drain37
Trunk Lock38
Trunk, Long Load Storage39
Trunk Light40
Hood40
To Open The Hood41
Engine Compartment Light42
Storage Spaces42
Starting And Driving. Break-In Period44
Fuel Requirements, Refueling45
Unleaded Fuel45
Octane Rating45
Gasoline Containing Alcohol45
Driving Economy46
Refueling46
Starting The Engine, Turbo Caution47
To Start The Engine47
Engine Warm-Up - Initial Driving Procedure47
Transmission47
Manual Transmission + Overdrive48
Turbo Caution48
Gear Lever48
Overdrive (5Th Gear)48
Reverse Gear49
Automatic Transmission, Driving49
Gear Selector Positions50
P (Park)50
R (Reverse)50
N (Neutral), D (Drive)50
2 (Intermediate Position)51
1 (Low Position)51
Lock-Up (Gl, Gle Models; Zf Transmission)51
Automatic Transmission, Oil51
Shift Gate: Aw71 Transmission (Turbo Models)52
Shift Gate: Zf Transmission (Gl, Gle Models)52
Kick-Down53
Starting And Stopping A Car Equipped With Automatic Transmission54
"Special Tips" For Cars With Automatic Transmission54
Points To Remember55
To Avoid Overheating55
Driving Through Standing Water56
Weight Distribution Affects Handling56
Handling, Roadholding56
Roof Racks (Removable And Permanent)56
Emergency Towing57
Jump Starting58
Catalytic Converter59
Brake System60
If The Brake Power-Assist Does Not Function60
Trailer Hauling61
When Preparing For Trailer Hauling61
Maximum Trailer Weight61
Breaking-In Parking Brake (Hand Brake)61
Winter Driving62
Cold Weather Precautions62
Before A Long Distance Trip63
The Volvo Washer Solvent Dilution63
Vehicle Storage64
Wheels And Tires66
The Tire Designation66
Wear Indicator67
Flat Spots67
Tires For Winter Use67
Tire Chains67
Checking And Correcting Tire Pressure68
Vehicle Loading68
In Case Of Emergency70
Spare Tire70
Wheel Changing71
Special Spare71
Installing The Wheel72
Replacing Bulbs73
Replacing Sealed Beam Headlamp Units73
Replacing Bulbs, Front74
Replacing Tail Lamp Bulbs75
License Plate Light76
Engine Compartment Light Replacement77
Trunk Light Bulb Replacement77
Interior Light And Reading Lights78
Fog Lights78
Fuse Replacement79
Fuses Location80
Hazard Warning Flashers80
Replacing Wiper Blades81
Service Diagnosis82
Condition: Starter Motor Operates But Engine Does Not Start83
Erratic Idle (Misfiring)84
Engine Stalls At Irregular Intervals84
Misfiring At Highway Driving Speed84
Low Top Speed, Loss Of Power85
Excessive Fuel Consumption85
Car Care86
Rustproofing86
Several Factors Influence The Speed At Which Corrosion Will Occur86
Rustproofing, Inspection And Touching-Up87
The Invisible (Internal) Rustproofing87
The Visible Rustproofing87
Paint Touch-Up89
Minor Stone Chips And Scratches89
Scars On The Surface89
Deep Scars, (Down To The Bare Metal)89
Touching Up Damaged Paint On Fender Edges And Sills91
Washing The Car92
Suitable Detergents92
Bird Droppings92
Automatic Washing93
Polishing And Waxing93
Chromed Parts93
Cleaning The Upholstery94
Cleaning The Seat Belts94
Cleaning Floor Mats94
Volvo Service95
Maintenance Schedule96
Maintenance Beyond 45,000 Miles (75,000 Km)96
Maintenance Services98
Maintenance Inspection At 7,500 Miles (12,500 Km) Intervals98
Engine Compartment99
Engine Compartment - 740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo Engine)100
Engine Oil101
Checking The Oil Level101
Draining The Oil101
To Add Or Change Engine Oil102
Changing Oil Filter102
Oil Quality102
Changing Oil And Oil Filter103
Torque Exhaust Manifold Nuts103
Valves104
Air Cleaner104
Vacuum Fittings, Hoses And Connections104
Timing Gear Belt104
Lh Jetronic 2.2 Fuel System105
Lambda-Sond (Oxygen Sensor) System105
Catalytic Converter Info106
Torque Catalytic Converter Mounting Bolts106
The Intercooler Boost System107
Evaporative Control System107
Crankcase Ventilation108
Pcv System, 740 Gle (B230F Engine)108
Pcv System, 740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo Engine)108
Replacing Spark Plugs108
Ignition Timing109
Manual Transmission, Rear Axle109
Automatic Transmission Oil110
Rear Axle Oil110
Check The Oil Level (Transmission)111
Brake And Clutch Fluids112
Power Steering Fluid112
Lubrication Points113
Cooling System114
Check Coolant Level114
Changing Coolant114
Top Up With Coolant115
Drive Belt115
Checking The Belt Tension115
Belt Adjustment And Replacement115
Specifications117
Dimensions And Weights117
Label Information118
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)118
Vehicle Emission Control Information118
Engine Oil Specifications119
Model Plate119
Service Label119
740 Gl, Gle (B230F Engine) Specifications120
740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo Engine) Specifications121
Cooling System Specifications121
Fuel System122
Ignition System Specifications122
Transmission Specifications123
Electrical System Specifications125
Vehicle Loading Info127
Tire Pressure Label View127
Index130
Parking Brake133
Fog Light134