Volvo 240 1991 Owner's Manual page 158

Volvo 1991 240 Model
Possible cause
Spark plugs
fouled.
pg. 107 Service diagnosis
Condition:
The gear selector can not be moved from the P position
The gear selector is locked in the P position. To release the selector, the ignition must be switched on
(ignition key in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.
Depress the brake pedal
Select a gear
Release the brake pedal
If the gear selector cannot be moved, check fuses 7 and 12.
Manually releasing the gear selector
If the car's electrical system is not functioning, the gear selector must be released manually. The catch is
located under the brushes in the gear shift cover (see illustration)>
Push the catch gently to the left.
Select a gear.
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Correction
Drive the vehicle in a lower gear and keep the engine rpm higher for a few miles
in order to remove carbon deposit on the spark plugs. If this procedure is not
effective, clean or replace the spark plugs.