Gear-Changing; Points Worth Noting - Volvo 120 Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warming up the engine
Experience has shown that engines in vehicles which are frequently stopped and
started are subject to abnormally rapid wear. The reason for this is that the en-
gine is not given a chance to reach its normal working temperature. When the
engine is cold, it should be taken up to its normal working temperature as quick-
ly as possible. Do not therefore idle the engine too long but start driving with
a light load on the engine as soon as the oil pressure light goes out.

Gear-changing

The gearbox has synchromesh on all for-
ward gears. If this is to function satisfactorily,
the clutch pedal must be fully depressed.
To obtain good acceleration, it is important
that the gear-change timing is adapted to the
speed in such a way that the engine speed is
within suitable limits, neither too high nor
too low.
The gear positions are shown in the picture
opposite.
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Gear positions for 4-speed gearbox
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Recommended speed ranges, km.p.h. (m.p.h.)
for the different gears
Gearbox
Engine 1st gear
B 20 A M 40 0---45
(0-28)
M 40
B 20 B 0-50
(0-30)

Points worth noting

Starting in a garage
If you start your car in a garage, always open the garage doors before starting
the engine. The exhaust gases from the engine contain poisonous carbon mon-
oxide gas which is particularly dangerous since it is both invisible and odo-
urless.
Driving with the luggage compartment lid open
While driving with the luggage compartment lid partly or fully open, exhaust
gases (and consequently also carbon monoxide) can be sucked into the car
through the luggage compartment, particularly if a window is open. Normally
this involves no risk to the passengers. However, on such occasions, the follow-
ing advice should be followed:
1. Keep all windows closed.
2. Set the fresh air and defroster levers to fully open and the fan control to
full speed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear
15-70 25-100 35-
(10-45) (15-G0) (22- )
20-80 30-115 40-
(15-50) (20-70) (25- )
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