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1977 Volvo 242 244 245
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Notice to Owner: Your Volvo has been built to comply with all North American Safety and anti-
pollution regulations and evidence of this can be verified from the certification label on the left wheel
housing in the engine compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult
your local dealer.
Contents
(Index see page 91)
Tailgate window wiper, electrically heated rear window, hazard warning
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VOLVO
242, 244, 245
DESCRIPTION Page
Introduction 2
Keys 3
Lighting 9
Turn signals 10
Wipers 11
flasher
Front seats 18
Seat belts 20
Rear doors, trunk lid 23
Hood 24
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Vehicle Description and Features
Vent windows, rear view mirrors
Adjusting vent windows and cleaning/adjusting rear view mirrors.
Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap
Operation of interior lights, sun roof, and filling the fuel tank.
Rear seat, model 245
Folding and adjusting the rear seat in the Model 245 station wagon.
Tailgate, model 245
Operating the tailgate for the Model 245 station wagon.
START AND DRIVING
Break in period
Guidelines for breaking in a new car to ensure proper performance and longevity.
Starting the engine
Step-by-step instructions for safely starting the vehicle's engine.
Gear shift positions
Explanation of manual and automatic transmission gear selector positions.
Automatic transmission
Details on operating the automatic transmission and its modes.
Emergency towing (pulling)
Procedures and precautions for towing the vehicle.
Towing information
Essential information and safety steps to observe when towing the car.
Trailer hauling
Guidelines and considerations for safely hauling a trailer with the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Maintenance services
Overview of scheduled maintenance intervals and general service advice.
Gas station checks
Routine checks to perform at a gas station for vehicle maintenance.
Engine B 21F
Specifications and identification details for the B21F engine.
Servicing
General maintenance procedures, schedules, and checks for vehicle upkeep.
Engine oil
Instructions for checking, adding, and changing engine oil.
Cooling system
Procedures for checking and maintaining the vehicle's cooling system.
Emission control systems
Information on emission control components and their maintenance.
Transmission oil
Procedures for checking and changing transmission fluid for various gearboxes.
Rear axle, power steering, brake fluid
Maintenance checks for rear axle, power steering, and brake fluid.
Lubrication
Details on chassis lubrication points and recommended lubricants.
Coolant
Instructions for checking and topping up the coolant level.
Replacing bulbs
Guide on how to replace various exterior and interior light bulbs.
Fuses
Information on the fuse box, fuse types, and their functions.
Wheels and tires
General information, checks, and recommendations for wheels and tires.
Wheel changing
Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a vehicle wheel.
Washing, cleaning
Procedures for washing, cleaning the exterior and interior of the car.
Cleaning
Specific instructions for cleaning upholstery and floor mats.
Paint touch-up
Guidance on repairing minor paint damage and scratches.
Long distance trips
Preparations and checks recommended before undertaking long journeys.
Cold weather
Advice and procedures for preparing and operating the car in cold weather conditions.
Service diagnosis
Troubleshooting guide for common vehicle problems and their potential causes.
Specifications and Customer Information
Specifications
Technical data, dimensions, weights, and capacities of the vehicle models.
Customer information
Details on acceleration, passing ability, and stopping distances.
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