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- Page 1 Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden Reprinting permitted if source quoted Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 1(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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Page 2: Steering Gear
Introduction The Volvo 1800 S is a two-door sports car. The car is a two-seater but there is space for a further two passengers in the rear seat. The body is of integral construction so there is no frame as such. The front and rear suspension, the engine and the transmission are attached directly to the body. -
Page 3: Wheels And Tires
There are also two lamps for rear license plate lighting Internal lighting consists of two lamps located at the rear side pillars. There are bulbs for indirect instrument lighting. For bulb replacement se page 24 Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 3(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg... - Page 4 38 Instrument lighting I=Purple switch 39 Controls for windshield 19 Flasher devise, washers and windshield directional signals wipers 20 Revolution counter 40 Lighting switch sender 41 Ignition switch Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 4(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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- Page 6 If you happen to loose your keys, contact your nearest who dealer who will supply you with new keys if you inform them of the code number that was on the missing keys. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 6(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
- Page 7 The angle of the backrest can be adjusted by means of the screw at the bottom behind the seat. Instruments and operating controls Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 7(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
- Page 8 The fluid container for the windshield washers is located under the hood and contains about one litre. Never let the windshield wipers run on a dry and dusty surface since this can easily scratch the glass. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 8(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
- Page 9 When the engine is thoroughly warmed up the choke control should be all the way in. See under “Driving”, page Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 9(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
- Page 10 2 it runs at full output and in position 3 it runs at half output. The temperature and the distribution of air are controlled by means of the fan control. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 10(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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Page 11: Instrument Lighting
The further the knob is turned in a clockwise direction, the stronger the instrument lighting will be. 13 Zero-setting control for trip meter The trip meter is set to zero by pressing up the button and turning it Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 11(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg... - Page 12 When you drive your car, always have a little consideration for other road users. Running in While it is new you should obviously not run your Volvo as fast as it can go. The reason for this is that during the first period all the vital parts of the car become bedded in so that they can stand up stresses even better.
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Page 13: Starting The Engine
16 and in the lubrication chart at the end of this book. All Volvo engines are test-run before delivery, partly in test benches and partly in vehicles on test tracks. We have therefore carefully checked that all clearance is satisfactory and we can thus accept no responsibility for seizing of pistons or bearings depending on careless running in. -
Page 14: Gear Shifting
Never let the engine labour in a high gear but shift down in good time. If you need good pulling power, however, and the engine is working easily under slight acceleration, this does naturally not prevent you from going down below 1500 r.p.m. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 14(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg... - Page 15 If the temperature in the tires becomes excessively high, the cord and rubber start to separate from each other and this can have catastrophic consequences. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 15(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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Page 16: Maintenance Scheme
3000 miles (5,000 km). You can obtain this book from your dealer or directly from Volvo by sending in the coupon available in the end of the warranty booklet. - Page 17 The chassis should be lubricated after certain mileage, according to the instructions in the lubrication chart at the end of this book. All the control linkages on the throttle system, hand brake, etc, should also be sparingly lubricated. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 17(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
- Page 18 The oil in the rear axle should be changed after the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The old oil is drained off by removing the cover on the back of the housing, and this Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 18(35...
- Page 19 Impurities in the oil thus collect in the cleaner and gradually block it. For this Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 19(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
- Page 20 If the oil cleaner is changed without the engine oil being changed, 0.5 litres should be added to the engine. 12 Valve clearance Let your Volvo workshop check the engine valve clearance after every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Excessively small valve clearance can easily cause burned valves. 13 Clean the fuel filter...
- Page 21 18 Check the spark plugs The spark plugs should be cleaned at a Volvo workshop after every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) and the electrode gaps are checked at the same time. The plugs can be cleaned by using a brush or a sand blaster and should the be blown clean with compressed air.
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Page 22: Idling Setting
The gasoline used as fuel should be at least 97 octane. If gasoline with too low octane value is used, knocking or glow ignition can result. When the engine is supplied from the Volvo factory it has been adjusted for operation on 97 octane fuel. -
Page 23: Replacing The Headlight Bulbs
24 Check headlight alignment The alignment of headlights should be checked in a Volvo workshop after every 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Remember that the section of the road lit up by the headlights can vary depending on the loading of the car. - Page 24 The bulbs are now accessible for replacment. The outer bulb is the directional signal and the tail lights, the inner bulb is the stoplight Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 24(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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Page 25: Power Transmission
28 Overhauling the brakes After every 12,500 miles (20,000 km) the brakes should be examined at a Volvo workshop for wear, If the car is used for hard driving, this should be done more often. It is possible that the brake linings can be fully worn and should this happen there is a risk for the brake discs and the brake drums becoming damaged, so it is important to have this overhaul carried out at the above-mentioned intervals. -
Page 26: Front End
Correct front wheel alignment is of vital importance for the steering of the car. Faulty adjustment can also mean unnecessary heavy tire wear. For this reason you should let your Volvo workshop carry out a regular check on the front wheel alignment, for example after every 6,000 mile (10,000 km). If the car has... - Page 27 If washing with water alone is not sufficient, washing agents can be used. Be careful when choosing a washing agent since some of them can be detrimental to the surface finish. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 27(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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Page 28: Cleaning The Upholstery
Paint spraying makes great demands on workshop equipment and professional skill and for this reason, you should take the car to Volvo workshop if any extensive damage needs touching up. Always have minor damages remedied as soon as possible since otherwise there is a risk of rusting. - Page 29 Dry the stains with cold water before the have dried. Then wash with tepid soap solution and go over the surface with cold water. Finally treat the stain with a rag moistened with carbon tetrachloride. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 29(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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Page 30: Procedure In Cold Weather
But even if something should go wrong, your journey need not to be spoiled. Wherever you go you will have a Volvo workshop within easy distance to take care of your car. The regular servicing of you car need not be neglected while you are driving abroad. -
Page 31: Specifications
Windshield washers At the same time as the engine cooling system has anti-freeze added, the water in the windshield washer container should also have anti-freeze added. Your Volvo dealer can supply you with suitable anti-freeze for this purpose. Anti-freeze for door locks A frozen door lock is one of the most irritating things that can happen to a car owner. - Page 32 0.7-0.8 mm Spark plug tightening torque……………….. 3.8-4.2 kgm Distribution dwell angle……………………… 60 degrees Electrical system Voltage……………………………………….. Battery type………………………………….. Bolinden 107GM or corresponding type Battery capacity…………………………….. 60 Ah Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 32(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
- Page 33 Type of tires…………………………………. Braced tread with inner tube Tire size……………………………………… 165-15 Tire pressure (cold tires) Front…………………………………………. 1.8 kg/sq.cm Rear…………………………………………. 2.0 kg/sq.cm Tool kit Jack with lever Pliers Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 33(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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Page 34: Lubrication Chart
Wheel wrench Screwdriver Socket wrench with lever Philips screwdriver Adjustable wrench Tool bag Lubrication chart Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 34(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg... - Page 35 Note 12. . Check the oil level every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Change the oil after the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). After this, the oil level only need checking and topping up when necessary. Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 35(35 Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg...
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