Volvo S70 Owner's Manual page 114

1999 S70 & V70
NOTE: Selecting P or N (automatic transmission) when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of
time will help prevent overheating of transmission oil.
WARNING! Always place the gear selector (automatic transmission) in Park and apply the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave car unattended with the engine running.
Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very
poisonous.
CAUTION:
Never race the engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricated points fast
enough to prevent engine damage.
Do not race the engine just prior to switching off!
Hydraulic valve lifters
This engine features hydraulic valve lifters which means that valve clearance is adjusted automatically.
It is possible that the valve lifters will produce a ticking sound for the first few seconds after the engine
is started, while the oil pressure is increasing.
If the car has not been used for a long period of time, this ticking sound may last for up to 15 minutes.
This is entirely normal.
Do not exceed 3000 rpm until the ticking sound disappears.
pg. 70 Manual transmission, Automatic transmission
Shift positions
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