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  • Page 2 This owner's manual deals with all the va- I t will, however, show you how to look after riations of the Volvo 164 with model year your vehicle so that trouble in the future designation A. can be avoided. The better you know your Volvo, the better service it can give you.

  • Page 4: Warranty And Service Booklet

    Volvo has built up a about your Volvo that is not included in world-wide service organization. All Volvo this instruction book.
  • Page 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 6: Instruments And Controls

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I NSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The instruments and controls are described i n more detail in the following pages with 2 Headlight switch a reference to the numbers in the picture 1 Air vent opposite. Note that variations may occur 2 Headlight switch between different markets.
  • Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D Control light, parking brake This lamp gives a steady red light when the parking brake is applied and the igni- tion switched on. F Warning light, brake circuits It also functions as a warning light should one of the brake circuits fail. If the light goes on during driving, the car should be driven without delay to a workshop for a check on the brake system.
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I Warning light, battery charging This lamp gives a steady red light when the battery is discharging. Should it light during driving, either there is some fault in the N Coolant temperature electrical system or the fan belt is not suffi- gauge L Rev counter ciently tensioned and is thus slipping on the...
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To start the engine, turn the key to the Starting position. This engages the starter motor. As soon as the engine starts, release the key which automatically returns to the Driving position. If the car is parked in such a way as to make it difficult to unlock the steering P Fuel gauge wheel, unlocking can be made easier by...
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 Parking brake The parking brake lever is on the outside of the driving seat and operates on the rear wheels only. When the parking brake i s applied and the ignition is on, a red control light (4 D) on the instrument panel goes on.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS the steering wheel and then release. Here the lighting switch (2) should be pulled fully out. The lever is also used for flashing with mainbeams when the headlights are not switched on. The headlight flasher functions by moving the lever towards the steering wheel and it remains in function until the l ever is released.
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 8 Switch for foglights Depressing the lower part of the rocker switch turns on the foglights, providing that the parking or dipped headlights are on. Because of legislation, the foglights are wired for certain markets across the parking and fullbeam headlights or only across the parking lights.
  • Page 13 To get the best cooling effect, all the car Let a Volvo workshop check the air condi- windows should be closed and the push tioning each year. buttons FLOOR and DEF not pushed in.
  • Page 14 27 Fasten seat belt light heated rear window warning flashers The Volvo 164 has a rear window fitted All the four warning lights start flashing A fasten seat belt light goes on if the car with electrical heating in order to remove...

  • Page 15: I Nterior And Body

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and the backrest of the driver's seat are electrically heated. A thermostat for the heater element in the cushion and backrest which cuts in the current when the tempera- ture goes below +14°C (57°F) and cuts out ° at +26°C (79 F).
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Length and height adjustment front passenger's seat Lumbar support I n connection with this adjustment, it may The front passenger's seat can be adjusted The front seats are provided with an ad- be desirable or necessary to adjust the forward-backwards by pulling up the lever j ustable lumbar support.
  • Page 17 I f the webbing is pulled out too quickly, belt is locked. on the front passenger seat with its back the emergency-locking retractor reacts and the dashboard. Contact your nearest l ocks the belt. Normally the seat belt re- Volvo dealer for more information on this.
  • Page 18 Never modify or repair a belt on your own, Hang up the belt in the place intended. but have this done by a Volvo workshop. Check to make sure that the belt is not I f the belt requires shortening, pull in the clamped or frays against sharp edges.
  • Page 19 Should you lose the car keys, contact your door handle pulled out. closed by pushing down the lock button nearest Volvo dealer for new ones and on the inside. Doing this only prevents the quote the code number of the keys which door from being opened on the outside.
  • Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sun-roof I nterior lighting Child safety lock The sun-roof is opened and closed by a 1. The light is always on. On the inside of the rear door at the very crank handle. When not in use, the handle 2.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rearview mirrors Fuel tank Luggage compartment The inside rearview mirror can be switched The fuel tank filler cap is located on the The luggage compartment is locked with to anti-dazzle by pushing back the knob. right rear mudguard. When filling the tank, the same key as that used for the doors.

  • Page 22: Starting And Driving

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Running-in inspections After 2 500 km (1 500 miles) the vehicle should be taken to a Volvo workshop for STARTING AND DRIVING the warranty inspection. Included with the checks and adjustments then made is a Running-in change of oil in the engine, transmission and rear axle.
  • Page 23 Before your first drive Before starting your car in a garage, al- Before you begin driving your new Volvo, we would advise you to become familiar with ways open the garage doors. The exhaust the vehicle and the various instruments and controls used during driving. When you are...

  • Page 24: Gear-Changing

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GEAR-CHANGING Floor-mounted gear lever Overdrive The Volvo 164 is fitted with a gearbox with Gear-changing with a floor-mounted gear The overdrive, which can be engaged on or without overdrive, or with an automatic l ever is quite conventional and the different fourth gear, is operated by means of a transmission.

  • Page 25: Automatic Transmission

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P-position The P position is selected for parking with or without the engine running. When park- i ng on a hill, the parking brake should also be applied. I n P position, the gearbox is mechanically l ocked. The P position may only be selected when the car is standing still.
  • Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Position 2 Kick-down Driving with automatic transmission I n position 2 there is automatic up- and When the accelerator pedal is depressed downchanging between first and second. Move the selector lever to position P or N. past full throttle position, kick-down is ob- But no upchanging to third.
  • Page 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Towing with automatic transmission I f the battery is weak or run down and thus the selector lever in position N, providing the gearbox is correctly adjusted and the oil is at the right level. Maximum permis- sible speed when towing is 30 kmph (20 mph).
  • Page 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I MPORTANT ABOUT BRAKING When you drive your car in the rain or through pools of water, also when washing the car, water can splash on the brake discs and linings and thereby alter the fric- tion properties of the brake linings so that a certain delay in braking effect can some- ti mes be noticed.

  • Page 29: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Engine compartment 1. Radiator 2. Battery 3. Alternator Charging regulator 5. Pressure sensor 6. Relay for fuel pump 7. Main relay for fuel injection 8. Air cleaner 9. Injector 1 0. Windscreen wiper motor 11. Pressure regulator 12. Oil filler cap 1 3.
  • Page 30 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ENGINE Lubricating system Cooling system Engine lubrication taken care of by a The cooling system is of the sealed pres- The engine is an in-line six-cylinder, water- gear pump located in -the oil sumo. The sure type and incorporates a circulation cooled injection unit with overhead valves.
  • Page 31 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Fuel system This engine is fitted with an electronic fuel i njection system. This system includes an electronic control unit (7) that converts the impulses from the various sensors in the engine to con- trol signals which regulate the six solenoid- actuated fuel injectors (15).

  • Page 32: Power Transmission

    Certain variants of the Volvo 164 are fitted with an overdrive. With the overdrive, it is possible to reduce the engine speed while maintaining road speed. This is less wear- i ng on the engine and reduces fuel con- sumption at the same time.
  • Page 33 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Propeller shaft Limited slip differential Rear axle The propeller shaft, which is the connect- On certain markets, a limited slip differ- The rear axle is carried on two support i ng link between the gearbox and the rear arms the front ends of which are bolted ential can be obtained as optional equip- axle, is divided into two sections.

  • Page 34: Front End And Steering

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FRONT END AND STEERING Front end Power steering The electrical system is of the 12-volt type The front suspension units are mounted on The power cylinder and steering valves are built into the cam-and-roller type steering and is fitted with a voltage-regulated alter- a strong box member.
  • Page 35 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION I MPORTANT! Due to the fact that the integrity bulb sensor (control lamp for bulbs, see page 7) is dimensioned for a certain load, electric sockets for the rear and stop lights for caravans, traitors, etc. must not be connect- ed up anywhere in the electrical system.
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION BRAKES The brake system is of the two-circuit type wheel brakes are provided with a reducer and prevents lateral dragging and rear-end with disc brakes all round. The system is valve which prevents the rear wheels from l urching. With the engine stopped, the provided with a tandem-type master cylin- locking before the front wheels.
  • Page 38 Your dealer, in his turn, carried the servicing done by a Volvo workshop. being reconditioned. out a further delivery inspection in accor-...
  • Page 39 SERVICING...
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  • Page 41 SERVICING LUBRICATION Chassis maintenance To simplify maintenance of your Volvo, the vehicle has been equipped with ball joints, steering rods and propeller shafts of such a construction that they do not require re- gular lubrication. This has been possible due to the fact that points normally requiring...
  • Page 42 SERVICING 2 Checking the oil level in the engine 3 Changing the engine oil The oil level in the engine should be check- With a new or reconditioned engine, the oil ed each time the fuel tank is filled. The should be changed after the first 2500 km check should be carried out with the en- (1500 miles).
  • Page 43 Cloths which leave fluff on the dipstick must be avoided. For cars used for hard driving, or in hilly countries, etc., preventive service should be carried out by an authorized Volvo work- shop every 40 000 km (24000 miles).
  • Page 44 SERVICING 9-10 Rear axle 11 -12 Limited slip 1 3 Power steering The oil level in the rear axle should be Cars fitted with a limited slip differential The oil level in the power steering should checked after every 10 000 km (6000 miles). are delivered from the factory with a rear be checked every 10 000 km (6000 miles).
  • Page 45 SERVICING 1 4-15 Brake fluid The brake system is fitted with a tandem- type brake fluid container with a section for each circuit but with the same filler hole. The brake fluid level should be be- tween the "Max" and "Min" marks. (For right-hand drive, check also clutch fluid l evel.) Every third year or every 80...
  • Page 46 Filter replacement should be carried out in areas, the insert should be replaced more km (12000 miles). Before submitting your a Volvo workshop. often. No other servicing is required be- car for cleaning of this filter, try to drive the tween the above intervals.
  • Page 47 9-12 kp (20-26 l b). The check tem has been empty. anti-freeze qualities of the coolant. It can can suitably be carried out in a Volvo work- Do not remove the filler cap other than fot also cause damage to the cooling system shop.
  • Page 48 SERVICING 26 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs should be removed and checked every 10000 km (6000 miles). Adjust the electrode gap to 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.032"). Tightening should preferably be done with a torque wrench. The spark plugs should be tightened to a torque of 34-39 Nm (25 29 lbft).
  • Page 49 SERVICING...
  • Page 50 SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29 Checking the battery electrolyte level The electrolyte level should be checked regularly. A suitable time to do this is when the fuel tank is being filled. The elec- trolyte level should be 5-10 mm (3/16-- 3/8") above the top of the cell plates. If the l evel is too low, top up with distilled water.
  • Page 51 SERVICING Replacement of bulbs Replacing the bulbs for the front turn Replacing the foglight bulbs i ndicator flashers and parking lights The replacement of bulbs in the various The bulbs for the foglights are replaced li ghting units is shown on the following Remove the two Phillips screws which hold from inside the engine compartment.
  • Page 52 SERVICING Replacing the headlight bulbs The headlight bulbs are replaced from in- side the engine compartment: 1. Remove the protective cover over the space behind the respective headlight. 2. Remove the bulb holder contact. 3. Remove the rubber cover. 4. Remove the spring holding the bulb hol- der in its correct position.
  • Page 53 Owing to the location of the bulbs, their re- Remove the four Phillips screws which hold t wo bulbs. Should any of them require re- placement should be carried out by a Volvo the glass. The bulbs can now be removed placing, proceed as follows: workshop.
  • Page 54 SERVICING Fuses The fuses are grouped under a cover at the bottom of the dashboard extreme left. Read- i ng downwards the fuses protect the follow- i nq: 1. Cigarette lighter 2. Windscreen wiper, washer 1 6 A Horn Heater fan 3.

  • Page 55: Front End

    After every 10 000 km (6000 miles) or at l east once a year, the ball joint seal should the car should be taken to a Volvo work- also be checked for damage and leakage. shop for replacement of the booster cylin- der air filter.

  • Page 56: Wheels And Tyres

    Have them Rapid links must not be fitted on the Volvo balanced if necessary. Poorly balanced 164 since the space between the brake wheels will rapidly increase the wear on calipers and wheel rims do not permit this.
  • Page 57 SERVICING Changing a wheel The spare wheel, jack and tool kit are stored i n the luggage compartment. When the car i s to be jacked up, the jack should be on l evel, firm ground. Avoid creeping under the car when it is jacked up since there is risk that the car might topple off the jack, particularly if the ground is soft.
  • Page 58 SERVICING the draining holes in the doors and bot- BODY tom sills. Note. When washing the car in a washing 39 Washing bay, the vent control should be closed. I n certain cases, the air intakes for the car heater should be covered. The car should be washed often since such things as dirt, dust, dead insects, tar spots, etc.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Upholstery

    42 Rustproofing The vehicle does not need polishing until Leather upholstery can be cleaned with a Your Volvo is rustproofed at the factory. the surface finish begins to lose its lustre damp cloth, eventually with a mild soap I nspection...
  • Page 60 Any such damage, therefore, should be carried out by a Volvo 3. When the primer has dried apply the workshop. Minor damage caused by flying surface lacquer with a brush.

  • Page 61: Before A Long-Distance Trip

    Volvo workshop. You will enjoy your The first night of frost can come as an un- noting: pleasant surprise unless preventive precau- journey better if you know that your car is i n perfect trim.
  • Page 62 Your being damaged by frost. Volvo dealer can supply you with suitable anti-freeze for this purpose. Engine lubricating system Brake system...

  • Page 63: Fault Tracing

    FAULT TRACING 4. That one of the ignition leads is in poor 4. With damp weather, when flashover is The information given below is only intend- possible, wipe the park plug isolators condition. ed to serve as a guide in localizing and clean.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type designations I n all correspondence with the dealer con- cerning your vehicle and when ordering parts, the type designation, chassis and engine number should always be quoted. 1. Type and model year designation (A) as well as chassis number: Stamped on right door pillar and on plate mounted on stay for rear wall of luggage compartment.
  • Page 65 SPECIFICATIONS NEW MEASUREMENT UNITS being applied both in Swedish and European Torque is indicated in Nm (Newtonmetre) i ndustries. previous unit kpm/lbft (kilopondmetre/ footpond) The new SI units are inserted 'in this man- For some time technicians have endeavoured ual. The old units, however , are given in to find an internationally standardized mea- brackets.
  • Page 66 SPECIFICATIONS...
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  • Page 69 LUBRICATING CHART Symbols Engine oil Grade: For Service SE Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Note 1 Note 1 (earlier designation MS) Viscosit : Multigrade See also page 41 Power steering Note 2 Rear axle oil Engine Note 7 Grade: MIL-L-2105 B Viscosity: See page 43 Brake fluid container...

  • Page 70: Lubricating Chart

    LUBRICATING CHART Notes to lubricating chart Note 6. Change the oil filter every 10 000 km (6 000 miles). See page 44. Note 1. The wheel bearings are packed Note 7. Check the oil level when filling at the factory with a special type of grease the tank.

  • Page 71: When Filling The Tank

    WHEN FILLING THE TANK Check to make sure you get the right octane, that is. B 30 E engine: minimum 97 octane B 30 F engine: minimum 91 octane Also check: Oil level in engine The level should be between the marks on the dipstick. I f necessary top up with multigrade oil.

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