Gear-Changing - Volvo 164 Owner's Manual

GEAR-CHANGING

The Volvo 164 is fitted with a gearbox with
or without overdrive, or with an automatic
transmission.
Note that certain versions are not sold on
some markets.
The gearbox is synchronized on all forward
gears. If synchronization is to function sa-
tisfactorily, the clutch pedal must be fully
depressed.
Floor-mounted gear lever
Gear-changing with a floor-mounted gear
l ever is quite conventional and the different
gear positions are shown in the picture
above.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Overdrive
The overdrive, which can be engaged on
fourth gear, is operated by means of a
l ever to the right under the steering wheel.
Moving the lever downwards engages and
upwards disengages the overdrive. No ex-
tra operation of the clutch pedal or ac-
celerator is normally needed, but engage-
ment is made easier if the accelerator
pedal position is maintained steady. When
disengaging the overdrive, light pressure
on the clutch pedal helps to make this
operation smoother.
The overdrive should not be used at speeds
below 60 kmph (38 mph).
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