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Volvo 120 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 VOLVO 120 2-DOOR CARS (120 P) DESCRIPTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING AB VOLVO GOTHENBURG SWEDEN Service Cables: Volvo, Gothenburg, Sweden...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START DRIVING YOUR NEW VOLVO PLEASE VOLVO SERVICE READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CAREFULLY. page IT CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE IN THE The Volvo Service Organization BEST POSSIBLE WAY.

  • Page 4: Volvo Service

    In order to get the most out of the invested capital represented by a car, it must be looked after and serviced regularly. Volvo has gone to a great deal of trouble in the design and selection of material to ensure that the car in question only requires a minimum of servicing.

  • Page 5: Engine

    DESCRIPTION Engine compartment (B 18 A) Engine The engine is a four-cylinder carburettor unit with overhead valves. The pistons are made of light-alloy and the upper compression rings on each piston are chromed. The main bearing and .big-end bearing shells are replaceable.

  • Page 6: Electrical System

    The Volvo 123 GT is equipped with fog and spot lights (or just fog On certain markets, the rear axle is fitted with a differential brake lights), also with lights in the engine and luggage compartments.
  • Page 7 Should you lose the car keys, con- left of the luggage compartment there and place it quickly into the keyhole. tact your nearest Volvo dealer for is space sufficient for the spare wheel new keys and quote the code num- ber of the keys which have been and a tool kit.
  • Page 8 If the belt is to be shortened, pull in The front seats in the Volvo 123 GT the upper part of the lap strap. After are provided with a folding device for a certain amount of practice, all belt the backrest.
  • Page 9 DESCRIPTION PARIS I nstruments and controls Before you start the car, sit behind the wheel and carefully check through all the instruments and controls. The location of these is shown in the illustration opposite. The instruments and controls are described in more detail on the following pages with reference to the numbers in the illustration.
  • Page 10 Revolution counter This light goes on when the engine oil pressure is too low. When the The Volvo 123 GT model is fitted with a revolution counter. Temporary r.p.m. The speed must not exceed ignition is switched on, the light should go on and then go out again...
  • Page 11 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Heater and ventilation system Lighting switch Mainbeam Fresh-air fan switch Air-flow Air temp. Parking lights Dipped headlights (Lighting switch out fully (Lighting switch fully out and Pushed right in - closed FLOOR = Air to front seat floor This control is used to regulate the (Lighting switch pulled out one and foot dipper switch in...

  • Page 12: Operating Intructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before being delivered, Volvo engines are test-run on test benches and in the vehicles on test tracks. We are therefore assured that all clearances are satisfactory and thus accept no responsibility for damage caused by careless running-in.

  • Page 13: Gear-Changing

    Gear lever mounted on steering column Automatic transmission On a number of markets, certain ol- der types of the Volvo 120 model were The selector lever for the automatic fitted with the gear lever mounted transmission has the following positions: on the steering column.
  • Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "R" position Starting the engine This position is used when reversing. Note the advantage offered by Move the selector lever either to the "P" or "N" position. The starter "creeping" (driving with no throttle) when manoeuvring in restricted inhibitor switch is automatically disconnected if the selector lever is moved to any of the other positions.

  • Page 15: Servicing

    Violent braking is only justified in dangerous situations. Volvo workshop. You will then have all the work specified in the service book carried out in accordance with recommended prices and the work-...

  • Page 16: Maintenance Scheme

    SERVICING SERVICING Maintenance scheme In addition to the servicing procedures mentioned in this scheme, you should also regularly check the following from the point of view of traffic safety: In the maintenance scheme below the servicing procedures have been given certain numbers which refer to the detailed descriptions on the a) Lighting, including brake warning light following pages.

  • Page 17: Lubrication

    After every 10 000 km (6000 miles) the vehicle should undergo the 10 000 km (6000 miles) inspection at a Volvo workshop. The measures taken during this inspection are also to be found in the Changing the engine oil lubricating chart.
  • Page 18 SERVICING SERVICING Gearbox, M 30, M 40 8 Automatic transmission BW 35 The oil in the gearbox should be checked after every 5 000 km (3 000 The oil should not be changed but the oil level should be checked every miles).

  • Page 19: Engine

    SERVICING Engine Rear axle with differential brake A rear axle fitted with differential brake is filled at the factory with Oil filler cap transmission oil according to the American military standard MIL-L- The oil filler cap is fitted with a filter. 2105 or MIL-L-2105 B provided with an additive for rear axles with If this filter becomes blocked, there differential brake.
  • Page 20 The fan belt tension should be checked the "Max" mark. at a Volvo workshop after every 10 000 miles). A new belt should also be checked after (6 000 km (3 000 miles).

  • Page 21: Electrical System

    54). tifiers. Before making the connections, check the polarity of the a Volvo workshop if you intend changing to a harder or softer type of battery with a voltmeter. plug. The appearance of the old sparking plugs will easily tell whether or not they were the right type for your driving.
  • Page 22 Check headlight alignment The alignment of the headlights should be checked in a Volvo workshop after every 10 000 km (6 000 miles). Remember that the section of the Loosen the screw on the underside of road lit up by the headlights can vary depending on the load in the insert.

  • Page 23: Power Transmission

    If the vehicle has met with a collision involving heavy impact and it is suspected that the front end may have been affected, take the vehicle to a Volvo workshop for a check on the front wheel alignment as soon as possible. Volvo workshops have special measuring should be at the bottom.

  • Page 24: Wheels And Tyres

    Warning. On cars fitted with a differ- there are worn spots and unusual wear ential brake, a jacked-up rear wheel on the tread, take the vehicle to a Volvo must not be turned if the other rear workshop for the wheels to be balanced.

  • Page 25: Body

    Washing and polishing are also extremely im- should be entrusted to a Volvo work- shop. Minor damage caused by flying portant from the viewpoint of rust protection. During the winter, stones, etc.

  • Page 26: Servicing Before Long-Distance Trip

    Anti-rust treatment ages. Even if something unforeseen should happen, your journey does The Volvo 120 models are anti-rust treated at the factory. not need to be spoiled. Wherever The door sills are made of galvanized sheet metal and do not require you go you know you have Volvo any maintenance.

  • Page 27: Procedure In Cold Weather

    Your Volvo dealer can supply you with a 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 28 FAULT TRACING The information given below is only intended to serve as a guide in localizing and temporarily correcting minor faults. After having carried out any such measures, have them checked and adjusted by an experien- ced mechanic. The engine does start although the starter motor turns it round at normal speed 1 Check that there is fuel in the tank.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 31 Lubricating chart...
  • Page 32 Text for wiring diagrams Wiring diagram Volvo 121/122 S Note that the electrical equipment can vary for the different models on different markets. A = White B = Black C = Blue D = Green E = Grey F = Yellow G = Brown...
  • Page 33 Wiring diagram Volvo 123 GT...
  • Page 34 Printed in Sweden/Gumperts TP 539/1 (Engelska) 9.000 10. 67.

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