Volvo 120 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

DESCRIPTION
I Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the coolant and
thus indicates the working temperature of the engine. The pointer on
this gauge should remain within the three green sectors.
Battery charging warning light
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This light goes on when the battery discharges, which is normal at
idling speed. As soon as you accelerate a little, it should go out. If
it goes on during driving, this means either that there is some fault
in the electrical system or that the fan belt is not sufficiently tensioned
and is thus slipping on the pulley, causing poor charging.
Trip meter
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The trip meter, which is graduated in tenths of a mile, can be used to
measure even short distances. The meter can be reset to zero by means
of a twist knob placed under the instrument panel to the left of the
steering column. The knob is turned first to the right and then to
the left.
4 Speedometer
The speedometer has a horizontal red ribbon indicator, the ribbon
point showing the speed at which you are travelling. Since the length
of the red ribbon is proportional to the speed, this is in itself a safety
factor - the more red shown, the more dangerous your speed.
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Milometer
The milometer shows the total distance covered in miles. After 99 999
miles it returns to zero and starts going round again.
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Oil pressure warning light
This light goes on when the engine oil pressure is too low. When the
ignition is switched on, the light should go on and then go out again
when the engine has been started. Never start driving until the light
goes out. Should the light remain on during driving, the engine should
be stopped and the cause for this determined. In most cases it means
that the oil level is too low. After hard driving it may happen that
the warning light comes on when the engine is at idling speed. This
is normal providing it goes out again when the engine speed is in-
creased.
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Windscreen wiper and washer switch
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The windscreen wiper and washer switch has four positions. When
pressed fully in, the switch is switched off. When the switch is pulled
out to the first position, the windscreen wipers operate at normal
speed. When it is pulled out to the second position, the wipers operate
more quickly. Pulling the switch out fully also operates the windscreen
washers.
I gnition switch
1. "Radio" position
With the switch in this position,
the complete electrical system of
the vehicle, with the exception
of the engine ignition system, is
switched on.
2. Neutral position
14 Cigarette lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in. As soon as it attains sufficient
heat, it will automatically spring out.
Revolution counter
The Volvo 123 GT model is fitted with a revolution counter. Temporary
r.p.m. The speed must not exceed
permissible speed
6000-6500
r.p.m.
Brake circuits-handbrake warning light
On vehicles fitted with a dual-circuit brake system, there is a warning
lamp located to the left on the instrument panel. The light goes on
if there is a failure in one of the brake circuits when the foot brake
is depressed. The light also shows if the handbrake is applied.
DESCRIPTION
3. Driving position
4. Starting position
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To start the engine, turn the
key to the Starting position and
this engages the starter motor.
As soon as the engine starts,
release the key which then auto-
matically returns to the Driving
position.
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