Volvo 120 Operating & Service Manual page 11

DESCRIPTION
1 Temperature gauge
The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the coolant and thus
i ndicates the working temperature of the engine.
gauge should remain within the green sectors.
2 Battery charging warning light
This light goes on when the battery discharges. 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.
3 Trip meter
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 reset 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.
7 Mileometer
The mileometer shows the total distance covered in miles. After 99999
miles it returns to zero and starts going round again.
8 Oil pressure warning light
This light goes on when the engine oil pressure is too low. When the
i gnition 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
li ght comes on when the engine is at idling speed. This is normal provid-
i ng it goes out again when the engine speed is increased.
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The pointer on this
10 Handbrake warning light
This lights red when the handbrake is applied and the ignition is on.
The light also functions as a warning light should a failure arise in one
of the brake service circuits. If the light goes on when driving, the car
should be taken without delay to a workshop for a check on the brake
system. Observe due care when driving on such occasions.
1 t Windscreen wiper and washer switch
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.
The liquid container for the windscreen washers is placed under the
bonnet and holds about 1.5 litres (2.6 Imp. pints = 3.2 US pints). Never
allow the wiper blades to operate on a dry and dusty surface since this
can easily scratch the glass and 'blades.
12 Choke control
The choke control is used when the engine is started from cold. When
pulled out about 10-15 mm ('/
") the control operates the throttle flap
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and increases idling speed. Pulling the control out further, enriches the
fuel-air mixture, and this steps up the idling speed.
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Combined ignition switch and steering wheel lock
The switch has four positions:
(0) Locking position, (1) Garage
position, (2) Driving position and
(3) Starting position.
The key can be taken out of the
l ock in the Locking position.
Removing the key when in the
Locking position automatically
l ocks the steering wheel. With
the key in the Garage position,
the entire electrical system is
15 Cigarette lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in. As soon as it attains sufficient
heat, it will automatically spring out.
DESCRIPTI ON
connected up except for the
engine ignition system.
During driving, the key should
be in the Driving position.
To start the engine, turn the key
to the Starting position and this
automatically engages the star-
ter motor. As soon as the en-
gine starts,
release the key
which automatically returns to
the Driving position.
I f the car is parked in such a
way as to make it difficult to un-
l ock the steering wheel, unlock-
i ng can be made easier by
slightly turning
the steering
wheel one way and then the
other.
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