Volvo 740 1985 User Manual

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Contents

A comprehensive index is located at the back of this manual.

Presentation Instruments and controls Body and interior Starting and driving Wheels and tires In case of emergency Car care Service and routine

maintenance Specifications Index

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right lo make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design. without notice and without incurring obligation.

pg. 2 Presentation

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This Owner's manual provides information on driving and maintaining your Volvo It should be noted that there are certain differences between model versions and market requirements so that you may find features described in this manual that do not appear on your car. Should you require more detailed information with regard to adjustments or repairs please contact your Volvo dealer.

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada, and other countries.

pg. 3 Keys

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Write the key numbers on the inside of the front cover of this manual as well as your pocket diary. These number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place (the back of the tag is coated with adhesive tape). In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer. The central locking system is described in detail in section "Door and locks".

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Instruments and controls

pg. 4 Instruments, Switches and controls

pg. 5 Instruments, Switches and controls

1 Air louver

2 Headlights, parking lights

3 Turn signals, Cruise Control

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4 Hazard warning flashers

5 Instruments

6 Wiper/washer

7 Air louvers

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8 Heating and ventilation

9 Radio receptacle

10 Cigarette lighter

11 Ash tray

12 Electrically-heated passenger seat

13 Parking brake

14 Hood release handle

15 Control for electrically operated side mirrors

16 Electrically operated windows

17 Rear fog lamps

18 Fog light

19 Space for additional equipment 20 Space for additional equipment 21 Air louver

22 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock

23 Space for additional equipment 24 Rear window demister

25 Horn 26 Electrically-heated driver's seat

The pages in this section provide a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note that vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements, etc.

pg. 6 Instruments

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NOTE: Canadian model speedometers/odometers indicate kilometers only.

1 Voltmeter (Turbo models) 2 Fuel gauge 3 Clock reset knob 4 Quartz crystal clock 5 Speedometer 6 Trip odometer 7 Trip odometer reset knob 8 Odometer 9 Tachometer 10 Instrument panel lamps rheostat 11 Temperature gauge 12 Boost gauge (Turbo models)

pg. 7 Instruments

Quartz crystal clock To reset the hands, push in the reset knob and turn.

Note: A slight ticking sound emitted by teh clock is considered normal.

Tachometer

Reads thousands of engine rpm. Red striped range for momentary use, during acceleration. Engine should not be operated in red range. Maximum continuous rpm is 6000.

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The turbo engine is equipped with an rpm-limiter system; at engine speeds above approx. 6200 rpm, excessive misfiring will occur.

Trip odometer Used for measuring shorter distances. (last figure represents 1/10 mile or 1/10 km)

Trip odometer reset knob Push in to reset.

Temperature gauge The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge face when driving. If the pointer

approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension. (See "Coolant" and "Drive belts")

WARNING! Allow engine to cool before adding coolant.

Fuel gauge The fuel tank capacity is approx. 15.8 US gals (60 liters). The red range represents approx. 2.1 US gals (8 liters).

Instrument panel lamps rheostat Clockwise = brighter. Counterclockwise = dimmer.

Voltmeter (turbo-engine cars only)

The voltmeter indicates the voltage in the electrical system and thereby also the state of the battery. While the car is being driven the pointer should be within the black field. Should the pointer point to the upper or lower red field when driving, this may indicate some fault in the electrical system.

Boost pressure gauge (turbo-engine cars only)

The boost pressure gauge is divided into sections. Black section: The engine acts as a normally-aspirated engine. Best fuel economy is achieved while driving in this range.

Yellow section: The turbo is engaged. Red section: The pressure in the intake manifold is too high. Drive the car carefully to a Volvo dealer

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for inspection. The warning light for boost pressure illuminates when the gauge pointer moves into the red section.

pg. 8 Indicator and warning lights

1 (Not connected) 2 (Not connected) 3 (Not connected) 4 (Not connected) 5 (Not connected) 6 Low engine oil pressure 7 Alternator not charging 8 Overdrive engaged (manual transmission) 9 High beams 10 Brake failure 11 Parking brake applied 12 Bulb failure 13 Low washer fluid level. If the lamp glows continuously when the engine is running, there is only about 1/2 - 1 US qts. remaining in the washer fluid reservoir. 14 Shift indicator light (manual transmission models) 4th gear disengaged (740 Turbo only) (see Automatic transmission) 15 Fasten seat belts 16 (Not connected) 17 Turn signal, left 18 Turn signal, right

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pg. 9 Warning lights

The warning lights described on this page should never stay on when driving When the ignition key is turned on, and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should be on to test the function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected. (However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake is fully released.)

Alternator warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of the alternator drive belt as soon as possible.

NOTE: This warning light is illuminated if the alternator is not charging. However, parking brake, brake failure and bulb failure warning lights will be illuminated at the same time due to the design of the system.

Brake failure warning light

If the light comes on while driving and the brake pedal can be depressed further than normal, it is an indication that one of the brake circuits is not functioning. Stop immediately, open hood and check brake fluid level (see section "Brake fluid, power steering".) Fluid level below MIN mark: Do NOT drive. Tow car to shop for check/repair of brake system. Fluid level between MIN and MAX mark: proceed immediately and with caution to a Volvo dealer for an inspection of the brake system.

Oil pressure warning light If the light comes on during driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. See section titled "Engine oil". After hard driving, the light will come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

Parking brake reminder light This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats.

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Bulb failure warning light The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective: one of the low beam headlights one of the tail lights one of the brake lights (when the brake pedal is depressed). Check the fuse and bulb. See sections titled "Replacing bulbs" and "Fuses". Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been replaced, the corresponding bulb on the other side of the car should also be replaced.

pg. 10 Starting indicator light

Shift indicator light (Manual transmission cars only) The Volvo shift indicator light (S.I.L.) is a device designed to help you get even better gas mileage from your Volvo car. Studies have shown that the best fuel economy is obtained by shifting gears at low engine rpm and high relative engine load. The Volvo S.I.L. is calibrated to show you when to shift for improved mileage without sacrificing smooth acceleration. Use of the S.I.L. is simple. Shift to the next higher gear as soon as the light comes on. You may find after using the S.I.L. for some time that your natural shifting rhythm will adapt to the S.I.L's suggestion. Some driver's may even shift before the light comes on. Obviously, there will be times when you need to shift later than the light would indicate (for example, when climbing hills or trailer towing). Using the light regularly, however, should result in a mileage improvement of six percent or more, depending on how you normally drive.

Programming instructions for shift indicator If the current supply to the control unit is cut (battery disconnected), the control unit will have to be reprogrammed as the control unit memory will be erased. Drive the car in each gear (first gear not necessary) for approximately 8 seconds. The gear change indicator light will flicker once (0.5 seconds), as each gear is programmed. Note: Remove the foot completely from the clutch pedal after each gear change when programming the

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control unit.

pg. 11 Starting (ignition) switch

Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked. Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key.

A chime will sound if the starting key is left in the ignition lock and front door on the driver's side is opened.

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pg. 12 Turn signals, Hazard warning flasher

Turn signals 1 Lane change position.

In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.

2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns. Defective turn signal bulb will cause turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more

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rapidly than normal.

3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on). Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.

3 Headlight flasher (headlights off). Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.

Hazard warning flasher Four-way flashing is used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard (either during daylight or at night).

NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary from state to state.

pg. 13 Cruise control

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Cruise control (optional) The cruise control switches are located on the turn signal switch lever. To engage and set desired speed:

1. Set switch (1) to ON.

2. Accelerate to desired cruise speed.

NOTE: The cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 22 mph (35 km).

3. Depress SET SPEED switch (2).

Operating brake pedal or clutch pedal Will automatically disengage the cruise control. Previously selected cruise speed is retained in the memory. It can be re-introduced by momentarily setting the switch to RESUME position.

NOTE: The vehicle will accelerate very quickly should there be a substantial speed differential when the switch is reset to RESUME. It is therefore recommended that the vehicle be accelerated manually and the switch reset to RESUME when the speed differential is reduced.

Acceleration Momentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrupt cruise control operation. The previously selected speed will be maintained without having to set switch to RESUME.

Disengage the cruise control system

- set switch (1) to position OFF

- depress brake pedal

- depress clutch pedal (where applicable). Switching off the starting (ignition) switch is will automatically disengage the cruise control system.

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WARNING! The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. In case the gear shift is moved unintentionally to Neutral during driving with the cruise control engaged:

- depress the brake pedal momentarily, or set the cruise control switch (1) to OFF. This will disengage the cruise control and prevent overreving the engine.

pg. 14 Windshield wipers

Wiper/washer 1 Intermittent wiper.

With switch in this position, the wipers will sweep approximately every seventh second.

2 "Single sweep" position. Switch returns automatically when released.

3 Wipers, low speed.

4 Wipers, high speed.

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5 Windshield wiper/washer.

The wiper will make 2-3 complete sweeps after the lever is released.

Adjusting washer nozzles The washer jets should spray the windshield as shown. Use the edge of a small screwdriver to adjust the nozzles.

Washer fluid reservoir The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approx. 3.2 US qts. (3.0 liters). See illustration on back cover. During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent as specified in "Cold weather precautions" section.

pg. 15 Lighting

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Headlights and position lights

All lights off

Parking lights on

Headlights and parking lights are on if starting (ignition) switch is in position I or II.

If the headlight switch is in position

all lights will go out when starting (ignition) switch is switched

off.

With the headlight switch in position

the parking lights will stay on. Switch from high to low beams, and vice versa, by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left side of the steering column towards the steering wheel.

pg. 16 Rear fog lights, Front fog lights

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Rear fog lights The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be use only when atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce the daytime or nighttime visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (152 meters). (The headlights must be switched on.) Note that local regulations governing the use of these lights may vary.

Auxiliary front fog lights (optional on certain models) Auxiliary front fog lights can be switched on only with the low-beam headlights on.

pg. 17 Rear window demister, Heated front seats

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Rear window demister To operate, depress the switch. The indicator lamp in the switch will come on. The system will be switched off automatically after 10-15 minutes or when the starting (ignition) key is switched off.

CAUTION: Do not place items that may damage the printed circuit against the inner surface of the rear window. Do not scrape the inner surface of the rear window glass with a hard object or use an abrasive window cleaner, otherwise damage to the printed circuit will occur.

Heated front seats (certain models) The driver's seat is equipped with electrically-heated backrests and seat cushions. The heating is thermostatically-controlled and switches on automatically when the seat temperature drops below 50°F (10°C) and switches off at about 95°F (+35°C). Use the switches to disengage the seat heating manually.

pg. 18 Parking brake, Cigarette lighter, Ash trays

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Parking brake (hand brake) The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels. Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also turn the front wheels toward the curb. In order to obtain the best possible performance of the parking brake, the brake linings should be broken in. See section titled "Brake system".

Cigarette lighter To operate, depress the knob fully. When the knob automatically releases, the cigarette lighter is ready for use. The starting (ignition) switch must be switched on (to position I or II) for the cigarette lighter to function.

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Ash trays To remove the ash trays depress the center spring and remove.

pg. 19 Electrically operated windows

Electrically-operated windows (GLE and Turbo models) The electrically-operated windows are controlled by switches set in the door armrests. All of the windows can be controlled from the driver's armrest as shown in the above illustration. The starting (ignition) switch must be ON (position II) for the electrically operated windows to function. The window is lowered if the rear part of the switch is pressed and raised if the front part of the switch is pressed.

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Cut-out switch for electrically-operated rear-door windows If the car is equipped with rear door power windows, this function can be disabled by a switch located on the driver's door armrest. This switch is positioned 90° in relation to the other switches.

The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the respective door switch as well as the

switch on the driver's door.

The rear door windows cannot be raised or lowered with the respective door switch but instead only

with the corresponding switch on the driver's door.

pg. 20 Heating and ventilation

Heating and ventilation Your Volvo is equipped with:

● Heating system

● Heating system combined with air conditioning.

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Depending on which function you select, warm or cool/cold air is distributed to the different parts of the passenger compartment. An additional driver's air louver is located beneath the steering column and can be adjusted upwards, downwards, or closed as desired.

Air louvers (dash) A Open B Closed C Directing air flow horizontally D Directing air flow vertically

pg. 21 Heating and ventilation

Heating and ventilation system without air conditioning

Air distribution

Recirculation interior air enters through panel vents. Very little air is drawn from outside. Use this position to avoid circulating dense exhaust gases (as when driving through a tunnel). Do not use this position for more than 10-15 minutes as very little fresh air will be supplied.

Air from panel louvers.

On the system without air conditioning these two symbols represent identical functions. (With air conditioning the upper sign position emits cooled air).

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NOTE: A certain amount of air will always enter through the dash air louvers as long as they are open, independent of the position of the air distribution control.

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pg. 22 Heating and ventilation

Heating and ventilation system with air conditioning

Air distribution

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NOTE: A certain amount of air will always enter through the dash air louvers as long as they are open; independent of the position of the air distribution control. Close the dash air louvers to obtain maximum air flow to floor or windshield. Open the two outer air louvers if the side windows become misted.

pg. 23 Heating and ventilation

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Additional information and tips

● The air conditioning compressor is engaged only if the temperature is above 46°F (+8°C).

● In all three air conditioning positions the fan runs at speed 1 if the switch is at "0". This is a safety

measure to prevent formation of ice in the system.

● When the outside air isn't fresh

When the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc. (as when driving through a tunnel), move the lever to for a few minutes. In this position very little air is drawn in to the passenger

compartment from outside. Do not, however, leave the lever in this position for more than 10-15 minutes, since hardly any fresh air is being supplied. Regulate the temperature with the temperature control lever.

pg. 24 Radios, AM-FM-FM-Stereo-/Tape players

Operation instructions Operating instructions are contained in a separate manual. This manual is placed in the car when the equipment is installed. Your Volvo dealer will be able to assist you with any questions regarding the operation of this equipment.

Radio antenna NOTE: Always lower the antenna when entering automatic car wash.

The following information may help to explain differences between car radio reception and radio reception in the home. Signal sending FM waves do not follow the earth surface and do not "bounce" against the atmosphere. Cross modulation When listening to a weak station and in the vicinity of another strong signal, both stations may be received. Weak reception (fading)

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Because of the limited range of FM signals and the way FM waves are spread, this problem can occur with FM reception. Mountains or similar obstacles can sometimes cause disturbances.

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Body and interior

pg. 25 Body and interior

The seats, seat belts, doors, etc. are described on the following pages.

Rear-view/side-view mirrors

Interior light, sun roof

Front seats

Child safety

Seat belts

Doors and locks

Trunk, long load storage

Hood

Passenger compartment, storage spaces

pg. 26 Rear/side-view mirrors

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Rear-view mirror A Normal position B Night position, reduces glare from following headlights

Manually operated side view mirrors Use the lever to adjust.

Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.

The mirrors should always be adjusted before driving.

pg. 27 Interior light, Sun roof

Interior light

1. Light always on.

2. Light always off.

3. Light is on when either of the front or rear doors are opened.

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