1990 VOLVO 240 Owners Manual

Volvo 1990 240 Model
Fluid type: DOT 4
Replace: every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km).

Check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the "MIN" mark \
of the fluid reservoir.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a Volvo dealer.
Change brake fluid every year when driving under extremely hard conditio\
ns (mountain driving etc.)
and if the car is equipped with a non factory air dam. pg. 73 Body Lubrication


Chassis maintenance

To simplify maintenance, your Volvo has been equipped with ball joints s\
teering rods and propeller
shafts that do not require regular lubrication Points that normally requ\
ire lubricating have been packed
with very durable grease at the factory and then carefully sealed, elimi\
nating the need for subsequent
lubrication.

Lubricate body

To avoid rattles and unnecessary wear, the body should be lubricated onc\
e a year. Hinges on hood, doors
and trunk lid as well as door stops should be lubricated every 10,000 mi\
les (16,000 km).

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Door hinges (lower) and door stop

A grease B oil

No. Lubricating point Lubricant
1 Trunk lid lock keyhole Low temperature grease
2 Trunk lid hinges Oil
3 Door lock keyhole
outer sliding surfaces Oil
4 Sunroof wind deflector Oil
5 Hood hinges Oil
6 Hood lock Oil
7 Front seat slide rails
and latch devices Oil
8 Window regulator Oil, grease
Locking device Silicon grease
(Accessible after door
upholstery panels
removed)
9 Door hinges Grease
Door stop Oil
pg. 74 Cooling system
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Check coolant level

The cooling system must be filled with coolant and not leak to operate a\
t maximum efficiency. Check
the coolant level whenever you refuel. The level should be between the "\
Max"' and "Min" marks on the
expansion tank. The check should be made with particular thoroughness wh\
en the engine is new or the
cooling system has been drained.
Do not remove the filler cap other than for topping up with coolant. Fre\
quent removal may prevent
coolant circulation between the engine and the expansion tank during eng\
ine warm up and cooling.
CAUTION
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level.
If it is not kept filled, there can be high local temperatures in the en\
gine which could result in
damage.

Top up with coolant

Top up with coolant by filling the expansion tank when level is at the "\
Min" mark. Use a mixture of 50
percent Volvo Type C coolant and 50 percent water all the year round. To\
p up to the "Max" mark.
If the engine is warm, and you are going to add coolant, unscrew the cap\
slowly in order to allow any
excess pressure to escape.
Note: Do not add water only. Water by itself reduces the rust protective\
and anti-freeze qualities of the
coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the c\
ooling system if it should
freeze.
See 'Specifications' section of the manual for type of coolant recommend\
ed.
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Cooling system

The risk of overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
- towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at full throt\
tle, and at low engine rpm.
- idling for prolonged periods while the air conditioning system is in o\
peration.
- stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving, so called after\
-boiling.
To avoid overheating. the following rules should be followed.
l Reduce speed and downshift when towing a trailer up long steep inclines.\
The risk of over heating can
be reduced by switching off the air conditioning system for a short whil\
e.
l Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily.
l Do not stop the engine immediately after high-speed driving, but allow t\
he engine to idle for 1/2 - 1
minute before switching off.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating\
, (the temperature gauge goes
repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the red section) the followin\
g precautions should be taken:
l Switch off the air conditioning system and switch the heater to full (m\
aximum) position.
l Stop the car and put the gear lever into neutral position-position N. Do\
not stop the engine!
l Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed).
l Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank. Top-up, if necessary
pg. 75 Alternator, Jump starting
Electrical System cautions

When changing the battery or when carrying out work involving the electr\
ical system, the following
should be observed:

1 A battery connection to the wrong terminal will damage the diodes. Bef\
ore connections are made,
check the polarity of the battery with a voltmeter.

2 If booster batteries are used for starting, they must be properly conn\
ected to prevent the diodes from
being damaged. For correct connection, see "Jump starting".

3 The battery leads should be disconnected any time the battery is being\
charged.
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4 Never disconnect the battery circuit (for example, to change the batt\
ery) while the engine is running,
as this will immediately ruin the alternator. Always make sure that all \
the battery connections are
cleaned and properly tightened.

5 If any electrical welding work is performed on the vehicle, the ground\
lead and all the connecting
cables of the alternator must be disconnected and the welder wires place\
d as near the welding point as
possible.



Jump starting
CAUTION: Improper hook-up of jumper cables or the use of other than 12 v\
olt batteries could result
in damage to equipment and/or battery.

Check that cars are not touching to prevent premature completion of nega\
tive circuit.
Note the position of the battery terminals. When using jumper cables, fi\
rst connect booster battery
positive (+) terminal to car battery positive (+) terminal. Then con\
nect booster battery negative (-)
terminal to a stationary solid metal part on the engine at a point away \
from the battery. Do not connect
booster cable to any part of fuel system or any moving parts. Avoid touc\
hing hot manifolds.

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WARNING!
To prevent possible explosion, never expose battery to open flame or ele\
ctric spark. Do not smoke
near battery. Batteries generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and exp\
losive.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid which can cause serious injury.
Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surf\
aces. If contact occurs,
thoroughly flush affected area immediately with water.
Obtain medical attention immediately if eyes are affected.

After engine has started first remove negative (-) jumper cable, then \
positive (+) terminal jumper cable.




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pg. 76 Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs

The replacement of bulbs in the various lighting units is shown on the f\
ollowing pages. Make sure when
installing bulbs, that the guide pin on the socket fits into its corresp\
onding recess.
When installing bulbs, do not touch the glass with your fingers. The rea\
son for this is that grease, oil or
any other impurities can be carbonized onto the bulb and damage the refl\
ector.
Use bulbs of correct type and voltage. Failure to do so could activate t\
he bulb failure warning light.



Replacing headlight bulbs

Working inside the engine compartment, separate the socket contact from \
the bulb holder (1). Unscrew
and remove the bulb holder retaining ring (2) Pull out the bulb holder\
assembly, and replace it as a unit
(3).
Installation is the reverse of removal.

Check headlight alignment.

Bulb Power Trade No.
Headlamp 45/65W 9004

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Front light bulbs

Loosen the Phillips screws and remove the lens. The bulbs can now be rem\
oved by pressing them
inwards and turning them slightly counterclockwise.
When re-installing lens, check that the gasket is in position.

Bulbs Power Socket
CP(W)
1 Front position 24/2.2(21/5) BaY15d
Side marker lights
2 Front turn signal 24/2.2(21/5) BaY15d 1) US Bulb No. 1157NA
pg. 77 Replacing bulbs


Tail lamp bulbs, sedan model
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