1990 VOLVO 240 Owners Manual

Volvo 1990 240 Model
Warning: Remove the starting (ignition) key from the car when children\
are left alone in the
car.


Cut-out switch for rear-door electrically-operated windows

If the car is equipped with rear-door power windows, this function can b\
e disabled by a switch located
on the driver's door armrest. This switch is positioned 90° in relati\
on 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 do\
or switch but instead only
with the corresponding switch on the driver's door.




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pg. 22 Heating and ventilation Heating system

1 TEMP
Left = cool
Right = warm

2
FLOOR
Out = no air to floor
In = full flow

3
Defrost
Out = low volume air flow to defroster
In = full flow

4
REC (recirculation)
To be used only on cars equipped with air conditioning.
Do not use for heating.
Out = full flow of outside air
In = air is recirculated for faster cooling
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5
Blower motor
Has 4 speeds and is shut completely off when the knob is turned to the l\
eft.

6 Air louvers - dash
The air flow through the louvers is decreased when the
(2) and/or (3) controls are depressed.
pg. 23 Heating and ventilation
How to...
... obtain max. heat

1 TEMP WARM
2
depressed
5 FAN
3 (or 4)
6 All dash louvers halfway open.

...remove condensation

1 TEMP WARM
3 DEF
depressed
5 FAN
3 (or 4)
6 All louvers closed.

Always keep front external inlet grille (in front of the windshield) c\
lear of obstructions (snow, ice, etc.).

Maximum defroster action

For maximum defroster capacity at very low ambient temperatures, use the\
recirculation control (button
depressed).

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If not using air conditioning, the recirculation feature should not be u\
sed in humid climates and at
temperatures above +23°F (-5°C).



Air louvers - dash

A Closed
B Open
C Directing air flow horizontally
D Directing air flow vertically
pg. 24 Air conditioning


Air conditioning

(standard on certain models)

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How to use the air conditioner:

1
Fan
Position 4 for rapid cooling.

2 AIR COND
Start the air conditioning compressor by turning the control knob clockw\
ise toward MAX.
For rapid cooling, position the knob into the orange range beyond MAX. A\
fter desired temperature is
reached re-position the control knob into the blue range.

At cruising speeds, the knob should be kept within the blue range. If it\
remains in the orange range, icing
may occur resulting in decreased cooling capacity.

3
Recirculation
Push in for rapid cooling and during high humidity conditions.

4 TEMP
When using the air conditioner for cooling, the TEMP control should be s\
et to COOL position, fully left.
Use the AIR COND control to regulate the temperature.

To obtain rapid cooling, all windows must be closed and buttons
and out. Cool air will then be
discharged through the four dash outlets which should be fully open.

Note: For rapid removal of condensation from inside glass surfaces, the \
air conditioner can be
switched on even when not required for interior cooling. The air conditi\
oner will dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle.

Have your Volvo dealer check the system for correct operation yearly. Th\
e air conditioning system
should be operated periodically to ensure trouble-free performance year \
round.
pg. 25 Audio systems
Operating instructions
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Operating instructions are contained in the manuals associated with each\
model.
These manuals are placed in the cars when the equipment is installed.
Your Volvo Dealer will be able to assist you with any questions regardin\
g the operation of this
equipment.

Radio antenna mast
Note: Always lower the antenna mast when entering automatic car wash. Re\
tractable antennas should
be cleaned and lubricated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). On fixed (rem\
ovable) mast antennas, be sure
to unscrew and remove the antenna before entering an automatic car wash \
or a garage with low
overhang.

The following information may help to explain differences between car ra\
dio reception and radio
reception in the home.

Signal sending
FM waves do not follow the earth's surface and do not bounce against the\
atmosphere as AM waves do.

Cross modulation
When receiving a weak signal in the vicinity of another, stronger signal\
, both stations may be received
simultaneously.

Weak reception (fading)
Because of the limited range of FM senders and the way FM waves spread, \
this problem usually occurs
with FM reception.
Mountains or similar obstacles can sometimes cause disturbances.

Multipath Distortion
FM Signals are typically "line-of-sight", and very reflective. Their ref\
lectivity to objects such as
buildings, mountains, even other passing vehicles, causes the condition \
known as multipath distortion.
This distortion is the result of the reflected signal, and the direct si\
gnal reaching your antenna at slightly
different times causing a cancellation of all signals. This condition wi\
ll sound like hissing, or static.
Very little can be done to eliminate this problem, however, lowering the\
treble on your radio could help
mask these disturbances thereby allowing you to achieve optimum pleasure\
from your audio system.
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pg. 26 Child safety
Child safety

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants, \
including children. Remember
that regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restr\
ained in a car. Restraint systems
for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or t\
he lap portion of a lap-shoulder
belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in \
the event of an accident only if they
are used properly. However, children could be endangered in a crash if t\
he child restraints are not
properly secured in the vehicle. Failure to follow the installation inst\
ructions for your child restraint can
result in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.

Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child re\
straint system. In an accident, a
child held in a person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's inter\
ior and an unrestrained person.
The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or by being ej\
ected from the vehicle during a
sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also happen if the infant or chi\
ld rides unrestrained on the
seat or in the cargo section of a station wagon. Other occupants should \
also be properly restrained to
help reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a child. \

All states and provinces have legislation governing how and where childr\
en should be carried in a car.
Recent accident statistics have shown that children are safer in rear se\
ating positions than front seating
positions when properly restrained.

A child restraint system can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here's w\
hat to look for when selecting a
child restraint system:
-- It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Mo\
tor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS 213-80) - or in Canada, CMVSS 213.
-- Make sure the child restraint system is appropriate for the child's h\
eight, weight and development - the
label required by the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant\
restraints, typically provide this
information.
-- In using any child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look ov\
er the instructions that are
provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the\
device properly and safety in
this vehicle.
-- A misused child restraint can result in increased injuries for both t\
he infant or child and other
occupants in the vehicle.

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