1990 VOLVO 240 ECU

Volvo 1990 240 Model
separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.
The double-sided tape on the back of the tag can be used to secure it sa\
fely.
In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from \
your Volvo dealer.
Number tag



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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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Place the top tether anchorage plate as shown in the illustration. Using\
the M8 bolt, tighten securely, to
16 i 2.5 ft. lbs. Place the plastic trim plate over the anchorage plate,\
if desired.
WARNING!
Child Restraint Anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads im\
posed by correctly fitted
Child Restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult s\
eat belts or harnesses.
The anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the\
event collision if full harness
seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them.
An adult who uses a belt anchored in a Child Restraint Anchorage runs a \
great risk of suffering severe
injuries should a collision occur.
pg. 28 Seat belts



Seat belts, retractable

Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride.
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WARNING: Never use any single seat belt for more than one occupant.
Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm or otherwise o\
ut of position. Such use could,
in event of accident, cause injury.
Volvo recommends that all occupants fasten their seat belts. Aftermarket\
devices used to induce slack
into the shoulder belt portion of Volvo's three-point belt system will h\
ave a detrimental effect on the
amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision
Note: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt
usage.

Maintenance

Check periodically that the anchor bolts are secure and that the belts a\
re in good condition.
Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning.
As the seat belts lose much of their strength when stretched, they shoul\
d be replaced after collision, even
though they may appear to be undamaged.
Never modify or repair the belt on your own. If repair is required, have\
the work performed by an
authorized Volvo dealer.
pg. 30 Supplemental Restraint System (optional in Canada)

As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equ\
ipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of a drivers side air b\
ag with a driver's side knee
bolster. The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by\
the three-point seat belt
system.
The interior of an SRS-equipped Volvo looks very much the same as any ot\
her. The only indications of
the system's presence are the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad, \
and the knee bolster beneath
the steering column. Also, the SRS diagnostic receptacle is indicated on\
the center dash panel.
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Pull the release handle (located under the left side of the dash).
Lift the hood slightly, insert a hand under the center line of the hood \
and depress the safety catch handle.
Open the hood.
Check that the hood locks properly when closing.



Long load storage (except wagon)

A flap in the rear seat makes it possible to carry "long loads" such as \
skis, etc.
WARNING!
When braking rapidly the load could be displaced and cause injury to occ\
upants. Sharp edges on the
load should be covered for protection. It is essential that the "load" b\
e secured safely. Use belts locked
around the folded down armrest (see illustration).
WARNING!
Do no place heavy objects on the rear window shelf. These objects can be\
come dangerous projectiles
in the event of sudden braking. Always secure large or heavy objects wit\
h the seat belts.

An optional, specially designed, storage bag should also be used to avoi\
d soiling or tearing the
upholstery. Please note that the flap in the rear seat is intended only \
for light loads such as skis, wood
etc.
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cloth.
CAUTION: It is particularly important to wash the car frequently in the \
winter time, to prevent
corrosion, when salt has been used on the roads. Also wash off the dirt \
on the underside (Wheel
housings and fenders etc.)
WARNING: When the car is driven immediately after being washed, carefull\
y apply the brakes
several times in order to remove any moisture from the brake linings.
pg. 87 Washing, Cleaning, Anti-rust treatment
Automatic washing - simple and quick

An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is\
worth remembering that it can
never be as thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge an\
d water. Keeping the
underbody clean is most important, especially in the winter. Some automa\
tic washers do not have
facilities for washing the underbody.
Before driving into an automatic wash, make sure that side view mirrors,\
auxiliary lamps, etc., are
secure, otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them. You shou\
ld also lower the antenna.
We recommend that you do not wash your car in an automatic wash during t\
he first six months (because
the paint will not have hardened sufficiently).

Bird droppings /Tree sap

Remove from paintwork as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may be p\
ermanently damaged.

Chromed parts

Chromium-plated and anodized parts should be washed with clean water as \
soon as they become dirty.
This is particularly important if you drive on gravel roads or on roads \
where salt is used during the
winter. After the car has been washed, apply wax or an anti-rust prepara\
tion.
Stains on chrome trim can be removed with commercially available chrome \
cleaner. Do not use abrasive
compounds or steel wool.
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dealer.

Condition: Starter fails to operate (or operates very slowly)
Possible cause Correction
Weak battery or dead cell. With the starting (ignition) switch in the "Driving"
or "On" position, check to see if the warning lights
on the dashboard come on and if they stay on when
the starter is engaged. If the lights do not come on or
if they go off when the starter is engaged, the battery
is discharged or see below.
Loose or corroded battery cable terminals. Check battery terminals and clamps. Clean or
replace if necessary. Check that the starter cable is
secure at its terminals.
The ground strap, which connects the battery
negative (-) terminal to the engine, should also be
checked for corrosion or looseness.
Open circuit between starting (ignition) switch
and starting (ignition) switch terminal on
starter. The circuit is closed if a clicking sound is heard
from the starter when it is engaged. If no clicking
sound is heard, check that the blue wire at the starter
is secure. If still no clicking sound is heard, the
starting (ignition) switch or the wire is defective.
Starter motor defective. If the above checks have been performed, and no
fault is evident, the starter may be defective. NOTE:
In this case the headlight intensity will not dim when
the starter is engaged.
pg. 93 Service diagnosis
Condition: Starter motor operates but engine does not start

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