1990 VOLVO 240 audio

Volvo 1990 240 Model
pg. 6 240 DL Sedan
pg. 7 Before you drive
pg. 8Instruments and controls
pg. 10Instruments
pg. 11Warning lights
pg. 12Clock, ambient temperature gauge
pg. 13Oil pressure gauge, voltmeter
pg. 14Ignition switch, turn signals
pg. 15Lighting
pg. 16Windshield wipers, washer nozzles
pg. 18Washer fluid reservoir
pg. 18Rear window demister, heated seat, hazard warning flasher
pg. 19Parking brake
pg. 20Cigarette lighter, ash trays
pg. 21Electrically operated windows
pg. 22Heating and ventilation
pg. 24Air conditioning
pg. 25Audio systems
pg. 26Child safety
pg. 28Seat belts
pg. 30SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
pg. 32Doors and locks
pg. 33Trunk lid
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Volvo 1990 240 Model
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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Volvo 1990 240 Model

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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