1990 VOLVO 240 color

Volvo 1990 240 Model
1990 VOLVO 240 Owner's Manual U.S.A. & Canada
Essential Information
Please take the time to fill out the forms on this page. When completed,\
these forms will provide
information essential to the proper servicing and ordering of parts for \
your Volvo.

Owner
Name_________
Address_______
City, State____Zip/Code_____
Tel. No________

Notice:
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standa\
rds, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and on the\
left wheel housing in the engine
compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please\
contact your dealer.

Vehicle Information (see "Label information" section)
Vehicle License Number_____
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)_____
Service Designation Number_____
Engine Designation_____ See "Specifications" section
Color Code_____
Upholstery_____
Tire designation_____ See "Tires" section
Vehicle Capacity_____

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Important

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Possible cause Correction
Spark plugs
fouled. Drive the vehicle in a lower gear and keep the engine rpm higher for a f\
ew miles
in order to remove carbon deposit on the spark plugs. If this procedure \
is not
effective, clean or replace the spark plugs.
pg. 96 Label information
The Vehicle Identification Number should always be quoted in all corresp\
ondence concerning your
vehicle with the dealer and when ordering parts.

1 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN plate is located on top left surface of dash. The VIN is also stampe\
d on the right hand door pillar.

2 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emissions stand\
ards. Evidence of this can be
verified from the certification label on the left wheel valance. For fur\
ther information regarding these
regulations, please consult your Volvo dealer.

3 Model Plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery et\
c. This plate is located on right
wheel valance.

4 Loads, Capacities, and Tire Pressures

5 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) Sta\
ndards (Canada)
This label is located on rear facing side of the driver's front door.

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WARNING!
Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent. Both lead and benzene are
toxic and may be hazardous to your health.

Back cover
VOLVO
Volvo Car Corporation
Goteborg, Sweden
TP3055/1 (Canada & U.S.A.) 50M.08.8


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WARNING!
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous colorless and odorless gas which is present in all exhaust gases. If
you ever smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment is ventilated
and immediately return the vehicle to dealer for correction.
Never sit in a parked or stopped car for any extended amount of time, nor have it unattended while
engine is running.
Never operate the engine in confined, unventilated areas.