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Door warning lamps
All doors are equipped with red warning
lamps. To replace a bulb, insert a
screwdriver as shown in picture and gently
turn it to remove the lens. Withdraw the
bulb, replace it and re-insert the lens.
Insert screwdriver and turn
Vanity mirror
Insert a screwdriver and turn it to remove
the lens. Replace the bulb and press the
lens back into place.
Door step courtesy lights
l Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully
to loosen the glass lens.
l Withdraw the lamp unit, bend back the
tabs and remove the plate.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the plate.
l Press the lamp unit back into place.
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2 Audio, Power seats, Hazard warning flashers,
Compartment Lights,
Power Antenna, Trailer Power, 50
3 Power Supply Relay "A" 50
4 Fuel System Relay, Ignition System Relay 50
5ABS-unit 50
6 Air pump, Starter Solenoid, Horn 50
7 Electric Cooling Fan 50
8 Pos./parking Light Relay, Headlight Relay, Fog light
relay 50
*Some of the equipment/systems listed may be
available on certain models only and/or as optional
items only.
Brake system pg. 91
Relay/fuse box (Box B)
The fuses in the relay/fuse box generally protect the electrical compone\
nts in the engine compartment.
The fuses are located under the cover in the relay/fuse box. Undo the fo\
ur clamps and pull out the fuse
you want to check. Look at the fuse from the side to see if there is a b\
reak in the curved wire. Should you
need to replace a fuse, you will find spare fuses in the central fuse bo\
x in the passenger compartment.
Replace the blown fuse with a new one of the same amperage and color. Ne\
ver use a fuse with a higher
amperage! There are a pair of pliers, to help when replacing fuses, in t\
he central fuse box in the passenger
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Location ** Amperage
1 Heated rear window 25
2 Central locking 20
3 Brake light, Light switch 15
4 Ignition switch, SRS 10
5 Spare
6 Windshield wiper/washer, Headlight wiper, horn relay 25
7 Climate unit 20
8 Power pass. seat, Power side-view mirrors, Tailgate wiper/washer (wag\
ons)
Instrument lighting, Ambient temp. sensor 15
9 Audio system 15
10 Cigarette lighter/accessory socket 15
11 Transmission mode selector, Gear selector light 5
12 ABS 5
13 Clock, Interior/glove compartment lighting, Door open warning lights,\
Cargo space lighting, Vanity mirror 10
14 Horn 10
Location ** Amperage
15 Power antenna, Headlight flasher, Trailer 20
16 Accessories 20
17 Hazard warning flasher, Direction indicator, Alarm hazard indication \
20
18 Audio/amplifier, CD changer 15
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Chapter 9 - (cont.)
Specifications
pg. 125
Power transmission
Automatic transmission:
Reduction ratios: / AW 40
1st gear / 2.80:1
2nd gear / 1.53:1
3rd gear / 1:1
Overdrive / 0.71:1
Reverse / 2.39:1
Rear axle:
Reduction ratio / 3.73:1
All specifications are subject to change without
notice. Front suspension
McPherson-type spring and strut suspension.
Shock absorbers housed in strut casing. Rack-and-
pinion steering.
Safety-type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen
car, but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 2.2 mm +/-
1.0 mm (15" wheels)
wheel rim: 2.3 mm +/- 1.0 mm (16" wheels)
tire sides: 2.8 +/- 1.3 mm
Rear Suspension
Multi-link rear wheel suspension consisting of
four elements per side: a trailing support arm with
load leveling shock absorber ("Nivomat" level-
regulating system on certain models), an upper L-
shaped link, a lower traverse link, and an angled
rear track rod to control wheel toe-in.
Toe-in, measured at the wheel rim: (0.4+/- 0.5
mm)
tire sides: (0.5+/- 0.8mm)
Specifications pg. 126
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All specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Service manuals, Road assistance pg. 128
Service Manuals
for your Volvo are
available for
purchase. These
are the same
manuals used by
competent Volvo
technicians.
Major sections
within the Service
Manual System
include: 0-General
Information; 1-
Lubrication and
Service; 2- Engine;
3- Electrical
System; 4- Power
Transmission; 5-
Brakes; 6-
Suspension and
Steering; 7-
Springs Shock
Absorbers and
Wheels; 8- Body
and Interior.
All specifications
are subject to
change without
notice.
Volvo supports Voluntary Mechanic
Certification by the A.S.E. Certified
mechanics have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific
areas. Besides passing exams each
mechanic must also have worked in
the field for two or more years before
a certificate is issued. These
professional mechanics are fully able
to analyze vehicle problems and
perform the necessary service
procedures to keep your Volvo at peak
operating condition.
Note that the above pertains to USA
only.
Your new Volvo comes with a four
year road assistance program named
ON-CALL. Additional information,
features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your
glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package,
dial:
In the U.S.A.
1-800-63-VOLVO (1-800-638-6586)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Specifications pg. 129
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