User manual VOLVO 343

[. . . ] With the needle in the white section the turbocharger is engaged. 4 Resetting the tripmeter Indicates the temperature of the coolant in the engine. If the pointer repeatedly enters the red sector, or if it remains there, you should immediately check the coolant level. Press the button to reset the meter. 8 Tripmeter 7 Odometer 5 Clock, ambient temperature gauge (Trip computer - extra equipment) 6 Speedometer 9 Tachometer The tripmeter is used to measure short driving stretches. If the digit on the tripmeter is red, this is an indication that the speedometer and tripmeter have been replaced. [. . . ] To drive your car as economically as possible, observe the following driving suggestions: · Warm up the engine as soon as possible, i. e. A cold engine uses two to three times more fuel than a warm engine, and it is also subject to increased wear. · If your car has automatic transmission, it will always change gear at the appropriate ti me; avoid unnecessary kick-down operation. Running-in, economical driving However . . . In addition, you should naturally keep the entire car, especially the engine, in good condition. Other factors which ensure good fuel consumption are: · correct spark plug gap · clean air filter · correct engine oil, correct oil change interval + new oil filter · brakes which do not drag · correct front end alignment · correct tyre pressures Do not forget that the most important factor affecting fuel economy is you and the way you handle the accelerator, brakes and gear lever. The difference between driving correctly and incorrectly will be seen in the size of the fuel bill at the end of the year! Correct gear changing Utilising the gears correctly will also i mprove fuel economy. Use the appropriate g ears . 1 · Change from 1st to 2nd at approx. 45 mph (70 km/h). Starting the engine Starting the engine: · · · · · Apply the parking brake Move the gear lever to P (automatic transmission) Press the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) Do not touch the accelerator pedal Turn the ignition key to the starting position. Let the starter motor operate until the engine fires, but never for more than 5 seconds at a time. Turbo for 10 seconds. CAUTION CATALYTIC CONVERTERS The catalytic converter normally has an operating temperature of several hundred degrees Centigrade. Do not park the car on inflammable material such as high grass which may be ignited by the catalytic converter. Warm up the engine as soon as possible After the engine has been started, it is important to try and reach normal operating temperature as soon as possible. Drive off immediately under moderate acceleration; do not allow the engine to operate unnecessarily at idling speed. The car should be at a complete standstill when you select position P!It is still necessary to engage the parking brake when the car is parked on a slope! Automatic changes up and down between first, second and third gears when the programme mode is set at E or S. In this position the indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up There is no change up from third gear. Position 3 may be used for driving in hilly terrain and for obtaining increased engine braki ng power. Automatic transmission This mode is adapted to "sporty" driving. The transmission changes up and down at higher engine speeds so as to offer maximum performance. Sport Mode Winter Mode This mode may be selected for starting/moving off in slippery road conditions. **In position D, the transmission starts in 3rd gear and changes up to 4th gear. **In position 3, 2nd gear is locked and the transmission does not change either up or down. In position L, 1st gear is locked. Gear selector catch The position of the selector knob It is always possible to move the gear lever freely between N and D, whereas the other positions are protected by a catch which is released by pressing the knob on the top of the gear lever. By pressing lightly on the knob with the palm of the hand, it is possible to move the lever freely between positions R, N, D and 3. When the knob is depressed fully, it is also possible to select positions L and P. [. . . ] Voltage Battery, capacity electrolyte, specific gravity recharged at Alternator max. current Starter motor, output 12 Volt 520 A/100 min 420 A/75 min* 1. 28 1. 21 1400 W (100A) 1120 W (80A)** 1. 4 kW *Certain markets **Cars without air conditioning or automatic transmission. Bulbs, 12 V: ***Sedan ****Estate 8: 1 0 The Volvo Car Corporation has a long tradition of involvement in environmental considerations. As early as 1970, we began work on the development of cleaner engines and this effort resulted in the three-way catalytic converter which is regulated by a Lambda Sond oxygen sensor. Volvo was the first manufacturer of passenger cars to engage in the full-scale supply of cars with this system to the USA, way back in 1976. It is also important that you as a car owner understand which of the car's components can affect the contents of its exhaust gases, and which measures are necessary to limit the emission of harmful exhaust gases. [. . . ]