Volvo 850GLT - Manual (Page 89)

1993 Volvo 850 GLT
the engine is new until the first service is performed, the oil consumption could be higher than normal.
For this reason, it is especially important to check the oil every time you refuel your car during this
period. See page 8:10.
In general, the rate of oil consumption depends on such factors as: engine temperature, length of trip,
driving conditions, oil viscosity and quality, engine speed and acceleration/deceleration.
Checking your engine oil level each time the car is refuelled is one of the most important items you can
perform to help keep your car in good running order.
Manual transmission
The following speeds should not be exceeded during the break-in period:
Up to 600 miles
(1000 km) 600 - 1,200 miles
(1000 - 2000 km)
1st gear 20 mph (30 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)
2nd gear 30 mph (50 km/h) 40 mph (70 km/h)
3rd gear 45 mph (80 km/h)
65 mph (100 km/
h)
4th gear
70 mph (110 km/
h) 80 mph (130 km/
h)
5th gear/
overdrive 80 mph (130 km/
h) 95 mph (150 km/
h)
Posted speed limits should not be exceeded.
Breaking-in parking brake (hand brake)
To obtain the best parking brake performance, the brake linings should be broken-in. Stop 5-7 times
from 30 mph (50 km/h) with the transmission in neutral, applying the parking brake with the release
button pressed in during the stop.
The force must not lock the rear wheels. If this happens, release the brake enough to let the wheels
rotate. Drive a mile (1.6 km) between each stop to cool the brakes. Check for proper parking brake
operation.
WARNING! The brake lights are not illuminated when applying the parking brake. To warn traffic
from behind it is therefore advisable to depress the brake pedal to illuminate the brake lights.
Deposit control gasoline
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