Pg. 52 brake system – Volvo 740 GL User Manual
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1985 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo
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Do not park your car over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather
conditions.
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Excessive starter cranking, in excess of one minute, with an intermittently-firing or flooded engine,
can cause catalyst or exhaust system overheating. This also applies to lengthy pushing or towing of
vehicle to start (manual transmission only).
NOTE: Unleaded fuel is required for cars with catalytic converter. A label on the instrument
panel and inside fuel tank filler door will remind owners and filling station attendants of this
requirement.
Important! It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into any vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only".
pg. 52 Brake system
If one of the brake circuits should malfunction, the red warning light will come on
The pedal stroke increases slightly and the pedal feels softer but the pedal pressure required does not
increase noticeably.
If the red warning light comes on: stop immediately, open the hood and check brake fluid level (see
"Brake fluid, power steering" section).
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Fluid level below MIN mark: do not drive. Tow car to shop for check/repair of brake system.
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Fluid level between MIN and MAX mark: proceed with extreme caution to a Volvo dealer for an
inspection of the brake system.
If the brake power-assist does not function
The power assist to the brakes functions only when the engine is running. When the car is moving
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