Volvo 1992 240 - Manual (Page 75)

1992 Volvo 240
600 – 1,200 miles (1,000 – 2,000 km)
1st gear 25 mph (40 km/h)
2nd gear 40 mph (65 km/in)
3rd gear 60 mph (100 km/h)
4th gear 80 mph (130 km/h)
5th gear 90 mph (150 km/h)
Avoid driving at low speed in high gear.
* These are the maximum speeds recommended by the factory. Note that legislation in different
countries and states can stipulate other max. speeds than those given here.
Automatic transmission
Do not activate "kick-down" during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
Breaking in parking brakes
To obtain best parking brake performance, the parking brake linings should be broken in. Stop 5-7 times
from 30mph (50km/h), 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 between each stop to cool the brakes. Check for proper
parking brake operation.
WARNING!
The brake light are not illuminated when applying the parking brake. To warn traffic from behind it is
therefore advisable to depress the brake pedal slightly to illuminate the brake lights.
pg. 55 Driving economy, Shift indicator light
Economical driving does not necessarily mean driving slowly
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and
adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
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Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on
the accelerator pedal instead of allowing the engine to idle for a prolonged period. A cold engine uses
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