Three-way catalytic converter cautions
Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalytic converter temperatures.
Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such as engine overheating or backfiring.
A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunction that could damage the three-way catalytic converter.
Remember that tampering or unauthorized modification to the engine or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection settings or components. Adjusting distributor ignition timing beyond specified limits.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
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.
Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), with an intermittently firing or flooded engine, can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
NOTE:
Unleaded fuel is required for cars with three-way catalytic converters. 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".
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Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your car has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in the trunk, the less the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design, and inflation pressure, all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
WARNING! It is recommended that tire of the same make and dimensions be used on all four wheels (including the use of snow tires). Do not use bias ply tires as this will adversely alter vehicle handling characteristics.
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WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that the movement of the accelerator pedal is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time.
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CAUTION: Driving through standing water
Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to engine could result if excess water is ingested through the air intake system.
Never drive the vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot (300 mm). See the flood warning on page 3:7.
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WARNING! Do not drive with trunk lid or tailgate open!
Poisonous exhaust gases may enter via the trunk lid or tailgate.
If the trunk lid/tailgate must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows:
Close the windows.
Set the ventilation system control to
and blower control to its highest setting.
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Roof racks (removable and permanent)
Roof rails are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when is use:
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute the load evenly.
Place heavier cargo at bottom of load.
Observe that center of gravity and handling are influenced by load weight.
Increasing load size increases wind resistance and, thus, adversely affects fuel economy.
Anchor the cargo correctly with a cord.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
Max. roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg) for removable racks mounted on drip rails. For permanent roof racks, check the manufacturers weight specifications.
Cooling system
The risk for overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.
stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
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Points to remember (cont.)
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To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed:
Reduce speed and downshift when towing a trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can be reduced by switching off the air conditioning system for a short time.
Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for prolonged periods.
Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front of the grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating, (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the red section) the following precautions should be taken:
Switch off the air conditioning system.
Stop the car and put the gear lever into neutral.
Do not stop the engine!
Switch the heater to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed) until the temperature begins to drop.
See "Coolant" to check and top-up the coolant level if necessary.
WARNING!
Do not remove coolant expansion tank cap.
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Electrical system
When replacing the battery or when carrying out work involving the electrical system, the following should be observed:
A battery connection to the wrong terminal will damage the diodes. Before connections are made, check the polarity of the battery with a voltmeter.
If booster batteries are used for starting, they must be properly connected to minimize the risk of the diode being damaged.
For correct connection, see "Jump starting" section.
Never disconnect the battery circuit (for example, to replace the battery) while the engine is running, as this will immediately ruin the generator. Always make sure that all the battery connections are properly tightened.
If any electrical/welding work is performed on the vehicle, the battery's ground lead (negative cable) and all the connecting cables of the generator must be disconnected and the welder cables placed as near the welding point as possible.
If the radio has an anti-theft code and the battery has been disconnected, the code must be re-entered before the radio will function properly.
WARNING!
The Supplemental Restraint System is grounded under the driver's seat. Do not loosen the two screws grounding the unit. Do not ground other electrical components using these screws or any other points near them. Faults in the system could occur if it is improperly grounded.
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Front eyelet
Rear eyelet
Precautionary steps to observe when car is in tow
Steering must be unlocked.
Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this type of towing, as vehicles being towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing device, lighting, etc.
Remember that power brake and power steering assists will not be available when engine is inoperative. Brake pedal pressure required is 3 - 4 times above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted.
Gear selector in position N. Check transmission oil level (see section titled "Transmission oil").
Maximum speed: 20 mph (30 km/h).
Maximum distance with rear wheels on ground: 20 miles (30 km).
If the battery is dead, it is not possible to release the gear selector by pressing the brake pedal. Release the gear selector manually, see page 4:9.
Cars equipped with automatic transmission/three-way catalytic converters cannot be started by pushing or pulling
the car.
CAUTION: The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or any similar purpose involving severe strain.
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Only use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.
CAUTION:
Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines.
It is equally important not to use slingtype equipment inside the rear wheels: serious damage to the rear axle may result.
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