pg. 9:7 Specifications

POWER TRANSMISSION


Automatic transmission AW71


Reduction ratios:
1st gear 2.45:1
2nd gear 1.45:1
3rd gear 1:1
4th gear 0.69:1
Reverse 2.21:1


Rear axle: Reduction ratio
4.10:1 (940)
3.73:1 (940 Turbo)


Front suspension


McPherson-type spring and strut suspension. Shock absorbers housed in strut casing. Rack-and-pinion steering.


Safety-type steering column.


The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car, but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 2.3 mm +/- 1.0 mm
tire sides: 2.8 +/- 1.3 mm


pg. 9:8 Specifications

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 V, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.

Voltage 12 V
Battery, type Maintenance free
Capacity 520 A/100 min
Electrolyte, specific gravity 1.28
Recharge at 1.24

Generator, rated output 1350 W (940/GL)
1350W (Turbo)

max. current 100 A

The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of correctly. Your Volvo dealer can assist you in this matter.

The following bulbs may be obtained from your nearest Volvo dealer:

Lights, 12 V

US bulb No.

Power

Socket

Headlights

HB1/9004

65/45 W

-

Parking lights,front

     

turn signals, front

1157 N.A.

21/5 W/24/2.2 cp

BAY 15 d

turn signals, rear

1156

21W/32cp

BA 15s

Tail lights

2x67

5 W/4cp

BA 15s

Brake light

1156

21 W/32cp

BA 15s

Tail light/brake light *

1157

21/5W/32/3cp

BA 15d

High-mounted brake light

1156

21 W/32cp

BA 15s

Back-up lights

1156

21 W/32cp

BA 15s

Rear fog light

1156

21 W/32cp

BA 15s

Front fog lights

GE881

27 W

-

Bulbs

Power

Socket

License plate light

5 W

W 2.1 x 9.5 dBA 9s

License plate light *

4 W

BA 9 s

Door warning lights

3 W

W 2.1x9.5d

Interior light

10 W

SV8.5

Reading lights, front

5 W

W 2.1x9.5d

Trunk light

10 W

SV8.5

Glove box light

2 W

BA9 s

Instrument lighting

3 W

W 2.1x9.5d

Ashtray rear

1.2 W

Volvo P/N966326

Seat belt lock

1.2 W

Volvo P/N966326

Warning lights/

   

Indicator lights

1.2 W

Volvo P/N966326

* Wagons

pg. 9:9 Specifications

Vehicle Loading

The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label. The label is located on the rear-facing edge of the right-front door. This label lists both tire and vehicle design limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.

WARNING!
Improperly inflated tire will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure resulting in loss of vehicle control prior warning.


Capacities

Fuel tank (approx.) 19.8 US gal.
75 liters
Cooling System 10 US qts.
(9.5 liters)
Engine 4.0 US qts. *
at oil change 3.85 liters
Automatic transmission 7.9 US qts.
7.5 liters
Rear axle 1.7 US qts.
1.6 liters
Power steering gear 0.7 US qts.
0.7 liter
* Turbo: If oil cooler is drained, add 0.7 US qts (0.6 liter)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 9:10 Service manuals

Service Manuals for your Volvo are available for purchase. These are the same manuals used by competent Volvo technicians.

Major sections within the Service Manual System include: 0-General Information; 1- Lubrication and Service; 2- Engine; 3- Electrical System; 4- Power Transmission; 5-Brakes; 6- Suspension and Steering; 7- Springs Shock Absorbers and Wheels; 8- Body and Interior.

A Literature Catalog Request Card was placed in the car prior to delivery from the retailer to you. Complete ordering information is provided

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Volvo supports Voluntary Mechanic Certification by the A.S.E. Certified mechanics have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing exams each mechanic must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued. These professional mechanics are fully able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary service procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.

Note that the above pertains to USA only.


Your new Volvo comes with a four year road assistance program named ON-CALL. Additional information, features, and benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.

Essential Information Page

Inside back cover

WARNING!
Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent. Both lead and benzene are toxic and may be hazardous to your health.
Installation of optional equipment/use of mobile telephones
Incorrectly installed optional equipment, alarm systems or the use of mobile telephones which are not connected to a suitable antenna can cause faults in the car's electronic control systems. Your car is equipped with an accessory connector located under the dashboard on the driver's side. Please consult your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting accessory or optional equipment to the vehicle's electrical systems.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless and odorless gas which is present in all exhaust gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes from inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment is ventilated and immediately return the vehicle to your retailer for correction.
Never sit in a parked or stopped car for any extended amount of time, nor have it unattended while the engine is running.
Never operate the engine in confined, unventilated areas.

Back Cover


UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
VOLVO

Octane rating, see p. 4:2.


Tire pressure, see label located on rear edge of right front door.


Bulbs

Power

Socket

US Bulb No.

1

45/65 W

9004

2

27 W

GE 881

3

5 W/4 cp

BA 15s

67

4

21 W/32 cp

BA 15s

1156

5

21/5 W/32/3 cp

BAY 15d

1157


VOLVO
Volvo Car Corporation

Goteborg, Sweden
TP 3604/2 (Canada & U.S.A.) 23.000.11.94 Printed in Sweden Berlingsn Grafiska AB 199



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