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Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 12(35)
Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg
14 Directional signal switch with
headlight flasher
In the directional signal switch there is a
built-in switch which lights the headlights
on full beam when the switch is pulled
upwards towards the steering wheel.
Driving
The driving of your 1800 S should not cause any trouble whatsoever if you follow our
advice and instructions in this book. You will soon find out that everything has been
well arranged so that you can feel relaxed and drive fast without sacrificing the
safety. The brakes and the road holding properties of the car are in direct proportion
to the speed at which it is capable of travelling.
The instruments are located so that you can see them at a glance. Stop the car
immediately if something should go wrong. It may be a minor point but if it is not
remedied in time it can lead to expensive and time-taking repairs.
When you drive your car, always have a little consideration for other road users.
Running in
While it is new you should obviously not run your Volvo as fast as it can go. The
reason for this is that during the first period all the vital parts of the car become
bedded in so that they can stand up stresses even better. Do not utilise full output for
more that short periods during the first 300 miles (500km). It is particularly important
that the engine should not be loaded too hard during the very first miles
Keep an eye on the cooling water temperature
When an engine is new, the cooling water temperature can easily go up if the engine
is subjected to hard loading. For this reason you should keep an eye on the
temperature gauge during the first period.
Inspections during the running-in period
After 600 miles (1000km) operation, the car should be taken to a Volvo workshop for
the first guarantee inspection which is free of charge. The control procedures and
adjustments carried out here include an oil change in the engine. It is very important
to ensure that this oil change is carried out since the oil becomes contaminated
comparatively rapidly during the first period.