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1985 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo
The turbo engine is equipped with an rpm-limiter system; at engine speeds above approx. 6200 rpm,
excessive misfiring will occur.
Trip odometer
Used for measuring shorter distances. (last figure represents 1/10 mile or 1/10 km)
Trip odometer reset knob
Push in to reset.
Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge face when driving. If the pointer
approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension. (See "Coolant" and "Drive
belts")
WARNING!
Allow engine to cool before adding
coolant.
Fuel gauge
The fuel tank capacity is approx. 15.8 US gals (60 liters).
The red range represents approx. 2.1 US gals (8 liters).
Instrument panel lamps rheostat
Clockwise = brighter.
Counterclockwise = dimmer.
Voltmeter
(turbo-engine cars only)
The voltmeter indicates the voltage in the electrical system and thereby also the state of the battery.
While the car is being driven the pointer should be within the black field.
Should the pointer point to the upper or lower red field when driving, this may indicate some fault in the
electrical system.
Boost pressure gauge
(turbo-engine cars only)
The boost pressure gauge is divided into sections.
Black section: The engine acts as a normally-aspirated engine. Best fuel economy is achieved while
driving in this range.
Yellow section: The turbo is engaged.
Red section: The pressure in the intake manifold is too high. Drive the car carefully to a Volvo dealer
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