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1993 Volvo 850 GLT
pg. 4:10 Points to remember (cont.)
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
diodes 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 ground lead and all the connecting
cables of the generator must be disconnected and the welder cables placed as near the welding point as
possible.
● The radio must be turned off before the battery is disconnected.
● 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.
pg. 4:11 Points to remember (cont.)
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 (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg), 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 tires of the same make and dimensions be used on all four
wheels. Do not use bias ply tires as this will adversely alter vehicle handling characteristics.
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