Volvo 960 Automobile User Manual


 
1993 Volvo 960
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service
intervals.
NOTE: Since using (D)rive improves fuel economy, it should be used as often as
possible.
pg. 4:5 Starting the engine
Starting and stopping a car equipped with automatic transmission
1 Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING! Before starting, check that the seat is adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Move the seat closer if necessary. Refer to section "Front seats".
2 Apply the parking brake, if not already set. The gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position
( SHIFTLOCK ).
3 Without touching the accelerator pedal , turn the ignition key to the starting position. Allow the starter
to operate for 5-10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat step 3.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 m), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn the
key to the starting position. Release the accelerator pedal slowly when the engine starts.
4 To release the gear selector, depress the brake pedal . See page 6:19 for instructions on manually
overriding the SHIFTLOCK system if the lever cannot be moved. Do not race a cold engine
immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricating points fast enough to prevent engine
damage.
5 Select desired gear. The gear engages after a slight delay, especially noticeable when selecting R.
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