93 Volvo 960 1993 Owners Manual

1993 Volvo 960 960 Owner's Manual Volvo 960 1 9 9 3 This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo. Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this ( or any other ) automobile. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive. Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please contact your dealer. The cover photograph shows the international version of the car. Contents Important You should be familiar with the information in the first three chapters before you operate the car. Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied after operating the vehicle for the first time. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1.html (1 of 2)12/30/2006 9:46:46 AM

1993 Volvo 960 The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready access. Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries. Notice: Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and the left wheel housing in the engine compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please contact your dealer. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make changes at any time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. © Volvo Cars of North America Instruments and controls ... 1 Body and interior ... 2 Occupant safety, Reporting Safety Defects ... 3 Starting and driving ... 4 Wheels and tires ... 5 In case of emergency ... 6 Car care ... 7 Service and routine maintenance ... 8 Specifications ... 9 Contents | Top of Page file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1.html (2 of 2)12/30/2006 9:46:46 AM

1993 Volvo 960 Instruments and controls Instruments, switches and controls pg. 1:1 Instruments, switches and controls IMPORTANT! Your car is equipped with a Shiftlock-Keylock system. SHIFTLOCK: When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark. If it is necessary to manually override the Shiftlock system, see page 6:19 for instructions. KEYLOCK This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the starting (ignition) key can be removed from the ignition switch. The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note that vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements. 1:6 1 Headlights, Parking lights file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1_1.html (1 of 7)12/30/2006 9:46:47 AM

1993 Volvo 960 1:8 2 Instrument panel illumination 1:8 3 Front/rear fog lamps 1:8 4 Radio antenna - 5 Space for additional equipment 1:1-1:15 6 Instruments - 7 Space for additional equipment 2:6 8 Electrically operated sun roof 1:9 9 Hazard warning flashers 1:9 10 Heated rear window/side door mirrors 1:11 11 Air vents 1:11-1:13 12 Heating and ventilation 1:17-1:34 13 Audio System 1:16 14 Parking brake 1:14 15 Electrically-heated front seats 1:11 16 Air vent 1:15 17 Controls for electrically operated windows 2:5 and side door mirrors 2:9 18 Hood-release handle 1:6 19 Turn signals, high/low beams, 1:10 cruise control 1:8 20 Adjustable steering wheel 3:4 21 SRS/Horn 1:7 22 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock 1:7 23 Windshield wiper/washer 1:9 rear window wiper/washer (wagons) 1:16 24 Cigarette lighter 1:16 25 Ash tray 4:7 26 Transmission mode selector buttons 4:6 27 Gear selector 6:19 28 Shiftlock override button pg. 1:2 Instruments NOTE: Canadian model speedometers/odometers indicate kilometers only. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1_1.html (2 of 7)12/30/2006 9:46:47 AM

1993 Volvo 960 1 Ambient temperature sensor (dealer-installed option) Indicates the temperature slightly above the surface of the road. A red warning lamp lights up when the temperature is in the range of 23-36° F (-5 - +2° C). At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature due to heat generated by the engine. 2 Fuel gauge The fuel tank capacity is approx. 21.1 US gals (80 liters) for sedans and 19.8 US gals (75 liters) for wagons. When the warning light comes on, there are approx. 1.6 US gals. (6 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. See "Refueling" for further information. 3 Quartz crystal clock/clock set button Press the button and turn to set the clock. 4 Speedometer 5 Odometer 6 Trip odometer/reset button Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. A black number on a white background = original speedometer. A red number on a white background = replacement speedometer. 7 Tachometer Reads thousands of engine rpm. Engine should not be operated in red range. 8 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. Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range. See sections "Coolant" and "Drive belts". Warning! Allow engine to cool before adding coolant. pg. 1:3 Indicator and warning lights file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1_1.html (3 of 7)12/30/2006 9:46:47 AM

1993 Volvo 960 1 Turn signal, left 2 Turn signal, right 3 Malfunction indicator lamp 4 Direction indicator, trailer 5 Service reminder indicator 6 Low washer fluid level. If the lamp glows continuously when the engine is running, there is only about 1/2 - 1 US qts. remaining in the washer fluid reservoir. 7 Rear fog lamp 8 Bulb failure 9 Generator not charging 10 Low engine oil pressure 11 High beams 12 Brake failure 13 Parking brake applied 14 ABS-system 15 Low coolant level 16 (Not in use) 17 "Winter" mode engaged/transmission fault 18 Fasten seat belts 19 SRS 20 (Not in use) 21 (Not in use) pg. 1:4 Warning lights The warning lights described on pages 1:4 and 1:5 should never stay on when driving When the ignition key is turned on, and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should be on to test the function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected. However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake is fully released. Generator warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of the generator drive belt as soon as possible. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1_1.html (4 of 7)12/30/2006 9:46:47 AM

1993 Volvo 960 NOTE: This warning light is illuminated if the generator is not charging. However, parking brake, brake failure and bulb failure warning lights will be illuminated at the same time due to the design of the system. Malfunction indicator lamp If this lamp comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the engine diagnostic system has detected a possible fault in the emission controls. Although driveability may not be affected, see an authorized Volvo dealer as soon as possible for inspection. Oil pressure warning light If the light comes on while driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. See the section titled "Engine oil". If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo dealer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased. Parking brake reminder light This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light: Brake fluid warning light If the light comes on while driving or braking, this indicates that the brake fluid level is too low. Stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir (see section "Engine compartment" for reservoir position)! Canadian models are equipped with this warning light: Warning! If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in either section of the reservoir: DO NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a Volvo dealer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired. pg. 1:5 Warning lights (cont.) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will however function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo dealer for inspection. See page 4:15 for additional information. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1_1.html (5 of 7)12/30/2006 9:46:47 AM

1993 Volvo 960 Canadian models are equipped with this warning light: Mode "W" engaged The lamp will light up when the Winter starting mode is engaged. If the warning lamp begins to flash, this means that there is a fault in the automatic gearbox. Contact your Volvo dealer. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo dealer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information. Service reminder indicator This light will come on at 10,000 mile (16,000 km) intervals. It is a reminder to the driver that the 10,000 mile (16,000km) service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing dealer. Coolant level sensor If this light comes on while driving, the coolant level is low. The coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked immediately and topped up if necessary. The cooling system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo dealer. Turn signal indicators-trailer (certain models) When towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning. Bulb failure warning light The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective: one of the low beam headlights one of the tail lights one of the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. Check the fuse and bulb. See sections titled "Replacing bulbs" and "Fuses". Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been replaced, the corresponding bulb on the other side of the car should also be replaced. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1_1.html (6 of 7)12/30/2006 9:46:47 AM

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1993 Volvo 960 pg. 1:11 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning ECC - Electronic Climate Control This is an automatic system that also permits manual operation. The in-car temperature is automatically monitored by two sensors located in the passenger compartment. One sensor is located on the top of the dashboard where it can sense sunlight. The second sensor is located on the courtesy light fixture where it can sense the temperature in the center of the car. The following pages describe how ECC works and how it can be used most effectively. Air vents (dash) A Open file:///K|/ownersdocs/1993/1993_960/93960_1_11.html (1 of 10)12/30/2006 9:46:49 AM

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