DRIVING TIPS/
UNDER HOOD
DRIVING TIPS/
UNDER HOOD
DRIVING AND TIRE TIPS
Quick Tips
Volvo
960
page 18
page 19
Break-in (first 1,200 miles)
Drive at varying road and engine
speeds
Avoid full acceleration
Avoid transmission kick-down
Engine warm-up
Avoid prolonged idling; instead,
drive with light pressure on
accelerator for a few minutes
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS automatically pumps the
brakes to prevent wheel lock-up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear an
audible modulation of the brakes,
this is normal when you have
reached maximum braking for
the road surface
Tips: When braking, maintain
constant pressure on the
brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS Self Test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting and up to 4 mph
(6 km/h); you may notice some
pulsation of the brake pedal and
hear some noise
Tip: The ABS self test
is normal
Tire economy and tips
Check pressures when tires are
cold; pressure information can be
found on label located on rear
edge of front passenger door
Snow tires
Should be installed on all four
wheels to increase traction
Snow chains
Install only on the rear wheels
Install chains as tightly
as possible and re-tighten
periodically
Tires should not be wider
than 195 mm
DRIVING AND TIRE TIPS
1. Battery
2. Main fuse box
3. Coolant expansion tank/
Radiator
Level should be between
indicator marks; fill with 50/50
mixture Volvo anti-freeze and
water
WARNING: Never remove cap
while engine is running or
hot; remove only when cool
4. Engine oil filler cap
Only use oil meeting API
specification SG, SG/CD, SH
or Energy Conserving (EC) II
5. Power steering oil reservoir
6. Engine oil dipstick
Level should be between
indicator marks, avoid
overfilling
7. Brake fluid reservoir
Fluid should be above
MIN mark; check without
removing cap
8. Relay/fuse box
9. Air cleaner
10. Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with mixture of water
and solvent (use washer
anti-freeze in winter)
11. Hood safety latch
To lift hood: Pull inside hood
release handle, lift hood slightly
and depress safety latch
Tip: Transmission has no
dipstick; your Volvo retailer
can check if necessary
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WARNING:
Fan operates up
to 6 minutes
after engine
has been
shut off
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
