Volvo 164 Betriebsanleitung

instruction book VOLVO 164 r

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSis disconnected, except for the radio. Thesteering wheel is not locked.During driving, the key should be in theDriving position.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSC SpeedometerThe speedometer consists of a horizontalscale marked in intervals of 20 m.p.h. Thespeed is indicated by a red ribbo

K MilometerThe milometer shows the total distancecovered in miles. After 999999 miles itreturns to zero and starts to go roundagain.L Trip meterThe tr

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS15 HandbrakeThe handbrake lever is on the outside ofthe driving seat and operates on the rearwheels only.When the handbrake isap

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS22 Fuse compartmentThe electrical equipment is protected bya number of fuses housed in a compart-ment under the dashboard. If a

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSINTERIOR AND BODYFront seatsLumbar supportThe front seats are provided with anadjustable lumbar support. This is ad-justed by me

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSLength and height adjustment,passenger's seatThe passenger's seat can be adjustedforwards-backwards by pressing downca

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSafety beltsAlways use the safety belt for all types ofdriving. Remember that it is possible evenin slow city traffic to incur s

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSDo not leave the keys in the car.The door locks have been designed witha view to providing maximum possibleprotectionagainst fre

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSInterior lighting1.The light comes on when either frontdoor is opened.2.The light is always extinguished.3.The light is always o

Operating InstructionsDescriptionServicingReprinting permitted if source quoted

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSTARTING AND DRIVINGRunning-inWhen the vehicle is new, we recommendthat a certain amount of caution be obser-ved during the runn

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBefore your first driveBefore you begin driving your new Volvo,we would advise you to become familiarwith the vehicle and the va

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSGear-changingThe Volvo 164 is fitted either with a floor-mounted gear lever, a steering column-mounted gear lever, a floor-mount

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSwheel before it can be moved into any ofthe other positions. If the car is temporarilystopped and the selector is moved to the&q

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTowingIfnecessary, the car can be towed withthe selector lever in "N" position, provid-ing the gearbox is properly adj

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION24Engine compartment1.Radiator2.Battery3.Voltage regulator4.Throttle housing for air-preheating5.Alternator6.Air cleaner7.Carbure

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONENGINEThe B 30 A type engine is a six-cylinder,water-cooled, carburettor unit with over-head values. The engine has a very rigidc

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONExhaust emission controlThe engine is fitted with an exhaust emis-sion control system which produces amore exact and leaner mixtu

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONGearboxThe gearbox has synchromesh on all theforward gears. Due to the generously di-mensioned synchronizing rings the gear-box h

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONFinal driveEngine torque is transmitted via the pro-peller shaft to the rear wheels through thefinal drive. The final drive is of

Before you start driving your new Volvoplease read through this instruction bookcarefully. It contains all the informationyou need to be able to drive

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONFRONT END AND STEERINGFront endThe car has independent front suspension.The front suspension units are mountedon a strong box mem

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe electrical system is of the 12-volt typeand is fitted with a voltage-regulated alter-nator. The starter moto

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONBRAKESThe brake system is of the two-circuit typewith disc brakes all round. The system isprovided with a tandem-type master cyli

SERVICINGGENERALBefore the vehicle was delivered from thefactory it was subjected to a very thoroughinspection. Your dealer, in his turn, carriedout a

SERVICINGMAINTENANCE SCHEMEIn the maintenance scheme below theservicing procedures have been given cer-tain numbers which refer to the detaileddescrip

SERVICINGInaddition to the servicing proceduresmentioned in this scheme you should alsoregularly check the following from thepoint of view of traffic

SERVICINGLUBRICATIONChassis maintenanceTo simplify maintenance of your Volvo, thevehicle has been equipped with ball joints,steering rods and propelle

SERVICING2Check the oil level in the engineThe oil level in the engine should bechecked each time the fuel tank is filled.The check should be carried

SERVICING4 CarburettorsAs each oil change check that the oil levelin the centre spindle of the carburettorsis about 6 mm (1/4") from the top of t

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION SERVICING Volvo Service Organization 4 General 33 Warranty and Service Booklet 4 Maintenance scheme 34 Type Designations 5 Lubric

SERVICING9 Automatic transmission BW 35The oil in the automatic transmissionshould not be changed but the oil levelshould be checked every 10000 km (6

SERVICING14 Steering (mechanical steering)The oil level in the steering box should bechecked after every 10 000 km (6000 miles).The oil level should b

SERVICINGENGINE17 Crankcase ventilationThe engine is provided with positive crank-case ventilation which prevents the gasesin the crankcase from being

SERVICING21ValvesThe valve clearances should be checkedafter every 10 000 km (6000 miles).This check should be carried out by aworkshop.22 Compression

SERVICINGTopping-up with coolantlop up with coolant by filling the ex-pansion tank when its level has gone downto the "Min" mark. Use a good

SERVICING28-29 Ignition systemThe distributor contact breaker gap andtheengine ignition timing should bechecked every 10 000 km (6000 miles).All adjus

SERVICING31Check the state of charge of the batteryThe state of charge of the battery shouldbe checked after every 10 000 km (6000miles). The check is

SERVICINGReplacement of bulbsTo obtain maximum lighting effect and to forestall the chances of lights going out,the headlight bulbs should be changed

Replacing the bulbs for the frontflashers and the parking lightsRemove the two Philips screws whichhold the glass. The bulbs can now beremoved by pres

SERVICINGReplacing the headlight bulbsThe headlight bulbs are replaced from in-side the engine compartment in the fol-lowing way:1.Remove the protecti

FOREWARDVolvo Service OrganizationTo get the most out of the invested capitalrepresented by a car, it must be lookedafter and serviced regularly. Volv

SERVICINGReplacing the bulbs for thenumber plate lightThe two bulbs for the number plate lightare mounted on a holder located under theluggage compart

SERVICINGFRONT END37 Check the front wheel alignmentCorrect front wheel alignment is of vitalimportance for the steering of the vehicle.Faulty adjustm

SERVICINGChanging a wheelBefore the vehicle is jacked up, the hand-brake should be applied and one of thegears engaged.Removal1.Prise off the hub cap

SERVICINGBODY40WashingWhen the vehicle is new, it should bewashed as often as possible to harden thesurface finish. Dust and dirt and especiallyinsect

SERVICINGTouching-up surface finish damageThe touching-up of any extensive damageto the synthetic finish requires the use ofspecial equipment and skil

SERVICINGSERVICING BEFORE ALONG-DISTANCE TRIPIf you are thinking of travelling abroad withyour car or taking a long journey, youshould have the car ch

SERVICINGrust-proofing effectiveness of the coolant.It is a good idea when topping up withcoolant to have the concentration checkedin order to be cert

SERVICINGWHEN THE ENGINE STALLSOR WILL NOT STARTThe information given below is only in-tended to serve as a guide in localizingand temporarily correct

SPECIFICATIONS57MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHTS Length Width Height uniaden (ready to drive) Wheelbase Ground clearance, uniaden Track, front rear Turning ci

FAULTTRACINGCooling system Type Thermostat, begins to open at fully open at Ignition system Firing order Ignition setting stroboscope setting d 600-8

FORE WARDType designationsInallcorrespondence concerning yourvehicle with the dealer and when orderingspare parts, the type designations, chassisand e

SPECIFICATIONS59POWER TRANSMISSION Clutch Throw-out lever free travel right-hand steering Gearbox Type designation Reduction ratios: 1st speed Rear ax

LUBRICATING CHARTCheck the following when filling the tank1.Check the engine oil level.2.Check without removing the cap thatthe level in the brake flu

Wheel bearingsNote 1Rear axleNote 9EngineNote 8Oil filterNote 7Brake fluidcontainerNote 3DistributorNote 4GearboxNote 5Wheel bearingsNote 1Wheel beari

AKTIEBOLAGET VOLVO GÖTEBORG SWEDEN TP 592/1 (Engelska) 12.000. 8. 68 Endast för spridning utomlands Printed in Sweden Handel,tryckeriet, Göteborg 1968

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS1.Windscreen wiper and washer switch2.Choke control3.Switch, elec. heated rear window4.Lighting switch5.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS4 Lighting switchThe headlights are operated by meansof a push-pull type switch on the dash-board as well as a lever (5) on thes