Volvo 940 - Manual (Page 127)

1993 Volvo 940
WARNING! Do not drive with trunk lid or tailgate open!
Poisonous exhaust gases may enter via the trunk lid or tailgate.
If the trunk lid/tailgate must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows:
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Close the windows.
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Set the ventilation system control to and blower control to its highest
setting.
Roof racks (removable and permanent)
Roof rails are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when is use:
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Avoid single-point loads. Distribute the load evenly.
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Place heavier cargo at bottom of load.
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Observe that center of gravity and handling are influenced by load weight.
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Increasing load size increases wind resistance and, thus, adversely affects fuel economy.
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Anchor the cargo correctly with a cord.
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Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
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Max. roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg) for removable racks mounted on drip rails. for permanent roof
racks, check the manufacturers weight specifications.
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Max. roof load is 70 lbs (30 kg) for permanent rack mounted directly on roof.
Cooling system
The risk for overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
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towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.
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idling for prolonged periods while the air conditioning is in operation. stopping the engine suddenly
after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
pg. 4:11 Points to remember (cont.)
To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed:
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Reduce speed and downshift when towing a trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can
be reduced by switching off the air conditioning system for a short time.
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Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for prolonged periods.
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Do not stop the engine immediately after high-speed driving, but instead, allow the engine to idle for
1/2-1 minute before switching off.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating, (the temperature gauge goes
repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the red section) the following precautions should be taken:
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Switch off the air conditioning system.
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Stop the car and put the gear lever into neutral (position N). Do not stop the engine!
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Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
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If the vehicle is overheating, switch the heater to full (maximum) position.
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