Volvo 240 - Manual (Page 51)

1987 Volvo 240
when climbing hills or trailer towing). Using the light regularly, however, should result in a mileage
improvement of six percent or more, depending on how you normally drive.
Programming instructions for shift indicator
If the current supply to the control unit is cut (battery disconnected), the control unit will have to be re-
programmed as the control unit memory will be erased.
Drive the car in each gear (first gear not necessary) for approximately 8 seconds. The gear change
indicator light will flicker once (0.5 seconds), as each gear is programmed.
Note: Remove foot completely from the clutch pedal after each gear change when programming the
control unit.
pg. 42 Starting the engine
To start the engine;
1 Enter the car and fasten the seat belt.
2 Apply the parking brake if not already set.
3 Place the gear selector lever in neutral (position N or P, automatic transmission).
4 Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission).
5 Without touching the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to starting position. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
Avoid repeated short attempts to start (fuel is injected every time the starter is engaged when engine is
cold).
Allow the starter to operate for a longer time (but not more than 15-20 seconds).
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting.
Engine warm-up - initial driving procedure
Experience shows that engines in vehicles driven short distances are subject to abnormally rapid wear
because the engine never reaches normal operating temperature.
It is therefore beneficial to reach normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a
light foot on the accelerator pedal.
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