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FOREWORD

Before you start driving your new Volvo
please read through this instruction book
carefully. It contains all the information
you need to be able to drive and service
your vehicle in the best possible way. By
following the instructions given in this
book, you will find that your Volvo will
come up to all the expectations concern-

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i ng economical operation and excellent

performance that you have every right to

expect of a top-quality vehicle.
This instruction book is not intended to

be a comprehensive technical manual and

does not claim to make the reader a
perfect car mechanic. It will, however,
show you how to look after your vehicle

so that trouble in the future can be avoid-

ed. The better you know your Volvo, the
better service it can give you. Even for an

experienced motorist this book can con-
tain some valuable information. For a

more detailed mechanical description as

well as repair procedures, we refer you
to the special Service Manual for the car.

Summary of Contents for 164 1971

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Page 2: ...Operating Instructions Description Servicing Reprinting permitted if source quoted...

Page 3: ...rmance that you have every right to expect of a top quality vehicle This instruction book is not intended to be a comprehensive technical manual and does not claim to make the reader a perfect car mec...

Page 4: ...CONTENTS...

Page 5: ...r dealer for any information about your Volvo that is not included in this instruction book Not only has Volvo a workshop within call in your own country it has also a widely distributed service netwo...

Page 6: ...with chassis number are punched into the front right hand door post Above the chassis number on the door post there is also the code for dip and primer paints Type designation and chassis number plate...

Page 7: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 8: ...reen wipers The fluid con tainer for the washers is located in the engine compartment and holds about 1 2 litres 2 3 4 Imp pints 3 4 US pints 3 Switch electrically heated rear window I n order to obta...

Page 9: ...ometer and consists of a manually adjustable sliding arrow Its pur pose is to remind the driver of the partic ular maximum permissible speed in con nection with speed limit regulations 8 The temperatu...

Page 10: ...ue care when driving under such conditions I Mainbeam warning light This lights blue when the headlights are switched to mainbeam by the switch lever 6 J Oil pressure warning light This lights yellow...

Page 11: ...er towards the steering wheel and then releasing it Here the lighting switch 5 should be pulled out fully The lever is also used for flashing with mainbeam when the headlights are not switched on The...

Page 12: ...ter motor As soon as the engine starts release the key which automatically returns to the Driving posi tion If the car is parked in such a way that it is difficult to unlock the steering wheel turn th...

Page 13: ...dle The bonnet lock is released by pulling out the handle situated to the left of the steering column lower down on the dash board This release the bonnet which is still retained by the safety catch T...

Page 14: ...heck the electrical system On the inside of the cover of the fuse compartment there is room for a number of spare fuses The two fuses for the foglights are located in a fusebox on the left hand side i...

Page 15: ...backrest is adjusted with the lever on the outside of the backrest see picture Lift up the lever adjust to the desired angle and lock the backrest there by pushing down the lever The backrest can be...

Page 16: ...ust the eyelet screw to the desired position Re lock securely the eyelet screw with the locknut The passenger s seat can be used facing opposite the driving direction in order to hold a safety seat fo...

Page 17: ...the other across the shoulder chest and secure the belt by pushing the buckle tongue into the locking slot in the lock between the seats An audible clicking sound is a sign that the belt is locked Ma...

Page 18: ...e outside by pressing the lock plunger on the window ledge down and shutting the door while pushing in the outside door handle button To lock the rear doors it is not necessary to push in the buttons...

Page 19: ...ry in its opened position The luggage compartment light goes on automatically when the lid is opened The spare wheel is securely held in position to the right The jack and tool kit are fastened to the...

Page 20: ...est run before being delivered We are therefore 19 Avoid driving at low speed in high gear and using the kick down automatic transmission during the first 2000 km 1200 miles STARTING AND DRIVING Runni...

Page 21: ...in After starting a cold engine do not race it immediately but run it at moderate speed and do not subject it to heavy loading until the engine temperature has reached nor mal level When starting wit...

Page 22: ...tions are shown in the picture above Overdrive The overdrive is engaged by means of the lever under the steering wheel on the right hand side of the steering column When the overdrive is engaged a red...

Page 23: ...e place when the selector is in the L position If upshifting to 2nd or 3rd gear is required the selector must be moved to the D position The L position should be used as follows 1 In order to obtain i...

Page 24: ...nd gear Switch on the ignition and pull out the choke if the engine is cold Manual gearbox Engage 3rd or 4th gear and gradually release the clutch pedal Once the engine starts running depress the clut...

Page 25: ...TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Engine compartment...

Page 26: ...us lubri cating points A relief valve is built into the oil pump and prevents the oil pressure from reaching excessively high values The oil filter is of the full flow type that is all the oil passes...

Page 27: ...e type and incorporates a circulation pump When the engine is cold the coolant circulates only inside the engine As the engine warms up a thermostat valve starts opening the outlet to the radiator A s...

Page 28: ...ive For certain markets the Volvo 164 model is fitted with an overdrive see upper right which makes it possible to reduce engine speed while maintaining road speed This is less wearing on the engine a...

Page 29: ...ifferential unit the rear axle is similar in design to a conventional rear axle Warning Do not rotate a jacked up rear wheel if the other rear wheel is still on the ground Due to the differential unit...

Page 30: ...nical steering Certain variants of the Volvo 164 are fitted with mechanical steering The steering is of the cam and roller type Movements of the steering wheel are transmitted via the worm on the stee...

Page 31: ...ainbeam lights 45 W 5 Distributor 6 Battery 12 V 60 Ah 7 Connection to instrument 8 Terminal 9 Part of 6 pol terminal block 10 Horn ring 11 Ignition coil 12 Horn relay 13 Starter motor 1 h p 14 Brake...

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Page 33: ...o circuit system is that both the front wheels are connected to one rear wheel that is should there be a failure in one of the circuits there is al ways braking power on both front wheels and the othe...

Page 34: ...e book carried out in accordance with recommended prices and the workshop stamp in the service book will show when the vehicle was serviced When the car was being designed partic ular attention was gi...

Page 35: ...below the servicing procedures have been given cer tain numbers which refer to the detailed descriptions on the following pages Some of the work must be carried out by skilled mechanics or requires t...

Page 36: ...ion to the servicing procedures mentioned in this scheme you should also check regularly the following from the point of view of traffic safety a lighting including brake warning light b turn indicato...

Page 37: ...ervo steering and carburettors should be changed or the oil level checked after every 10 000 km 6000 miles suitably in connection with the 10 000 km 6000 miles inspection The measures taken in this in...

Page 38: ...is according to the intervals given below The intervals will depend to a great extent on the type of oil used For engine lubrication oil quality For Service MS is to be used As far as viscosity is con...

Page 39: ...ox should be changed In the case of a new or reconditioned gearbox the oil should also be changed after the first 2500 km 1250 miles and the gearbox thoroughly flushed with the same type of oil subseq...

Page 40: ...0 11 Final drive Check the oil level in the final drive every 10 000 km 6000 miles The oil should reach up to the filler hole If necessary top up with oil The oil in the final drive should first be ch...

Page 41: ...4 above the level mark in the container If the level is lower than this top up with oil with the engine stopped to prevent air from being sucked into the container Start the engine and recheck the oi...

Page 42: ...lter The engine is fitted with a full flow type oil filter which means that all the oil passes through the filter on its way from the oil pump to the various lubricating points Impurities in the oil a...

Page 43: ...compression test should be made after every 10 000 km 6000 miles This test should preferably be carried out by a workshop 23 Fan belt The fan belt tension should be checked every 10 000 km 6000 miles...

Page 44: ...drain the cooling system open the drain tap located at the right hand side of the engine and disconnect the hose attached to the bottom of the radiator The expansion tank is emptied by remov i ng it...

Page 45: ...orkshop with the proper equipment The distributor is one of the most sensitive units in the engine and careless handling can lead to decreased engine output and high fuel consumption or even serious d...

Page 46: ...rved 1 A battery connection to the wrong terminal will damage the rectifiers Before the connections are made check the polarity of the battery with a voltmeter 2 If extra batteries are used for starti...

Page 47: ...e replaced Make sure when fitting lamps that the guide pin on the socket fits into its corresponding recess Replacing the headlight bulbs The headlight bulbs are replaced from in side the engine compa...

Page 48: ...h hold the glass The bulbs can now be removed by pressing them inwards and turning them slightly anti clockwise at the same time The top bulb is the flasher the one under that is the reversing light t...

Page 49: ...ass is replaced after the bulb has been changed by first hooking it securely to the switch and then pressing it up with the hand Replacing the bulb for the lights for the luggage and engine compartmen...

Page 50: ...e system seals should also be replac ed every 3rd year or 60 000 km 36 000 miles FRONT END 36 Check the front wheel alignment Correct front wheel alignment is of vital importance for the steering of t...

Page 51: ...lar intervals for damage and abnormal wear also for par ticles which can fasten in the tread Have them balanced if necessary Poorly balanc ed wheels will rapidly increase the wear on tyres as well as...

Page 52: ...jack in the eyelet near to the wheel to be lifted see Fig 3 Jack up the car so high that the wheel comes off the ground Remove the wheel nuts and lift off the wheel Observe due care that the threads o...

Page 53: ...the roof of the car and work down the body Then dry carefully with a soft clean chamois leather Use different leathers for the windows and the remainder of the car since using the same leather can ca...

Page 54: ...be applied 41 Anti rust treatment The Volvo 164 is anti rust treated at the factory Underbody sealing compound is applied to the underbody on those places exposed to damage from flying stones thrown...

Page 55: ...with regard to fuel oil coolant leakage 3 Examine the tyres carefully Replace worn tyres 54 4 Check that the engine is running per fectly and that fuel consumption is normal 5 Examine the state of cha...

Page 56: ...verse and if possible place blocks be hind the wheels See also page 23 Windscreen washer In the same way as anti freeze is added to the cooling system during the winter to prevent frost damage anti fr...

Page 57: ...e with the ignition switched on If there is a strong spark the fault is probably in the spark plugs so these should be changed 2 If only a weak spark is obtained or none at all check to see whether th...

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Page 61: ...LUBRICATING CHART...

Page 62: ...pints approx 0 6 litre 1 1 Imp pints 1 3 US pints approx 1 2 litres 2 0 Imp pints 2 5 US pints Oil capacities Engine excl oil filter incl oil filter approx Gearbox M 400 M 410 BW 35 Rear axle Steerin...

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Page 64: ...page 37 Coolant level The coolant should be between the Max and Min marks on the expansion tank When filling up use a mixture of 50 lo anti freeze and 50 lo water Brake fluid level Check without remo...

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