Volvo 164 1971, Instruction Book

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C Speedometer
The speedometer consists of a horizontal
scale marked in intervals of 10 m.p.h. The
speed is indicated by a red ribbon.
4 Instrument panel A Panel light switch
Turning the knob clockwise or anticlock-
wise increases or dims the lighting on the
i nstrument panel.
B Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates approximately
the amount of fuel in the tank. The gauge
i s graduated "full", "half", "reserve" and
"empty". The red field between "reserve"
and "empty" is a remainder that the tank
should be filled. When the gauge pointer
i s on "reserve" there are approx. 8 litres
(2 Imp. galls
= 2
1
/2
US galls) in the tank.
E Speed warning indicator
The speed warning indica-
tor is mounted in front of
the speedometer 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.
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The temperature gauge shows the tempe-
rature of the coolant and thus indicates
the working temperature of the engine.
The pointer on this should normally re-
main within the green sector.
I t is permitted for the temperature gauge
pointer to enter the red-lined field during
town driving and idling when the weather
i s particularly hot.
D Coolant temperature
gauge
A Panel light switch
B Fuel gauge
C Speedometer
D Coolant temperature gauge
E Speed warning indicator
F Warning light, charging
G Turn indicator warning light
H Parking brake warning light (functions
also as warning light for both service
brake circuits)
I Mainbeam warning light
J Oil pressure warning light
K Mileometer
L Trip meter
M Trip meter reset knob