1987 Volvo 760
Emergency towing
55
Starting with an auxiliary
battery
57
Catalytic Converter
58
Brakes
59
Towing a trailer
60
Winter driving
61
Before a long distance trip
62
Vehicle storage
63
pg. 44 Break-in period
A new car should be broken-in!
Refrain from utilizing your car's full driving potential during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
Automatic transmission
Do not use "kick-down" during the first 1200 miles (2000 km).
Manual transmission
Do not exceed following speeds:*
First 600 miles (1,000 km) 600-1,200 miles (1,000-2,000 km)
Gear
mph km/h
mph km/h
First
18
30
25
40
Second
30
50
45
70
Third
50
80
60
100
Fourth
70
110
80
130
Overdrive 80
130
90
150
*These are the maximum speeds recommended by the factory. Note that legislation in different countries
and states can stipulate maximum speeds other than those given here.
pg. 45 Fuel requirements, Refueling
Unleaded Fuel
Each Volvo has a catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline (as specified on the
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