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1993 Volvo 940

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VOLVO
Volvo Car Corporation

Goteborg, Sweden

TP 3387/2 (Canada & U.S.A.) 20500.9.92 Printed in Sweden. ELANDERS TRYCKERI,
KUNGSBACKA 199

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Page 1: ...ommendations in this manual We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this or any other automobile And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by...

Page 2: ...ssible to comply with these requirements Modifications to the emission control system s may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U S Canada or other countries Notice Your Volvo...

Page 3: ...on on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from P ark If it is necessary to manually override the Shiftlock system see page 6 18 for instructions KEYLOCK This means that when you...

Page 4: ...ndows 2 9 15 Hood release handle 1 8 16 fog lights 17 Space for additional equipment 1 8 18 Instrument illumination 1 8 19 Power antenna 1 7 20 Starting ignition switch steering wheel lock 1 9 21 Heat...

Page 5: ...nd original speedometer A red number on a white background replacement speedometer 7 Tachometer Reads thousands of engine rpm Engine should not be operated in red range 9 Boost pressure gauge Turbo en...

Page 6: ...18 Fasten seat belts 19 SRS 20 Not in use 21 Not in use pg 1 4 Warning lights The warning lights described on pages 1 4 and 1 5 should never stay on when driving When the ignition key is turned on and...

Page 7: ...peed is increased Parking brake reminder light This light will be on when the parking brake hand brake is applied The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats Canadian models are equipp...

Page 8: ...rive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system See section SRS for further information Bulb failure warning light The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defecti...

Page 9: ...s distributed to the different parts of the passenger compartment The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC refrigerant R134a This is an environmentally friendly substance having minimal...

Page 10: ...air conditioning Blower 0 off 5 max speed Function selector Set desired function Temperature dial Set desired temperature Air in the passenger compartment recirculates with this button depressed Will...

Page 11: ...evel Air through floor and panel vents pg 1 13 Heating and air conditioning cont Maximum heating Close the center panel vents When the passenger compartment has become sufficiently warm set the blower...

Page 12: ...er compartment from the outside Do not leave the system in this mode for more than 10 15 minutes since the air inside the car will become stale The temperature can be controlled with the temperature d...

Page 13: ...on the seats are automatically heated and when the optimum temperature is reached the heating automatically switches off While driving the passenger seat heating should be switched off when the seat...

Page 14: ...re clear before raising the windows Cut out switch for electrically operated rear door windows If the car is equipped with rear door windows this function can be disabled by a switch located on the dr...

Page 15: ...wheels In order to obtain the best possible performance of the parking brake see section titled Brake System WARNING Always use the parking brake hand brake when parking On hills also turn the front...

Page 16: ...lighter is ready for use The starting ignition switch must be switched on position I or II for the cigarette lighter to function Ash trays To remove the ash trays depress the center spring and remove...

Page 17: ...718 cassette radio 1 ON OFF Volume Balance left right push 2 Loudness selector 3 Bass control 4 Treble control 5 Fader front rear 6 Waveband selector 7 Frequency tuning Pause Mute press CD Track no se...

Page 18: ...18 Anti theft code The radio features anti theft circuitry While the unit is powered but the ignition is OFF key removed the CD indicator lamp 13 flashes to indicate the anti theft system If the set i...

Page 19: ...de is entered on is displayed and the set is now ready for use If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code from the beginning again Incorrect code If an incorrect code is entered rp...

Page 20: ...aveband selector The desired waveband is set by turning the inner knob The set waveband and frequency is displayed NOTE There are three FM positions and one AM position which make it possible to store...

Page 21: ...frequency is displayed pg 1 20 Radio Scan tuning Depress the scn button The radio scans the entire waveband and stops at every audible station for 8 seconds Scanning is then resumed If you want to ret...

Page 22: ...wish to continue the seek tuning press the ff or rew button once more Preset programming 1 Tune to the desired frequency 2 Depress and hold a preset button The audio will cut out Keep the button depre...

Page 23: ...e preset button to tune in to the programmed frequency The set frequency is displayed Automatic programming Autostore Automatically seeks and stores up to 6 strong AM or FM stations file K ownersdocs...

Page 24: ...tions maximum six on the chosen waveband are now automatically stored in the memory The lowest frequency is heard If there are no audible stations no is displayed 2 Press the aut button to obtain anot...

Page 25: ...low volumes LOUD is displayed when this function is engaged Bass control Adjust the bass by sliding the control up or down Up to increase down to decrease The detent indicates equalized bass pg 1 23...

Page 26: ...decrease The detent indicates equalized treble Fader control Adjust front rear speaker balance by sliding the control up or down Up to direct more sound to the front speakers down to direct more sound...

Page 27: ...porarily mute the sound PAU is displayed pg 1 24 Radio cont Display The display shows the set waveband AM FM radio frequency ST stereo LOUD loudness tape direction compact disc number and track number...

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Page 29: ...ards The unit automatically loads the cassette the radio is disconnected and the tape starts playing A or B is displayed indicating which side of the tape is being played To re enter Radio mode There...

Page 30: ...remains in place and is not ejected To re enter Tape mode If the tape player has been disconnected but the cassette has not been ejected the tape mode can be re entered by pressing the button pg 1 26...

Page 31: ...e The side being played is displayed Fast winding The tape is advanced with ff and rewound with rew The button flashes during fast winding Stop fast winding by pushing the button once more DOLBY B sel...

Page 32: ...Y tapes The indicator lamp is lit when this function is engaged pg 1 27 Cassette deck cont DNR selector This is a noise reduction system for tape playback and radio reception It is effective even if t...

Page 33: ...econds between the songs for this function to operate NXT next selector Press nxt and the indicator lamp is lit If you press ff the tape will be advanced to the next song If you press rew the tape wil...

Page 34: ...The last station listened to is automatically tuned Once the tape starts to play again the radio cuts out This function can be permanently engaged The tr indicator is then lit Pause If you press the t...

Page 35: ...ing that the tape heads should be cleaned We recommend the use of a Volvo Cleaning Cassette Regular use maintains sound quality cleans vital parts and prevents tape tangle pg 1 29 CD Remote accessory...

Page 36: ...disc track last listened to will continue to play If the CD changer cartridge is empty is displayed If a selected disc does not exist the disc no and 5 is displayed and the next disc is automatically...

Page 37: ...accessory cont Disc no selector Depress one of the preset buttons 1 6 to select the disc number required The selected disc no and track no is displayed Changing selected Disc no Press another preset b...

Page 38: ...r or press nxt for forward selection The chosen disc no and track no is displayed Scanning Depress the scn button The set scans the entire disc and stops at every track for 8 seconds Scanning is then...

Page 39: ...andom 5 songs are played also chosen at random A new disc is then played in the same way The indicator lamp is lit when this function is engaged Pause If you press the tuning knob the disc is stopped...

Page 40: ...the disc Use high quality discs only Keep the discs clean Wipe them with a soft clean lint free cloth working from the center outwards If necessary dampen the cloth with a neutral soap solution Dry t...

Page 41: ...n not in use the discs should be stored in their covers Avoid storing discs in excessive heat direct sunlight or dusty Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 1993 1993_940 93940_1_25 html 13 of 13 12...

Page 42: ...turn Fader front rear pull turn 2 Bass control 3 Treble control 4 Waveband selector 5 Frequency tuning up down 6 Autostore 7 Display 8 Preset buttons 9 DOLBY selector 10 Chrome metal selector 11 Lock...

Page 43: ...power the set displays codE when it is switched on Enter the 4 digit code using the preset buttons If the correct code is entered codE is no longer displayed and the set is ready to use Incorrect code...

Page 44: ...aveband selector The desired waveband is set by pressing the button The frequency and waveband is shown on the display NOTE There are two FM wavebands and one AM waveband This makes it possible to sto...

Page 45: ...en the desired frequency is displayed pg 1 36 Radio cont Automatic programming autostore This function works on the FM and AM wavebands and has 8 memories in autostore mode on each waveband The antenn...

Page 46: ...tton once again if you wish to listen to another memorized autostored station for each press a new station is set Change between stations in the autostore memory by pressing the tuning button to the l...

Page 47: ...cuts out Keep the button depressed until the audio comes on approx 2 sec 3 The frequency is now stored on this preset button pg 1 37 Radio cont Display The display shows the selected waveband preset...

Page 48: ...detent indicates the equalized left right balance position Fader control Pull out the knob and turn it to the left or right to adjust front rear speaker balance A detent indicates the equalized front...

Page 49: ...s the button after adjustment The detent indicates equalized bass Treble control Adjust the treble by pulling out the button and turning it to the left or right Depress the button after adjustment The...

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Page 51: ...e will start to play automatically The arrows show the tape direction When one side of the tape has been played the unit will automatically play the other side auto reverse If the unit is switched off...

Page 52: ...rection of the tape Fast winding Press either of these buttons see arrows for direction for fast winding Depress fully to lock the button Press opposite button to stop fast winding pg 1 40 Cassette de...

Page 53: ...a DOLBY B noise reduction system Depress the DOLBY selector when playing a DOLBY pre recorded tape DOLBY will be displayed This function should not be engaged for non DOLBY tapes Cassette eject If th...

Page 54: ...ot follow the earth s surface nor do they bounce off the atmosphere for this reason their range is limited The AM waves follow the earth s surface and reflect against the atmosphere giving them a wide...

Page 55: ...ng areas under bridges etc is that FM signals reflect against solid objects such as buildings Because these waves are very reflective static can result This static is the result of the reflected signa...

Page 56: ...ously FM reasons for distortion FM is affected by the electrical systems of nearby vehicles especially those without suppression The distortion increases if the station is weak or poorly set The FM re...

Page 57: ...and provides you with a better understanding of the problems related to car radio reception Reception conditions are not always optimum and this is of course beyond our control However we have endeavo...

Page 58: ...rect sunlight or extreme temperatures Keep cassettes discs away from oil grease and other contaminants for optimal tape deck performance Volvo does not recommend the use of C 120 tapes Take up tape sl...

Page 59: ...sec Pinch off Output 2 x 6 W 10 dist Output impedance 4 Ohms System voltage 12 Volts negative ground Fuse 5 A System Superheterodyne system with HF step Electronic suppression device Frequency range...

Page 60: ...ards the steering wheel Models equipped with daytime running lights The low beams will come on automatically when the engine is switched Turn signals 1 Lane change position In maneuvers such as lane c...

Page 61: ...ate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard NOTE Regulations regarding the use if the hazard warning flasher may vary from state to state pg 1 7 Windshield wipers washers Ignition switch Wipers w...

Page 62: ...headlights after lever is released Starting ignition switch steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignit...

Page 63: ...n switch pg 1 8 fog lights Instrument illumination Rear fog light only certain models On models equipped with a rear foglight only the switch has no indicator lamp The rear foglight is considerably br...

Page 64: ...ghts must be switched on Note that local regulations governing the use of these lights may vary Instrument illumination To increase the brightness move the slide switch up To decrease the brightness m...

Page 65: ...come on Electrically operated sun roof To open the sun roof as a sliding roof depress the top portion of the rocker switch To raise the rear edge of the sun roof depress the bottom portion of the swi...

Page 66: ...nds 3 Tailgate washer After the button is released the wiper strokes 2 3 additional times before stopping The electrical circuit is protected by fuse 14 located in the central electrical unit See the...

Page 67: ...hicle speed may vary slightly from the set cruise control speed If actual speed falls below 70 of set speed or if the wheels spin the cruise control will disengage automatically Momentary acceleration...

Page 68: ...rors 2 6 Interior light sun roof 2 7 Child safety locks Trunk lid sedan 2 8 Storage spaces 2 9 Hood 2 10 Trunk long load storage 2 11 Tailgate child safety lock wagon 2 12 Station wagon tailgate stora...

Page 69: ...of the tag is coated with adhesive tape In the event of the original keys are lost duplicates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer The central locking system is described in detail in section Doors a...

Page 70: ...nt this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle Also see information on child safety locks To avoid battery drain The interior light and the warning lights in the rear of the doors com...

Page 71: ...desired position Make sure that the seat is properly secured when you release the control Seat back inclination adjustment manual Rotate control clockwise to tilt seat back rearward Rotate countercloc...

Page 72: ...l WARNING The driver s seat is operable with the ignition OFF Therefore children should never be left unattended in the car Programming the memory Three seat positions can be programmed To program a s...

Page 73: ...Rear view mirror A Normal position B Night position reduces glare from following headlights CAUTION Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface file K ownersdoc...

Page 74: ...e driver s door armrest A Adjustment sideways B Adjustment up down WARNING Objects seen in the wide angle right side view mirror are closer than they appear to be The mirrors should always be adjusted...

Page 75: ...mirrors The vanity mirrors are located on both front sun visors certain models The lamps light up when the covers are opened Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 1993 1993_940 93940_2_1 html 8 of 8...

Page 76: ...back To lock turn the key counter clockwise and allow it to spring back NOTE If the vehicle has a central locking system the tailgate will be unlocked and locked at the same time as the driver s door...

Page 77: ...nd push outwards Location and setting of child safety lock Child Safety lock The tailgate incorporates a safety catch which is located to the side of the lock A the tailgate functions normally B the t...

Page 78: ...are 3 storage bins under the floor of the cargo space the largest bin can be locked with a key The lid of the largest storage bin is hinged in the middle The lid of the largest bin is hinged in the m...

Page 79: ...seat wagon Seat cushion strap The rear seat is split 60 40 so that each section can be forlded independently Straighten front backrests if they are tilted too far to the rear Pull the strap to lift t...

Page 80: ...NG When the rear seat is forlded down do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seat This places a severe strain on the forlded down backrest of the rear seat Be sure to secure cargo C...

Page 81: ...ned as seat is returned to normal position pg 2 14 Removing seat cushions Tool box Securing cargo wagon Lift the seat cushion part way and remove the seat Removing seat cushions The seat cushion can b...

Page 82: ...articles the front seats as the backrest which is forlded down is then placed under severe strain Be sure to secure cargo Hard and sharp articles could otherwise damage the frontseat backrest and or...

Page 83: ...ecure luggage WARNING The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints See page 3 8 Unless the wagon is equipped with Volvo s auxiliary seat for children option passengers should not ride in thi...

Page 84: ...he light is always ON Spare tire and jack Spare tire Jack Crank Spare tire and jack The spare tire and the jack are located beneath the floor mat in the large storage bin Always secure the spare tire...

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Page 86: ...he sun roof as a sliding roof depress the top portion of the rocker switch To raise the rear edge of the sun roof depress the bottom portion of the switch To close the sun roof depress the side of the...

Page 87: ...the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors from the inside with the buttons in position B Trunk lid The trunk lock is incorporated in the central locking system This means that you can either loc...

Page 88: ...key in horizontal position The trunk is now always locked This option can be used if for example you lend your car to somebody If you give only the service key to the driver it will not be possible to...

Page 89: ...Packages on the rear window shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or an accident pg 2 9 Hood file K ownersdocs 1993 1993_940 93940_2_6 html 4 of 7...

Page 90: ...when closed The normal opening angle for the hood approximately 55 By turning the catches on the hinges as illustrated the hood can be opened to the vertical position The catches will return to their...

Page 91: ...help prevent injury to occupants Secure load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops Please note that the flap in the rear seat is only intended for light loads such as skis carpets etc Max lengt...

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Page 93: ...ust our recommendation legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say It s a good thing I was wearing my seat belt...

Page 94: ...cle is leaning excessively when driving in turns In order for the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident it must be worn correctly When wearing remember The belt should no...

Page 95: ...induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision The seat back should...

Page 96: ...pport the occupant s head During pregnancy Pregnant women should always wear seat belts Remember that the belt should always be positioned in such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdome...

Page 97: ...is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three point seat belt system The interior of an SRS equipped Volvo looks very much the same as any other The only indications of the system s...

Page 98: ...y seat belt slack The entire process including inflation and deflation of the airbags takes approximately two tenths of a second WARNING When installing any optional equipment make sure that the SRS s...

Page 99: ...ng WARNING If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo dealer for inspection as soon as possibl...

Page 100: ...ag deployment we recommend the following Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo dealer or collision repair shop Even if the car is driveable after an accident we do NOT recommend driving the car wi...

Page 101: ...d for Canada one top tether anchorage set will be in the glove box The top tether anchorage set includes the top tether anchorage plate an 5 16 UNC bolt and a plastic trim cover If another set is need...

Page 102: ...m in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them An adult who uses a belt anchored in a Child Restraint Anchorage runs a great risk of suffering severe...

Page 103: ...the hip section of the three point belt must pass through seat belt guide B Wagon The hip section of the three point seat belt must fit snugly across the child s hips not across the stomach WARNING In...

Page 104: ...tatistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained A child restraint system can help protect a child in a vehicle Here s what...

Page 105: ...signed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation We will not compromise our commitment to safety We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine tho...

Page 106: ...s it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems...

Page 107: ...ting 4 15 Cold weather precautions 4 16 Towing a trailer 4 17 Brakes 4 18 Before a long distance trip 4 19 Vehicle storage 4 20 Three way catalytic converter A new car should be broken in Refrain from...

Page 108: ...g use of alcohol or ethers However there are areas in which the pumps are unmarked If you are not sure whether there is alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy check with the service station operato...

Page 109: ...ng temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light forot on the accelerator pedal for the first minutes of operation A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear Whenever poss...

Page 110: ...ompletely Move the seat closer if necessary Refer to section Front seats 2 Apply the parking brake if not already set The gear selector is locked in the P ark position SHIFTLOCK 3 Without touching the...

Page 111: ...switch WARNING Never leave car unattended with engine running Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain car...

Page 112: ...ring effort must be exerted Automatic transmission Gear selector in position N Check transmission oil level see section titled Transmission oil Maximum speed 20 mph 30 km h Maximum distance with rear...

Page 113: ...will damage radiator and air conditioning lines It is equally important not to use slingtype equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the rear wheels serious damage to the rear axle may...

Page 114: ...t connect booster cable to any part of fuel system or any moving parts Avoid touching hot manifolds After engine has started remove first the negative terminal jumper cable Then remove the positive te...

Page 115: ...oorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and spray an anti rust oil on the battery posts The viscosity of the engine oil i...

Page 116: ...installation should not interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system WARNING Never connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system nor a trailer s lightin...

Page 117: ...n the red warning light will come on see page 1 4 The pedal stroke increases slightly the pedal feels softer and extra pressure is required for normal braking If the light comes on while driving or br...

Page 118: ...ng brake operation WARNING The brake lights are not illuminated when applying the parking brake To warn traffic from behind it is therefore advisable to depress the brake pedal slightly to illuminate...

Page 119: ...x it to protect the paint don t forget the chromed parts The vehicle should be left in a dry well ventilated garage Do not apply the hand brake Block the wheels instead Disconnect the battery s negati...

Page 120: ...ptimal effect from the ABS system constant pressure should be kept on the brake pedal while the system is modulating the brakes The switching of the ABS modulator will be audible at this time Please b...

Page 121: ...accelerator pedal instead engage the parking brake This prevents unnecessary heating of the transmission oil When towing prepare as follows Disengage the 4th gear the indicator light on the instrumen...

Page 122: ...gear selector is locked in the P position SHIFT LOCK To release the selector start the engine and depress the brake pedal See section 6 18 for instructions on manually releasing the gear selector R Re...

Page 123: ...ng at high speeds 2 is engaged first and 1 when the speed has dropped to approx 30 mph 50 km h No upshift can occur once 1 is engaged Use position 1 to select low gear when no upshift is desired for i...

Page 124: ...ation and the light shuts off Disengage the 4th gear when towing a trailer driving in mountainous regions Since using the 4th gear improves fuel economy it should be used as often as possible in condi...

Page 125: ...rate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions such as engine overheating or backfiring A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfuncti...

Page 126: ...y to understeer Handling roadholding Vehicle load tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling Therefore check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according to th...

Page 127: ...hot weather when towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm idling for prolonged periods while the air conditioning is in operation stopping the...

Page 128: ...he diode being damaged for correct connection see Jump starting section Never disconnect the battery circuit for example to replace the battery while the engine is running as this will immediately rui...

Page 129: ...not loosen the two screws grounding the unit Do not ground other electrical components using these screws or any other points near them Faults in the system could occur if it is improperly grounded C...

Page 130: ...5 tire width in mm 60 tire profile This is the relationship in percent between the section height and the width of the tire R radial tires 15 diameter in inches The tires have good road holding charac...

Page 131: ...tructions carefully Install chains as tightly as possible and re tighten periodically Never exceed the chain manufacture s specified maximum speed limit Under no circumstances should that limit be hig...

Page 132: ...es fitted to the standard 15 wheels preferably steel Suitable tire size 185 65R15 on all four wheels Do not mix tires of different design as this could negatively affect overall tire road grip especia...

Page 133: ...mal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label located on the rear facing side on the right front door This label lists both the tire and vehicle design limits Do not load your c...

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Page 135: ...lbs 6 12 Replacing fuses 6 15 Replacing wiper blades 6 16 Troubleshooting Service diagnosis pg 6 2 Spare tire wheel changing The spare wheel is located in the trunk beneath the carpet sedans or beneat...

Page 136: ...n its original position as when changing over to winter tires wheels When reinstalling the wheel cap allow a gap of approximately 1 5 5 mm between the cap and the rim to help prevent imbalance NOTE Th...

Page 137: ...and carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the tread of the studs WARNING The jack s hook engage the bar in the jack attachment A The car s weight must not rest on the jack s attachment B Be s...

Page 138: ...d face the wheel Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the nuts to 63 lbs 85 Nm Install the wheel cap Some models have a hub cap that extends to the wheel rim The valve symbol on the...

Page 139: ...ses unclip the fuse tool on the right hand side of the fuse compartment and use it to remove the fuse see illustration 1 Press the tool onto the fuse 2 Pull the tool and fuse straight up 3 Pull out th...

Page 140: ...ht door open warning antenna vanity mirror lights 15 6 Blower climate control unit 30 7 Front fog lights 15 8 Electrically operated windows 30 9 Warning light seat belt turn signals heated front seats...

Page 141: ...of the equipment systems listed may be available on certain models only NOTE On cars equipped with ABS the system is protected by an additional 10A fuse located under the instrument panel to the left...

Page 142: ...be filled with windshield washer solvent pg 6 16 Service diagnosis This section contains information which can be of help in the event of a breakdown Only those faults which can be rectified with the...

Page 143: ...m Check spark plugs electrode gap should be 0 028 0 7 mm and wipe clean Check distributor cap for cracks and wipe clean on inside Check that all electric leads in the distributor ignition system are c...

Page 144: ...electrical fault e g a blown fuse it is not possible to operate the sun roof electrically then it is manually First using a small screwdriver remove the two screws that secure the sun roof motor cover...

Page 145: ...rting ignition key to position I and press firmly on the SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE button located near the base of the gear selector see illustration While holding the override button down move the gear sele...

Page 146: ...s that grease oil or any other impurities can be carbonized onto the bulb and damage the reflector Use bulbs of correct type and voltage Failure to do so could cause the bulb failure warning light to...

Page 147: ...e 2 Press the bulb in and turn it 1 4 turn counter clockwise 3 Replace the bulb and reinstall the unit in the reverse order Power CP W Socket US Bulb No ______________________________ 24 2 2 21 5 BAY...

Page 148: ...lamp holder 1 4 counter clockwise 2 Remove the bulb from the connector by pushing the catches to the sides 3 Replace the bulb and the holder Note Reinstall the unit carefully to avoid changing the di...

Page 149: ...fill tube in order to gain access to the bulb holder pg 6 7 Replacing bulbs Sedans Replacing tail lights bulbs sedan models All tail lamp bulbs are replaced from inside of trunk To avoid confusion re...

Page 150: ...it 4 Install a new bulb Install bulb holder in tail lamp 5 Check that bulb lights Replace tail lamp inside cover Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb No CP W 1 4 Tail light 4 5 BA 15s 67 2 Rear turn signal 32...

Page 151: ...id confusion replace the bulbs one at a time Turn off the lights Remove the cover with a screw driver Rotate the bulb holder about 1 2 1 cm counterclockwise and remove the holder from the tail light c...

Page 152: ...onents take care to avoid scratching or breakage Use eye protection whenever possible Trunk light sedan models Depress the catch with a screwdriver and remove the light assembly Lift it out remove Rep...

Page 153: ...cket Trunk light 10W SV8 5 License plate light 5W W2 1x9 5d pg 6 10 Replacing bulbs cont License plate light wagon models Remove the screws with a screwdriver Remove lamp housing Depress the bulb and...

Page 154: ...tion Depress catch with a screwdriver Grasp the cover with both hands and pull it towards you Bulb Power Socket High level brake light 21W 32cp Ba 15s US bulb no 1156 Depress catches Depress catches a...

Page 155: ...d press the cover into position pg 6 11 Replacing bulbs cont Interior light and reading lights Take hold of the front section of the light as shown and pull straight down Replace the blown bulb and ch...

Page 156: ...urn it to remove the lens Withdraw the bulb replace it and re insert the lens Bulb Power Socket Door warning lamp 3W W2 1x9 5d Insert screwdriver and turn Vanity mirror Insert a screwdriver and turn i...

Page 157: ...l electrical unit behind the ashtray in the center console To obtain access to the central electrical unit Remove the ashtray Pull out and depress the tongue Press up the section marked electrical fus...

Page 158: ...ious parts of a car stay wet Parts of the car filled with road dirt and water remain damp for long periods of time even after other parts have dried Particular attention should be paid to the undersid...

Page 159: ...ing if necessary The invisible internal rustproofing As part of your maintenance schedule it is important that the invisible rustproofing used for beams internal cavities and end sections be retreated...

Page 160: ...up Paint touch up Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting Make it a habit to check the finish regularly when washing the car for instance Touch up if necessary Paint repairs require...

Page 161: ...applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned If the stone chip has been penetrated down to the metal proceed as follows 1 Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface Pull the tape off so th...

Page 162: ...y apply several thin paint coats and let dry each application pg 7 5 Paint touch up cont 3 If there is a longer scratch you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it off Touching up damaged...

Page 163: ...paint flakes with masking tape Shake the spray can for at least 1 minute Spray on the primer Move the can slowly and evenly back and forth over the spot and about 8 12 in 20 30 cm from the surface Pr...

Page 164: ...should be blown dry A stiff bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the wiper blades Frequent cleaning improves visibility considerably During high pressure washing the spray mouth...

Page 165: ...is risk of the machine dislodging them You should also lower the antenna We recommended that you do not wash your car in an automatic wash during the first six months because the paint will not have...

Page 166: ...in remover The plastic in the upholstery can be washed with soapy water or a mild detergent Leather upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution for more difficult spots consult...

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Page 168: ...cation body 8 16 Drive belts 8 17 Engine compartment pg 8 2 Servicing Maintenance schedule A Adjust Correct if necessary I Inspect Correct or Replace if necessary R Replace L Lubricate Maintenance Ope...

Page 169: ...km no cost to owner pg 8 3 Servicing cont Maintenance Operation thousand miles thousand km 10 16 20 32 30 48 40 64 50 80 60 96 MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE ENGINE Fuel Line Filter R PCV Nipple Orifice h...

Page 170: ...to follow the service program at 10 000 mile 16 000 km intervals which is outlined in the Maintenance Records Manual This maintenance program contains inspections and services necessary for the prope...

Page 171: ...l Regulations the following list of applicable U S warranties is provided for Canadian specification vehicles see your separate warranty booklet New Car Limited Warranty Parts and Accessories Limited...

Page 172: ...y used Capacity 4 0 us qts 3 85 liters incl filter After an oil change the oil level will lie between the two marks on the dipstick i e between MAX and MIN This is normal Do not add too much oil or ex...

Page 173: ...o your skin gloves should be worn when performing this work pg 8 6 Engine oil cont Oil quality Meeting API specification SG for best fuel economy and engine protection consult with your authorized Vol...

Page 174: ...mountain driving trailer towing NOTE SAE 15W 40 must not be used at low ambient temperatures see viscosity chart Changing oil and oil filter Oil and oil filter changes should be made as specified in...

Page 175: ...Petroleum Institute API labels These labels certify the oil conforms to the applicable standards and specifications of the API Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 1993 1993_940 93940_8_1 html 8 of...

Page 176: ...el may be below the MIN mark B Warm transmission oil temperature 190 F 90 C This temperature is reached after driving for about 30 minutes At oil temperature above 190 f 90 c THE LEVEL MAY BE ABOVE TH...

Page 177: ...ourself your Volvo dealer can also assist you in disposing of the used coolant Check coolant level The cooling system must be filled with coolant and not leak to operate at maximum efficiency Check th...

Page 178: ...ling system must always be kept filled to correct level If it is not kept filled there can be high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage Different types of anti freeze coolant...

Page 179: ...To avoid rattles and unnecessary wear the body should be lubricated a few times per year pg 8 16 Drive belts Checking the belt tension The belt tension can be checked by depressing the fan belt engine...

Page 180: ...be difficult to reach and it is advisable to let your Volvo dealer adjust the tension of the belts or replace them if necessary pg 8 17 Engine compartment 940 B 230 F 1 Data plate 2 Expansion tank co...

Page 181: ...on tank coolant 3 Oil filler cap engine 4 Oil dipstick engine 5 Oil dipstick automatic transmission 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Oil reservoir power steering 8 Battery 9 Data plate 10 Engine identificati...

Page 182: ...lled idle air control system that requires no checking or adjustment Fuel system cap tank and lines and connections The effectiveness of the fuel system to contain hydrocarbons is dependent largely on...

Page 183: ...nges in air temperature or density thus always assuring the best economy with the lowest possible exhaust emissions Heated oxygen sensor This is an emission control system designed to reduce emissions...

Page 184: ...These metals act as catalysts permitting a chemical action to occur without actually taking part in it The emission CO HC NOx content will increase if the three way catalytic converter is damaged Vehi...

Page 185: ...power output by approx 46 horsepower over that developed by the normally aspirated engine The charge air cooler which resembles a radiator is located between the turbocompressor and inlet manifold pg...

Page 186: ...re admitted to the intake manifold and cylinders PCV system The PCV nipple in the intake manifold should be removed and inspected every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Check replace hoses at the same time Exha...

Page 187: ...ue see Specifications When changing the plugs check that the suppressor connectors are in good condition Cracked or damaged connectors should be replaced When changing the spark plugs clean the termin...

Page 188: ...without removing the cap that the level is above the MIN mark of the fluid reservoir Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo dealer Power steering fluid The fluid level should lie...

Page 189: ...1993 Volvo 940 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 1993 1993_940 93940_8_7 html 8 of 8 12 30 2006 9 44 37 AM...

Page 190: ...m Length wagon 190 5 484 cm Width 68 9 175 cm Height 56 5 143 cm Wheelbase 109 277 cm Track front 57 5 146 cm rear 57 5 146 cm Turning circle between curbs 32 5 ft 9 9 m Trunk capacity sedans 16 8 cu...

Page 191: ...482 kg 470 kg Permissible axle weight front 940 sedan 2040 lbs 925 kg 925 kg 940 wagon 2040 lbs 925 kg 925 kg 940 Turbo sedan 2075 lbs 941 kg 945 kg 940 Turbo wagon 2070 lbs 939 kg 940 kg Permissible...

Page 192: ...the certification label on the left wheelhousing for further information regarding these regulations please consult your Volvo dealer 3 Model Plate Vehicle Identification Number VIN Codes for color a...

Page 193: ...y Meeting API specification SG for best fuel economy and engine protection consult with your authorized Volvo retailer for recommended oils Oil with designation SG CD complies with this requirement Oi...

Page 194: ...E IIE Capacity 7 9 US qts 7 5 liters Rear axle Quality API GL 5 MIL L 2105 C or D SAE 90 or 80W 90 Capacity 1 7 US qts 1 6 liters sedans wagons Power steering Quality ATF Capacity 0 7 US qts 0 7 liter...

Page 195: ...ngine Type designation Volvo B 230 F Turbo Output SAE J 1349 162 hp at 4800 rpm 119 kW at 80 rps Max torque SAE J 1349 195 ft lbs 265 Nm at 3450 rpm Number of cylinders 4 Bore 3 78 96 mm Stroke 3 15 8...

Page 196: ...C at 750 rpm Turbo 12 B T D C at 750 rpm Spark plugs 940 GL Turbo Volvo P N270746 1 Spark plug gap 0 028 0 032 076 0 8 mm Tightening torque 15 22 ft lbs 20 30 Nm Distributor direction of rotation Cloc...

Page 197: ...t casing Rack and pinion steering Safety type steering column The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel coolant and spare wheel Toe in measured on the wheel rim 2 1 mm 0 9...

Page 198: ...importance that old batteries are disposed of correctly Your Volvo dealer can assist you in this matter The following bulbs may be obtained from your nearest Volvo dealer Lights 12 V US bulb No Power...

Page 199: ...rear 1 2 W Volvo P N966326 Warning lights Indicator lights 1 2 W Volvo P N966326 Wagons pg 9 9 Specifications Vehicle Loading The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal lo...

Page 200: ...US qts at oil change 3 85 liters Automatic transmission 7 9 US qts 7 5 liters Rear axle 1 7 US qts 1 6 liters Power steering gear 0 7 US qts 0 7 liter Turbo If oil cooler is drained add 0 7 US qts 0...

Page 201: ...tification by the A S E Certified mechanics have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each mechanic must also have worked in the field for two or more years...

Page 202: ...located under the dashboard on the driver s side Please consult your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting accessory or optional equipment to the vehicle s electrical systems Carb...

Page 203: ...Y VOLVO Octane rating see p 4 2 Tire pressure see label located on rear edge of right front door Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb No 1 45 65 W 9004 2 27 W GE 881 file K ownersdocs 1993 1993_940 93940_9_8 ht...

Page 204: ...5 21 5 W BAY 15d 1157 VOLVO Volvo Car Corporation Goteborg Sweden TP 3387 2 Canada U S A 20500 9 92 Printed in Sweden ELANDERS TRYCKERI KUNGSBACKA 199 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 1993 1993...

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