Volvo 1991 740 Model
2 Apply the parking brake, if not already set.
3 Depress the brake pedal firmly.
4 Place the gear selector lever in park (position P) on cars with automatic transmission).
5 Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the starting position. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
Avoid 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 no more than 15-20 seconds).
Vehicles equipped with catalytic converters may not be tow-started.
Operating the starter for longer intervals may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricating points fast
enough to prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very
poisonous.
Automatic transmission:
The gear selector is locked in the P position. To release the gear selector, the ignition must be switched
on (ignition key in position II) and the brake pedal depressed.
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. This is best achieved by driving with a light foot on the
accelerator pedal for a few minutes after starting, rather than prolonged idling.
Turbo caution
Never race the engine immediately after starting . Oil flow may not reach some lubricating points fast
enough to prevent engine damage.
Do not race the engine just prior to switching off!
pg. 4:5 Automatic transmission
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