Volvo 740 GL GLE Turbo owners manual page 53

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1986 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo economy with gasohol, you should discontinue its use. Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling. Gasolines containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces, which may not be covered under the New Vehicle Warranty. Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical parts in the fuel system. Such damage may not be covered under the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. Refueling The fuel tank filler cap is located behind the door on the left rear fender. Open cap slowly during hot weather conditions. When filling, position the cap in the special bracket on the door. After filling the tank, install the cap and turn until a "click" is heard. The fuel tank is designed to hold approximately 15.8 US gal. (60 liters), when sufficient volume left over to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. Be aware that the "usable" tank capacity will be somewhat less than the specified maximum. When the fuel level is low, such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "vapor pressure" characteristics, and terrain can affect the fuel pumps' ability to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel. Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone. After the needle enters the red zone, you should be able to drive approximately 25 miles (40 km) depending on driving style and conditions. pg. 44 Driving economy Economical driving does not necessarily mean driving slow Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to changing traffic conditions. Observe the following rules: ● Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear. ● When possible avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature. ● Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking. ● Do not exceed speed limit. ● Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car. ● Check tire pressure regularly (check when tires are cold) ● Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended. ● Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance and thereby fuel consumption. ● Turbo: try to keep the boost pressure gauge in the black range. ● Utilize overdrive at speeds above approx. 45 mph (70 km/h) ● Avoid using automatic transmission where applicable kick-down feature unless necessary. ● On cars with manual transmission, utilize the shift indicator light (S.I.L.). See "instruments". ● On models so equipped, avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the file:///K|/ownersdocs/1986/1986_740/86740_03.htm (3 of 22)12/30/2006 7:51:31 AM

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