Volvo 242 244 245 owners manual page 73

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1978 Volvo 242 244 245 12 Right parking and side marker light, License plate light, right (not 245), Instrument and panel 8A lights, Seat belt light, Ash tray light, Shift positions light The fuel feed pump fuse is located in the wire to the left under the mat in the trunk. Amperage: 5A. The fuse holder is protected by a plastic cover, which is secured by two plastic tabs. Use a screwdriver to pry loose. pg. 65 Wheels and tires General Your Volvo is equipped with radial tires and pressed steel wheels as standard equipment. (The 242 GT has 185/70 R 14 tires on light alloy wheels.) The wheel is centered on the hub by means of a centering shoulder and (5) conical wheel nuts. If the wheel is removed, care must be taken to properly center it on the hub before the nuts are tightened. Snow tires Studded snow tires require a running-in period of 300-600 miles. During this period avoid any hard cornering, acceleration or braking. Radial snow tires, with or without studs, are recommended for winter use. Tire Chains can be used on the rear wheels only providing that the chains do not project far enough from the tire that they can chafe against the brake caliper or other components. Strap-on emergency chains must not be used since the space between the brake calipers and the wheel rims does not allow sufficient clearance. Check tire wear pattern Check the tires alr regular intervals for damage and abnormal wear. Also check for foreign particles in the thread which may cause damage. Out of balance wheels increase tire wear and reduce riding comfort. Always use a radial tire on the same side of the car throughout its lifetime. To observe when replacing wheels To avoid re-balancing, mark and re-install wheels in the same location as before removal. Tire wear indicator The tires have a so-called "wear indicator" in the form of a number of narrow strips running across or parallel to the tread. When approx. 1/16" = 1.5 mm is left on the tread, these strips show up and indicate the tire should be replaced. Check tire pressure Check tire inflation pressure at regular intervals to avoid abnormal wear. The spare tire should also be checked to ensure proper inflation when needed. Refer for "Specifications" section for correct tire pressures. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1978/1978_242_244_245/78242244245_03b.htm (11 of 16)12/22/2006 10:11:28 PM

owners manual Volvo 242

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