Volvo Coupe owners manual page 88

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1991 Volvo Coupe pg. 48 Points to remember Driving economy Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate 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. ● Whenever 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 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. ● Avoid using automatic kick-down feature unless necessary. The following "Special Tips" apply to cars with automatic transmission ● For steep hills and when driving for prolonged periods at low speed position 1 should be selected. Avoid, however, repeated changes since this can cause overheating of the transmission oil. For driving on mountain roads with long persistent uphill gradients, select position 2. ● When negotiating long, steep downhill slopes, position 1 or 2 should be selected, in order to obtain the best possible engine braking effect. ● Do not hold the car stationary on an incline by using the accelerator pedal; instead, engage the parking brake. This prevents unnecessary heating of the transmission oil. ● When towing disengage the 4th gear (the indicator light on the instrument panel goes on). Cooling system The risk for overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when: ● Towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at full throttle and low engine rpm. ● Idling for prolonged periods while the air conditioning is in operation. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1991/1991_COUPE/91coupe_48.html (1 of 8)12/30/2006 9:00:45 AM

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