Volvo 850glt User Manual
1993 Volvo 850 GLT
Starting and Driving
pg. 4:1 Starting and driving
Starting and driving
This section on starting and driving contains items such as starting the engine, operating gear selector,
towing, trailers.
towing, trailers.
Break-in period
Fuel requirements, Octane rating
Driving economy
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Automatic Transmission
Points to remember
Emergency towing
Vehicle Towing Information
Starting with an auxiliary battery (jump starting)
Three-way catalytic converter
Brake system, ABS
Trailer towing
Winter driving
Long distance trips, City driving
Vehicle storage
pg. 4:2 Break-in period, Fuel requirements
A new car should be broken-in
Refrain from utilizing your car's full driving potential during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) including
the "kick-down" function (automatic transmission).
the "kick-down" function (automatic transmission).
NOTE - ENGINE OIL:
Although some oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation, more oil is consumed when the
engine is new as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing-in to each other. From the time
Although some oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation, more oil is consumed when the
engine is new as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing-in to each other. From the time
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