Question on a 1988 240 DL

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Apr 5, 2009 | 04:35 PM

TheNotoriousIAN

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Question on a 1988 240 DL

Hi, I just purchased a 1988 240 DL. It is an automatic and on the shifter it has a button on the side, when I press it, a red arrow on my dashboard shows up right under the fuel gauge. What does this mean?

Apr 5, 2009 | 05:58 PM

redblock

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the overdrive just kicked out you should here an audible difference in the engine at 60mph when the light is off then switched on

Apr 5, 2009 | 07:47 PM

blue goose

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From:

Here is the owner's manual for an '86 which is similar.

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/...40_01a.htm#pg6

The lighted arrow means the overdrive is OFF.

Apr 6, 2009 | 02:20 PM

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OD switch

Sometimes I drive all the way, (6 mi) to work with the OD turned off, like if we have a lot of snow, or for a mild downshift to cut down my braking down a hill. Dave