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1991 Volvo 740 Base 4D Sedan

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January 16, 2010, 7:27 pm

Marta D
 

Question: Light on dash came on, it is arrow pointing up and it is under the milage and RPM gages.

I was at stop, waiting maybe 3-4 mins with car in park, I shifted into drive and that light came on and stayed on the 5-6 miles home. I turned car off and restarted and it didn't come on again.......... but what is that light for? Thanks so much.


January 18, 2010, 7:10 pm

Ron W
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Diagram shows it as the "overdrive relay/fuel system control unit" light. Looks like it indicates when you are in overdrive Check you owner's manual for a full description.


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June 5, 2012, 11:28 am

Marta D
 

Hi,
Somehow I engaged the steep, mtn gear. The above happened late at night after waiting for a train. - It is found in drive 2. Would this also be "overdrive"? Meaning extra boost to drive up Mtns for skiing?

Thanks.

PS I bought car used and it never had a users manual.
Do you know of one on-line?
Or which (cheapest) book would you recommend?


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