Volvo 850 Manuel utilisateur

1996 Volvo 850

850 Owner's Manual

VOLVO

850

1 9 9 6

This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe

driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure

your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment

descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We

also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And,

of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any

impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the

certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine

compartment.

Contents

Instruments and controls ... 1

Body and interior .. 2

Occupant safety, Reporting safety defects ... 3

Starting and driving ... 4

Wheels and tires ... 5

In case of emergency ... 6

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Car care ... 7

Service and routine maintenance ... 8

Specifications ... 9

Important

Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN

information on page 4:2. You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of

this manual.

Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied after

operating the vehicle for the first time. This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It

should thus be kept in the car for ready access.

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the country's applicable safety and

exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these

requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for

legal operation in the U.S., Canada or other countries.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product

information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any

time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.

CAUTION: The 850 R turbo models have reduced ground clearance due to the design of the front

spoiler. Please observe caution when e.g., driving onto garage hoists, through drifted snow or when

other road debris is encountered, or when parking near curbs.

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Instruments, switches and controls

pg. 1:1 Instruments, switches and controls

IMPORTANT!

Your car is equipped with a Shiftlock-Keylock system.

SHIFTLOCK:

When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position, turn the

ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and

move the selector from (P)ark.

If it is necessary to manually override the Shiftlock system, see page 6:18 for instructions.

KEYLOCK:

This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the starting (ignition)

key can be removed from the ignition switch.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS):

The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle is started and at 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal

will pulsate several times and a sound will be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note that vehicles may be

equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.

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page

1:19 1 Air vent

1:6 2 Turn signals, high/low beams,

1:15 cruise control

1:8 3 Rear fog light, instrument lighting

1:6 4 Headlights, parking lights

1:1 - 1:5 5 Instruments

1:7 6 Windshield wiper/washer

1:9 7 Hazard warning flashers

1:19 8 Air mix

1:19 9 Air vents

1:19 - 1:23 10 Heating and ventilation

3:4, 3:6 11 Passenger side SRS (air bag) hatch

1:25 - 1:70 12 Audio system

1:17 13 Ash tray

4:9 14 Shiftlock override button

1:16 15 Electrically-heated front seats (optional)

1:17 16 Parking brake

1:24 17 Electrically operated windows

2:7 and side door mirrors

1:17 18 Cigarette lighter

2:10 19 Hood release

1:8 20 Front fog lights (optional)

1:8 21 Central locking button

1:18 22 Adjustable steering wheel

1:7 23 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock

- 24 Space for additional equipment

1:3, 1:5, 1:9 25 Traction control system (optional)

2:9 26 Electrically operated sun roof (optional)

1:12 - 1:14 27 Trip computer (optional)

1:9 28 Heated rear window/heated door mirrors

3:4 29 Horn/SRS

Some of the items below are available on certain models only.

pg. 1:2 Instruments

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1 Fuel gauge

The fuel tank holds approximately 19.3 US gals. (73 liters). When the warning light comes on, there is approximately 1.8 US

gals. (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. See "Refueling" for further information.

2 Boost pressure gauge

(Turbo models only)

The boost pressure gauge is divided into sections. Black sections: The engine acts as a normally aspirated engine. Best fuel

economy is achieved while driving in this range. White section: The turbocharger provides boost pressure.

3 Temperature gauge

The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly,

check coolant level. Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range. See "Coolant" section.

4 Trip odometer reset button

5 Clock, ambient temperature sensor (certain models), trip computer (certain models)

6 Speedometer

7 Odometer

8 Trip odometer

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Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. A black number on a white background =

original speedometer. A red number on a white background = replacement speedometer.

9 Tachometer

Reads thousands of engine rpm. Engine should not be operated in red range. The highest permitted constant engine speed is

6,300 rpm (turbo: 6,200 rpm, B 5252 S: 6,000 rpm).

pg. 1:3 Indicator and warning lights

1 Turn signal, left

2 Turn signal , right

3 (Not in use)

4 Low washer fluid level

If the lamp glows continuously when the engine is running, there is only about 1/2 - 1 US qt. remaining in the washer fluid

reservoir.

5 Low fuel level

When the lamp glows, only about 1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remain

6 Rear fog light

7 High beams

8 (Not in use)

9 Bulb failure warning sensor

10 (Not in use)

11 (Not in use)

12 SRS

13 Generator not charging

14 Low engine oil pressure

15 Brake warning light

16 Parking brake applied

17 ABS-system

18 Ambient temperature warning light* (certain models)

(see pp. 1:11 or 1:14 for more information)

19 Transmission mode "W", or gear positions 3 or L engaged (automatic transmissions)

20 Low coolant level

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21 Traction Control System (option)

22 Malfunction indicator lamp

(See page 1:4 for more information)

23 (Not in use)

* Warning light is amber.

pg. 1:4 Warning lights

The warning lights described on pages 1:4 and 1:5 should never stay on when driving

When the ignition key is turned on, and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should be on to test the function of the

bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected. However, the parking brake

reminder light will not go off until the parking brake is fully released.

Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of the generator drive belt as soon as possible.

Malfunction indicator lamp

If the lamp comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the engine diagnostic system has detected a possible fault in the

emission control system. Although driveability may not be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for

inspection.

NOTE: if the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator

Lamp may indicate a fault. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.

Oil pressure warning light

If the light comes on while driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the

engine oil level. See the section titled "Engine oil". If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized

Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes

off when the engine speed is increased.

Parking brake reminder light

This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

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Brake fluid warning light

If the light comes on while driving or braking, this indicates that the brake fluid level is too low.

Stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir (see section "Engine compartment" for reservoir

position)!

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

WARNING! If the level is below the MIN mark in either section of the reservoir: DO NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a Volvo

retailer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired.

pg. 1:5 Warning lights

If the TRACS (TRaction Control System) is manually disengaged with the switch on the dashboard, the warning light will come

on. This will also come on to indicate a TRAC's malfunction, and when the brakes overheat, although it goes out again at the

normal temperature level. If the lamp remains on, the system should be checked by an authorized Volvo retailer. This lamp

should not be confused with the ON/OFF indicator lamp above the switch. See page 1:9 for additional information.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will however function). The

vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection.

See page 4:16 for additional information.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Coolant level sensor

If the light comes on while driving, the coolant level is low. The coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked

immediately and topped off if necessary. The cooling system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Mode "W" engaged

The lamp will light up when the Winter/Wet mode is engaged or if gears "3" or "L" are selected.

If the warning lamp begins to flash , this means that there is a fault in the automatic gearbox.

Contact your Volvo retailer.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an

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authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.

Service reminder indicator

This light will come on at 10,000 mile (16,000 km) intervals*, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs

first. It is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on 2 minutes after the start until

reset by the servicing retailer.

* Turbo models intervals: 5,000 miles (8,000 km), 500 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first.

Bulb failure warning light

The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective:

●one of the low beam headlights

●one of the tail lights

●one of the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed.

Check the fuse and bulb. See sections titled "Replacing bulbs" and "Fuses".

Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been replaced, the corresponding bulb on the other side of the

car should also be replaced.

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pg. 1:6 Headlights, Parking lights, Turn signals

Headlights and parking lights

O All lights off *

Parking lights on **

Headlights and parking lights are on if starting (ignition) switch is in positions I or II.

If the headlight switch is in position all lights will go out when starting switch is switched off.

With the headlight switch in position the parking lights will stay on (headlights off) with the daytime

running light screw (A) in position .

The high beams can only be switched on if the headlight switch is in position .

Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left side of

the steering column towards the steering wheel.

* Models equipped with daytime running lights: The low beams, tail lights, parking lights and license

plate lights will come on automatically when the ignition is switched on.

** The daytime running lights will also function when the headlight switch is in position and the

daytime running light screw (A) is in position .

For additional information on the daytime running lights, see page 1:8.

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