VOLVO 850 1996 Owners Manual

1996 Volvo 850
Withdraw key in vertical position
pg. 2:13 Tailgate, Child safety lock (wagon)

Opening the tailgate

Tailgate

To unlock - fold down the flap covering the lock (see inset illustratio\
n above) insert the key, turn it
clockwise and allow it to spring back.

To lock - turn the key counter-clockwise and allow it to spring back.

NOTE: The tailgate is also unlocked and locked at the same time as the d\
river's door.

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Opening from the inside

To open the tailgate from the inside of the vehicle move the lever to th\
e left and push outwards.
WARNING! Do not drive with tailgate open! Poisonous exhaust gases may en\
ter via the open
tailgate.


Location and setting of child safety lock

Child Safety lock
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The tailgate incorporates a safety catch which is located to the side of\
the lock.
A The tailgate cannot be opened from the inside.
B The tailgate functions normally.

NOTE: You must use the end of a key, screwdriver, etc. to move the child\
safety lock.
WARNING! Remember, in the event of an accident, the tailgate cannot be o\
pened from the inside
when the safety catch is in position A.
pg. 2:14 Trunk light, Spare, Jack tire (sedan)

Trunk light

A Light always off.
B Light is on when trunk lid is opened.

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Spare tire

The spare tire is located under the carpet in a special well under the f\
loor of the trunk. The jack is placed
inside the wheel rim. Make sure that the jack is properly secured in thi\
s position after use (see
illustration).

NOTE:
See pages 6:2-6:3 for information on how the jack should be used.
pg. 2:15 Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon)
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Cargo space lighting

There is an extra courtesy light at the rear of the cargo space.

A The light is always OFF.
B Light comes on when the tailgate is opened.

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Spare tire and jack

The spare tire and the jack are located beneath the floor mat in the lar\
ge storage bin. Always secure the
spare tire and the jack to prevent them from rattling (see illustration\
).

NOTE:
See pages 6:2-6:3 for information on how the jack should be used.
pg. 2:16 Folding rear seat (sedan)

Folding rear seat

The rear seat is split into two sections so that each section can be fol\
ded independently.
l Lift the rear seat belts to the fixed section of the backrest. The cente\
r seat belt can also be folded
across the fixed part of the backrest so that it does not get in the way\
if the right-hand backrest is folded
down (see illustration above).
l Pull the catch forward and fold the backrest down.

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Locking levers

The two red levers on the rear side of the backrests can be used to bypa\
ss the folding mechanism and
prevent the backrests from being folded down from inside the car. Push t\
he levers down to lock the
backrests in the upright position. This function can be used to limit ac\
cess to the trunk.
l When folding the backrests up, make sure the seat belts return to their \
normal positions.

WARNING! When the backrest is returned to the upright position, check th\
at it is properly locked in
place.

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NOTE: If the backrest is folded down for prolonged periods, the seat bel\
t locks could be covered (i.e.,
with a towel) to help avoid marks on the backrest upholstery. pg. 2:17 Folding rear seat (wagon)

Seat cushion strap

Folding rear seat (wagon)

The rear seat is split into two sections so that each section can be fol\
ded independently.
l Straighten front backrests if they are tilted too far to the rear.
l Pull the strap to lift the rear seat cushion and swing the cushion up an\
d toward the back of the front
seats.
l The outboard head restraints must be lowered before the backrest is fold\
ed down (see inset
illustration above):
1 - pull straight up, 2 - fold forward
l Push the center head restraint straight down if it has raised.
l Move the backrest release lever rearward and fold the backrest down.
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l Check that the hooks under the seat cushions engage the holes on the top\
edge of the backrest.
When the backrest is raised, the outboard head restraints return to thei\
r normal positions.


The backrest must lock into place. The red lock indicator will not be vi\
sible if the seat has locked into
place correctly.
The seat belts must be correctly positioned when the seat is returned to\
the normal position.

WARNING! When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects a\
gainst the backs of the
front seat. This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of t\
he rear seat. Be sure to secure
cargo. Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seatbacks. This \
will reduce the possibility of
luggage, etc. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid brakin\
g or an accident.

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