VOLVO 850 1996 Owners Manual

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 2:18 Folding rear seat, Removing seat cushions (wagon)
WARNING! The red lock indicator is VISIBLE (A) when the backrest in NO\
T locked in position and
not visible (B) when the backrest is correctly locked in place. When t\
he backrest is in the upright
position, it must always be correctly locked in place.


Removing seat cushions

The seat cushion can be easily removed to provide a slightly larger carg\
o storage area.
l Fold the seat cushion toward the back of the front seats
l Release the red catches
l Disconnect the connector for the rear seat heating (certain models)
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l Fold the cushion back to a nearly horizontal position
l Lift out the cushion

WARNING! Do not place extremely heavy articles against the front seats, \
as the backrest which is
folded down is then placed under severe strain.
Be sure to secure cargo. Hard and sharp articles could otherwise damage \
the frontseat backrest and/or
cause injury to passengers in the event of rapid braking or a collision.\

pg. 2:19 Concealed storage bin (wagon)

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The lid of the storage compartment is hinged in the middle.

Concealed storage bin

The storage compartment under the floor of the cargo space is hinged in \
the middle and can be locked
with a key.
pg. 2:20 Luggage net - wagons (certain models)



Luggage net
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The luggage net helps prevent cargo and animals from being thrown forwar\
d should the vehicle stop
suddenly or be involved in an accident. The luggage net unreels from the\
rear upped edge of the rear seat
backrest.
The luggage net must be accessed from the cargo storage area.

1 Open the cover on the passenger side seat back and pull the luggage ne\
t toward you.
2 Hook the rod onto the bracket on the right side ceiling.
3 Pull out the left side of the rod and attach it to the bracket on the \
driver's side ceiling.
4 Unreel the driver's side luggage net.
5 Hook it to the rod.
6 Make sure the nets are securely attached to the hooks under the covers\
and pulled taut.
Use the reverse procedure procedure to retract the net.

The luggage net can also be used when the rear seat is folded down. Howe\
ver, extra brackets (optional)
must be installed on the upper front door hand grips. pg. 2:21 Securing cargo

Eyelets in trunk (sedans)

Securing cargo
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As a safety precaution, your car is equipped with four eyelets (six on \
wagons) to which straps can be
attached to secure luggage.


Eyelets inside car (sedans/wagons)
WARNING! The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as an\
chorages for child restraints.
See page 3:9.
Station wagons only:
Unless the station wagon is equipped with Volvo's auxiliary seat for chi\
ldren (option) passengers
should not ride in the rear cargo area.

Station wagons only:
If the optional auxiliary seat for children is in use, fold this seat do\
wn before folding down the rear seat
backrest.

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Eyelets in cargo area (wagons)
pg. 2:22 Folding front seat (sedans/wagons), Long load storage (sedan\
s)

Folding front seat

The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal positio\
n for carrying long loads. To
fold down the backrest:
l Move the seat as far rearward as possible
l Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
l Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
l Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
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l Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING! Cover sharp edges on load to help prevent injury to occupants. \
Secure load to help
prevent shifting during sudden stops.



Long load storage (sedans)

There is a flap located in the panel behind the rear seat which makes it\
possible to carry long loads such
as skis, etc. To open, pull the strap forward.
Protective covers (for skis) should be used to avoid soiling or tearin\
g the upholstery. Please note that the
flap in the rear seat is only intended for light loads such as skis, car\
pets, etc.
Max length: 6 1/2 ft (2 meters) Max weight: 55 lbs (25 kg)
WARNING! Always turn engine off and apply parking brake when loading/unl\
oading the vehicle.
Place transmission selector in P (PARK) position to help prevent inadv\
ertent movement of selector.




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Occupant safety
pg. 3:1 Occupant safety
Occupant safety

3:2 Seat belts
3:4Volvo SRS
3:8Side Impact Protection System - (SIPS) air bag
3:9Child safety
3:13Occupant safety
3:13Reporting Safety Defects

Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wea\
ring a seat belt is like
believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo urges you and all adult occ\
upants of your car to wear seat
belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant,\
car or booster seat determined by
age, weight and height.
Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislat\
ion has been passed. Additionally,
most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants o\
f a car to use seat belts.
So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislati\
on in your state or province may
mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one d\
ay allow you to say, "It's a
good thing I was wearing my seat belt".

pg. 3:2 Seat belts
Seat belts

Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride.
Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 second\
s after the starting (ignition) key
is turned to the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time i\
f the driver has not fastened his
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seat belt. The rear seats are provided with self-retracting inertia reel\
belts. The front seats are provided
with single roller belts with tensioners.

To buckle:
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptac\
le (buckle for rear seats) until a
distinct snapping sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "u\
nlocked" and you can move freely,
provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor\
will lock up as follows:
l if the belt is pulled out rapidly
l during braking and acceleration
l if the vehicle is leaning excessively
l when driving in turns


For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accid\
ent, it must be worn correctly.
When wearing the seat belt remember:
l The belt should not be twisted or turned.
l The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against t\
he abdomen).
l The shoulder section of the front seat belts adjusts automatically to th\
e driver's height.
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and tha\
t the shoulder and lap belts are taut.
Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after be\
ing unbuckled.
If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot.

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NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.\

WARNING! Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion \
of the three-point belt
system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection availa\
ble to you in the event of a
collision. The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder\
belt must be taut in order to
function properly.
pg. 3:3 Seat belts

During pregnancy

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt sho\
uld always be positioned in
such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap por\
tion of the belt should be
located low, as shown in the above illustration.
WARNING! Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear th\
e shoulder portion of the
belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such u\
se could cause injury in event
of accident. As the seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed \
to violent stretching, they
should be replaced after any collision, even though they may appear to b\
e undamaged. Never repair
the belt on your own; have this done by an authorized Volvo retailer onl\
y.

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