ignition VOLVO 850 1996 User Guide

1996 Volvo 850

Cut-out switch for electrically-operated rear-door windows

If your car is equipped with electrically-operated rear door windows, th\
is function can be disabled by a
switch located on the center console. This switch is positioned 90° i\
n relation to the other switches.
ON The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the respective do\
or switch as well as the
switch on the center console.
OFF The rear door windows cannot be raised or lowered with the respectiv\
e door switch but instead
only with the corresponding switch on the center console.
WARNING! Remove the starting (ignition) key when children are left una\
ttended in the
vehicle.
Make sure that children's hands are clear before raising the windows.




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Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set. Refer to the radio code card
supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code . \
When the car is parked with the ignition key removed, the anti-theft LED\
will flash

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "CODE" when it is
switched on. Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons. If the cor\
rect code is entered the set is ready
to use. If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code a\
gain from the beginning.

Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "EEEE" is displayed. Enter the cor\
rect code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain lo\
cked for two hours.
"OFF" is displayed. During this waiting period:
l The battery must be connected
l The ignition key must be turned to position I
l The unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain. \
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 1:27 Radio - SC-710
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1996 Volvo 850

Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set. Refer to the radio code card
supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code . \
When the car is parked with the ignition key removed, the anti-theft LED\
will flash

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "codE" when it is
switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons. If the correct code is \
entered, "on" is displayed and the
set is ready to use.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again fro\
m the beginning.

Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter the corr\
ect code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain lo\
cked for two hours.
" OFF " is displayed.

During this waiting period:
l the battery must be connected
l the ignition key must be turned to position I
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1996 Volvo 850


Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set.
Refer to the radio code card supplied with your vehicle or ask your reta\
iler for the correct code.
When the car is parked with ignition key removed the anti-theft LED will\
flash.

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "CODE" when it is
switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons.
If the correct code is entered the set is entered the set is ready to us\
e.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again fro\
m the beginning.
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Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "EEEE" is displayed. Enter the cor\
rect code. After three
unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain locked for two\
hours.
"OFF" is displayed.
During this waiting period:
l the battery must be connected
l the ignition key must be turned to position I
l the unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain. \
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 1:52 Radio - SC-815

A - On/off switch

Push the button to switch on the radio. Press the button slightly longer\
to turn the radio off.

B - Volume control

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pg. 2:2 Keys, Doors and Locks

Master key
This key operates all locks
The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the key\
s. This tag should be
separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.
As an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may t\
ake slightly longer to copy
or replace if the original keys are misplaced.


Service key
Front doors, starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
In the vent the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from y\
our Volvo retailer. The central
locking system is described in detail in the section "Doors and locks". \
pg. 2:3 Doors and locks
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system is armed.
To unlock : Press the small button (number 2 in the illustration) once to unlock the driver's door only
and disarm the security system.
Press the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and trunk/tailgate.

Emergency function

To activate the " panic alarm " function :
Press and hold button 1 for at least three seconds. The car's lights wil\
l flash and an alarm will sound for
approximately 30 seconds.
This function can be switched off at any time by pressing either of the \
buttons.

Programming a transmitter

New transmitters (max. 4) must be programmed to function with your ala\
rm system.
To do this:
l Make sure all doors, hood and trunk/tailgate are closed.
l Turn the ignition on and off 5 times within 10 seconds. On the fifth try\
, leave the ignition on.
l Press either button on the transmitter.
NOTE: The first transmitter must be programmed within 15 seconds, the ot\
hers within 10 second
intervals. When the alarm system accepts the codes from each transmitter\
, the LED on the dash will
glow steadily for several seconds.
l Switch the ignition off and test the transmitter(s).

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WARNING! The driver's seat is operable with the ignition OFF. Therefore,\
children should never be
left unattended in the car.

Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button o\
n the power seat control
panel.
Refer to the following page for information on programming the memory fu\
nction.
pg. 2:7 Electrically operated driver's seat, Rear/side-view mirrors

Programming the memory

Three seat positions can be programmed. To program a seat position:
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2. Depress the MEM button.
3. Press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.

Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way for two additional sea\
t positions. To move the seat
to a programmed position, depress button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat stops.\
If the button is released before the
seat has the reached the programmed position, it will stop as a safety p\
recaution.

NOTE: The seat have an overload protector which engages if an object blo\
cks the movement of the seat.
If this happens remove the object and wait 20 seconds before operating t\
he seat again.

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Vanity mirrors

The light illuminates when the cover is opened. pg. 2:9 Sun roof (option)

Electrically-operated sun roof

The switch for operating the sun roof is located on the instrument panel\
. The starting (ignition) key must
first be turned to the drive position. On certain models, the sun roof i\
s equipped with a one-touch,
AUTO-open function.
l AUTO-open : Press the lower section of the switch once to automatically \
open the sun roof to the
"comfort position"*. Press again to open the sun roof completely.
The AUTO-open function can be stopped at any time by pressing the switch\
.
l To close the sun-roof : Depress the upper section of the switch until the sun roof has closed
completely .
l To open the rear edge of the sun roof (ventilation position) : With th\
e sun roof closed, depress the
upper section of the switch. To close, depress the lower section of the \
switch until the sun roof has
closed completely.
l To slide open the sun roof: Depress the lower section of the switch unti\
l the sun roof has opened to
the position you prefer or hold the switch until the sun roof reaches th\
e "comfort position"*. Depress the
lower section of the switch again to open the sun roof completely.
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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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