key VOLVO 850 1996 User Guide

1996 Volvo 850
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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Doors and locks

Your car is equipped with a two door operated central locking system.
The key, used on either of the front doors, will lock/unlock all doors, \
trunk/tailgate and on certain
models also the fuel tank cover.

Turn the key once to unlock the door in which the key is inserted.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, trunk/tail\
gate and on certain models also the
fuel tank cover.

One turn with the key towards lock in one of the front doors locks all d\
oors, trunk/tailgate and fuel tank
filler cap.

Use the switch on the instrument panel to lock/unlock the car from the i\
nside. This button will only
function when the doors are closed.

Check the action of the buttons on the other doors to verify their corre\
ct function (lock/unlock). The
driver's door can be locked only by using the key when outside the vehic\
le. On vehicles equipped with
the optional remote control locking system, refer to the following page.\


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WARNING! The doors should not be locked while driving. In case of an acc\
ident, this may hinder
rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. (Also see information on \
"child safety locks".


To avoid battery drain.

The courtesy lights and the warning lights in the rear of the doors come\
on when a door is opened.
To avoid battery drain when the doors are opened for prolonged periods, \
these lights can be switched off
by pressing the lock mechanism (A) located in the rear facing side of \
the driver's door. To return the
lights to their normal function, pull the door handle out before closing\
the door (B).
pg. 2:4 Remote keyless entry system (certain models)

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Remote keyless entry system

As an option, your car can be equipped with a remote control transmitter\
. This transmitter uses a radio
frequency which will allow "keyless" entry into the passenger compartmen\
t or the trunk. You will be
supplied with two coded key ring transmitters, which will enable you to \
lock/unlock all doors and the
trunk/tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).

To lock :
Press button 1 once to lock all doors and trunk/tailgate.

To unlock :
Press button 2 once to unlock the driver's door only.
Press button 2 again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and trunk\
/tailgate.


Aim the base of the remote control unit at the car to get the best range\
.

On vehicles equipped with an alarm, the alarm will also be activated/dea\
ctivated by this system.
As an extra security precaution in certain situations (valet parking, e\
tc.), Volvo recommends that the
transmitter not be included when the keys are given to anyone. The servi\
ce key can be used instead. If
one of the transmitters is misplaced, contact the nearest authorized Vol\
vo retailer for assistance.

Batteries

The remote transmitter is powered by 2 three-volt batteries, type CR 122\
0. If three short signals are
audible from the transmitter each time you lock/unlock the car, this ind\
icates that the batteries are weak.
Replacement: Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter wit\
h a coin. Replace the batteries.
Reinstall the cover, making sure it is secured tightly to help protect t\
he transmitter.
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New transmitters

If you purchase additional transmitters, they must be programmed to func\
tion with your remote keyless
entry system. Please refer to
page 2:21 for instructions.
This device complies with the FCC rules Part 15. Operations is subject t\
o the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2\
) this device must accept any
interference that may be received, including interference that may cause\
undesired operation.
WARNING! Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the door\
s from inside the car.
On cars equipped with an alarm, the alarm would be activated and would s\
ound when one of the doors
is opened. The doors must not be locked using the remote transmitter whi\
le the vehicle is occupied. In
case of an accident, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of th\
e vehicle. The alarm will also
sound on models equipped with this feature.
pg. 2:5 Alarm

Alarm (certain models)

To lock : Press the large button (number 1 in the illustration) once t\
o lock all doors and trunk/tailgate
and arm the security system. Lamps will flash to acknowledge that the ve\
hicle is locked and the security
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Button 1: lock, Button 2: unlock

Batteries

The remote transmitter is powered by 2 three-volt batteries, type CR 122\
0. If three short signals are
audible from the transmitter each time you lock/unlock the car, this ind\
icates that the batteries are weak.
Replacement : Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter wi\
th a coin. Replace the
batteries. Reinstall the cover, making sure it is secured tightly to hel\
p protect the transmitter.

NOTE: If only the driver's door is unlocked, the lock will automatically\
reengage (re-lock) and the alarm
will reset after 30 seconds unless the door has been opened.
If all of the doors were unlocked (by pushing button 2 twice within 10 \
seconds) and no door/trunk/
tailgate was opened within two minutes, all locks will reengage and the \
alarm will reset. This is to
prevent the vehicle from being left unlocked if the unlock button is ina\
dvertently pressed.
The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the key\
s. See section: Keys, Doors and
Locks on
page 2:2-3.
If the alarm LED glows continuously for 5 seconds, this indicates a faul\
t in the system or that a door is
not properly closed.




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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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Trunk lid

The trunk lock is incorporated in the central locking system. This means\
that you can either lock or
unlock the trunk by means of either of the front doors.
You can also operate the trunk lock directly with the master key even if\
the vehicle is centrally locked.

The trunk can also be disconnected from the central locking system by tu\
rning the key counterclockwise
as shown below:


Withdraw key in the horizontal position.

The trunk is now always locked. The optional folding rear seatback can a\
lso be locked from the trunk
(
see page 2:16). This feature can be used for example, if you lend your car to someon\
e. If you give only
the service key to the driver, it will not be possible to gain access to\
the trunk. To reconnect the lock to
the central locking system:
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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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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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