warning VOLVO 850 1996 User Guide

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:11 Clock, Ambient temperature sensor (certain models)

Resetting the clock

The digital clock can be reset by pressing one of the two buttons (A an\
d B) with a pointed object such as
the tip of a pen.
h = hours
m = minutes
Maintain the pressure on the buttons for more than four seconds to chang\
e the time more quickly.

Ambient temperature sensor

This sensor indicates the temperature slightly above the road surface. A\
n amber warning lamp (C) lights
up when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 35° F (-5 - +2° C\
). Please note that this lamp does not
indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings ma\
y be slightly higher than the
actual ambient temperature due to the heat generated by the engine.

Display alternatives

If buttons A and B are pressed down simultaneously, it is possible to sh\
ift between four different display
alternatives, as follows:

Press 1st time: 12 hour clock and °F
Press 2nd time: 24 hour clock and °F
Press 3rd time: 12 hour clock and °C
Press 4th time: 24 hour clock and °C

NOTE: If your battery has been disconnected, the display will default to\
the 24 hour clock and degrees
centigrade.
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pg. 1:12 Trip computer (certain models)

Trip computer

The trip computer offers six functions which are presented in a single d\
isplay. The cursor indicates the
selected function. The trip computer's clock is shown permanently in the\
left-hand field. Refer to the
previous page for more detailed information regarding the clock function\
.
The following data is monitored by the computer:
l Average speed
l Current fuel consumption
l Average fuel consumption
l Ambient temperature
l Tripmeter
l Driving distance on current fuel reserve

Warning function

The trip computer is equipped with two warning functions:
l Low fuel level
l Low ambient temperature
If either of these situations occurs, the cursor is activated beside the\
function affected and in the case of
low ambient temperature, lamp A also lights up.*
The relevant value is shown in the display, regardless of the function s\
elected. In order to return to the
selected function, the control should be rotated one step in either dire\
ction and then back again.

NOTE: The low ambient temperature warning always has the highest priorit\
y on the display panel.
*
See page 1:14.

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Current fuel consumption mpg (Canada: L/100 km)

Continuous information on current fuel consumption, calculated once per \
second. When the car is not
moving, the display shows "---".


Average fuel consumption Ø mpg (Canada: L/100km)

Average fuel consumption since the function was last reset. When the ign\
ition is switched off, the
average fuel consumption figure is stored in memory until it is reset us\
ing the button on the trip
computer control. pg. 1:14 Trip computer (certain models)

Ambient temperature

Shows the ambient temperature just above the road surface while driving.\
When the temperature is in the
range 23-36° F(-5 - +2° C), the ambient temperature sensor activ\
ates and amber warning light. Please
note that this light does not indicate a fault with your car. At low spe\
eds or when the car is not moving,
the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient \
temperature due to the heat
generated by the engine.

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Tripmeter in miles (Canada: km)

Shows the distance driven since the function was last reset. This value \
is stored in memory until it is
reset using the reset button on the trip computer control. The trip mete\
r displays 10 yard intervals
(Canada: 10 meters) until you have driven 1 mile (Canada: 1km), afte\
r which distance will be measured
in miles (km).


Driving distance on current fuel reserve mile 0 (Canada: km)

Shows the distance which can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank\
, calculated on the basis of the
average fuel consumption and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank at\
the time of the reading. When
the quantity of fuel drops to below 1.8 US gals. (8liters), a warning \
light in the instrument panel comes
on and the cursor beside the "Driving Distance on Current Fuel Reserve" \
symbol is activated. This take
place regardless of the function currently selected. When the driving di\
stance on the current fuel reserve
is less than 5 miles (8 km), the display shows "---".




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NOTE: (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
When driving up steep hills with the cruise control engaged, the transmi\
ssion may shift intermittently.
This can be avoided by switching between transmission modes E or S while\
on the hill.
Normally, the ( E )conomy mode should be used when the cruise control \
is engaged.

Acceleration

Momentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrupt cruise c\
ontrol operation. The previously
selected speed will be maintained without having to set the switch to RE\
SUME.

To disengage the cruise control system :

Set switch (B) to OFF, depress the brake pedal or move the gear select\
or to position N. Switching off the
starting (ignition) switch will automatically disengage the cruise con\
trol system.
On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the cruise control can also \
be disengaged by depressing
the clutch.
WARNING! The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when \
driving on wet or slippery
roads. Do not use or resume cruise control in reverse gear.

When the ignition is switched off, any information stored in the cruise \
control memory is erased.
pg. 1:16 Heated front seats
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Parking brake (hand brake)

The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to t\
he rear wheels.
WARNING! Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hi\
lls, also turn the front
wheels toward the curb.

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Only this insert can be removed for cleaning.

To empty the rear ash tray, pull it out, lift up the rear edge and remov\
e. pg. 1:18 Steering wheel adjustment

Steering wheel adjustment

Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a\
comfortable position for the
driver. Press down the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust \
the steering wheel to a suitable
position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel \
in the new position. Check that the
steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING! Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.

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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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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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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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