VOLVO 850 1996 Owners Manual

1996 Volvo 850
7- Springs Shock Absorbers and Wheels; 8- Body and Interior.

A Literature Catalog Request Card was placed in the car prior to deliver\
y from the retailer to you.
Complete ordering information is provided.


Volvo supports Voluntary Mechanic Certification by the A.S.E. Certified \
mechanics have demonstrated
a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing exams eac\
h mechanic must also have
worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued\
. These professional mechanics are
fully able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary service\
procedures to keep your Volvo
at peak operating condition.

NOTE: The above pertains to the USA only.


Your new Volvo comes with a four year road assistance program named ON-C\
ALL. Additional
information, features, and benefits are described in a separate informat\
ion package in your glove
compartment.
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All specifications are subject to change without notice. Inside back cover
WARNING!
Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent\
. Both lead and benzene are
toxic and may be hazardous to your health.
Installation of optional equipment/use of mobile telephones
Incorrectly installed optional equipment, alarm systems or the use of mo\
bile telephones which are not
connected to a suitable antenna can cause faults in the car's electronic\
control systems. Your car is
equipped with an accessory connector located under the dashboard on the \
driver's side. Please consult
your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting accessor\
y or optional equipment to the
vehicle's electrical systems.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless and odorless gas which is pres\
ent in all exhaust gases. If
you ever smell exhaust fumes from inside the vehicle, make sure the pass\
enger compartment is
ventilated and immediately return the vehicle to your retailer for corre\
ction.
Never sit in a parked or stopped car for any extended amount of time, no\
r have it unattended while the
engine is running.
Never operate the engine in confined, unventilated areas.
Back Cover
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The following should be checked regularly:*

1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (winte\
rtime: windshield washer anti-
freeze).
See page 8:15.

2 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture 50% \
anti-freeze and 50% water.
See page 8:16.

3 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark \
and when hot is must not be
above the HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF f\
luid.
See page 8:12.

4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance be\
tween the marks represents
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approx. 1 US qt. (1 liter) or on certain models 1.6 US qts (1.5 liter\
s). See page 8:10.

5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above\
the MIN mark. Use brake fluid
DOT 4+.
See page 8:12.

* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

VOLVO
Octane rating, see p. 4:3.

Tire pressure, see label located on rear edge of right front door.

Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb
No.
1 70 W P 20d HB3/9005
2 60 W P 22d HB4/90006
3 24/5
W BAY 15
d
1157NA
4 21 W BA 15 s 1156
5 21/4
W BAZ 15 d
-
6 5 W BA 15 s 67
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7 21 W BAU 15 s -

See pages 6:5-8 for more detailed information.
VOLVO
Volvo Car Corporation
Goteborg, Sweden
TP 3901-R (Canada & U.S.A.) 5.000.12.95 Printed in Sweden, Graphic Systems AB, Goteborg 199


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