contents VOLVO 850 1996 Owner's Manual

1996 Volvo 850
WARNING!
l The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection Sys\
tem and the three-point
seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from th\
e front or rear of the car or in
rollover situations.
l Only Volvo approved seat covers may be used. The use of non-approved aft\
ermarket seat covers
may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
l No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached t\
o or installed near the SIPS
airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment (see il\
lustration to the right above).
l Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. Th\
is should only be done by
an authorized Volvo service technician.
l For best protection from the SIPS airbag system, both front seat occupan\
ts should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened.

WARNING! Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang \
out can impair the
steering of your car. Other safety systems can also be damaged. The smok\
e and dust formed when the
airbags are deployed can cause skin and irritation in the event of prolo\
nged exposure.




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Roof racks are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following poi\
nts when is use:
l Avoid single-point loads. Distribute the load evenly.
l Place heavier cargo at bottom of load.
l Observe that center of gravity and handling are influenced by load weigh\
t.
l Increasing load size increases wind resistance and, thus, adversely affe\
cts fuel economy.
l Anchor the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
l Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
l Max. roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg) when Volvo approved removable roof\
racks are attached to the
points indicated in the illustration. For permanent roof racks, check th\
e manufacturers weight
specifications.

WARNING! An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pe\
dal to catch. Check that the
movement of the accelerator pedal is not impeded. Not more than one prot\
ective floor covering may be
used at one time.




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l Check condition of drive belts.
l Check state of charge of battery.
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legal requirement in some countries.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer concerning engine adjustments if yo\
u intend to drive in
countries where it may be difficult to obtain correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to
occur, consider snow tires.




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WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire othe\
r than as a temporary
replacement for a punctured tire. In other words, it must be replaced as\
soon as possible by a standard
tire. Roadholding, etc.., may be affected with the "Temporary Spare" in \
use. Do not, therefore, exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).

Temporary Spare (certain models)

The spare tire of your car is what is called a "Temporary Spare". It has\
the following designation:
T115/70 R15 or T125/90R15.
Recommended tire pressure (see decal on fuel filler flap) should be ma\
intained irrespective of which
position of the car the Temporary Spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this tire a new one can be purchased from your\
Volvo retailer.




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l Turn the plastic cover counter-clockwise to remove it.
l Press the spring toward the lamp unit to release it and move it to the s\
ide.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall in reverse order.




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Remove the right floor cover (the center storage compartment must be op\
ened first) and the cover panel
on the right lower tail light. Pull on the hook and the fuel tank cover \
can then be opened.




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l Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the c\
oloring can spread.
l Use solvents sparingly. Too much solvent can damage the seat padding.
l Start from the outside of the stain and work toward the center.




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