lock VOLVO 850 1996 Owner's Guide

1996 Volvo 850
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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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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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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pg. 2:6 Front seats
1 Height adjustment (manual)

The front section of both front seats can be adjusted to eight different\
height settings and the rear section
of both seats can be adjusted to nine different height settings.

Lever forward = adjustment of front section
Lever rearward = adjustment of rear section
WARNING! Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjust\
ed so that the brake pedal
can be depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rearward a\
s comfort and control allow. The
seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat \
is moved.

2 Forward-rearward seat adjustment (manual)

Pull the control upward, then slide the seat forward or rearward to the \
desired position. Make sure that
the seat is properly secured when you release the control.

Folding front seat

The passenger's seat backrest has a quick forward release mechanism whic\
h can be used when long
loads are carried.
See page 2:22.

3 Backrest angle (manual)

Rotate the control mechanism counterclockwise to tilt the backrest rearw\
ard and clockwise to tilt the
backrest forward.

4 Lumbar support*

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Firm: turn clockwise.
Soft: turn counter-clockwise.
*Driver's seat only on certain models


Electrically operated seats with memory function (certain models)


Power seat control panel

A Seat front (raise/lower)
B Forward - rearward
C Seat rear (raise/lower)
D Backrest tilt

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* A position where the sun roof is not quite fully open. This position h\
elps alleviate "rumbling" wind
noise.



Sun visor: The sun roof also features a sliding sun visor. The visor slides back au\
tomatically when the
sun roof is opened and also slides back slightly when the sun roof is op\
ened to the ventilation position.
The visor must be closed manually.
CAUTION: Do not close the sun visor when the sun roof is in the ventilat\
ion position as this could
damage the mechanism.

NOTE:
The electrically-operated sun roof has an overload protecting circuit br\
eaker which is activated when an
object blocks the sun roof. Should this occur, remove the object and wai\
t 20 seconds for the circuit
breaker to reset. The sun roof should then function normally. Also check\
fuse no. 35.
WARNING! The sun roof must never be obstructed in any way when in
operation.
pg. 2:10 Hood

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To open the hood

Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release both h\
ood catches. This also releases and
exposes the safety handle in the front of the grille.
l Lift the hood slightly to expose the safety handle.
l Pull the safety handle and open the hood.


Do not lift the hood using the safety handle.
WARNING! Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.



The hood normally opens to an angle of approximately 57°. The hood ca\
n be opened to the vertical
position by rotating the hinge catches (see illustrations). The catche\
s will return to their normal positions
when the hood is closed. Ensure adequate clearance in low-roof garages t\
o avoid damaging the hood.
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pg. 2:12 Child safety locks, Trunk lid (sedan)

Child safety locks

The controls are located on the rear door jams.
A The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the o\
utside.
B The door lock functions normally.
WARNING! Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers\
cannot open the doors
from the inside with the buttons in position A.

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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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