light VOLVO 850 1996 Service Manual

1996 Volvo 850
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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* 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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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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Spare tire

The spare tire is located under the carpet in a special well under the f\
loor of the trunk. The jack is placed
inside the wheel rim. Make sure that the jack is properly secured in thi\
s position after use (see
illustration).

NOTE:
See pages 6:2-6:3 for information on how the jack should be used.
pg. 2:15 Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon)
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Cargo space lighting

There is an extra courtesy light at the rear of the cargo space.

A The light is always OFF.
B Light comes on when the tailgate is opened.

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pg. 2:18 Folding rear seat, Removing seat cushions (wagon)
WARNING! The red lock indicator is VISIBLE (A) when the backrest in NO\
T locked in position and
not visible (B) when the backrest is correctly locked in place. When t\
he backrest is in the upright
position, it must always be correctly locked in place.


Removing seat cushions

The seat cushion can be easily removed to provide a slightly larger carg\
o storage area.
l Fold the seat cushion toward the back of the front seats
l Release the red catches
l Disconnect the connector for the rear seat heating (certain models)
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l Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING! Cover sharp edges on load to help prevent injury to occupants. \
Secure load to help
prevent shifting during sudden stops.



Long load storage (sedans)

There is a flap located in the panel behind the rear seat which makes it\
possible to carry long loads such
as skis, etc. To open, pull the strap forward.
Protective covers (for skis) should be used to avoid soiling or tearin\
g the upholstery. Please note that the
flap in the rear seat is only intended for light loads such as skis, car\
pets, etc.
Max length: 6 1/2 ft (2 meters) Max weight: 55 lbs (25 kg)
WARNING! Always turn engine off and apply parking brake when loading/unl\
oading the vehicle.
Place transmission selector in P (PARK) position to help prevent inadv\
ertent movement of selector.




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Occupant safety
pg. 3:1 Occupant safety
Occupant safety

3:2 Seat belts
3:4Volvo SRS
3:8Side Impact Protection System - (SIPS) air bag
3:9Child safety
3:13Occupant safety
3:13Reporting Safety Defects

Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wea\
ring a seat belt is like
believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo urges you and all adult occ\
upants of your car to wear seat
belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant,\
car or booster seat determined by
age, weight and height.
Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislat\
ion has been passed. Additionally,
most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants o\
f a car to use seat belts.
So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislati\
on in your state or province may
mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one d\
ay allow you to say, "It's a
good thing I was wearing my seat belt".

pg. 3:2 Seat belts
Seat belts

Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride.
Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 second\
s after the starting (ignition) key
is turned to the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time i\
f the driver has not fastened his
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A self-diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. Th\
is system does not, however,
monitor the SIPS airbags. If a fault is detected, the "SRS" warning ligh\
t will illuminate. The light is
included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel.\
Normally, the SRS warning lamp
should light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after\
10 seconds or when the engine
is started. Check that this light is functioning properly every time the\
car is started.

The following items are monitored by all the self-diagnostic system:
l Sensor unit
l Cable harness
l Gas generator ignitors
WARNING!
Never drive an SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pa\
d/airbag housing.
No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached t\
o or installed near the SRS
cover in the center of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove\
compartment or the area
affected by the airbag deployment.
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it \
comes on while you are driving,
drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as\
soon as possible.

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