fog light VOLVO 850 1996 Owners Manual

1996 Volvo 850

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1:191 Air vent
1:62 Turn signals, high/low beams,
1:15cruise control
1:83 Rear fog light, instrument lighting
1:64 Headlights, parking lights
1:1 - 1:55 Instruments
1:76 Windshield wiper/washer
1:97 Hazard warning flashers
1:198 Air mix
1:199 Air vents
1:19 - 1:2310 Heating and ventilation
3:4, 3:611 Passenger side SRS (air bag) hatch
1:25 - 1:70 12 Audio system
1:1713 Ash tray
4:914 Shiftlock override button
1:1615 Electrically-heated front seats (optional)
1:1716 Parking brake
1:2417 Electrically operated windows
2:7and side door mirrors
1:1718 Cigarette lighter
2:1019 Hood release
1:820 Front fog lights (optional)
1:821 Central locking button
1:1822 Adjustable steering wheel
1:723 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
- 24 Space for additional equipment
1:3, 1:5, 1:9
25 Traction control system (optional)
2:9 26 Electrically operated sun roof (optional)
1:12 - 1:1427 Trip computer (optional)
1:928 Heated rear window/heated door mirrors
3:429 Horn/SRS

Some of the items below are available on certain models only.
pg. 1:2 Instruments
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1996 Volvo 850
Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile\
/kilometer. A black number on a white background =
original speedometer. A red number on a white background = replacement s\
peedometer.

9 Tachometer

Reads thousands of engine rpm. Engine should not be operated in red rang\
e. The highest permitted constant engine speed is
6,300 rpm (turbo: 6,200 rpm, B 5252 S: 6,000 rpm). pg. 1:3 Indicator and warning lights

1 Turn signal, left
2 Turn signal , right
3 (Not in use)
4 Low washer fluid level
If the lamp glows continuously when the engine is running, there is only\
about 1/2 - 1 US qt. remaining in the washer fluid
reservoir.
5 Low fuel level
When the lamp glows, only about 1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remain\

6 Rear fog light
7 High beams
8 (Not in use)
9 Bulb failure warning sensor
10 (Not in use)
11 (Not in use)
12 SRS
13 Generator not charging
14 Low engine oil pressure
15 Brake warning light
16 Parking brake applied
17 ABS-system
18 Ambient temperature warning light* (certain models)
(see pp. 1:11 or 1:14 for more information)
19 Transmission mode "W", or gear positions 3 or L engaged (automatic t\
ransmissions)
20 Low coolant level
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1996 Volvo 850

WARNING: Never turn the key to position O while driving or when the car \
is
being towed.

I Intermediate position:
Certain accessories, etc. on, daytime running lights off.
II Drive position:
Key position when engine is running.
III Starting position:
Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically to\
driving
position.

* On cars equipped with an automatic transmission the gear selector must\
also be in
the (P)ark position.
Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock

The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked. T\
urn the steering wheel slightly
to free the ignition key.
In order to reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engag\
ed before leaving the car.
A chime will sound if the starting key is left in the ignition lock and \
the front door on the driver's side is
opened. pg. 1:8 Instrument illumination, Fog lights, Daytime running lights
A - Instrument illumination
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To increase the brightness: move the slide switch to the right. To decre\
ase the brightness: move the slide
switch to the left.

B - Rear foglight (one side only)

The rear foglight (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is\
considerably brighter than the normal
tail lights and should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, suc\
h as fog, rain, snow, smoke or
dust reduce the daytime or nighttime visibility of other vehicles to les\
s than 500 ft (150 meters).
For the rear fog light to function, the low beam headlights must be swit\
ched on.

C - Automatic daytime running lights

NOTE: The daytime running light function may only be disabled (turned o\
ff) in the U.S. - Canadian law
mandates the use of daytime running lights.

Screw A in the illustration (available on U.S. models only) is used to\
control the automatic daytime
running lights when the headlight switch is in position 0.
To adjust, press in the screw with a small screwdriver and turn to one o\
f the following positions:

Automatic daytime running lights
Automatic daytime running lights (will also function when the headligh\
t switch is in position )
All lights off (daytime running light function disabled)

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D - Central locking

Press the switch to lock/unlock the doors, trunk/tailgate and on certain\
models, the fuel tank cover.
Lock: press the lower sections of the switch
Unlock: press the upper sections of the switch

NOTE: the button only functions when the doors are closed.

E - Front fog lights (option)

The front fog lights, located in the front spoiler, will only function i\
n combination with the low beam
headlights.
pg. 1:9 TRACS, Sun roof, Trip computer, Hazard warning flashers, Demiste\
r
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1996 Volvo 850

Blower
0 = Blower (and A/C)
Off
4 = Highest blower
speed
Air in the passenger
compartment
recirculates - will not
function in defrost
setting. The light is ON
when the function is
engaged.
The A/C
system is ON when the
light in ON.

Function selector
Air through panel vents
Defrost. Air to windshield and side windows.
Air to floor, windshield and side windows.
Air through floor vents.
Bi-level. Air through floor and panel vents. Air supplied from panel ve\
nts is slightly colder than air
released at foot level.

NOTE: If your windows begin to fog or mist, check that the recirculation\
function is NOT engaged.
pg. 1:21 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (standard unit)
Maximum heating:

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Blower
AUT=Blower speed
automatically regulated
0=OFF
Move the knob to the
right to increase blower
speed. REC
Air in the passenger
compartment
recirculates - will not
function in defrost
setting. The light is
ON when the function
is engaged. AC
The light ON
indicates that the A/C
is OFF. When the
function selector is in
the defrost setting,
the A/C system is ON
regardless of the
button position. The
button must be in the
AUT position for
cooling.
Function selector
AUT Air distribution automatically regulated
Air through panel vents
Defrost. Air to windshield and side windows.
Air to floor, windshield and side windows.
Air through floor vents
Bi-level. Air through floor and panel vents.

NOTE: If your windows begin to fog or mist, check that the recirculation\
function is NOT engaged.
pg. 1:23 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (Electronic Climate \
Control) - option
Automatic setting

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1996 Volvo 850

Lateral headlight adjustment should only be carried out by an authorized\
Volvo retailer. The lateral
adjustment scale (B) should be preset to "0". pg. 6:7 Replacing bulbs, Sedans

Lamp location- right side, A- covers, B- bulb holder

Tail light bulbs (sedans)

1. Tail light
2. Direction indicator
3. Brake light
4. Tail light
5. Back-up light
6. Rear fog light (left side only)

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2. Brake light
3. Tail light
4. Back-up light
5. Tail light / Rear fog light (left side only)

All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the cargo \
space as follows:
l Turn the ignition key to position 0 and switch off the lights.
l Remove the upper panel of the tail light unit by using a screwdriver and\
/or the lower panel by first
removing the side floor cover and then the panel.
l Press in the plastic catches (A or B) and take out the bulb holder.
l Remove the speaker (optional) from the upper section of the tail light\
unit.
l Leave the connector and cables connected to the bulb holder.
l Remove the bulb by pressing it inwards and turning it slightly counter-c\
lockwise.
l Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder and reinstall the holder in the t\
ail light assembly.
l Check that the bulb works. Reinstall the cover.
pg. 6:9 Replacing bulbs Depress the catches (sedans)

Press sides and pull out/down (wagons)

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Insert a screwdriver and turn

Door step courtesy lights

l Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
l Withdraw the lamp unit, bend back the tabs and remove the plate.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the plate.
l Press the lamp unit back into place.

NOTE: Other bulbs may be difficult for the owner to replace. Let your Vo\
lvo retailer replace these bulbs
if necessary.


Front fog lights in spoiler

Front fog lights (option)

l Switch off the lights.
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