low beam 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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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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authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS s\
ection for more information.


Service reminder indicator
This light will come on at 10,000 mile (16,000 km) intervals*, after 7\
50 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs
first. It is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been\
exceeded. The light will stay on 2 minutes after the start until
reset by the servicing retailer.
* Turbo models intervals: 5,000 miles (8,000 km), 500 hours of driving\
or after 12 months, whichever occurs first.


Bulb failure warning light
The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective:
l one of the low beam headlights
l one of the tail lights
l one of the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed.
Check the fuse and bulb. See sections titled "Replacing bulbs" and "Fuse\
s".
Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been\
replaced, the corresponding bulb on the other side of the
car should also be replaced.




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pg. 1:6 Headlights, Parking lights, Turn signals
Headlights and parking lights



O All lights off *
Parking lights on **
Headlights and parking lights are on if starting (ignition) switch is\
in positions I or II.

If the headlight switch is in position
all lights will go out when starting switch is switched off.
With the headlight switch in position
the parking lights will stay on (headlights off) with the daytime
running light screw (A) in position
.
The high beams can only be switched on if the headlight switch is in pos\
ition
.
Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by moving the turn signal s\
witch lever on the left side of
the steering column towards the steering wheel.

* Models equipped with daytime running lights: The low beams, tail light\
s, parking lights and license
plate lights will come on automatically when the ignition is switched on\
.
** The daytime running lights will also function when the headlight swit\
ch is in position
and the
daytime running light screw (A) is in position
.

For additional information on the daytime running lights, see page 1:8. \

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Turn signals

1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver c\
an flash the turn signals by
moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The\
lever will return to the neutral
position when released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will \
be on until the lever is
released.

NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator \
and remaining signal lights to
flash more rapidly than normal. pg. 1:7 Windshield wipers/washers, Ignition switch
Windshield wiper/washer

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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\
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examine the curved metal wire to see if it is broken. If so, put in a ne\
w fuse of the same color and
amperage (written on the fuse). Spare fuses are stored in a compartmen\
t in the fuse box.

If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system tested at a Vol\
vo retailer.

If you find it difficult to remove a fuse, you will find a special fuse \
tool clipped in the fuse box. pg. 6:14 Fuses
Location * Amperage

1 Fuel injection, distributor ignition system, automatic gearbox 15A
2 Fuel pump 15A
3 Interior courtesy lights 10A
4 –
5 ECC blower (speed 4) 30A
6 Central locking system 25A
7 Audio system 15A
8 –
9 ABS 30A
10 Electrically heated rear seat 15A
11 Electrically heated rear window and side-door mirrors 30A
12 Brake lights 10A
13 Hazard warning flashers, headlight flashers 15A
14 ABS 30A
15 OBD socket, courtesy lights, open door warning lights,
remote operated central locking system 10A
16 Power antenna, electrical connector for trailer, accessories 30A
17 Key reminder, seat belt reminder 10A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 Left high beam 15A
20 Right high beam, high beam indicator light 15A
21 Left low beam 15A
22 Right low beam 15A
23 Left parking lights, license plate lights 10A
24 Right parking lights 10A
25 Rear fog light, rear fog light indicator light 10A
26 Heated front/rear seats, power side-view mirrors 25A
27 Backup lights, direction indicators 15A
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Installation of accessories

In order to help avoid interference and damage to your car's electrical \
system, your car is equipped with
an accessory connector located under the instrument panel on the driver'\
s side.

Please consult your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before conn\
ecting accessory or optional
equipment to the vehicle's electrical system.

Connector (for accessories)
Position Connection Max.
load
1 Battery + (30) 20 A
2 X Supply 0,5 A
3 High beam 1 A
4 Low beam 1 A
5 Pos Light 1 A
6 Rheostat 0,5 A
7 Front acc.
conn. 2 A
8 Earth (31) –
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Air pump system (B5254S)

When the engine is being started from cold, an electrical air pump which\
draws air to the exhaust system
is activated. This starts an afterburning process which leads to reduced\
hydrocarbon and carbon
monoxide (HC and CO) emissions and reduces the warm-up period for the \
catalytic converter.
The pump starts when the car has been started and is moving. It continue\
s to work until the catalytic
converter has reached normal working temperature, although it can also s\
tart when the engine is idling.
If the air pump is running and the engine is switched off, the pump cont\
inues working in order to protect
the pump motor.
Note! A soft whining noise can be heard from the pump, and when it perfo\
rms a self-diagnosis, the high/
low beam and the instrument lighting will flash briefly. This is complet\
ely normal. pg. 8:15 Windshield washer nozzles, Washer fluid reservoir

Adjusting washer nozzles

The washer jets should spray the windshield as shown above. Use the edge\
of a small screwdriver to
adjust the nozzles if necessary.
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