1996 VOLVO 850 light

1996 Volvo 850

Phillips-head screwdriver for glass lens

License plate lights (sedans and wagons)

l Switch off the lights.
l Unscrew the two screws.
l Insert the screwdriver and turn gently to loosen the glass lens.
l Replace the bulb and reinstall the glass lens.
pg. 6:11 Replacing bulbs

Insert screwdriver, turn and pull downward

Front courtesy lights

l Switch off the ignition.
l Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
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l Replace the bulb and press the glass lens back into place.


Insert a screwdriver and turn

Rear reading lights

l Switch off the ignition.
l Insert a screwdriver and turn to loosen the lamp unit.
l Replace the bulb and press the lamp unit back into place.


Insert a screwdriver and turn

Vanity mirror

l Switch off the ignition.
l Insert a screwdriver under the lower edge and turn to loosen the glass l\
ens.
l Push out the bulb and replace it.
l Press the lower edge of the lens into place above the four catches.
l Press the upper edge of the lens into place.
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pg. 6:12 Replacing bulbs

Insert the screwdriver and turn gently (rear door)

Door warning lights

Front
l Slide the lamp unit upward and lift it out.
l Twist off the bulb holder.
l Pull the bulb straight out.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the holder and lamp unit in reverse order.

Rear
l Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
l Pull the bulb straight out.
l Replace the bulb.
l Press the lens back into place.

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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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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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28 Cruise control, heated rear windows, seat belt reminder light,
bulb failure warning sensor, shiftlock 10A
29 ABS 15A
30 Cigarette lighter 10A
31 ECC blower (speeds 1-3), ECC, AC-compressor 25A
32 Audio system, remote controlled central locking 10A

Location * Amperage
33 Rear window wiper/washer (wagons) 15A
34 Windshield/headlight wipers/washers, horn 25A
35 Instrument panel lights, power sun roof 10A
36 –
37 Power windows, power sun roof AUT/CB **
38 –
39 Power seat (driver's side) AUT/CB **
40 Power seat (passenger's side) AUT/CB **
* Some of the equipment/systems listed may be available on certain model\
s only.
** This is an automatic circuit breaker located in the fuse box and does\
not normally need to be
replaced.

For more detailed information concerning function and location of relays\
, fuses, etc., refer to the Volvo
Service Manuals. These can be purchased directly using the Service Liter\
ature Brochure/Order Form or
through your Volvo retailer. pg. 6:15 Installation of accessories
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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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pg. 6:16 Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades

Lift the wiper arm off the windshield and hold blade at right
angles to arm. Pinch the end of the plastic clip located at the
back of the arm.

Slide the wiper blade along the arm to release it from the
hook.

Install new blade (installation is the reverse of removal) and
make sure that it is properly attached to the wiper arm.

For reasons of safety, you should change the windshield
wiper blades as soon as they start to leave marks on the
windshield or fail to wipe efficiently and cleanly.

To obtain maximum lifetime from a set of wiper blades,
clean them with a stiff-bristle brush and warm, soapy water
as part of a normal car wash.
pg. 6:17 Replacing headlight wiper blades
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