1996 VOLVO 850 ECU

1996 Volvo 850

Spare tire and jack

The spare tire and the jack are located beneath the floor mat in the lar\
ge storage bin. Always secure the
spare tire and the jack to prevent them from rattling (see illustration\
).

NOTE:
See pages 6:2-6:3 for information on how the jack should be used.
pg. 2:16 Folding rear seat (sedan)

Folding rear seat

The rear seat is split into two sections so that each section can be fol\
ded independently.
l Lift the rear seat belts to the fixed section of the backrest. The cente\
r seat belt can also be folded
across the fixed part of the backrest so that it does not get in the way\
if the right-hand backrest is folded
down (see illustration above).
l Pull the catch forward and fold the backrest down.

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l Check that the hooks under the seat cushions engage the holes on the top\
edge of the backrest.
When the backrest is raised, the outboard head restraints return to thei\
r normal positions.


The backrest must lock into place. The red lock indicator will not be vi\
sible if the seat has locked into
place correctly.
The seat belts must be correctly positioned when the seat is returned to\
the normal position.

WARNING! When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects a\
gainst the backs of the
front seat. This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of t\
he rear seat. Be sure to secure
cargo. Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seatbacks. This \
will reduce the possibility of
luggage, etc. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid brakin\
g or an accident.

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l Fold the cushion back to a nearly horizontal position
l Lift out the cushion

WARNING! Do not place extremely heavy articles against the front seats, \
as the backrest which is
folded down is then placed under severe strain.
Be sure to secure cargo. Hard and sharp articles could otherwise damage \
the frontseat backrest and/or
cause injury to passengers in the event of rapid braking or a collision.\

pg. 2:19 Concealed storage bin (wagon)

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The luggage net helps prevent cargo and animals from being thrown forwar\
d should the vehicle stop
suddenly or be involved in an accident. The luggage net unreels from the\
rear upped edge of the rear seat
backrest.
The luggage net must be accessed from the cargo storage area.

1 Open the cover on the passenger side seat back and pull the luggage ne\
t toward you.
2 Hook the rod onto the bracket on the right side ceiling.
3 Pull out the left side of the rod and attach it to the bracket on the \
driver's side ceiling.
4 Unreel the driver's side luggage net.
5 Hook it to the rod.
6 Make sure the nets are securely attached to the hooks under the covers\
and pulled taut.
Use the reverse procedure procedure to retract the net.

The luggage net can also be used when the rear seat is folded down. Howe\
ver, extra brackets (optional)
must be installed on the upper front door hand grips. pg. 2:21 Securing cargo

Eyelets in trunk (sedans)

Securing cargo
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As a safety precaution, your car is equipped with four eyelets (six on \
wagons) to which straps can be
attached to secure luggage.


Eyelets inside car (sedans/wagons)
WARNING! The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as an\
chorages for child restraints.
See page 3:9.
Station wagons only:
Unless the station wagon is equipped with Volvo's auxiliary seat for chi\
ldren (option) passengers
should not ride in the rear cargo area.

Station wagons only:
If the optional auxiliary seat for children is in use, fold this seat do\
wn before folding down the rear seat
backrest.

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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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pg. 3:9 Child safety

Child Restraint Anchorages

Volvo cars can be fitted with Child Restraint Top Tether Anchorages in t\
he rear seat.
Sedans: There are three pre-drilled anchorage points under the rear wind\
ow shelf which are not visible from the passenger
compartment.
Wagons: The anchorage points are on the rear seat backrest and are hidde\
n by plastic covers. The backrest must be folded down to
access the center anchorage point.

In cars designated for Canada, one top tether anchorage set will be in t\
he glove box.

Installing the top tether

Sedans: The pre-drilled holes for the child restraint anchorages are und\
erneath the rear window shelf and can be accessed from the
trunk or by lowering the rear seat backrests.
Wagons: Remove the plastic cover on the anchorage point you intend to us\
e.

On either model, refer to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for\
securing the seat.

An additional bolt may be required. This may be obtained from your autho\
rized Volvo retailer.
WARNING! Child Restraint Anchorages are designed to withstand only those\
loads imposed by correctly fitted Child Restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harne\
sses. The anchorages are not able to withstand excessive
forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or a\
dult seat belts are installed to them. An adult who uses a belt
anchored in a Child Restraint Anchorage runs a great risk of suffering s\
evere injuries should a collision occur. Do not install rear
speakers which would require the removal of the top tether anchors or in\
terfere with the proper use of the top tether strap.
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pg. 3:10 Child safety

Integrated booster cushion (certain models)

Volvo's own integrated booster cushion has been specially designed to he\
lp safeguard a child seated in the center position of the rear
seat. When using the integrated booster cushion, the child must be secur\
ed with the vehicle's three-point seat belt. The booster
cushion is approved for children weighing between 22.7 and 36 kg (50 an\
d 80 lbs) and between 117 and 137 cm (46 and 54 in ) in
height. It is not intended for children under 3 years of age.

With the child properly seated on the booster cushion (see illustration\
), adjust the head restraint to support the child's head (
see page
3:3). The hip section of the three-point seat belt must fit snugly across \
the child's hips, not across the stomach.
The shoulder section of the three-point seat belt should be positioned a\
cross the chest and shoulder (see illustration). The shoulder
belt must never be placed behind the child's back or under the arm.
WARNING! Failure to follow the instructions on this page will increase t\
he risk of your child being injured during a sudden stop
or collision.
In the event of a collision while the integrated booster cushion was occ\
upied, the entire booster cushion and center seat belt must
be replaced. The booster cushion should also be replaced if it is badly \
worn or damaged in any way. This work should be
performed by an authorized Volvo retailer only. The booster cushion shou\
ld be cleaned while in place if the vehicle if possible. If
not, please consult your Volvo retailer.

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