1996 VOLVO 850 ignition

1996 Volvo 850

Cigarette lighter

To operate, depress the knob fully. When the knob automatically releases\
, the cigarette lighter is ready
for use.
The starting (ignition) switch must be switched on (to position I or \
II) for the cigarette lighter to
function.

NOTE: The "OBD II" terminal, a connector for diagnostic equipment, is lo\
cated to the left of the lighter.
This terminal is intended for use by authorized service technicians only\
.


Ash trays

To open the front ash tray, press lightly on the panel.
To open the rear ash tray, pull it straight out.

To empty the front ash tray (see illustration, center column):
(1) Grasp the removable gray insert on the sides and push it in.
(2) Pull the insert straight up.
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1996 Volvo 850

A-Left front, B-right front, C-left rear, D-right rear

Electrically-operated windows

The electrically operated windows are controlled by switches in the cent\
er console as shown in the
illustration above. The starting (ignition) switches must be ON (posi\
tion II) for the electrically-operated
windows to function. The window is lowered if the rear part of the switc\
h is pressed and raised if the
front part of the switch is pressed.

NOTE: Driver's window only (AUTO): The window can be opened completely\
by pressing the rear part
of the switch lightly and releasing it immediately. The window can be st\
opped by pressing the button
again. If the button is held down, the window will be lowered until the \
button is released.
The power window motors have an overload protecting circuit breaker whic\
h is activated when an object
blocks a window. Should this occur, remove the object and wait 20 second\
s for the circuit breaker to
reset. The power windows should then function.

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Cut-out switch for electrically-operated rear-door windows

If your car is equipped with electrically-operated rear door windows, th\
is function can be disabled by a
switch located on the center console. This switch is positioned 90° i\
n relation to the other switches.
ON The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the respective do\
or switch as well as the
switch on the center console.
OFF The rear door windows cannot be raised or lowered with the respectiv\
e door switch but instead
only with the corresponding switch on the center console.
WARNING! Remove the starting (ignition) key when children are left una\
ttended in the
vehicle.
Make sure that children's hands are clear before raising the windows.




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Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set. Refer to the radio code card
supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code . \
When the car is parked with the ignition key removed, the anti-theft LED\
will flash

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "CODE" when it is
switched on. Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons. If the cor\
rect code is entered the set is ready
to use. If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code a\
gain from the beginning.

Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "EEEE" is displayed. Enter the cor\
rect code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain lo\
cked for two hours.
"OFF" is displayed. During this waiting period:
l The battery must be connected
l The ignition key must be turned to position I
l The unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain. \
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 1:27 Radio - SC-710
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1996 Volvo 850

Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set. Refer to the radio code card
supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code . \
When the car is parked with the ignition key removed, the anti-theft LED\
will flash

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "codE" when it is
switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons. If the correct code is \
entered, "on" is displayed and the
set is ready to use.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again fro\
m the beginning.

Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter the corr\
ect code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain lo\
cked for two hours.
" OFF " is displayed.

During this waiting period:
l the battery must be connected
l the ignition key must be turned to position I
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Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set.
Refer to the radio code card supplied with your vehicle or ask your reta\
iler for the correct code.
When the car is parked with ignition key removed the anti-theft LED will\
flash.

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "CODE" when it is
switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons.
If the correct code is entered the set is entered the set is ready to us\
e.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again fro\
m the beginning.
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Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "EEEE" is displayed. Enter the cor\
rect code. After three
unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain locked for two\
hours.
"OFF" is displayed.
During this waiting period:
l the battery must be connected
l the ignition key must be turned to position I
l the unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain. \
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 1:52 Radio - SC-815

A - On/off switch

Push the button to switch on the radio. Press the button slightly longer\
to turn the radio off.

B - Volume control

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pg. 2:2 Keys, Doors and Locks

Master key
This key operates all locks
The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the key\
s. This tag should be
separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.
As an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may t\
ake slightly longer to copy
or replace if the original keys are misplaced.


Service key
Front doors, starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
In the vent the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from y\
our Volvo retailer. The central
locking system is described in detail in the section "Doors and locks". \
pg. 2:3 Doors and locks
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