1996 VOLVO 850 key

1996 Volvo 850

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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1996 Volvo 850
Body and interior
pg. 2:1 Body and interior
Body and interior

The seats, doors, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following\
pages.

2:2 Keys
2:3Doors and Locks
2:4Remote keyless entry system
2:5Alarm
2:6 - 7Front seats
2:7Rear/side view mirrors
2:8Interior light, Vanity mirror
2:9Sun roof
2:10Hood
2:11Storage compartments
2:12Child safety locks, Trunk lid
2:13Tailgate, Child safety lock
2:14Trunk light, Spare tire,Jack
2:15Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon)
2:16Folding rear seat (sedan)
2:17Folding rear seat (wagon)
2:18Removing seat cushions
2:19Concealed storage bins (wagon)
2:20Luggage net (wagon)
2:21Securing cargo
2:22Folding front seat, Long load storage
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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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Doors and locks

Your car is equipped with a two door operated central locking system.
The key, used on either of the front doors, will lock/unlock all doors, \
trunk/tailgate and on certain
models also the fuel tank cover.

Turn the key once to unlock the door in which the key is inserted.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, trunk/tail\
gate and on certain models also the
fuel tank cover.

One turn with the key towards lock in one of the front doors locks all d\
oors, trunk/tailgate and fuel tank
filler cap.

Use the switch on the instrument panel to lock/unlock the car from the i\
nside. This button will only
function when the doors are closed.

Check the action of the buttons on the other doors to verify their corre\
ct function (lock/unlock). The
driver's door can be locked only by using the key when outside the vehic\
le. On vehicles equipped with
the optional remote control locking system, refer to the following page.\


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WARNING! The doors should not be locked while driving. In case of an acc\
ident, this may hinder
rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. (Also see information on \
"child safety locks".


To avoid battery drain.

The courtesy lights and the warning lights in the rear of the doors come\
on when a door is opened.
To avoid battery drain when the doors are opened for prolonged periods, \
these lights can be switched off
by pressing the lock mechanism (A) located in the rear facing side of \
the driver's door. To return the
lights to their normal function, pull the door handle out before closing\
the door (B).
pg. 2:4 Remote keyless entry system (certain models)

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1996 Volvo 850
Remote keyless entry system

As an option, your car can be equipped with a remote control transmitter\
. This transmitter uses a radio
frequency which will allow "keyless" entry into the passenger compartmen\
t or the trunk. You will be
supplied with two coded key ring transmitters, which will enable you to \
lock/unlock all doors and the
trunk/tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).

To lock :
Press button 1 once to lock all doors and trunk/tailgate.

To unlock :
Press button 2 once to unlock the driver's door only.
Press button 2 again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and trunk\
/tailgate.


Aim the base of the remote control unit at the car to get the best range\
.

On vehicles equipped with an alarm, the alarm will also be activated/dea\
ctivated by this system.
As an extra security precaution in certain situations (valet parking, e\
tc.), Volvo recommends that the
transmitter not be included when the keys are given to anyone. The servi\
ce key can be used instead. If
one of the transmitters is misplaced, contact the nearest authorized Vol\
vo retailer for assistance.

Batteries

The remote transmitter is powered by 2 three-volt batteries, type CR 122\
0. If three short signals are
audible from the transmitter each time you lock/unlock the car, this ind\
icates that the batteries are weak.
Replacement: Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter wit\
h a coin. Replace the batteries.
Reinstall the cover, making sure it is secured tightly to help protect t\
he transmitter.
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New transmitters

If you purchase additional transmitters, they must be programmed to func\
tion with your remote keyless
entry system. Please refer to
page 2:21 for instructions.
This device complies with the FCC rules Part 15. Operations is subject t\
o the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2\
) this device must accept any
interference that may be received, including interference that may cause\
undesired operation.
WARNING! Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the door\
s from inside the car.
On cars equipped with an alarm, the alarm would be activated and would s\
ound when one of the doors
is opened. The doors must not be locked using the remote transmitter whi\
le the vehicle is occupied. In
case of an accident, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of th\
e vehicle. The alarm will also
sound on models equipped with this feature.
pg. 2:5 Alarm

Alarm (certain models)

To lock : Press the large button (number 1 in the illustration) once t\
o lock all doors and trunk/tailgate
and arm the security system. Lamps will flash to acknowledge that the ve\
hicle is locked and the security
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1996 Volvo 850

Button 1: lock, Button 2: unlock

Batteries

The remote transmitter is powered by 2 three-volt batteries, type CR 122\
0. If three short signals are
audible from the transmitter each time you lock/unlock the car, this ind\
icates that the batteries are weak.
Replacement : Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter wi\
th a coin. Replace the
batteries. Reinstall the cover, making sure it is secured tightly to hel\
p protect the transmitter.

NOTE: If only the driver's door is unlocked, the lock will automatically\
reengage (re-lock) and the alarm
will reset after 30 seconds unless the door has been opened.
If all of the doors were unlocked (by pushing button 2 twice within 10 \
seconds) and no door/trunk/
tailgate was opened within two minutes, all locks will reengage and the \
alarm will reset. This is to
prevent the vehicle from being left unlocked if the unlock button is ina\
dvertently pressed.
The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the key\
s. See section: Keys, Doors and
Locks on
page 2:2-3.
If the alarm LED glows continuously for 5 seconds, this indicates a faul\
t in the system or that a door is
not properly closed.




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