1996 VOLVO 850 lights

1996 Volvo 850

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\
r
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pg. 1:11 Clock, Ambient temperature sensor (certain models)

Resetting the clock

The digital clock can be reset by pressing one of the two buttons (A an\
d B) with a pointed object such as
the tip of a pen.
h = hours
m = minutes
Maintain the pressure on the buttons for more than four seconds to chang\
e the time more quickly.

Ambient temperature sensor

This sensor indicates the temperature slightly above the road surface. A\
n amber warning lamp (C) lights
up when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 35° F (-5 - +2° C\
). Please note that this lamp does not
indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings ma\
y be slightly higher than the
actual ambient temperature due to the heat generated by the engine.

Display alternatives

If buttons A and B are pressed down simultaneously, it is possible to sh\
ift between four different display
alternatives, as follows:

Press 1st time: 12 hour clock and °F
Press 2nd time: 24 hour clock and °F
Press 3rd time: 12 hour clock and °C
Press 4th time: 24 hour clock and °C

NOTE: If your battery has been disconnected, the display will default to\
the 24 hour clock and degrees
centigrade.
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pg. 1:12 Trip computer (certain models)

Trip computer

The trip computer offers six functions which are presented in a single d\
isplay. The cursor indicates the
selected function. The trip computer's clock is shown permanently in the\
left-hand field. Refer to the
previous page for more detailed information regarding the clock function\
.
The following data is monitored by the computer:
l Average speed
l Current fuel consumption
l Average fuel consumption
l Ambient temperature
l Tripmeter
l Driving distance on current fuel reserve

Warning function

The trip computer is equipped with two warning functions:
l Low fuel level
l Low ambient temperature
If either of these situations occurs, the cursor is activated beside the\
function affected and in the case of
low ambient temperature, lamp A also lights up.*
The relevant value is shown in the display, regardless of the function s\
elected. In order to return to the
selected function, the control should be rotated one step in either dire\
ction and then back again.

NOTE: The low ambient temperature warning always has the highest priorit\
y on the display panel.
*
See page 1:14.

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compartment from outside. Do not leave the system in this mode for more \
than 10-15 minutes, since the
air inside the car will become stale and condensation will form on the w\
indows.

NOTE: To help maintain stable passenger compartment temperature when dri\
ving with the sun roof or
windows open, place the blower control in position "0" and adjust the de\
sired temperature manually.

l If the panel vents are open, a certain amount of air will always flow th\
rough, regardless of the position
the function dial is in. To increase the flow of air to either the floor\
or the windows, close the panel
vents. The outer vents can be opened to avoid mist on the side windows. \
l The panel vents may emit some condensation when the air conditioning is \
initially switched on and is
quite normal. This may occur if the ambient temperature and humidity are\
high.
l The sunlight sensor (located at the top center of the dashboard) shoul\
d not be covered in any way as
this could cause incorrect information to be sent to the ECC system.
l The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acce\
leration.

Difficult weather conditions

When driving in very humid conditions, heavy rain, sleet, etc., it may b\
e better to use the manual rather
than the automatic setting to defrost the windows. Set the mode selector\
to "Defrost"
or "Defrost/
floor" and the fan speed to 3 or higher. Also shut the middle air vents.\


Faults in the ECC system

The REC and AC OFF lights will flash for approximately 20 seconds if a f\
ault is detected in the ECC
system.
If this flashing recurs the next time the system is switched on, the cli\
mate control unit should be checked
by an authorized Volvo retailer.
pg. 1:24 Electrically-operated 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.
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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. 1:39 Radio - SC-811

A - On/off switch and volume control

Turn the button clockwise to switch on and to increase the volume.

B - Waveband selector

The desired waveband is set by pressing one of the waveband selector but\
tons. The frequency and
waveband is shown on the display.

NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and two AM wavebands. This makes it pos\
sible to store 2 x 6 FM
stations and 2 x 6 AM stations in memory.

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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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