1996 VOLVO 850 warning

1996 Volvo 850

A - TRAction Control System (TRACS) - option

TRACS is a system designed as an aid when starting/driving off if one of\
the drive wheels has poor
traction due to weather conditions or the road surface and is connected \
to the ABS control module.
TRACS engages automatically at sppeds below 25 mph (40km/h) when on of\
the drive wheels loses
traction. It disengages automatically when speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/\
h). The sound which can be
heard when the system is operating comes from the ABS syste.
TRACS can be disengaged manually using the switch on the dashboard. The \
indicator light will come on.

B - Electrically operated sun roof - option

The sun roof can be operated in two ways; as a conventional sliding roof\
or the rear edge can be raised
to provide increased ventilation. See page 2:9 for operating instruction\
s.

NOTE: In case of a sun roof malfunction, see page 6:17.

C - Trip computer - option

Turn the dial to the desired function. For more information, see pages 1\
:12-14.

D - Hazard warning flashers
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The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has bec\
ome a traffic hazard.

NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may va\
ry from state to state.

E - Rear window demister, heated side-view mirrors

Press the switch to start heating the rear window and side-view mirrors.\
The control light in the switch
will illuminate.
A timer switches off the system after approximately 12 minutes. The cont\
rol light will go out
correspondingly. pg. 1:10 Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons)

Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons)

Tailgate window wiper/washer The tailgate window wiper/washer is operate\
d by a switch at the end of
the wiper level.
1. The wiper operates continuously.
2. Intermittent position: the wiper strokes approximately every 10 secon\
ds.
3. Tailgate washer (note that the wiper also operates when this button \
is depressed): after the button is
released the wiper strokes 2-3 additional times before stopping.




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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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Current fuel consumption mpg (Canada: L/100 km)

Continuous information on current fuel consumption, calculated once per \
second. When the car is not
moving, the display shows "---".


Average fuel consumption Ø mpg (Canada: L/100km)

Average fuel consumption since the function was last reset. When the ign\
ition is switched off, the
average fuel consumption figure is stored in memory until it is reset us\
ing the button on the trip
computer control. pg. 1:14 Trip computer (certain models)

Ambient temperature

Shows the ambient temperature just above the road surface while driving.\
When the temperature is in the
range 23-36° F(-5 - +2° C), the ambient temperature sensor activ\
ates and amber warning light. Please
note that this light does not indicate a fault with your car. At low spe\
eds or when the car is not moving,
the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient \
temperature due to the heat
generated by the engine.

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Tripmeter in miles (Canada: km)

Shows the distance driven since the function was last reset. This value \
is stored in memory until it is
reset using the reset button on the trip computer control. The trip mete\
r displays 10 yard intervals
(Canada: 10 meters) until you have driven 1 mile (Canada: 1km), afte\
r which distance will be measured
in miles (km).


Driving distance on current fuel reserve mile 0 (Canada: km)

Shows the distance which can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank\
, calculated on the basis of the
average fuel consumption and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank at\
the time of the reading. When
the quantity of fuel drops to below 1.8 US gals. (8liters), a warning \
light in the instrument panel comes
on and the cursor beside the "Driving Distance on Current Fuel Reserve" \
symbol is activated. This take
place regardless of the function currently selected. When the driving di\
stance on the current fuel reserve
is less than 5 miles (8 km), the display shows "---".




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NOTE: (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
When driving up steep hills with the cruise control engaged, the transmi\
ssion may shift intermittently.
This can be avoided by switching between transmission modes E or S while\
on the hill.
Normally, the ( E )conomy mode should be used when the cruise control \
is engaged.

Acceleration

Momentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrupt cruise c\
ontrol operation. The previously
selected speed will be maintained without having to set the switch to RE\
SUME.

To disengage the cruise control system :

Set switch (B) to OFF, depress the brake pedal or move the gear select\
or to position N. Switching off the
starting (ignition) switch will automatically disengage the cruise con\
trol system.
On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the cruise control can also \
be disengaged by depressing
the clutch.
WARNING! The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when \
driving on wet or slippery
roads. Do not use or resume cruise control in reverse gear.

When the ignition is switched off, any information stored in the cruise \
control memory is erased.
pg. 1:16 Heated front seats
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Parking brake (hand brake)

The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to t\
he rear wheels.
WARNING! Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hi\
lls, also turn the front
wheels toward the curb.

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