1996 VOLVO 850 brake light

1996 Volvo 850

Lateral headlight adjustment should only be carried out by an authorized\
Volvo retailer. The lateral
adjustment scale (B) should be preset to "0". pg. 6:7 Replacing bulbs, Sedans

Lamp location- right side, A- covers, B- bulb holder

Tail light bulbs (sedans)

1. Tail light
2. Direction indicator
3. Brake light
4. Tail light
5. Back-up light
6. Rear fog light (left side only)

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2. Brake light
3. Tail light
4. Back-up light
5. Tail light / Rear fog light (left side only)

All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the cargo \
space as follows:
l Turn the ignition key to position 0 and switch off the lights.
l Remove the upper panel of the tail light unit by using a screwdriver and\
/or the lower panel by first
removing the side floor cover and then the panel.
l Press in the plastic catches (A or B) and take out the bulb holder.
l Remove the speaker (optional) from the upper section of the tail light\
unit.
l Leave the connector and cables connected to the bulb holder.
l Remove the bulb by pressing it inwards and turning it slightly counter-c\
lockwise.
l Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder and reinstall the holder in the t\
ail light assembly.
l Check that the bulb works. Reinstall the cover.
pg. 6:9 Replacing bulbs Depress the catches (sedans)

Press sides and pull out/down (wagons)

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Press in the springs (sedans) Remove the cover (wagons)

High-mounted brake light

Sedans:
l Turn off the ignition.
l Press in the springs on both sides of the holder.
l Pull the cover towards you.
l Depress the catches on both sides of the reflector and withdraw it from \
the holder.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the reflector.
l Press the cover into place.

Wagons:
l Turn off the ignition.
l Press the sides of the cover using both hands and pull it out and down. \
l Remove the inner protective cover from the bulb.
l Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning slightly counter-clockwise.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the protective cover over the bulb.
l Press the cover into place.
pg. 6:10 Replacing bulbs
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Brake lights mounted in spoiler (certain models)

l Switch off the lights.
l Unscrew the three screws.
l Insert the screwdriver and turn gently to loosen the glass lens to gain \
access to the bulb holder.
l Replace the bulb(s) and reinstall the bulb holder and glass lens.


Insert screwdriver and turn

Trunk light (sedans)/Rear courtesy light (wagons)

l Switch off the lights.
l Press in the catch with a screwdriver and remove the bulb holder.
l Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb holder.

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examine the curved metal wire to see if it is broken. If so, put in a ne\
w fuse of the same color and
amperage (written on the fuse). Spare fuses are stored in a compartmen\
t in the fuse box.

If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system tested at a Vol\
vo retailer.

If you find it difficult to remove a fuse, you will find a special fuse \
tool clipped in the fuse box. pg. 6:14 Fuses
Location * Amperage

1 Fuel injection, distributor ignition system, automatic gearbox 15A
2 Fuel pump 15A
3 Interior courtesy lights 10A
4 –
5 ECC blower (speed 4) 30A
6 Central locking system 25A
7 Audio system 15A
8 –
9 ABS 30A
10 Electrically heated rear seat 15A
11 Electrically heated rear window and side-door mirrors 30A
12 Brake lights 10A
13 Hazard warning flashers, headlight flashers 15A
14 ABS 30A
15 OBD socket, courtesy lights, open door warning lights,
remote operated central locking system 10A
16 Power antenna, electrical connector for trailer, accessories 30A
17 Key reminder, seat belt reminder 10A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 Left high beam 15A
20 Right high beam, high beam indicator light 15A
21 Left low beam 15A
22 Right low beam 15A
23 Left parking lights, license plate lights 10A
24 Right parking lights 10A
25 Rear fog light, rear fog light indicator light 10A
26 Heated front/rear seats, power side-view mirrors 25A
27 Backup lights, direction indicators 15A
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Maintenance Operation thousand miles
(thousand km) 10
(16) 20
(32) 30
(48) 40
(64) 50
(80) 60
(96)
ENGINE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
Fuel (Line) Filter¹
PCV Nipple (orifice)/hoses,clean I
Battery I I I I I I
BRAKES
Inspect brakes, replace components as necessary I I I I I I
Brake Fluid²
STEERING/SUSPENSION
Rotate tires/check wear (align front end if
needed.) I
I I I I I
Check power steering fluid level. I I I I I I
Grease front link arm stops L L L L L L
BODY
Power antenna (clean) I I I I I I
Trunk/hood, hinges and latches L L L L L L
1) Replace at 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
2) Brake fluid should be changed at owner request every second year (o\
nce a year if the car is driven in
mountainous areas or in areas with high humidity).

The following items should be checked weekly by the driver (it takes on\
ly a few minutes).
Engine oil level Horns
Brake fluid level Windshield wipers
Radiator coolant level Tire pressure (all five tires)
Operation of all lights Level of windshield washer fluid

The following should also be carried out at regular intervals:
Washing
Polishing
Cleaning
Rust protection
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pg. 9:6 Specifications (cont.)
Electrical system

12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine\
used as conductors.

Battery
Voltage 12 V
Capacity 520 A/100 min
(certain markets) 420 A/75 min

The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost \
importance that old batteries are
disposed of correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter\
.

Generator
Rated output 1400 W
Max. current 100 A

Bulbs
Bulb US No. Power Socket No/
bulbs
Headlights
High beam
Low beam
HB3/9005
HB4/9006

70W
60W
–
–
2
2
Front parking lights/turn signals 1157 N.
A. 21/5 W/24/2.2
cp
BAY 15 d
2
Turn signals, rear – 21W BAU 15 s 2
Tail lights (sedan) 67 5 W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Tail lights (wagon) – 21/4W BAZ 15 d 4
Brake lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 2
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High-mounted brake lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Brake lights in spoiler – 5W W
2.1x9.5d 6
Bulb US No. Power Socket No/
bulbs
Back-up lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light (sedan) 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Rear fog light (wagon) – 21/4W BAZ 15 d 1
Front fog lights H3 55 W PK 22 s 2
License plate light – 5 W W
2.1x9.5d 2
Door open warning light – 3 W W
2.1x9.5d 4
Door step courtesy light – 5W W
2.1x9.5d 2
Trunk light – 10 W SV 8.5 1
Glove compartment light – 2 W BA 9s 1
Vanity mirror lights – 1.2 W – 2
Instrument lighting – 3 W W
2.1x9.5d 3
Illumination, control panel
gear selector (automatic trans.)
rear ashtray –
–
– 1.2 W
1.2 W
1.2 W W 2x4.6 d
W 2x4.6 d
W 2x4.6 d –
1
1
Instrument warning/indicator
lights –
1.2 W W 2x4.6 d –
Front courtesy lights – 5 W BA 9s 2
Rear reading lights – 5 W BA 9s 2
All specifications are subject to change without notice pg. 9:7 Specifications (cont.)
Dimensions and weights
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