1996 VOLVO 850 buttons

1996 Volvo 850

There are three alternative ways to re-enter Radio mode:
l Push one of the waveband selector buttons
l Push the Auto seek button
l Push one of the preset buttons
When the unit re-enters Radio mode, the cassette will not be ejected.

C - To re-enter Tape mode

If the Tape function has been disconnected and the cassette has not been\
ejected, the Tape mode can be
re-entered by pressing the "TAPE" button.

D - To re-enter CD mode

If the CD function has been disconnected and the CD has not been ejected\
, the CD mode can be re-
entered by pressing the "CD" button.

E - To re-enter CD changer mode

If the CD changer function has been disconnected, the CD changer mode ca\
n be reentered by pressing
the "CHGR" button.




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There are two ways to re-enter Radio mode:
l Push one of the waveband selector buttons
l Push the "AUTO" button"

D - To re-enter Tape mode

If a cassette is already inserted, the tape deck will re-engage if the "\
TAPE" button is pressed.

E - To re-enter CD mode

If the CD function has been disconnected and the CD has not been ejected\
, the CD mode can be re-
entered by pressing the "CD" button.

F - To re-enter CD changer mode

If the CD changer function has been disconnected, the CD changer mode ca\
n be re-entered by pressing
the "CHGR" button.
pg. 1:62 CD - Remote (certain models)
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A - CD changer mode selector

Press "CHGR" to actuate the CD changer mode. The disc/track last listene\
d to will continue to play. If
the CD-changer cartridge* is empty, "---" will be displayed. If a select\
ed disc does not exist, the disc
number and "5--" will be displayed and the next disc will be automatical\
ly selected.
* The functions pertaining to the CD-changer are only applicable if the \
unit has been connected to the
Volvo CD-changer, which is sold separately as an accessory, or on certai\
n models, standard on the car.
If no CD-changer is connected to the unit "EEEE" will be displayed if yo\
u happen to choose CHGR
mode.

B - Disc number selector

Depress one of the preset buttons (1-6) to select the disc number desi\
red. The selected disc number and
track number will be displayed.

C - Music search

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A - Random choice

Press "RND" to actuate the random mode. From a disc chosen at random, 4 \
tracks will be played (also
chosen at random). A new disc will then be played in the same way. "RND\
" will be displayed when this
function is engaged.

B - Pause

If you press the "volume" knob the disc is stopped, the unit is silent a\
nd "PAUSE" is displayed. To
restart the disc press the knob again.

C - To re-enter Radio mode

There are two ways to re-enter Radio mode:
l Push one of the waveband selector buttons
l Push the "AUTO" button

D - To re-enter Tape mode

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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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system is armed.
To unlock : Press the small button (number 2 in the illustration) once to unlock the driver's door only
and disarm the security system.
Press the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and trunk/tailgate.

Emergency function

To activate the " panic alarm " function :
Press and hold button 1 for at least three seconds. The car's lights wil\
l flash and an alarm will sound for
approximately 30 seconds.
This function can be switched off at any time by pressing either of the \
buttons.

Programming a transmitter

New transmitters (max. 4) must be programmed to function with your ala\
rm system.
To do this:
l Make sure all doors, hood and trunk/tailgate are closed.
l Turn the ignition on and off 5 times within 10 seconds. On the fifth try\
, leave the ignition on.
l Press either button on the transmitter.
NOTE: The first transmitter must be programmed within 15 seconds, the ot\
hers within 10 second
intervals. When the alarm system accepts the codes from each transmitter\
, the LED on the dash will
glow steadily for several seconds.
l Switch the ignition off and test the transmitter(s).

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WARNING! The driver's seat is operable with the ignition OFF. Therefore,\
children should never be
left unattended in the car.

Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button o\
n the power seat control
panel.
Refer to the following page for information on programming the memory fu\
nction.
pg. 2:7 Electrically operated driver's seat, Rear/side-view mirrors

Programming the memory

Three seat positions can be programmed. To program a seat position:
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2. Depress the MEM button.
3. Press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.

Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way for two additional sea\
t positions. To move the seat
to a programmed position, depress button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat stops.\
If the button is released before the
seat has the reached the programmed position, it will stop as a safety p\
recaution.

NOTE: The seat have an overload protector which engages if an object blo\
cks the movement of the seat.
If this happens remove the object and wait 20 seconds before operating t\
he seat again.

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pg. 2:12 Child safety locks, Trunk lid (sedan)

Child safety locks

The controls are located on the rear door jams.
A The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the o\
utside.
B The door lock functions normally.
WARNING! Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers\
cannot open the doors
from the inside with the buttons in position A.

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