1996 VOLVO 850 light

1996 Volvo 850

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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1996 Volvo 850

Heated front seats

The heated front seats can be switched on and off as required. When swit\
ched on, the system senses the
ambient temperature and regulates the level of heat applied. When the op\
timum temperature is reached,
the heating is switched off automatically.
While driving, the passenger seat heating should be switched off when th\
e seat is not occupied. pg. 1:17 Parking brake, Cigarette lighter, Ash trays
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Cigarette lighter

To operate, depress the knob fully. When the knob automatically releases\
, the cigarette lighter is ready
for use.
The starting (ignition) switch must be switched on (to position I or \
II) for the cigarette lighter to
function.

NOTE: The "OBD II" terminal, a connector for diagnostic equipment, is lo\
cated to the left of the lighter.
This terminal is intended for use by authorized service technicians only\
.


Ash trays

To open the front ash tray, press lightly on the panel.
To open the rear ash tray, pull it straight out.

To empty the front ash tray (see illustration, center column):
(1) Grasp the removable gray insert on the sides and push it in.
(2) Pull the insert straight up.
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pg. 1:19 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Heating and air conditioning

Volvo cares about the environment. Your Volvo is equipped with a heating\
system combined with air
conditioning. Depending on which function you select, warm or cool/cold \
air is distributed to the
different parts of the passenger compartment. A slight amount of condens\
ation may be emitted from the
air vents when the air conditioning is initially switched on. This can o\
ccur when both humidity and
ambient temperature are high and is normal.

Refrigerant

Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your c\
ar contains a CFC-free
refrigerant -R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The\
system contains 1.65 lbs (0.75
kg) R134a and uses ZXL 100PG (type PAG) oil.

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Blower
0 = Blower (and A/C)
Off
4 = Highest blower
speed
Air in the passenger
compartment
recirculates - will not
function in defrost
setting. The light is ON
when the function is
engaged.
The A/C
system is ON when the
light in ON.

Function selector
Air through panel vents
Defrost. Air to windshield and side windows.
Air to floor, windshield and side windows.
Air through floor vents.
Bi-level. Air through floor and panel vents. Air supplied from panel ve\
nts is slightly colder than air
released at foot level.

NOTE: If your windows begin to fog or mist, check that the recirculation\
function is NOT engaged.
pg. 1:21 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (standard unit)
Maximum heating:

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Blower
AUT=Blower speed
automatically regulated
0=OFF
Move the knob to the
right to increase blower
speed. REC
Air in the passenger
compartment
recirculates - will not
function in defrost
setting. The light is
ON when the function
is engaged. AC
The light ON
indicates that the A/C
is OFF. When the
function selector is in
the defrost setting,
the A/C system is ON
regardless of the
button position. The
button must be in the
AUT position for
cooling.
Function selector
AUT Air distribution automatically regulated
Air through panel vents
Defrost. Air to windshield and side windows.
Air to floor, windshield and side windows.
Air through floor vents
Bi-level. Air through floor and panel vents.

NOTE: If your windows begin to fog or mist, check that the recirculation\
function is NOT engaged.
pg. 1:23 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (Electronic Climate \
Control) - option
Automatic setting

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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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