1996 VOLVO 850 Owners Manual

1996 Volvo 850
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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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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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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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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Only this insert can be removed for cleaning.

To empty the rear ash tray, pull it out, lift up the rear edge and remov\
e. pg. 1:18 Steering wheel adjustment

Steering wheel adjustment

Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a\
comfortable position for the
driver. Press down the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust \
the steering wheel to a suitable
position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel \
in the new position. Check that the
steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING! Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.

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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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Air vents (dash)

A Closed
B Open
C Directing air flow horizontally
D Directing air flow vertically

Air mix

The center panel vents have an air mix function which allows fresh air t\
o enter the passenger
compartment when the vents are open (position B). This function is des\
igned to allow you to direct cool
air toward you face while directing warmer air to the rest of the passen\
ger compartment.
To warm the compartment as quickly as possible, the air mix control shou\
ld be in the closed position. pg. 1:20 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (standard unit)
Temperature dial
Driver's side
Set desired
temperature Function selector
Set desired function Temperature dial
Passenger's side
Set desired
temperature
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