Page 5 of 265

1996 Volvo 850
1 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 19.3 US gals. (73 liters). When the \
warning light comes on, there is approximately 1.8 US
gals. (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. See "Refueling" for fu\
rther information.
2 Boost pressure gauge
(Turbo models only)
The boost pressure gauge is divided into sections. Black sections: The e\
ngine acts as a normally aspirated engine. Best fuel
economy is achieved while driving in this range. White section: The turb\
ocharger provides boost pressure.
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge face when drivin\
g. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly,
check coolant level. Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red ra\
nge. See "Coolant" section.
4 Trip odometer reset button
5 Clock, ambient temperature sensor (certain models), trip computer (\
certain models)
6 Speedometer
7 Odometer
8 Trip odometer
file:///K|/ownersdocs/1996/1996_850/96850_101.htm (3 of 7)12/30/2006 9\
:58:55 AMClassic Cars & Cycles www.ClassicCycles.org
Page 19 of 265

1996 Volvo 850
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.
file:///K|/ownersdocs/1996/1996_850/96850_111.htm (1 of 5)12/30/2006 9\
:58:59 AMClassic Cars & Cycles www.ClassicCycles.org
Page 59 of 265
1996 Volvo 850
C - Setting frequency selection
The radio can be used in most parts of the world by changing the frequen\
cy selection intervals as
follows:
Depress and hold preset button 5 and turn the radio ON. "USA" will flash\
on the display. Each time
button 5 is pressed, the frequency selection will change from "USA" to "\
AUS", etc. When the correct
country name is displayed, wait 5 seconds and the radio will be ready fo\
r use.
When "USA" is chosen, the FM band will search for stations in 200 kHz in\
tervals and AM will search in
10 kHz intervals.
D - Manual tuning
Turn the knob counter-clockwise to tune to lower frequencies and clockwi\
se to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned frequency is displayed. pg. 1:40 Radio-SC-811
A - Seek tuning
file:///K|/ownersdocs/1996/1996_850/96850_137.htm (5 of 8)12/30/2006 9\
:59:10 AMClassic Cars & Cycles www.ClassicCycles.org
Page 75 of 265

1996 Volvo 850
Turn the button clockwise to increase the volume. The volume control is \
electronic and has no end stop.
C - Waveband selector
The desired waveband is set by pressing one of the waveband selector ban\
ds. The frequency and
waveband is shown on the display.
NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and one AM waveband. This makes it poss\
ible to store 2 x 6 FM
stations and 6 AM stations in memory.
D - Setting frequency selection
The radio can be used in most parts of the world by changing the frequen\
cy selection intervals as
follows:
Depress and hold preset button 5 and turn the radio ON. "USA" will flash\
on the display. Each time
button 5 is pressed, the frequency selection will change from "USA" to "\
AUS", etc. When the correct
country name is displayed, wait 5 seconds and the radio will be ready fo\
r use.
E - Manual tuning
Press the left side tune button to tune to lower frequencies and the rig\
ht side to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned frequency is displayed.
ST will be displayed to indicate stereo FM reception. pg. 1:53 Radio - SC-815
file:///K|/ownersdocs/1996/1996_850/96850_150.htm (5 of 9)12/30/2006 9\
:59:15 AMClassic Cars & Cycles www.ClassicCycles.org