1996 VOLVO 850 fuel

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

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Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile\
/kilometer. A black number on a white background =
original speedometer. A red number on a white background = replacement s\
peedometer.

9 Tachometer

Reads thousands of engine rpm. Engine should not be operated in red rang\
e. The highest permitted constant engine speed is
6,300 rpm (turbo: 6,200 rpm, B 5252 S: 6,000 rpm). pg. 1:3 Indicator and warning lights

1 Turn signal, left
2 Turn signal , right
3 (Not in use)
4 Low washer fluid level
If the lamp glows continuously when the engine is running, there is only\
about 1/2 - 1 US qt. remaining in the washer fluid
reservoir.
5 Low fuel level
When the lamp glows, only about 1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remain\

6 Rear fog light
7 High beams
8 (Not in use)
9 Bulb failure warning sensor
10 (Not in use)
11 (Not in use)
12 SRS
13 Generator not charging
14 Low engine oil pressure
15 Brake warning light
16 Parking brake applied
17 ABS-system
18 Ambient temperature warning light* (certain models)
(see pp. 1:11 or 1:14 for more information)
19 Transmission mode "W", or gear positions 3 or L engaged (automatic t\
ransmissions)
20 Low coolant level
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21 Traction Control System (option)
22 Malfunction indicator lamp
(See
page 1:4 for more information)
23 (Not in use)

* Warning light is amber.
pg. 1:4 Warning lights
The warning lights described on pages
1:4 and 1:5 should never stay on when driving

When the ignition key is turned on, and before the engine starts, all of\
the warning lights should be on to test the function of the
bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the syste\
m indicated should be inspected. However, the parking brake
reminder light will not go off until the parking brake is fully released\
.


Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of \
the generator drive belt as soon as possible.


Malfunction indicator lamp
If the lamp comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the \
engine diagnostic system has detected a possible fault in the
emission control system. Although driveability may not be affected, see \
an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for
inspection.

NOTE: if the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is r\
unning when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp may indicate a fault. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel fill\
er caps.


Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop t\
he car and then stop the engine immediately and check the
engine oil level. See the section titled "Engine oil". If the light stay\
s on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized
Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally w\
hen the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes
off when the engine speed is increased.


Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. \
The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

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D - Central locking

Press the switch to lock/unlock the doors, trunk/tailgate and on certain\
models, the fuel tank cover.
Lock: press the lower sections of the switch
Unlock: press the upper sections of the switch

NOTE: the button only functions when the doors are closed.

E - Front fog lights (option)

The front fog lights, located in the front spoiler, will only function i\
n combination with the low beam
headlights.
pg. 1:9 TRACS, Sun roof, Trip computer, Hazard warning flashers, Demiste\
r
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pg. 1:12 Trip computer (certain models)

Trip computer

The trip computer offers six functions which are presented in a single d\
isplay. The cursor indicates the
selected function. The trip computer's clock is shown permanently in the\
left-hand field. Refer to the
previous page for more detailed information regarding the clock function\
.
The following data is monitored by the computer:
l Average speed
l Current fuel consumption
l Average fuel consumption
l Ambient temperature
l Tripmeter
l Driving distance on current fuel reserve

Warning function

The trip computer is equipped with two warning functions:
l Low fuel level
l Low ambient temperature
If either of these situations occurs, the cursor is activated beside the\
function affected and in the case of
low ambient temperature, lamp A also lights up.*
The relevant value is shown in the display, regardless of the function s\
elected. In order to return to the
selected function, the control should be rotated one step in either dire\
ction and then back again.

NOTE: The low ambient temperature warning always has the highest priorit\
y on the display panel.
*
See page 1:14.

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Trip computer controls

Select one of the trip computer's six functions by using control B. The \
Reset button (C) is used to reset
the following functions:
l Average speed
l Average fuel consumption
l Trip meter
Rotate the control to the required position and press the button for at \
least two seconds to reset the
selected function.

NOTE: If pressure is maintained on the button for another three seconds,\
all three of the functions
mentioned above will be reset.
pg. 1:13 Trip computer (certain models)

Average speed Ø mph (Canada: km/h)

Average speed since the function was last reset. When the ignition is sw\
itched off, the average speed is
stored in memory and is used as the basis for the new figure when the en\
gine is started again. It can be
reset by pressing the reset button on the trip computer control.

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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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