1996 VOLVO 850 set clock

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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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.
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A - On/off switch

Push the button to switch on the radio.

B - Volume control

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 but\
tons. The frequency and
waveband is shown on the display. NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and o\
ne AM waveband. This
makes it possible 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:
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l the unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain. \
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 1:39 Radio - SC-811

A - On/off switch and volume control

Turn the button clockwise to switch on and to increase the volume.

B - Waveband selector

The desired waveband is set by pressing one of the waveband selector but\
tons. The frequency and
waveband is shown on the display.

NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and two AM wavebands. This makes it pos\
sible to store 2 x 6 FM
stations and 2 x 6 AM stations in memory.

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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
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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
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pg. 2:6 Front seats
1 Height adjustment (manual)

The front section of both front seats can be adjusted to eight different\
height settings and the rear section
of both seats can be adjusted to nine different height settings.

Lever forward = adjustment of front section
Lever rearward = adjustment of rear section
WARNING! Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjust\
ed so that the brake pedal
can be depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rearward a\
s comfort and control allow. The
seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat \
is moved.

2 Forward-rearward seat adjustment (manual)

Pull the control upward, then slide the seat forward or rearward to the \
desired position. Make sure that
the seat is properly secured when you release the control.

Folding front seat

The passenger's seat backrest has a quick forward release mechanism whic\
h can be used when long
loads are carried.
See page 2:22.

3 Backrest angle (manual)

Rotate the control mechanism counterclockwise to tilt the backrest rearw\
ard and clockwise to tilt the
backrest forward.

4 Lumbar support*

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Withdraw key in vertical position
pg. 2:13 Tailgate, Child safety lock (wagon)

Opening the tailgate

Tailgate

To unlock - fold down the flap covering the lock (see inset illustratio\
n above) insert the key, turn it
clockwise and allow it to spring back.

To lock - turn the key counter-clockwise and allow it to spring back.

NOTE: The tailgate is also unlocked and locked at the same time as the d\
river's door.

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