
The ABS  system in your car performs a  self -diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and  a  sound may be  audible  from  the ABS  control
module. This is normal. 
Fuel tank  cover 
The fuel tank cover is locked and  must  be  popped  open  using the control on the driver's door. 
The pages in this  section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and  controls. Note  that vehicles may
be  equipped differently, depending on special legal  requirements. 
pg. 16 Instruments
1 Fuel gauge 
The fuel tank holds approximately 18.4 US gals. (70 liters). When the warning light comes on there is approximately
1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remaining. See  "Refueling"  for further information.
 
2 Temperature gauge 
Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red  range.  The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge
face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant  level.  See  page 130
. 
3 Speedometer 
4 Clock, ambient temperature sensor, trip computer (certain models) 
5 Odometer 
6 Trip  odometer 
Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. 
7 Trip  odometer reset button 
8 Tachometer 
Reads  thousands of engine rpm. The engine should not be  operated  in red range. The highest permitted constant
engine speed  is 6,200 rpm. 
  
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Sun visor: The sun roof also features a  sliding sun visor. The visor slides back automatically  when the sun roof is
opened and  also slides back slightly  when the sun roof is opened to the ventilation position. The visor must  be  closed
manually. 
CAUTION:  Do not close the sun visor when the sun roof is in the ventilation position as this  could damage the
mechanism.
NOTE:
The electrically -operated  sun roof has an  overload protecting circuit breaker (fuse no. 37) which  is activated when an
object  blocks the sun roof. Should this  occur, remove the object  and  wait 20 seconds for the circuit breaker to reset.
The sun roof should then function normally. Also check fuse no. 35. 
WARNING!  The sun roof must  never be  obstructed in any  way when in operation.
pg. 42 Keys, doors and locks
Master key 
This key  operates all locks (ignition  switch/steering wheel lock, driver's door, trunk and  glove compartment). 
Service key 
This key  operates the driver's door and  the ignition switch/steering wheel lock. 
NOTE:
 As an  added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which  may take slightly  longer to copy  or replace  if
the original keys are misplaced. Duplicate keys may be  ordered from  your Volvo retailer.
 The key  number codes are stamped on a  separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be  separated from  the
key  ring and  kept in a  safe place. 
Doors and  locks 
Your car is equipped with a  central locking system. 
The key,  used on the driver's door, the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock both doors, and  the
trunk. 
Turn the key once  to unlock the driver's door only. 
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds)  to unlock both doors and  the trunk. 
One turn with the key  towards lock in the drivers door locks both doors and  the trunk. 
Use the switch on the front  door armrests to lock/unlock the car from  the inside. 
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Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg. 131 Audio systems
Audio  systems
This chapter  describes the audio system in your car. SC-813
132
SC-816145
SC-900161
General  Information184
pg. 132 Audio system  SC -813 (certain models)
The  following  pages  describe the use  of your SC -813 Cassette radio  and  CD remote control
1.  On/off (push)
2. 
3.  Volume (turn)
4.  Pause/Mute (push)
5.  Balance (pull)
6.  Active Sound
Control
7.  CD changer selector
8. 
9.  Tape mode selector
10.  Tape direction
selector PROG
11.  Bass control
12.  Treble control
13.  Fader control
14. 
15.  Preset  buttons
16.  CD-Disc No.
selector
17.  PROG - Reversing 11. 
Dolby B NR button
12.  Cassette eject
13.  Not in use
14.  Scan
15.  Auto seek memory
16. 
17.  Seek  tuning up/down
18.  TP-Next/Previous song
19.  CD-Next  UP/Previous
DOWN track
20. 
21.  Manual tuning
22.  TP-fast  forward/Rewind
23.  CD-Music search
UP/DOWN
24.  RND button 19. 
Cassette slot
20.  Display
21.  Waveband selector (AM)
22.  Waveband selectors (FM)
23.  Anti-theft LED
TP  =  Applicable only in Tape Mode
CD  =  Applicable only when in CD mode and
connected to a  CD changer.
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pg. 133 Anti -theft code
Anti -theft code
The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from  the vehicle or if the battery power is disconnected, a
special code must  be  entered  to enable operation of the set.
Refer  to the radio code  card  supplied with your vehicle  or  ask  your retailer for the correct code.
When the car is parked with the ignition key  removed, the anti-theft LED  will flash.
To  enter the code
After installation  or when the set has been disconnected from  power, the set displays "COdE"  when it is switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons.  If the correct code is entered,  "on"  is displayed and  the set is ready to
use.
If you enter an  incorrect code you must  enter the correct code again from  the beginning.
Incorrect code
If an  incorrect code has been entered  "rPt" is displayed. Enter the correct code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and  remain locked for two hours. "OFF" is displayed.
During this waiting period:
the battery must  be  connected
the ignition key  must  be  turned to position I
the unit must  be  turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain (please refer  to page 24 for information on turning
the headlights off). Enter the code again once this  time has elapsed.
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pg. 188 Index
A
ABS........................................17Air conditioning...........................35Air mix....................................33Air vents..................................33Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................44Ambient temperature sensor.................25Anti -lock  Brake  System (ABS).........17, 19,70Ashtrays...................................31Audio  systems
  General information.....................184
  SC-813..................................132  SC-816..................................145  SC-900..................................161Auto -dim (rear -view  mirror)................48Automatic  car washing.....................103Automatic  daytime running lights...........24Automatic  transmission...........61,62,63,127  Driving mode  selector....................62Automatic  transmission fluid..........117,124
B
Battery................................72,128Battery drain  - avoiding...................54Battery maintenance.......................122Booster cushion............................11Brake  failure warning light.............17,18Brake  fluid...........................116,124Brake  fluid  warning light..................18Brake  system...............................70Brake  warning light........................17Break -in period............................56Bulb  failure warning....................17,19Bulbs.....................................128Bulbs  - replacing..........................85
C
Capacities................................127Catalytic  converter........................69Central locking button.....................36Chains (snow)..............................77Changing a wheel...........................82Child  booster cushion......................11Child  Restraint  Anchorages..................9Child  safety...............................11Clock......................................16Clock  - resetting..........................25Clutch fluid..............................116Coolant - checking/changing...............120Coolant level  sensor.......................19Coolant level  warning light................17Cooling system.........................64,126Courtesy lights - front....................49Cruise control.............................29
D
Daytime running lights..................20,24Demister - rear  window.....................23Dimensions................................129Distributor ignition system...............126Doors  and locks............................42Drive  belt................................118Driving economy............................58
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