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Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg. 141 Audio systems
Audio systems
This chapter describes the audio system in your car. pg. 142
SC-813
pg. 155
SC-816
pg. 171
SC-900/901
pg. 194
General information
pg. 142 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.
Volume (turn)
Pause/Mute (push)
Balance (pull)
3. Active Sound Control
4. CD changer selector
5.
Tape mode selector
Tape direction selector PROG
6. Bass control
7. Treble control
8. Fader control
9.
Preset buttons
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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 26
for information on turning
the headlights off). Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 144 Radio SC-813
A - On/off switch
Push the button to switch on the radio. Press the button slightly longer to turn the radio off.
B - Volume control
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D - Scan
Press this button to listen to each station for five seconds. Press it again to stop scanning. "Scan" will be displayed
during scanning.
E - Active sound control (ASC)
The ASC function automatically adjusts the volume level of the audio system according to driving speed.
To deactivate ASC depress the "ASC" button.
To activate ASC, depress the "ASC" button until "ASC" is displayed.
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are not connected to a suitable antenna can cause faults in the car's electronic controlsystems. Your car is equipped with an accessory connector located under the dashboard on the
driver's side. Please consult your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting
accessory or optional equipment to the vehicle's electrical systems.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless and odorless gas which is present in all exhaust
gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes from inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger
compartment is ventilated and immediately return the vehicle to you th retailer for correction.
Never sit in a parked or stopped car for any extended amount of time, nor have it unattended
while the engine is running.
Never operate the engine in confined, unventilated areas.
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The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent
(wintertime: windshield washer anti -freeze). See page 129
.
2 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks.
Mixture: 50% anti -freeze and 50% water. See page 130
.
3 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the
COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the HOT mark. Top up
if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 126
.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The
distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US qts (1.5
liter). See page 124
.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level
is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See page 126
.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 67
Tire pressure, see label located on inside of the fuel filler flap.
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BulbsPower Socket US Bulb No.
1 55 W – H7
2 5 W BA 15s 67
3 21 W BA 15s 1156
4 21/4 W BAZ 15d –
5 21 W BAU 15s –
6 26/7 W W2.5x15q 3357NA
7 55 W – H1
See pages 95-101
for more detailed information
VOLVO
Volvo Car Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden
TP 4174/1 (Canada & USA) 25.000.04.97 Printed in Sweden, Graphic Systems AB, Göteborg 199
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