1995 Volvo 850 Owner's Manual

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850 Model

VOLVO

850

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This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of

safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help

ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the

equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirementsrecommendations in

this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this !or any

other" automobile. #nd, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by

alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.

$our Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the

certification labels attached to the door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine

compartment.

%ontents

&mportant

'efore you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the '()#*-&+

information on page . $ou should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters

of this manual.

&nformation contained in the balance of the manual is e/tremely useful and should be studied after

operating the vehicle for the first time.

This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. &t should thus be 0ept in the car for

ready access.

1o not e/port your Volvo to another country before investigating the country2s applicable safety and

e/haust emission requirements. &n some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these

requirements. 3odifications to the emission control system!s" may render your Volvo not certifiable


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for legal operation in the 4.5., %anada and other countries.

#ll information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest

product information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to ma0e model

changes at any time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring

obligation.

%#4T&6+ T-7( turbo models have reduced ground clearance due to the design of the front

spoiler. 8lease observe caution when e.g., driving onto garage hoists, through drifted snow or when

other road debris is encountered, or when par0ing near curbs.

&nstruments and controls ... 9

'ody and interior ...

6ccupant safety, (eporting 5afety 1efects ... :

5tarting and driving ...

Wheels and tires ... 7

&n case of emergency ... ;

%ar care ... <

5ervice and routine maintenance ... =

5pecifications ... >

? Volvo %ars of +orth #merica

%ontents @ Top of 8age


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Instruments and controls

Instruments, switches and controls

pg. 1:1 Instruments, switches and controls (cont.)

IMPORTAT! (Automatic transmission onl")

#our car is e$uipped with a %hi&tloc'e"loc' s"stem.

%*I+TO-:

hen "our car is par'ed, the gear selector is loc'ed in the (P)ar' position. To release the selector

&rom this position, turn the ignition 'e" to position II (or start the engine), depress the /ra'e pedal,

press the /utton on the &ront side o& the gear selector and mo0e the selector &rom (P)ar'.

I& it is necessar" to manuall" o0erride the %hi&tloc' s"stem, see page :12 &or instructions.

3#O-

This means that when "ou switch o&& the ignition, the gear selector must /e in the (P)ar' position

/e&ore the starting (ignition) 'e" can /e remo0ed &rom the ignition switch.

ATIO- 4RA3 %#%T3M (A4%)

The A4% s"stem in "our car per&orms a sel&diagnostic test when the 0ehicle &irst reaches the speed

o& appro5imatel" 67 mph (87 'm9h). The /ra'e pedal will pulsate se0eral times and a sound ma" /e

audi/le &rom the A4% control module. This is normal.The pages in this section pro0ide detailed descriptions o& the 0ehicles instruments and controls.

ote that 0ehicles ma" /e e$uipped di&&erentl", depending on special legal re$uirements.


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Page

1:1; 1 Air 0ents

1: 6 Turn signals, high9low /eams

1:1< cruise control

1:= 8 Rear &og light, instrument illumination1: > *eadlights, par'ing lights

1:61:< < Instruments

1:2 indshield wiper9washer

1:; 2 *a?ard warning &lashers

1:1; = Air mi5

1:1; ; Air 0ents

1:1;1:68 17 *eating and 0entilation controls

8:>, 8: 11 Passenger side %R% (air /ag) hatch

1:6 %pace &or additional e$uipment

1:8, 1: 62 Trip computer (optional)

1:; 6= *eated rear window9heated door mirrors

8:> 6; *orn9%R%

%ome o& the items a/o0e are a0aila/le on certain models onl".

pg. 1:6 Instruments


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1 +uel gauge

The &uel tan' holds appro5imatel" 1;.8 % gals. (28 liters). hen the warning light comes on there

is appro5imatel" 1.= % gals. (= liters) o& &uel remaining. %ee BRe&uelingB &or &urther in&ormation.

6 4oost pressure gauge

(Tur/o models onl")

The /oost pressure gauge is di0ided into sections. 4lac' section: The engine acts as a normall"

aspirated engine. 4est &uel econom" is achie0ed while dri0ing in this range. hite section: The

tur/ocharger pro0ides /oost pressure.

8 Temperature gauge

The pointer should /e appro5imatel" midwa" on the gauge &ace when dri0ing. I& the pointer

approaches the red range repeatedl", chec' coolant le0el. Co not dri0e the car with the pointer in the

red range. %ee B-oolantB section.

> Trip odometer reset /utton

< -loc', am/ient temperature sensor (certain models), trip computer (certain models)

%peedometer

2 Odometer

= Trip odometer


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sed &or measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1917 mile9'ilometer. A /lac' num/er

on a white /ac'ground D original speedometer. A red num/er on a white /ac'ground D replacement

speedometer.

; Tachometer

Reads thousands o& engine rpm. The engine should not /e operated in the red range.

The highest permitted constant engine speed is ,877 rpm (tur/ocharged models: ,677 rpm, 4

&or more in&ormation)1; Transmission mode BB, or gear positions 8 or engaged (automatic transmissions)

67 ow coolant le0el


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61 Traction -ontrol %"stem (option)

66 Mal&unction indicator lamp

68 %er0ice reminder indicator

pg. 1:> arning lights

The warning lights descri/ed on pages 1:> and 1:< should ne0er sta" on when dri0ing

hen the ignition 'e" is turned on and /e&ore the engine starts, all o& the warning lights should /e

on to test the &unction o& the /ul/s. %hould a light not go o&& a&ter the engine has started, the s"stem

indicated should /e inspected. *owe0er, the par'ing /ra'e reminder light will not go o&& until the

par'ing /ra'e is &ull" released.

Eenerator warning light

I& the light comes on while the engine is running, chec' the tension o& the generator dri0e /elt as

soon as possi/le.

Mal&unction indicator lamp

I& the lamp comes on (or sta"s on a&ter the 0ehicle has started), the engine diagnostic s"stem has

detected a possi/le &ault in the emission control s"stem. Although dri0ea/ilit" ma" not /e a&&ected,

see an authori?ed Fol0o dealer as soon as possi/le &or inspection.

Oil pressure warning light

I& the light comes on while dri0ing, the oil pressure is too low. %top the car and then stop the engine

immediatel" and chec' the engine oil le0el. %ee section B3ngine oilB. I& the light sta"s on a&ter

restart, ha0e the car towed to the nearest authori?ed Fol0o dealer. A&ter hard dri0ing, the light ma"

come on occasionall" when the engine is idling. This is normal, pro0ided it goes o&& when the

engine speed is increased.

Par'ing /ra'e reminder light

This light will /e on when the par'ing /ra'e (hand /ra'e) is applied. The par'ing /ra'e le0er is

situated /etween the &ront seats. -anadian models are e$uipped with this warning light:

4ra'e &luid warning light


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I& the light comes on while dri0ing or /ra'ing, this indicates that the /ra'e &luid le0el is too low.

%top immediatel", open the hood and chec' the /ra'e &luid le0el in the reser0oir (see section

B3ngine compartmentB &or reser0oir position)! -anadian models are e$uipped with this warning

light:

ARIE!I& the &luid le0el is /elow the MI mar' in either section o& the reser0oir: CO OT CRIF3. Tow

the car to a Fol0o dealer and ha0e the /ra'e s"stem chec'ed and an" lea'age repaired.

pg. 1:< arning lights (cont.)

TRA-% warning light (option)

I& this lamp comes on while dri0ing, a &ault is indicated in the TRAction -ontrol %"stem. It will also

come on i& the /ra'es are o0erheated and will go out when the /ra'es ha0e cooled.

I& the lamp remains on, the s"stem should /e chec'ed /" an authori?ed Fol0o dealer. This lamp

should not /e con&used with the O9O++ indicator lamp a/o0e the switch. %ee page 1:; &or

additional in&ormation.

Antiloc' 4ra'e %"stem (A4%)

I& the warning lamp lights up there is a mal&unction o& the A4% s"stem (the standard /ra'ing s"stem

will howe0er &unction). The 0ehicle should /e dri0en to a Fol0o dealer &or inspection.

%ee page >:1 &or additional in&ormation.

-anadian models are e$uipped with this warning light:

-oolant le0el sensor

I& the light comes on while dri0ing, the coolant le0el is low. The coolant le0el in the e5pansion tan'

should /e chec'ed immediatel" and topped up i& necessar". The cooling s"stem should /e inspected

/" an authori?ed Fol0o dealer.

Mode BB engaged

The lamp will light up when the inter starting mode is engaged or i& gears B8B or BB are selected.

I& the warning lamp /egins to &lash, this means that there is a &ault in the automatic gear/o5.

-ontact "our Fol0o dealer.

%upplemental Restraint %"stem (%R%)


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I& the light comes on (or sta"s on a&ter the 0ehicle has started), the %R% diagnostic s"stem has

detected a &ault. Cri0e to an authori?ed Fol0o dealer &or an inspection o& the s"stem. %ee the %R%

section &or more in&ormation.

%er0ice reminder indicator

This light will come on at 17,777 mile (1,777 'm) inter0alsG, a&ter 2


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pg. 1:6 Headlights, Parking lights, Turn signals

Headlights and parking lights

O All lights off *

Parking lights on **Headlights and parking lights are on if starting (ignition) swith is in positions ! or !!.

!f the headlight swith is in position all lights will go out when starting swith is swithed off.

"ith the headlight swith in position the parking lights will sta# on (headlights off) with the

da#ti$e running light srew (A) in position .

The high %ea$s an onl# %e swithed on if the headlight swith is in position .

&with fro$ high to low %ea$s and 'ie 'ersa %# $o'ing the turn signal swith le'er on the left

side of the steering olu$n towards the steering wheel.

* odels euipped with da#ti$e running lights: The low %ea$s, tail lights, parking lights and

liense plate lights will o$e on auto$atiall# when the ignition is swithed on.

** The da#ti$e running lights will also funtion when the headlight swith is in position and the

da#ti$e running light srew (A) is in position .

or additional infor$ation on the da#ti$e running lights, see page 1:+.


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Turn signals

1 ane hange position. !n $aneu'ers suh as lane hanging, the dri'er an flash the turn signals %#

$o'ing the turn signal le'er to the first stop and holding it there. The le'er will return to the neutral

position when released.- &ignal le'er engaged for nor$al turns.

High %ea$/low %ea$ swith (headlights on).

o'e the le'er towards the steering wheel and release it.

Headlight flasher (headlights off).

o'e the le'er towards the steering wheel. The headlight high %ea$ will %e on until the le'er is

released.

0OT: A defeti'e turn signal %ul% will ause the turn signal indiator and re$aining signal lights

to flash $ore rapidl# than nor$al.

pg. 1:2 "indshield wipers/washers, !gnition swith

"indshield wiper/washer

1 !nter$ittent wiper

"ith the swith in this position, the wipers will sweep appro3i$atel# e'er# se'enth seond.

- 4&ingle sweep4 position:

The swith returns auto$atiall# when released.

"ipers, nor$al speed

5 "ipers, high speed

"indshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer (ertain $odels)

The wiper will $ake -7 o$plete sweeps aross the windshield and headlights after the le'er is

released.


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O oked position:

8e$o'e the ke# to lok the steering wheel*

"A80!09: 0e'er turn the ke# to position O while dri'ing or when the ar is %eing

towed.

! !nter$ediate position:

ertain aessories, et. on

!! ;ri'e position:


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nor$al tail lights and should %e used onl# when the at$ospheri onditions, suh as fog, rain, snow,

s$oke or dust redue the da#ti$e or nightti$e 'isi%ilit# of other 'ehiles to less than ?? ft (1?

$eters).

or the rear fog light to funtion, the low %ea$ headlights $ust %e swithed on.

7 Auto$ati da#ti$e running lights

0OT: The da#ti$e running light funtion $a# onl# %e disa%led (turned off) in the @.&. 7 anadian

law $andates the use of da#ti$e running lights.

&rew A in the illustration (a'aila%le on @.&. $odels onl#) is used to ontrol the auto$ati da#ti$e

running lights when the headlight swith is in position ?.

To adust, press in the srew with a s$all srewdri'er and turn to one of the following positions:

Auto$ati da#ti$e running lights

Auto$ati da#ti$e running lights (will also funtion when the headlight swith is in position

)

All lights off (da#ti$e running light funtion disa%led)

; 7 ront fog lights (option)

The front fog lights, loated in the front spoiler, will onl# funtion in o$%ination with the low

%ea$ headlights.

pg. 1:B T8A&, &un roof, Trip o$puter, HaCard warning flashers, ;e$ister

A 7 T8Ation ontrol ste$ (T8A&) 7 option

T8A& is a s#ste$ designed as an aid when starting/dri'ing off if one of the dri'e wheels has poor

tration due to weather onditions or the road surfae and is onneted to the A>& ontrol $odule.

T8A& is swithed on $anuall# with a %utton on the dash%oard. The indiator la$p in the %utton

will light up when the s#ste$ is O0. "ith the %utton in the O0 position, T8A& ati'ates

auto$atiall# if one of the front wheels loses tration, shifting power to the wheel with %est

tration.

A sound fro$ the A>& ontrol $odule $a# %e audi%le at this ti$e. The s#ste$ funtions onl# at

speeds under - $ph (5? k$/h).

> 7 letriall# operated sun roof 7 option


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ontents E Top of Page


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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 to buttons (A and !) ith a pointed ob"ect

such as the tip of a pen.

h # hours

m # minutes

$aintain the pressure on the buttons for more than four seconds to change the time more %uickly.

Ambient temperature sensor

This sensor indicates the temperature slightly abo&e the road surface. A red arning lamp (C) lights

up hen the temperature is in the range of ' *+ (- '+ C). /lease note that this lamp does

not indicate a fault ith your car.

At lo speeds or hen the car is not mo&ing, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than

the actual ambient temperature due to the heat generated by the engine.

0isplay alternati&es

f buttons A and ! are pressed don simultaneously, it is possible to shift beteen four different

display alternati&es, as follos:

/ress 1st time: 1' hour clock and +

/ress 'nd time: '2 hour clock and +

/ress rd time: 1' hour clock and +C

/ress 2th time: '2 hour clock and +C

34T5: f your battery has been disconnected, the display ill default to the '2 hour clock and

degrees centigrade.

pg. 1:1' Trip computer (certain models)

Trip computer


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The trip computer offers si6 functions hich are presented in a single display. The cursor indicates

the selected function. The trip computer7s clock is shon permanently in the lefthand field. Refer

to the pre&ious page for more detailed information regarding the clock function.

The folloing data is monitored by the computer:

• A&erage speed

• Current fuel consumption

• A&erage fuel consumption

• Ambient temperature

• Tripmeter

• 0ri&ing distance on current fuel reser&e

8arning function

The trip computer is e%uipped ith to arning functions:

• 9o fuel le&el

• 9o ambient temperature

f either of these situations occurs, the cursor is acti&ated beside the function affected and in

case of lo ambient temperature, lamp A also lights up.

The rele&ant &alue is shon in the display, regardless of the function selected. n order to

return to the selected function, the control should be rotated one step in either direction and

then back again.

34T5: The lo ambient temperature arning alays has the highest priority on the display panel.

;ee page 1:12.

Trip computer controls

;elect one of the trip computer7s si6 functions by using control !. The Reset button (C) is used to

reset the folloing functions:

• A&erage speed

• A&erage fuel consumption

• Trip meter

Rotate the control to the re%uired position and press the button for at least to seconds to

reset the selected function.

34T5: f pressure is maintained on the button for another three seconds, all three of the functions

mentioned abo&e ill be reset.


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pg. 1:1 Trip computer (certain models) (cont.)

A&erage speed < mph (Canada: km=h)

A&erage speed since the function as last reset. 8hen the ignition is sitched off, the a&erage

speed is stored in memory and is used as the basis for the ne figure hen the engine is started

again. t can be reset by pressing the reset button on the trip computer control.

Current fuel consumption mpg (Canada: 9=1>> km)

Continuous information on current fuel consumption, calculated once per second. 8hen the car is

not mo&ing, the display shos ??.

A&erage fuel consumption < mpg (Canada: 9=1>> km)

A&erage fuel consumption since the function as last reset. 8hen the ignition is sitched off, the

a&erage fuel consumption figure is stored in memory and remains in memory until it is reset using

the button on the trip computer control.

pg. 1:12 Trip computer (certain models) (cont.)

Ambient temperature

;hos the ambient temperature "ust abo&e the road surface hile dri&ing. 8hen the temperature is

in the range ' *+ (- '+ C), the ambient temperature sensor acti&ates an red arning light.

/lease note that this lamp does not indicate a fault ith your car.

At lo speeds or hen the car is not mo&ing, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than

the actual ambient temperature due to the heat generated by the engine.

Tripmeter in miles (Canada: km)

;hos the distance dri&en since the function as last reset. This &alue is stored in memory until it is

reset using the reset button on the trip computer control. The trip meter displays 1> yard inter&als

(Canada: 1> meters) until you ha&e dri&en 1 mile (Canada: 1 km), after hich distance ill be


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measured in miles (km).

0ri&ing distance on current fuel reser&emile > (Canada: km)

;hos the distance hich can be dri&en on the fuel remaining in the tank, calculated on the basis of

the a&erage fuel consumption and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank at the time of the

reading. 8hen the %uantity of fuel drops to belo appro6imately 1.@ ; gals. (@ liters), a arning

light in the instrument panel comes on and the cursor beside the ?0ri&ing 0istance on Current uel

Reser&e? symbol is acti&ated. This takes place regardless of the function currently selected. 8hen

the dri&ing distance on the current fuel reser&e is less than - miles (@ km), the display shos ?B?.

pg. 1:1- Cruise control

Cruise control

The cruise control sitches are located on the turn signal le&er.

To engage and set the desired speed:

1. ;et sitch (!) to 43.

'. Accelerate to the desired cruise speed.. /ress the or area of the ;5T button (A) to set the desired speed.

34T5: The cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds belo '' mph (- km).

!raking

This ill automatically disengage the cruise control. The pre&iously selected cruise speed is

retained in the memory and by momentarily setting the sitch to the R5;$5 position, that speedill be reengaged.

f the cruise control is already engaged, the cruising speed can be increased or decreased by


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depressing the ;5T button (A) toards either or . 4ne short press on the button corresponds to a

speed change of appro6. 1 mph (1.* km=h). 8hen the button is released, the &ehicle ill maintain

the current speed.

f actual speed falls belo >D of the set speed or if the heels spin or lock, the cruise control ill

disengage automatically.

34T5: (AT4$ATC TRA3;$;;43)

8hen dri&ing up steep hills ith the cruise control engaged, the transmission may shift

intermittently. This can be a&oided by sitching beteen transmission modes 5 or ; hile on the

hill.

3ormally, the ( 5 )conomy mode should be used hen the cruise control is engaged.

Acceleration

$omentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrupt cruise control operation. The pre&iously selected speed ill be maintained ithout ha&ing to set the sitch to R5;$5.

To disengage the cruise control system :

;et sitch (!) to 4, depress the brake pedal or mo&e the gear selector to position 3. ;itching

off the starting (ignition) sitch ill automatically disengage the cruise control system.

4n cars e%uipped ith manual transmissions, the cruise control can also be disengaged by

depressing the clutch.

8AR33EF The cruise control should not be used in hea&y traffic or hen dri&ing on et or

slippery roads. 0o not use or resume cruise control in re&erse gear.

8hen the ignition is sitched off, any information stored in the cruise control memory is erased.

pg. 1:1* Geated front=rear seats (certain models)

Front seat controls Rear seat controls

Geated front seats


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The heated front seats can be sitched on and off as re%uired. 8hen sitched on, the system senses

the ambient temperature and regulates the le&el of heat applied. 8hen the optimum temperature is

reached, the heating sitches off automatically. 8hile dri&ing, the seat heating for the passenger

seat should be sitched off hen the seat is not occupied.

Geated rear seats

The rear seat heating can be sitched on by pressing the button once. /ress the button again to

sitch the heating off. f the heating is not sitched off manually, a timer ill automatically turn

the system off after 1> minutes. The rear seat heating should be sitched off hen the seats are not

occupied.

34T5: The rear seat heating connector (located under the seat cushion) must be disconnected

before the rear seat cushions can be remo&ed.

pg. 1:1 /arking brake, Cigarette lighter, Ashtrays

Parking brake lever

/arking brake (hand brake)

The le&er is situated beteen the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear heels.

8AR33EF Alays use the parking brake (hand brake) hen parking. 4n hills, also turn the front

heels toard the curb.


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Cigarette lighter

To operate, depress the knob fully. 8hen the knob automatically releases, the cigarette lighter is

ready for use.

The starting (ignition) sitch must be either in position or for the cigarette lighter to function.

The cigarette lighter is located to the right of the gear shift le&er on certain models. This is due to

the placement of the ?4!0 ? terminal, a diagnostic connector intended for use by authoriHed

ser&ice technicians only.

Rear ash tray

Ash trays

To open the front ash tray, press lightly on the panel.

To open the rear ash tray, pull it straight out.

To empty the front ash tray (see illustration, center column):

(1) Erasp the remo&able gray insert on the sides and push it in.

(') /ull the insert straight up.

4nly this insert can be remo&ed for cleaning.


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To empty the rear ash tray, pull it out, lift up the rear edge and remo&e.

pg. 1:1@ ;teering heel ad"ustment

0epress...

;teering heel ad"ustment

!oth the height and the reach of the steering heel can be ad"usted to a comfortable position for the

dri&er. /ress don the le&er on the left of the steering column. Ad"ust the steering heel to a

suitable position and press the le&er back into place to lock the steering heel in the ne position.

Check that the steering heel is locked in the ne position.

... to adjust height ...to adjust length

8AR33EF 3e&er ad"ust the steering heel hile dri&ing.

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pg. 1:19 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Heating and air conditioning

Your Volvo is equipped with a heating system combined with air conditioning. Depending on which

unction you select, warm or cool!cold air is distributed to the dierent parts o the passenger

compartment. " slight amount o condensation may be emitted rom the air vents when the air

conditioning is initially switched on. #his can occur when both humidity and ambient temperature

are high and is normal.

$erigerant

#he air conditioning system in your car contains a %&%'ree rerigerant ' $1()a. #his substance

will not deplete the o*one layer. Volvo cares about the environment. #he system contains 1.+ lbs

-./ 0g $1()a and uses 234 156 -type 5"6 oil.

"ir vents -dash

" %losed

7 8pen


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% Directing air low hori*ontally

D Directing air low vertically

"ir mi

#he center panel vents have an air mi unction which allows resh air to enter the passenger

compartment when the vents are open -position 7. #his unction is designed to allow you to direct

cool air toward your ace while directing warmer air to the rest o the passenger compartment.

#o warm the compartment as quic0ly as possible, the air mi control should be in the closed

position.

pg. 1: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning -standard unit

#emperature dial

Driver;s side


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&unction selector

"ir through panel vents

Derost. "ir to windshield and side windows.

"ir to loor, windshield and side windows.

"ir through loor vents.

7i'level. "ir through loor and panel vents.

pg. 1:1 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning -standard unit -cont.

?aimum heating:

%lose the center panel vents. @hen the passenger compartment has become suiciently warm, set

the blower control to position , adAust the temperature and open the side air vents.

?aimum cooling:

8pen the vents. #he "!% system should be 8>.

"dAust the temperature with the temperature selectors to raise the temperature i necessary.

#o demist!derost the windows:


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"dditional inormation

• #he air conditioning system will unction best i used regularly -at least once a month.

• @ater under the vehicle in hot weather can be the result o condensation rom the air

conditioning system and is quite normal.

• #he air conditioning system unctions only at temperatures above (B & -B %.

• %hoose this position i the outside air is contaminated with ehaust gases, smo0e, etc. or

to heat!cool the car quic0ly. Cn this position, very little air is drawn into the passenger

compartment rom the outside. Do not leave the system in this mode or more than 1'1

minutes since the air inside the car will become stale. #he temperature can be controlled

with the temperature selectors.

• C the panel vents are open, a certain amount o air will always low through, regardless o

the position the unction selector is in. #o increase the low o air to either the loor or the

windows, close the panel vents. #he outer vents can be opened to avoid mist on the side

windows.• #he panel vents may emit some condensation when the air conditioning is initially switched

on and is quite normal. #his may occur i the ambient temperature and humidity are high.

• #he air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during ull'throttle acceleration.

pg. 1: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning -lectronic %limate %ontrol ' option

#emperature dial

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$%

"ir in the passenger compartment recirculates ' will not unction in derost setting. #he light is 8>

when the unction is engaged.

"%#he light 8> indicates that the "!% is 8&&. @hen the unction selector is in the derost setting, the

"!% system is 8> regardless o the button position. #he button must be in the "E# position or

cooling.

&unction selector

"E# "ir distribution automatically regulated

"ir through panel ventsDerost. "ir to windshield and side windows. $ecirculation will not unction regardless o

button position.

"ir to loor, windshield and side windows.

"ir through loor vents.

7i'level. "ir through loor and panel vents.

pg. 1:( Heating, ventilation and air conditioning -lectronic %limate %ontrol ' option -cont.

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A- Left front, B- right front, C- left rear, D- right rear

lectrically'operated windows

#he electrically'operated windows are controlled by switches in the center console as shown in the

illustration above. #he starting -ignition switch must be 8> -position CC or the electrically'operated windows to unction. #he window is lowered i the rear part o the switch is pressed and

raised i the ront part o the switch is pressed.

>8#: Driver;s window only -"E#8: #he window can be opened completely by pressing the rear

part o the switch lightly and releasing it immediately. #he window can be stopped by pressing the

button again. C the button is held down, the window will be lowered until the button is released.

#he power window motors have an overload protecting circuit brea0er which is activated when an

obAect bloc0s a window. #he rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the respective door switches as well as

with the switches on the center console.

8&& #he rear door windows cannot be raised or lowered with the respective door switches but

instead only with the corresponding switches on the center console.


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@"$>C>6G $emove the starting -ignition 0ey when children are let unattended in the vehicle.

?a0e sure that children;s hands are clear beore raising the windows.

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pg. 1:25 Audio system SC-710, general description

The ollo!ing pages descri"e the use o your SC-710 Cassette #adio and C$ remote control

1. %n&o 'push(

2. Anti-thet )*$

+. olume 'turn(

alance 'pull and turn(

/. C$ mode selector

5. ass control

. Tre"le control

7. ader control

. 3reset "uttons

C$ -$isc 4o. selector

. 6ae "and selectors '8(

10. 6ae "and selectors 'A8(

11. Auto see9 memory

C$ - 3reious trac9 $%64

12. See9 tuning

C$ - 4et trac9 ;3

1+. 8anual tuning up&do!n C$ - 8usic search $%64

C$ - 8usic search ;3

1/. #e!ind & or!ard

Tape direction selector 3#%<

15. $isplay

1. Cassette slot

17. C$ -#andom play

1. Cassette e=ect

1. $ol"y "utton

C$ > Applica"le only !hen in C$ mode and connected to a C$ changer.


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pg. 1:2 Anti-thet code - SC-710

Anti-thet code

The radio eatures anti-thet circuitry. ? the set is remoed rom the ehicle or i the "attery po!er

is disconnected, a special code must "e entered to ena"le operation o the set. #eer to the radio

code card supplied !ith your ehicle or as9 your dealer or the correct code .

6hen the car is par9ed !ith the ignition 9ey remoed, the anti-thet )*$ !ill lash

To enter the code

Ater installation or !hen the set has "een disconnected rom po!er, the set displays @C%$*@ !hen

it is s!itched on. *nter the /-digit code using the preset "uttons. ? the correct code is entered, the

set is ready to use. ? you enter an incorrect code, you must enter the correct code again rom the

"eginning.

?ncorrect code

? an incorrect code has "een entered, @****@ is displayed. *nter the correct code. Ater three

unsuccessul coding attempts, the set !ill loc9 and remain loc9ed or t!o hours. @%@ is

displayed. $uring this !aiting period:

• The "attery must "e connected

• The ignition 9ey must "e turned to position ?

• The unit must "e turned on

8a9e sure the headlights are turned o to help preent "attery drain.

*nter the code again once this time has elapsed.

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A - %n&o s!itch

3ush the "utton to s!itch on the radio.

- olume control

Turn the "utton cloc9!ise to s!itch on and to increase the olume. The olume control is electronic

and has no end stop.

C - 6ae "and selector

The desired !ae "and is set "y pressing one o the !ae "and selector "uttons. The reuency and

!ae "and is sho!n on the display.

4%T*: There are t!o 8 !ae "and and one A8 !ae "and. This ma9es it possi"le to store 2

8 stations and A8 stations in memory.

$ - Setting reuency selection

The radio can "e used in most parts o the !orld "y changing the reuency selection interals as

ollo!s: $epress and hold preset "utton 5 and turn the radio %4. @;SA@ !ill lash on the display.

*ach time "utton 5 is pressed, the reuency selection !ill change rom @;SA@ to @A;S@, etc.

6hen the correct country name is displayed, !ait 5 seconds and the radio !ill "e ready or use.

* - 8anual tuning

3ress the let side o the tune "utton to tune to lo!er reuencies and the right side to tune to higher


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reuencies. The tuned reuency is displayed.

ST !ill "e displayed to indicate stereo 8 reception.

pg. 1:2 #adio SC-710 'cont.(

A - See9 tuning

3ress the S**B "utton to see9 or higher reuencies. The radio see9s the net audi"le station and

stops there.

? you !ish to continue the see9 tuning, press the S**B "utton again.

- 3reset programming

1. Tune to the desired reuency.

2. $epress and hold a preset "utton. The audio !ill cut out. Beep the "utton depressed until the

audio comes on again 'appro. 2 seconds(.

+. The reuency is no! stored on this preset "utton.

C - 3reset "uttons

To select a pre-programmed radio reuency, depress the preset "utton. The set reuency !ill "e

displayed.

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A - Automatic programming 'Auto see9(

This unction automatically see9s and stores up to strong A8 or 8 stations. This is especially

useul !hen traelling in areas !here radio stations are unamiliar.

1. $epress and hold the @A;T%@ "utton or at least 1 second 'A;T% !ill "e displayed(. A num"er

o strong stations 'ma. ( on the chosen !ae "and are no! automatically stored in the auto see9

memory. ? there are no audi"le stations, @----@ is displayed.

2. 3ress the @A;T%@ "utton 'or less than 1 second( to o"tain another autostored station. A ne!

autostored station !ill "e selected each time the "utton is pressed momentarily.

- ass control

Ad=ust the "ass "y sliding the control up or do!n 'up to increase, do!n to decrease(. A @detent@

indicates @eualied@ "ass.

C - Tre"le control

Ad=ust the tre"le "y sliding the control up or do!n 'up to increase, do!n to decrease(. A @detent@indicates @eualied@ tre"le.

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A - ader control

Ad=ust ront&rear spea9er "alance "y sliding the control up or do!n.

;p to direct more sound to the ront spea9ersD do!n to direct more sound to the rear spea9ers.

The @detent@ indicates @eualied@ the ront&rear "alance position.

- alance control

3ull out the @olume@ 9no" and ad=ust the let&right "alance "y turning the 9no" counter-cloc9!iseor cloc9!ise.

The @detent@ indicates @eualied@ the let&right "alance position.

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A - Cassette e'ect

0f the %utton is pressed, the tape will stop and the cassette will %e e'ected. The radio or C will

engage auto!aticall (depending on which !ode was acti&ated %efore the tape was plaed).

pg. 1:33 C - e!ote (certain !odels)

A - C !ode selector

#ress "C" to actuate the C !ode. The disctrack last listened to will continue to pla. 0f the C-

changer cartridge2 is e!pt, "----" will %e displaed. 0f a selected disc does not eist, the disc

nu!%er and "4---" will %e displaed and the net disc will %e auto!aticall selected.

2 The functions pertaining to the C-changer are onl applica%le if the unit has %een connected to

the 5ol&o C-changer which is sold separatel as an accessor, or on certain !odels, standard on

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- isc nu!%er selector

epress one of the preset %uttons (1-6) to select the disc nu!%er desired. The selected disc nu!%er

and track nu!%er will %e displaed.

C - 7usic search

#ress the T89$ %utton to search within a track. While the %utton is depressed the plaing ti!e for

this track will %e displaed.

pg. 1:3 C - e!ote (certain !odels) (cont.)

A - Changing the selected track nu!%er

#ress C ($$;) %utton to select the net track.

#ress the C (A8T*) %utton to select the pre&ious track.

The chosen disc nu!%er and track nu!%er will %e displaed.

- #laing-ti!e displa

When the C %utton is pressed, the plaing ti!e for the current track is displaed for 4 seconds.

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A - ando! choice

#ress "9" to actuate the rando! !ode. ro! a disc chosen at rando!, tracks will %e plaed

(also chosen at rando!).

A new disc will then %e plaed in the sa!e wa. "9" will %e displaed when this function is

engaged.

- To re-enter adio !ode

To re-enter adio !ode, push one of the wa&e %and selector %uttons.

pg. 1:36 Technical specifications

C- dist.)

*utput i!pedance: *h!s

ste! &oltage: 1/ 5olts, negati&e grounduse: 1= A

adio

ste!: #?? (#hase ?ock ?oop) sste! with tuned (adio re@uenc) front end and auto!atic

wide %and gain control. $lectronic suppression circuitr (noise killer).

re@uenc range:

7


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7 1.3 E5

A7 14 E5

tereo separation: 34 d

Cassette deck - track, / channel stereo

Tape speed: .

#inch off

"ol%" and the dou%le s!%ol are the trade!arks of ol% ?a%oratories ?icensing

Corporation.ol% noise reduction is !anufactured under license fro! ol% ?a%oratories ?icensing

Corporation.

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pg. 1:37 Audio system SC-811, general description

The folloing pages descri!e the use of your SC-811 Cassette "adio and C# remote control

1. $ %n&off 'turn(

$ )olume 'turn(

$ *ause&+ute 'push(

$ alance 'pull(

. C# mode selector

3. ass control. Tre!le control

/. 0ader control

. 2ae!and selectors '0+(

7. 2ae!and selectors 'A+(

8. *reset !uttons, C#-#isc 4o. selector

5. Auto see6 memory '0+(

1. #ol!y !utton

11. $ +anual tuning

$ See6 tuning 'push(

1. Tape direction selector ")

C#-"andom play

13. Cassette e9ect

1. #isplay

1/. Cassette slot

1. T* -4et song

C# -4et trac6 ;*

17. T* -0ast forard

C# -+usic search ;*

18. T* -"eind

C# -+usic search #%24

15. T* -*reious song "*ATC# -*reious trac6 #%24

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T* < Applica!le only in tape mode

C# < Applica!le only hen in C# mode and connected to a C# changer

pg. 1:38 Anti-theft code

Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. =f the set is remoed from the ehicle or if the !attery poer

is disconnected, a special code must !e entered to ena!le operation of the set. "efer to the radio

code card supplied ith your ehicle or as6 your retailer for the correct code .

2hen the car is par6ed ith the ignition 6ey remoed, the anti-theft ># ill flash

To enter the code

After installation or hen the set has !een disconnected from poer, the set displays ?cod? hen

it is sitched on.

nter the -digit code using the preset !uttons. =f the correct code is entered, ?on? is displayed and

the set is ready to use.

=f you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again from the !eginning.

=ncorrect code

=f an incorrect code has !een entered ?r*t? is displayed. nter the correct code.

After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set ill loc6 and remain loc6ed for to hours. ?%00?

is displayed.

#uring this aiting period:

• the !attery must !e connected

• the ignition 6ey must !e turned to position =

•

the unit must !e turned on+a6e sure the headlights are turned off to help preent !attery drain. nter the code again

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pg. 1:35 "adio

A - %n&off sitch and olume control

Turn the !utton cloc6ise to sitch on and to increase the olume.

- 2ae!and selector

The desired ae!and is set !y pressing one of the ae!and selector !uttons. The fre@uency and

ae!and is shon on the display.

4%T: There are to 0+ ae!ands and to A+ ae!ands. This ma6es it possi!le to store

0+ stations and A+ stations in memory.

C - Setting fre@uency selection

The radio can !e used in most parts of the orld !y changing the fre@uency selection interals as

follos:

#epress and hold preset !utton / and turn the radio %4. ?;SA? ill flash on the display. ach time

!utton / is pressed, the fre@uency selection ill change from ?;SA? to ?A;S?, etc. 2hen the

correct country name is displayed, ait / seconds and the radio ill !e ready for use.

2hen ?;SA? is chosen, the 0+ !and ill search for stations in 6B interals and A+ ill

search in 1 6B interals.

# - +anual tuning

Turn the 6no! counter-cloc6ise to tune to loer fre@uencies and cloc6ise to tune to higher


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fre@uencies. The tuned fre@uency is displayed.

pg. 1: "adio 'cont.(

A - See6 tuning

*ush the tuning 6no! to see6 for higher fre@uencies. The radio see6s the net audi!le station and

stops there. =f you ish to continue the see6 tuning, press the tuning 6no! again.

- *reset programming

1. Tune to the desired fre@uency.

. #epress and hold a preset !utton. The audio ill cut out. eep the !utton depressed until the

audio comes on again 'appro. seconds(.

3. The fre@uency is no stored on this preset !utton.

C - *reset !uttons

To select a pre-programmed radio fre@uency, depress the preset !utton. The set fre@uency ill !e

displayed.

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A - Automatic programming 'Auto see6(

This function automatically see6s and stores up to 8 strong A+ or 0+ stations. This is especially

useful hen traeling in areas here radio stations are unfamiliar.

1. #epress and hold the ?auto-see6? !utton for at least 1 second. A num!er of strong stations 'ma.

8( on the chosen ae!and are no automatically stored in the auto see6 memory. =f there are no

audi!le stations, ?no? is displayed.

. *ress the ?auto see6? !utton 'for less than 1 second( to o!tain another autostored station. A ne

station ill !e selected each time the !utton is pressed.

- ass control

Ad9ust the !ass !y sliding the control up or don 'up to increase, don to decrease(. A ?detent?

indicates ?e@ualiBed? !ass.

C - Tre!le control

Ad9ust the tre!le !y sliding the control up or don 'up to increase, don to decrease(. A ?detent?indicates ?e@ualiBed? tre!le.

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A - 0ader control

Ad9ust front&rear spea6er !alance !y sliding the control up or don.

';p to direct more sound to the front spea6ers, don to direct more sound to the rear spea6ers(.

The ?detent? indicates ?e@ualiBed? front&rear !alance position.

- +ute function

*ress the ?poer-olume? 6no! to temporarily mute the sound. ?*A;S? is displayed.

C - alance control

*ull out the ?olume? 6no! and ad9ust the left&right !alance !y turning the 6no! counter-cloc6ise

or cloc6ise.

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pg. 1:43 Cassette deck

A - Cassette slot

The cassette is inserted with the open side to the right (side 1 or A of the cassette upwards). When

the cassette is inserted the radio is disengaged and the cassette will start to pla! auto"aticall!.

#TA$% 1# or #TA$% is displa!ed to indicate which side of the tape is 'eing pla!ed. When one

side of the tape has 'een pla!ed the unit will auto"aticall! pla! the other side (auto-reerse). The

cassette can 'e inserted or eected een when the unit is switched off.

* - +eersing the tape (re)

$ress the 'utton to pla! the other side of the tape.

The side of the tape 'eing pla!ed will 'e displa!ed.

C - ,ast winding

The tape is adanced with #ff# and rewound with #rew#. The tape side indicator in the displa! will

flash rapidl! during fast winding. ,ast winding can 'e stopped '! pressing the 'utton again.

- ol'! * 'utton

$ress this 'utton when !ou use tapes recorded with the ol'! * noise reduction s!ste". The ol'!

!"'ol will 'e indicated in the displa!.

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A - Cassette eect

f the 'utton is pressed the tape will stop and the cassette will 'e eected. The radio will 'e

auto"aticall! engaged. The radio or C will engage auto"aticall! (depending on which "ode was

actiated 'efore the tape was pla!ed).

* - To re-enter +adio "ode

There are three alternatie wa!s to re-enter +adio "ode:

• $ush one of the wae'and selector 'uttons

• $ush the auto seek 'utton

• $ush one of the preset 'uttons

When the unit re-enters +adio "ode the cassette will not 'e eected.

C - To re-enter Tape "ode

f the Tape function has 'een disconnected and the cassette has not 'een eected the Tape "ode can

re-entered '! pressing the #tape# 'utton.

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A - C "ode selector

$ress #cd# to actuate the C "ode. The disctrack last listened to will continue to pla!. f the C-

changer cartridge5 is e"pt! #----# will 'e displa!ed.

f a selected disc does not e/ist the disc nu"'er and #0--# will 'e displa!ed and the ne/t disc will

'e auto"aticall! selected.

5 The functions pertaining to the C-changer are onl! applica'le if the unit has 'een connected to

the 6olo C-changer which is sold separatel! as an accessor!.

* - isc nu"'er selector

epress one of the preset 'uttons (1-) to select the disc nu"'er desired. The selected disc nu"'er

and track nu"'er will 'e displa!ed.

C - 7usic search

$ress the #rew# or #ff# 'utton to search within a track. While the 'utton is depressed the pla!ing

ti"e for this track will 'e displa!ed.

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A - Track nu"'er selector

Turn the kno' to select the track nu"'er desired.

* - Changing the selected track nu"'er

$ress #n/t# for forward selection or #rpt# for 'ackward selection. The chosen disc nu"'er and track

nu"'er will 'e displa!ed.

C - $la!ing-ti"e displa!

When this 'utton is pressed the pla!ing ti"e for the current track is displa!ed for 0 seconds.

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A - +ando" choice

$ress #re# to actuate the rando" "ode. ,ro" a disc chosen at rando" 4 tracks will 'e pla!ed (also

chosen at rando"). A new disc will then 'e pla!ed in the sa"e wa!. #+# will 'e displa!ed when

this function is engaged.

* - $ause

f !ou press the #power-olu"e# kno' the disc is stopped the unit is silent and #$A2%# is

displa!ed. To restart the disc press the kno' again.

C - To re-enter +adio "ode

There are two wa!s to re-enter +adio "ode:

• $ush one of the wae'and selector 'uttons

• $ush the autostore 'utton

- To re-enter Tape "ode

f a cassette is alread! inserted the tape deck will re-engage if the #tape# 'utton is pressed.

pg. 1:4; Technical specifications

C-911

Technical specifications

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Cassette deck

4-track & channel stereo

,ull logic electronic control

Tape speed: 4.8 c"sec.

Channel separation: 03d*

,re@uenc! range: 3=-10=== hB

: 0 d* without ol'! *

: 00 d* with ol'! *

Wow and ,lutter: less than =.= >

#ol'!# and the dou'le s!"'ol are the trade"arks of ol'! ?a'oratories ?icensing

Corporation.ol'! noise reduction is "anufactured under license fro" ol'! ?a'oratories ?icensing

Corporation.

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pg. 1:50 Audio systems, general information

CD remote changer

The CD changer, which is availale separately, is loaded with a cartridge containing ! discs. "#tra

cartridges are availale at your $olvo dealer.

%nsert the discs into the cartridge, lael &A' up.

%nsert the cartridge and close the cover.

"(ect the cartridge y pressing the e(ect utton &)'.

*emove the discs y depressing the loc+ tas &C'.

perating tips:

• )efore using a new disc for the first time, remove any urrs in the center-outer edge y

running the stem of a pen or similar o(ect around the hole-edge of the disc.

• se high /uality discs only.

• eep the discs clean. ipe them with a soft, clean, lint2free cloth, wor+ing from the center

outwards. %f necessary, dampen the cloth with a neutral soap solution. Dry thoroughly efore

using.

•

3ever use cleaning spray or anti2static li/uid. se only cleaners specifically made for CD4s.• se discs of the correct sie only &6.57 discs should never e used'.

• Do not put tape or laels on the disc itself.

• $olvo does not recommend the use of plastic outer rings on the disc.

• Condensation may occur on discs-optical components of the changer in cold winter weather.

The disc can e dried with a clean, lint2free cloth. ptical components in the CD changer

may, however, ta+e up to one hour to dry off.

• 3ever attempt to play a disc which is damaged in any way.

• hen not in use, the discs should e stored in their covers. Avoid storing discs in e#cessive

heat, direct sunlight or dusty locations.

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8ending signals

The 9 waves do not follow the earth4s surface nor do they ounce off the atmosphere. 9or this

reason their range is limited. The A waves follow the earth4s surface and reflect against the

atmosphere, giving them a wide range.

ea+ reception &fading'

)ecause of the limited range of the 9 senders and the fact that these waves are very reflective, this

prolem usually occurs with 9 reception. %f the sender is loc+ed y uildings or mountains,

static can result.


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9 2 reasons for distortion

9 is affected y the electrical systems of neary vehicles, especially those without suppression.The distortion increases if the station is wea+ or poorly set.

The 9 reception is not as sensitive to electrical disturances as A.

A 2 reasons for distortion

A reception is sensitive to electrical disturances such as power lines, lighting, etc.

pg. 1:56 Audio systems, general information &cont.'

9 stereo reception

8tereo reception places very high demands on the signal /uality which means the type of distortions

previously mentioned ecome even more ovious. The signal strength needs to e stronger for good

stereo reception and this limits the effective range of the slender.

e hope that this information proves to e useful and provides you with a etter understanding of


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the prolems related to car radio reception.

*eception conditions are not always optimum and this is, of course, eyond our control. ower and raise

the antenna. ipe it clean and dry again. >ower and raise the antenna =2! times. a+e sure it is dryand free from dirt or luricating oil.

*adio antenna &wagons'

The radio antenna is uilt into the driver side window of the cargo area. This antenna also has a

factory installed antenna ooster.

3T": The antenna will not wor+ without this ooster.

?lace o(ects in the cargo area so that the antenna wires on the inside of the window will not e

damaged. hen cleaning the window e careful that the wires are not scratched y rings, etc. %f

they are damaged, radio reception will e impaired.

Cassettes

• 8tore cassettes in their cases.

• Do not touch the tape surface with your fingers.

• Tapes should not e e#posed to direct sunlight or e#treme temperatures.

• eep tapes away from oil, grease and other contaminants.

• 9or optimal tape dec+ performance $olvo does not recommend the use of C21;0 tapes.

• Ta+e up slac+ using a pen or a pencil efore inserting a cassette in the cassette slot.

Cassette cleaning

e recommend the use of the $olvo Cleaning Cassette availale as a genuine $olvo accessory.*egular use improves sound /uality, cleans vital parts and prevents tape tangle.


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Body and interior

pg. 2:1 Body and interior

Body and interior

The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages.

2:2 Keys

2:3 Doors and locs

2:! "emote eyless entry system

2:# $larm

2:%&' (ront seats2:' "ear)side *iew mirrors

2:+ nterior lights, -anity mirror

2: /un roof

2:10 ood

2:11 /torage compartments

2:12 hild safety locs, Trun lid

2:13 Tailgate, hild safety loc

2:1! Trun light, /pare tire, ac

2:1# argo space lighting, /pare tire, ac 4wagon52:1% (olding rear seat 4sedan5

2:1' (olding rear seat 4wagon5

2:1+ "emo*ing seat cushions, oncealed storage bins 4wagon5

2:1 6uggage co*er

2:20 6uggage net 4wagon5

2:21 /ecuring cargo

2:22 (olding front seat, 6ong load storage

pg. 2:2 Keys

7aster ey and wallet ey

These eys operate all locs

The ey number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the eys. This tag should be

separated from the ey ring and ept in a safe place.


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$n an added anti&theft measure, new eys ha*e been de*eloped which may tae slightly longer to

copy or replace if the original eys are misplaced.

/er*ice ey

(ront doors, starting 4ignition5 switch)steering wheel loc

n the e*ent the original eys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from your -ol*o retailer. The

central locing system is described in detail in the section 8Doors and locs8.

9umber tag

pg. 2:3 Doors and 6ocs

Doors and locs

our car is e;uipped with a central locing system. This means that all of the doors 4including the

trun lid)tailgate and fuel tan flap5 can be loced or unloced from either of the front doors or the


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trun lid)tailgate. f the dri*er)passenger door or trun lid)tailgate is loced or unloced using the

ey, the other doors will also be loced or unloced automatically. To loc or unloc the car from

the inside, push or pull the loc buttons on either of the front doors. f either of the front doors is

opened from the inside, all of the doors and trun lid)tailgate will be unloced.


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$larm 4certain models5

$s an option, your car may be e;uipped with an alarm.

The alarm system is connected to the doors, hood, trun)tailgate and the starting 4ignition5 switch.

The alarm can be deacti*ated by turning the ey in either of the front door locs or the

trun)tailgate. $ red 6FD flashed on the top&center section of the dash to indicate that the alarm has

been acti*ated. f an attempt has been made to brea into the car, the 6FD will glow continuously

until the ignition is switched on.

9@TF: The alarm is acti*ated when either of the front doors or the trun)tailgate is loced using a

ey 4or optional remote control locing system5, e*en if a door or the trun)tailgate is open. The

system will not be completely acti*ated howe*er, until all doors and trun)tailgate are closed.

pg. 2:% (ront seats

1 eight adCustment 4manual5

The front section of the dri*er?s seat can be adCusted to se*en different height settings and the rear

section can be adCusted to nine different height settings.

The front section of the passenger?s seat can be adCusted to se*en different height settings.

6e*er forward G adCustment of front section

6e*er rearward G adCustment of rear section


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that the seat is properly secured when you release the control.

(olding front seat

The passenger?s seat bacrest has a ;uic forward release mechanism which can be used when longloads are carried. /ee page 2:22.

3 Bacrest angle 4manual5

"otate the control counterclocwise to tilt the bacrest rearward and clocwise to tilt the bacrest

forward.

! 6umbar support H

(irm: turn clocwise

/oft: turn counter&clocwise.

H Dri*er?s seat only on certain models

Flectrically operated seats with memory function 4certain models5

Power seat control panel


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$ /eat front 4raise)lower5

B (orward & rearward

/eat rear 4raise)lower5

D Bacrest tilt


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"ear&*iew mirror

$ 9ormal position

B 9ight position, reduces glare from following headlights

$AT@9: 9e*er use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.

Flectrically operated side&*iew mirrors

The control switches are located in the center console, beside the paring brae.$ 6ateral adCustment

B -ertical adCustment


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0 (ront and rear reading lights always off

(ront and rear reading lights come on when a door is opened

6eft or right reading light illuminates if the center switch is in position .

The courtesy lights remain illuminated for 30 seconds after the doors ha*e been closed but will be

switched off if the ignition is turned on or the doors are loced.

"eading lights, rear seat

There are two reading lights for the rear seat passengers. These are turned on)off by using the

adCacent switches.

6ight is on if the front switch is in position .

6ight turns on if any door is opened.

-anity mirrors

The light illuminates when the co*er is opened.

ontents I Top of age


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pg. 2:9 Sun roof (option)

Electrically-operated sun roof

The switch for operating the sun roof is located on the instrument panel. The starting (ignition) key

must first e turned to the dri!e position. "n certain models# the sun roof is e$uipped with a one-

touch# %&T"-open function.

• To slide open the sun roof: 'epress the lower section of the switch until the sun roof has

opened to the position you prefer or hold the switch until the sun roof reaches the comfort

position. 'epress the lower section of the switch again to open the sun roof completely.

• %&T"-open: *ress the lower section of the switch once to automatically open the sun roof

to the comfort position. *ress again to open the sun roof completely. The %&T"-open

function can e stopped at any time y pressing the switch.

• To close the sun-roof : 'epress the upper section of the switch until the sun roof has closed

completely .

•

To open the rear edge of the sun roof (ventilation position) : With the sun roof closed,depress the upper section of the switch. To close, depress the lower section of the switch

until the sun roof has closed completely.


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% position where the sun roof is not $uite fully open. This position helps alle!iate rumling

wind noise.

Sun !isor: The sun roof also features a sliding sun !isor. The !isor slides ack automatically when

the sun roof is opened and also slides ack slightly when the sun roof is opened to the !entilation position. The !isor must e closed manually.

+%&T,": 'o not close the sun !isor when the sun roof is in the !entilation position as this could

damage the mechanism.

"TE:

The electrically-operated sun roof has an o!erload protecting circuit reaker which is acti!ated

when an oect locks the sun roof. Should this occur# remo!e the oect and wait 2/ seconds forthe circuit reaker to reset. The sun roof should then function normally. ,n case of a sun roof

malfunction# see Ser!ice diagnosis# page 0:1.

3%4,56 The sun roof must ne!er e ostructed in any way when in operation.

pg. 2:1/ 7ood

To open the hood

*ull the le!er located under the left side of the dash to release oth hood catches. This also releases

and e8poses the safety handle in the front of the grille.

• ift the hood slightly to e8pose the safety handle.

• *ull the safety handle and open the hood.

'o not lift the hood using the safety handle.

3%4,56 +heck that the hood locks properly when closed.


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The hood normally opens to an angle of ;. The hood can e opened to the !ertical position y

rotating the hinge catches (see illustrations). The catches will return to their normal positions when

the hood is closed. Ensure ade$uate clearance in low-roof garages to a!oid damaging the hood.

pg. 2:11 Storage compartments

1 +ompartment in center console

2 5lo!e compartment

< +ompartment in armrest=mug holder (certain models)

> +ompartment in door

+ompartment eside front seat (certain models)

0 +ompartment etween front seats

*ocket on rear of front seat

? *ocket on rear of front seat

3%4,56 *ackages on the rear window shelf can oscure !ision and may ecome dangerous

proectiles in the e!ent of a sudden stop or an accident.

pg. 2:12 +hild safety locks# Trunk lid (sedan)


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+hild safety locks

The controls are located on the rear door ams.

% The door cannot e opened from the inside. ormal operation from outside.

@ The door lock functions normally.

3%4,56 4ememer# in the e!ent of an accident# the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors

from the inside with the uttons in position %.

Trunk lid

The trunk lock is incorporated in the central locking system. This means that you can either lock or

unlock the trunk y means of either of the front doors.

Aou can also operate the trunk lock directly with the master key e!en if the !ehicle is centrally

locked.

ocking or unlocking the trunk lid will also unlock the doors.

The trunk can also e disconnected from the central locking system y turning the key

counterclockwise as shown elow:

3ithdraw the key in the horiBontal position.


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The trunk is now always locked. The optional folding rear seatack can also e locked from the

trunk (see page 2:10). This feature can e used for e8ample# if you lend your car to someone. ,f you

gi!e only the ser!ice key to the dri!er# it will not e possile to gain access to the trunk. To

reconnect the lock to the central locking system:

3ithdraw the key in the !ertical position

pg. 2:1< Tailgate# +hild safety lock (wagon)

Opening the tailgate

Tailgate

The tailgate is opened y pressing the catch in the handle (see illustration ao!e).

To unlock - fold down the flap co!ering the lock (see inset illustration ao!e) insert the key# turn it

clockwise and allow it to spring ack.

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

"TE: The tailgate is also unlocked and locked at the same time as either of the front doors.

ocking or unlocking the tailgate will also lock or unlock all of the doors.

Opening from the inside

To open the tailgate from the inside of the !ehicle mo!e the le!er to the right and push outwards.

3%4,56 'o not dri!e with the tailgate open6 *oisonous e8haust gases may enter !ia the open


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tailgate.

Location and setting of child safety lock

+hild safety lock

The tailgate incorporates a safety catch which is located to the side of the lock.

% the tailgate cannot e opened from the inside.

@ the tailgate functions normally

"TE: Aou must use the end of a key# screwdri!er# etc. to mo!e the child safety lock.

3%4,56 4ememer# in the e!ent of an accident# the tailgate cannot e opened from the inside

when the safety catch is in position %.

pg. 2:1> Trunk light# Spare tire# Cack (sedan)

Trunk light

% ight always off.

@ ight is on when trunk lid is opened.


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! "pare tire, # ! Tool $ag, % ! &ack

Spare tire

The spare tire is located under the carpet in a special well under the floor of the trunk. The ack is

placed inside the wheel rim. Dake sure that the ack is properly secured in this position after use(see illustration).

"TE: See pages 0:2-0:< for information on how the ack should e used.

pg. 2:1 +argo space lighting# Spare tire# Cack (wagon)

+argo space lighting

There is an e8tra courtesy light at the rear of the cargo space.

1 The light is always "

2 ight comes on when the tailgate is opened


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pg. 2:16 Folding rear seat (sedan)

Locking levers

Folding rear seat

The rear seat is split into two sections so that each section can be folded independently.

• Lift the rear seat belts to the fixed section of the backrest. The center seat belt can also be

folded across the fixed part of the backrest so that it does not get in the way if the righthand

backrest is folded down (see ill!stration abo"e).

• #!ll the catch forward and fold the backrest down.

The two red le"ers on the rear side of the backrests can be !sed to bypass the folding

$echanis$ and pre"ent the backrests fro$ being folded down fro$ inside the car. #!sh the

le"ers down to lock backrests in the !pright position. This f!nction can be !sed to li$it

access to the tr!nk.

• %hen folding the backrests !p& $ake s!re the seat belts ret!rn to their nor$al positions.

%'*+, %hen the backrest is ret!rned to the !pright position& check that it is properly locked

in place.

-T: *f the backrest is folded down for prolonged periods& the seat belt locks co!ld be co"ered

(i.e.& with a towel) to help a"oid $arks on the backrest !pholstery.

pg. 2:1/ Folding rear seat (wagon)

Seat cushion strap Release lever - backrest Hooks fit into holes

Folding rear seat (wagon)


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The rear seat is split into two sections so that each section can be folded independently.

• 0traighten front seat backrests if they are tilted too far to the rear.

• #!ll the strap to lift the rear seat c!shion and swing the c!shion !p and toward the back of

the front seats.

• The o!tboard head restraints $!st be lowered before the backrest is folded down (see insetill!stration abo"e):

1 p!ll straight !p& 2 fold forward

• #!sh the center head restraint straight down if it has been raised.

• o"e the backrest release le"er rearward and fold the backrest down.

• heck that the hooks !nder the seat c!shions engage the holes on the top edge of the

backrest.

%hen the backrest is raised& the o!tboard head restraints $!st be ret!rned to their nor$al

position.

The backrest $!st lock into place. The red lock indicator will not be "isible if the seat has

locked into place correctly.

The seat belts $!st be correctly positioned when the seat is ret!rned to the nor$al position.

%'*+, %hen the rear seat is folded down& do not place hea"y ob3ects against the backs of the

front seats. This places a se"ere strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat. argo $!st not

be stacked higher than the top of seatbacks. This will red!ce the possibility of l!ggage& etc.

beco$ing pro3ectiles d!ring s!dden $ane!"ers& rapid braking or an accident. The red lock

indicator is 4*0*5L when the backrest is -T locked in position and not "isible when the

backrest is correctly locked in place. %hen the backrest is in the !pright position& it $!st always be

correctly locked in place.

pg. 2:1 e$o"ing seat c!shions& oncealed storage bin (wagon)

e$o"ing seat c!shions

The seat c!shion can be easily re$o"ed to pro"ide a slightly larger cargo storage area.

• Fold the seat c!shion toward the back of the front seats

• elease the red catches

•

7isconnect the connector for the rear seat heating (certain $odels)• Fold the c!shion back to a nearly hori8ontal position.

• Lift o!t the c!shion


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%'*+, 7o not place extre$ely hea"y articles against the front seats& as the backrest which is

folded down is then placed !nder se"ere strain.

5e s!re to sec!re cargo. 9ard and sharp articles co!ld otherwise da$age the frontseat backrest

andor ca!se in3!ry to passengers in the e"ent of rapid braking or a collision.

The lid of the storage compartment is hinged in the middle

oncealed storage bin

The storage co$part$ent !nder the floor of the cargo space is hinged in the $iddle and can be

locked with a key.

pg. 2:1; l!ggage co"er (certain $odels)

L!ggage co"er (wagons)


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To open:

#!ll the l!ggage co"er toward the rear of the cargo space and attach it to the holes pro"ided.

To re$o"e:

• etract (roll !p) the l!ggage co"er.

• #ress the right side of the co"er to release it fro$ the brackets.

• e$o"e the co"er fro$ the car.

• *nstall the co"er in the re"erse order.

'


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A 9ook it to the rod.

6 ake s!re the nets are sec!rely attached to the hooks !nder the co"ers and p!lled ta!t.

:;.

0tation wagons only:


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%'*+, 'lways t!rn the engine off and apply parking brake when loading!nloading the

"ehicle. #lace the trans$ission in the # (#'C) position to help pre"ent inad"ertent $o"e$ent of

the gear selector.

ontents D Top of #age


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Occupant safety, Reporting safety defects

pg. 3:1 Occupant safety

Occupant safety

Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wearing a seat belt is like

believing "t!ll never appen to me#". $olvo urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear

seat belts and ensure tat cildren are properly restrained, using an infant, car or booster seat

determined by age, weigt and eigt.

%act: n every state and province, some type of cild&restraint legislation as been passed.

'dditionally, most states and provinces ave already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to

use seat belts.

(o, urging you to "buckle up" is not )ust our recommendation & legislation in your state or province

may mandate seat belt usage. *e few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say,"t!s a good ting was wearing my seat belt".

3:+ (eat belts

3: $olvo (R(

3:- (ide mpact rotection (ystem & /((0 air bag

3: 2ild safety

3:1+ Occupant safety

3:1+ Reporting (afety Defects

pg. 3:+ (eat belts

(eat belts

'lways fasten te seat belts before you drive or ride.*wo ligts above te rear view mirror will be illuminated for &- seconds after te starting

/ignition0 key is turned to te driving position. ' cime will sound at te same time if te driver as

not fastened is seat belt. *e rear seats are provided wit self&retracting inertia reel belts. *e front

seats are provided wit single roller belts wit tensioners.


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*o buckle:ull te belt out far enoug to insert te latc plate into te receptacle /buckle for rear seats0 until a

distinct snapping sound is eard. *e seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move

freely, provided tat te soulder belt is not pulled out too far. *e retractor will lock up as follows:

• if te belt is pulled out rapidly

• during braking and acceleration

• if te veicle is leaning ecessively

• wen driving in turns

%or te seat belt to provide maimum protection in te event of an accident, it must be worn

correctly. 4en wearing te seat belt remember:

•

*e belt sould not be twisted or turned.• *e lap belt must be positioned low on te ips /not pressing against te abdomen0.

• *e soulder section of te front seat belts ad)usts automatically to te driver!s eigt.

5ake sure tat te soulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and tat te soulder and lap

belts are taut.

6efore eiting te car, ceck tat te seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled.

f necessary, guide te belt back into te retractor slot.

7O*8: 9egislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.

4'R77# 'ny device used to induce slack into te soulder belt portion of te tree&point belt

system will ave a detrimental effect on te amount of protection available to you in te event of a

collision. *e seat back sould not be tilted too far back. *e soulder belt must be taut in order to

function properly.

pg. 3:3 (eat belts, 2enter ead restraint


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During pregnancy

regnant women sould always wear seat belts. Remember tat te belt sould always be

positioned in suc a way as to avoid any possible pressure on te abdomen. *e lap portion of te

belt sould be located low, as sown in te above illustration.

4'R77# 7ever use a seat belt for more tan one occupant. 7ever wear te soulder portion of

te belt under te arm, beind te back or oterwise out of position. (uc use could cause in)ury in

event of accident. 's te seat belts lose muc of teir strengt wen eposed to violent stretcing,

tey sould be replaced after any collision, even if tey may appear to be undamaged. 7ever repair

te belt on your own; ave tis done by an autori


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's an enancement to te tree&point seat belt system, your $olvo is e=uipped wit a (upplemental

Restraint (ystem /(R(0. *e $olvo (R( consists of an airbag /+0 and knee bolster />0 on bot te

driver!s and passenger!s sides and seat belt tensioners in bot front door pillars /0. *e system is

designed to supplement te protection provided by te tree&point seat belt system.

*e (R( system is indicated by te "(R(" embossed on te steering weel pad and above te glove

compartment, te knee bolsters beneat te steering column and te glove compartment and decalson bot sun visors and on te far rigt side of te das.

*e airbags are folded and located in te center of te steering weel and above te glove

compartment. *ey are released only during certain frontal or front&angular collisions, depending

on te cras severity, angle, speed and ob)ect impacted. 6ot airbags and seat belt tensioners will

deploy, even if te passenger seat is not occupied.

4'R77#

's its name implies, (R( is designed to be a (?98587* to & not a replacement for & te tree& point belt system. *e airbag is designed not to be released in te event of a side or rear&end

collision, or during a roll&over situation. %or maimum protection, wear seat belts at all times. 6e

aware tat no system can prevent all possible in)uries tat may occur in an accident.

*e airbag system includes gas generators /10 surrounded by te airbags /+0 and front seat belt

tensioners for bot of te front seats /0. *o deploy te system, te sensor /30 activates te gas

generators causing te airbags to be inflated wit nitrogen gas. 's te movement of te seat!s

occupants compresses te airbags, some of te gas is epelled at a controlled rate to provide better

cusioning. 6ot seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimi


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*e entire process, including inflation and deflation of te airbags, takes approimately two&tents

of a second.

4'R77#

4en installing any optional e=uipment, make sure tat te (R( system is not damaged. Do not

attempt to service any component of te (R( yourself. 'ttempting to do so may result in serious personal in)ury. f a problem arises, take your car to te nearest autori $olvo (R( /cont.0

' self&diagnostic system incorporated in te sensor monitors te (R( /does not monitor te ((

airbags0. f a fault is detected, te "(R(" warning ligt will illuminate. *e ligt is included in te

warning@indicator ligt cluster in te instrument panel. 7ormally, te (R( warning lamp sould

ligt up wen te ignition is switced on and sould go out after 1A seconds or wen te engine isstarted. 2eck tat tis ligt is functioning properly every time te car is started.

*e following items are monitored by te self&diagnostic system:

• (ensor unit

• 2able arness

• as generator ignitors

4'R77#

7ever drive an (R( e=uipped car wit your ands on te steering weel pad @ airbag ousing. 7o ob)ects, accessory e=uipment or stickers may be placed on, attaced to or installed near te (R(

cover in te center of te steering weel or te area affected by te airbag deployment.

f te (R( warning ligt stays on after te engine as started or if it comes on wile you are

driving, drive te car to te nearest autori


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4'R77# Do not use cild safety seats or cild boosters cusions@backrests in te front

passenger!s seat. 4e also recommend tat cildren wo ave outgrown tese devices sit in te rearseat wit te seat belt properly fastened.

4'R77#

• Occupants in te front passenger!s seat must never sit on te edge of te seat, sit leaning

toward te instrument panel or oterwise sit out of position. *e occupant!s back must be as

uprigt as comfort allows and be against te seat back wit te seat belt properly fastened.

• %eet must be on te floor, e.g. not on te das, seat or out of te window.

• 2ildren must never be allowed to stand in front of te passenger seat.• 7o ob)ects or accessory e=uipment, e.g. das covers, may be placed on, attaced to or

installed near te (R( atc /te area above te glove compartment0 or te area affected by

airbag deployment /see illustration0.

• *ere sould be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on te floor, seat or das area.

• 7ever try to open te (R( cover on te steering weel or te passenger side (R( atc.

*is sould only be done by an autori


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intensity of te collision is sufficient for te airbags to be deployed.

7O*8: *e (R( system activates only once in a collision.

f te airbags ave been deployed, we recommend te following:Eave te car towed to an autori


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• nsert te key in te ignition and turn it to position .

• ress firmly on te siftlock override button /located near te base of te gear selector0.

• 4ile olding te override button down, move te gear selector from te park position.

2ontents F *op of age


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1 - Airbag, 2 - lead, 3 - sensor unit, 4 - gas generator

4 A SIPS airbag !arning decal is located at the end of the instrument panel on th

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