Volvo 850 1976 Manual

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Instruments, switches and controls

Air vents

Windscreen wash/wipe and headlight wipers

Rear foglight

Instrument lighting

Headlights and parking lights

Combined instruments

Direction indicators, main/dipped beam, headlight flash

Cruise control (extra equipment)

Hazard warning flashers

Air mix

Air vents

Heating and ventilation controls

1 0

1 1

Audio

1 2

Ashtray

Heated passenger and driver's seats

1 4

Parking brake

Electrically operated windows

and rear-view mirrors

1 5

1 6

Cigar lighter

1 7

Bonnet release

1 8

Front foglights (extra equipment)

1 9

Space for extra equipment

Adjustable steering wheel

Ignition and steering wheel lock

Space for extra equipment

TRACS (extra equipment)

Electrically operated sun roof (extra equipment)

Trip computer controls (extra equipment)

Electrically heated rear window and rear-view mirrors

Horn/SRS (Airbag)

SRS (Airbag)

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Summary of Contents for Volvo 850 1976

Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Instruments, switches and controls Description on page 1:20 Air vents 1:9, 1:11 Windscreen wash/wipe and headlight wipers 1:11 Rear foglight 1:11 Instrument lighting 1 : 6 Headlights and parking lights 1:2-1:5 Combined instruments Direction indicators, main/dipped beam, headlight flash 1 : 6 1:19...
Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Instruments and controls...
Page 3: Temperature Gauge
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Instruments 1 Fuel gauge 3 Temperature gauge 7 Odometer Indicates the temperature of the coolant in 8 Tripmeter The fuel tank holds approximately 73 litres. the engine. If the pointer repeatedly enters If the warning light on the instrument panel the red sector, or if it remains there, you The tripmeter is used to measure short drivin comes on, approx.
Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Instruments 1 Direction indicator, left 1 7 ABS (anti-lock brakes) 8 Not connected malfunction 2 Direction indicator, right 9 Bulb failure warning light 3 Not connected 1 0 Bulb failure warning light, Automatic transmission 4 Low washer fluid level trailer (Germany) Position W, 3 or L engaged...
Page 5: Control And Warning Lights
4, 9. 15, 16 and 19 will come on. or ignition system. This could mean that the engine does not meet exhaust regulations. Have your car checked by a Volvo workshop.
Page 6: Abs - Anti-Lock Braking System
The light is Fault in SRS (Airbag) If the warning light starts flashing, this reset by your Volvo dealer when the car is i ndicates a fault in the automatic transmission. system (extra equipment) serviced. The light always remains lit for two Contact your Volvo dealer.
Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Headlights...
Page 8: Ignition And Steering Wheel Lock
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Ignition lock steering wheel lock Lock position The steering wheel is locked when the ignition key is withdrawn from the lock. Intermediate position "Radio" Certain electrical components (e.g. heater fan, cigar lighter, radio) can now be operated. The ignition system is switched off.
Page 9: Direction Indicators
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Direction indicators Direction indicators, main beam/dipped beam and headlight "flasher" 1 "Lane changing" Light pressure upwards or downwards to indicate slight directional changes (lane change, overtaking). The lever will return to the neutral position when released.
Page 10: Windscreen Wipers
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Windscreen wipers Windscreen wash/wipe, headlight wash/wipe 1 Intermittent wiping Useful when driving in mist or light rain. The wipers make one sweep every six seconds. 2 Slightly depress the lever The wipers return to the park position when the lever is released. Especially useful in light rain.
Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trip computer, sun roof, hazard warning flashers, heated rear window/mirrors Hazard warning flashers All four exterior direction indicators flash when the switch is activated. Use it to i nform other road users of an obstruction or hazard caused by your own vehicle.
Page 12: Instrument Illumination
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Foglights, instrument illumination, rear window wash/wipe Instrument illumination Slide the control to the right - stronger illumination Slide the control to the left - weaker illumination. Instrument illumination is switched on in positions Rear foglight The rear foglight shines far more intensively than the standard rear light;...
Page 13: Clock, Ambient Temperature Gauge
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Clock, ambient temperature gauge Clock Clock and ambient temperature gauge (certain models) Resetting the clock Ambient temperature gauge Choice of presentation (certain models) The digital clock can be reset by pressing one If buttons A and B are pressed in simultaneousl of the two buttons (A and B) with a sharp object it is possible to shift between four different pres Indicates the temperature slightly above the road...
Page 14: Trip Computer
Trip computer Trip computer controls • Driving distance on current fuel reserve • Tripmeter Volvo's trip computer receives a considerable Select one of the trip computer's six functions Warning function amount of information which is processed on by using control B. The Reset button (C) is a continuous basis by a microprocessor.
Page 15: Average Speed
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trip computer Average speed Average speed since the function was last reset. When the ignition is switched off, the average speed is stored in memory and is used as the basis for the new figure when the engine is started once again.
Page 16: Ambient Temperature
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trip computer Ambient temperature Shows the outside temperature just above the road surface while driving. When the temperature is in the +2 C to -5 C range, the ° ° ambient temperature gauge activates a red lamp. Note! At low speeds the ambient temperature displayed may be too high because of the heat from the engine.
Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Heated seats front/rear, parking brake Switches for the heated front seats and heated rear seat Parking brake lever Heated front seats Heated rear seat Parking brake (extra equipment) The seat heating function can be switched The parking brake lever is located between on or off using the two switches.
Page 18: Cigar Lighter
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Ashtrays and cigar lighter Ashtray Cigar lighter Rear seat ashtray Cigar lighter Rear seat ashtray Ashtray Press in the lighter. When it has become To empty the ashtray, pull it out complete- To open ashtray: press lightly on the panel. sufficiently hot, after about 6-8 seconds, l y, lift up the rear edge and remove.
Page 19: Steering Wheel Adjustment
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Steering wheel adjustment ... to adjust height Depress... Steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be variably adjusted both vertically and lengthways. Press down the lever to the left of the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
Page 20: Cruise Control
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Cruise control WARNING! The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Note: When driving on hills, the actual vehicle speed may vary slightly from the set cruise control speed. Disengagement Engagement Set switch (B) to the OFF position or depress...
Page 21 R134a should be used. This must be carried out by an authorised warm air is directed elsewhere in the car. Volvo dealer. For best results, the Air Mix function should be switched off when the central air vents are not being used and when rapid heating of the car is •...
Page 22: Air Distribution
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Air distribution...
Page 23: Function Selector
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Heating and ventilation system without air conditioning Function selector Temperature Function selector Temperature selector selector Select desired function Air through the air vents The control is infinitely Driver's side Passenger's side adjustable between the Set desired temperature Set desired temperature marked settings.
Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Heating and ventilation system without air conditioning To obtain maximum heat: Shut the two middle air vents and the air mix Bear in mind that a certain amount of air control. always enters through the air vents in the in- strument panel if the vents are open, irrespec- tive of the position of the mode selector.
Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Heating and ventilation system with manual air conditioning Function selector Temperature Function selector Temperature selector selector Air through the air vents Select desired function The control can be set Driver's side Passenger's side to any position between Set desired temperature Set desired temperature...
Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Heating and ventilation system with manual air conditioning To obtain maximum heat: A few hints: • The air conditioning system can be used at Note that a certain amount of air always enters through the air vents in the instrument ambient temperatures as low as 0 °...
Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Heating and ventilation system with automatic air conditioning Function selector ECC - Electronic Climate Control panel Function selector Temperature Temperature Air distribution automatically selector selector Select desired function regulated The control can be set to Driver's side Passenger's side any position between the...
Page 28: Additional Information
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Heating and ventilation system with automatic air conditioning Additional information (Electronic Climate Control) Automatic setting maximum • For optimum automatic function, always leave air vents at the sides open. A certain heatin The Climate Control system automatically amount of air always enters through the air maintains the desired temperature in the car vents, if they are open, irrespective of the...
Page 29 "kick-down" acceleration is used. setting the fan at 0 and manually controlling Contact your Volvo dealer. the temperature. The panel vents may emit some moisture When the fan is set at 0, the temperature is when the air conditioning is in use.
Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Electrically operated windows (extra equipment) Left front Right front WARNING! Electric Windows/Sunroof • Care should be taken when operating the electric windows or sunroof of a car as fingers or hands can become trapped. This is particularly important with young children in the car.
Page 31: Body And Interior
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Body and interior Body and interior The seats, seat belts, doors etc. are described on the following pages: Rear-view mirrors Courtesy lights, vanity mirror Sun roof Front seats Seat belts Child safety 2:10 Occupant safety Australia 2:14 SRS (Airbag) SIPS bag...
Page 32: Rear-View Mirrors
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear-view mirrors B=anti-dazzle position Adjustment, manual door mirror Switches, electrically operated door mirrors Interior rear-view mirror Manually adjustable Electrically adjustable door A normal position door mirrors mirrors (extra equipment) B anti-dazzle position. Use this position Use the adjustment lever to adjust the The control switches for adjustment of the to reduce the glare from headlights...
Page 33: Front Courtesy Lights
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Courtesy lights, vanity mirror Reading lamps, rear seat Vanity mirror Roof light Reading lamps, rear seat Vanity mirror (certain models) Front courtesy lights There are two reading lamps for the rear The lamp lights up when the cover is opened. The front courtesy lighting consists of two seat passengers.
Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Sun roof Ventilation position Sun visor Sun roof Switch for sun roof operation Electrically operated sun roof The sun roof also features a manually Note: The electrically operated sun roof The sun roof can open as a conventional sun operated sliding sun visor on the inside of has an overload protector which engages if roof or the rear edge can be raised for extra...
Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Sun roof WARNING! Electric Windows /Sun roof Care should be taken when operating the electric windows or sun roof of a car as fingers or hands can become trapped. This is particularly important with young children in the car.
Page 36: Front Seats
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front seats Height adjustment The front of the driver's seat can be adjusted to seven different height settings, the rear to nine different height settings. Adjust the seat to the required height before you start driving. Lever forwards = adjustment of front edge.
Page 37: Memory Function
Emergency stop: Programming: If the seat starts moving unintentionally press If your Volvo is equipped with electrically Three positions can be stored. When the seat one of the buttons and it will stop. operated seats you can adjust the position of the...
Page 38: Seat Belts
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Seat belts Adjusting the shoulder belt Always use seat belts A sudden application of the brakes can result in severe personal injury if you are not wear- i ng a seat belt! Ask all your passengers to use their seat belts.
Page 39: Seat Belt Tensioners
B). After the work is completed, rotate the safety knob back one Never carry out alterations or repairs to the seat belt - let the quarter of a revolution (see illustration A) to return it to its active Volvo dealer deal with this crucial safety aspect. position.
Page 40: Child Safety
Child safety Children should also sit comfort- ably - and safely! An adult wearing a seat belt in a Volvo has ex- cellent protection in the event of a collision or other road accident. To give your children the same degree of protection, we suggest the following concerning the seating of children i n cars.
Page 41 • Seat the child on the cushion, pull the lap through the hooks on the child seat and pull tion with a backrest. Volvo's own booster tight. belt under the corners of the cushion and...
Page 42: Important Advice
See left. Volvo has its own child safety restraints which are designed and tested for use in your Volvo 850.
Page 43 B: Fold down WARNING! The rear seat centre armrest must not be used as a seat for a child if the Volvo integrated child seat is not installed. Both rear seat backrests must be up when the extra seat is being used.
Page 44: Child Restraint Anchorages
Child Restraint Anchorages To comply with Australian requirements all This can be done with a suitable coin. The Volvo cars in the market are fitted with Child plug is removed anti-clockwise. The centre WARNING! Restraint Upper Anchorages for the rear seat.
Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Seat belts (Australia) Seat belts Care should be taken to avoid contamination of To comply with Australian requirements the the webbing with polishes, oils and chemi- following additional information should be WARNING! cals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning read in conjunction with the seat belt informa- may safely be carried out using mild soap and tion.
Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Airbag (SRS) SIPS bag Airbags are located in the steering wheel, above the glove compartment and in the backrest of the seat. SRS (Airbag) and SIPS bag For added safety, some cars are equipped with SRS (Airbag) as a WARNING! The SRS airbag is intended to supplement - not replace - supplement to the standard three-point anchored seat belts.
Page 47: Sips Bag System
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Airbag (SRS) SIPS bag The Airbag System The system consists of a gas generator (1) surrounded by the inflatable airbag (2 and 5). In the event of a sufficiently violent collision a sensor (3) activates the gas generator's detonator and the airbag inflates at the same time as it heats up.
Page 48 The month and year shown on the sticker on the door pillar(s) combination instrument there is a warning lamp marked SRS. This lamp i ndicate when you should contact your Volvo workshop for a specific comes on with the other lamps when you start the engine and should go servicing or replacement of airbags and seat belt tensioners.
Page 49: Passenger Side Airbag
Seat belts should be properly fastened. • Feet must be on the floor (not on the dashboard, on the seat or out of the • Only Volvo original or Volvo approved window). extra upholstery may be used on the front •...
Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Airbag (SRS) SIPS bag SRS text at the end of the dashboard. Inflation of SIPS bag The airbag and child seat do not go together! SIPS bag Child seat and child cushion! WARNING! The SIPS bag system is a mechanical system Having a child safety seat in the front seat Never put a child safety seat in the front...
Page 51 If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following: anchored seat belt, just as the SIPS bag system is a supplement to the Have the vehicle towed to a Volvo workshop. Even if the car can be SIPS** system.
Page 52: Opening The Bonnet
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bonnet ull the bonnet lock release..pull the handle and open Rotate the catches - open completely Opening the bonnet Pull the bonnet lock release at the bottom right edge of the instrument The bonnet normally opens to a 57 angle.
Page 53: Doors And Locks
Front doors, ignition If the original keys are lost, duplicate keys switch and steering wheel lock can be ordered from Volvo dealers. The key number is stamped on the separate number tag, which you should remove and store in a safe place.
Page 54: Glove Compartment
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Doors and locks The boot lock can also be disconnected from the central locking as follows: Withdraw the key i n horizontal position The boot is now always locked. This method of locking the boot and rear seat backrest (see 2:31) is useful if you lend your car to someone and want to protect the contents of the boot.
Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com "Deadlock" locking position alarm "Deadlock" locking position Note! (certain markets) If there is no power supply present in the car, the central locking system will not function Your car has a special "deadlock" locking and only the driver's door can be unlocked.
Page 56: Replacing The Battery
When replacing the battery you must dispose of it so that it does not harm Do not lock the doors in the "deadlock" the environment. Let your Volvo dealer locking position from inside the car. In help you. the event of an accident, locked doors...
Page 57: Theft Prevention
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Theft prevention Below are a number of tips to help you make the most of your car's security devices. In addition to the other security features, an alarm is also available for installation (extra equipment), to further increase security.
Page 58: Child Safety Lock
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Child safety lock Latch for child safety lock Switching the door-open warning lights Child safety lock Useful advice The latch for the child safety lock is located The courtesy lights and the red warning lights at the rear edge of each rear door and it is at the rear edges of the doors come on when- ever a door is open.
Page 59: Storage Compartments
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Storage compartments 1 Storage compartment in the centre console 2 Lockable glove box 3 Storage compartment in the armrest 4 Door pockets 5 Storage compartment beside front seats 6 Storage compartment in the centre console 7 Pocket in seat backrest 8 Pocket in seat backrest 9 Cup holder (certain models)
Page 60: Boot Lighting
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Boot - 4-door model Warning triangle Jack Location of the switch Spare wheel Boot lighting Tool bag Boot The spare wheel is located under the carpet in a special well in the A lamp always off boot floor.
Page 61: Folding Rear Seat
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Folding seats - 4-door model Pull the catch Rear seat catch Folding rear seat Rear centre seat belt Folding rear seat • Pull the catch forwards and fold the back- Note: With the catch in the locked posi- The rear seat backrest is divided into two sec- rest.
Page 62: Folding Front Seat
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Folding front seat, long loads Folding front seat Long loads (4-door model) With the help of two catches, the passenger seat backrest can be There is a panel behind the centre armrest to allow the transport of folded down to the horizontal position for carrying long loads.
Page 63 There are four eyelets which can be used for anchoring cargo using ropes or straps. Suitable straps and a cargo net can be purchased from your Volvo dealer. 2: 33...
Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear door - 5-door model Opening the rear door Opening from inside Latch for child safety lock Opening and closing the rear door Child safety lock The rear door lock cylinder is concealed To open the rear door, pull the section beneath Use the latch when you want to prevent the under a cover on the rear door handle.
Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Boot 5-door model Jack Warning triangle Switch positions Tool bag Spare wheel Boot lighting Spare wheel and jack There is an extra light on the ceiling at the rear The spare wheel is located under the carpet in a of the boot.
Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Boot - 5-door model Backrest catch Hooks in holes Cushion catch Folding rear seat Extending load area • The rear seat is divided so that each section • Note! Make sure that the holes in the plastic To increase the load area simply fold down can be folded independently.
Page 67: Removing The Seat Cushion
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Boot - 5-door model Removing the seat cushion Removing the seat cushion The seat cushion is easy to remove, providing When putting it back, reverse the procedure. a longer load area. WARNING! The red locking indicator for the backrest Fold the seat cushion up towards the front seats, catch shows when the backrest is not undo the red plastic fastenings, disconnect the...
Page 68 There are six eyelets which can be used f anchoring loads with rope or straps (four in the boot and two inside the cabin). Suitable straps and load nets are available at your Volvo dealer Make sure that the heating and antenna wires on the insides of windows cannot be damaged by objects placed near them.
Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Load net Load net (extra equipment) l oad net is a useful accessory made of strong nylon mesh which un- When putting away the net, reverse the procedure. reels from the back of the rear seat. The load net has to be positioned for use from the rear of the car.
Page 70: Luggage Cover
Luggage cover All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Luggage cover (extra equipment) Pull out the luggage cover, pull it over the luggage and hook it into the holes in the rear pillars in the luggage compartment. Removal of luggage cover: •...
Page 71 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Cargo space 5-door model. Loading Loading in loading area Remember the following when loading the car: • Load the cargo against the backrest. Seat belts and airbags give driver and passengers good protection, •...
Page 72: Starting And Driving
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Starting and driving Starting and driving This section on starting and driving contains items such as starting the engine, gear changing and towing: Fuel filler flap Running-in, economical driving Starting the engine Changing gears Some important hints Loading, handling 3:10...
Page 73: Fuel Filler Flap
Volvo workshop has expressly recommended you to do so. page 5:17. Please consult your Volvo workshop if you intend driving in countries Your Volvo dealer can supply lockable fuel where it is difficult to obtain unleaded petrol or petrol with the caps for all Volvo models.
Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Running-in, economical driving Economical driving does not However ... necessarily mean driving slowly In addition, you should naturally keep the Do not forget that the most important factor entire car, especially the engine, in good affecting fuel economy is you and the way condition.
Page 75: Starting The Engine
Never race the engine immediately after a cold start. If the engine does not start or if it misfires, contact your nearest Volvo dealer. WARNING FOR CARBON MONOXIDE Cars with catalytic converters may never Always open garage doors completely before starting the engine inside a garage.
Page 76: Manual Gearbox
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Manual gearbox TURBO WARNING! When cold: do not race the engine immedia- tely after starting as the oil is viscous and will not reach all lubrication points. When switching the engine off: do not rev the engine before switching it off.
Page 77: Automatic Transmission
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Automatic transmission R Reverse L Low gear The car must be at a complete standstill The transmission does not change up in before position R is selected! position L. Select position L if you wish to drive in first N Neutral and second gear and you do not wish to chang N is the neutral position.
Page 78 Please contact your Volvo dealer lever freely between positions R, N, D and Economy Mode i n such an event.
Page 79 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Automatic transmission' Kick-down Starting and stopping a car equipped with an automatic When you depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, past the normal full transmission acceleration point, the transmission auto- 1 Move the selector lever to position P.
Page 80: Driving Through Deep Water
... you switch off the engine directly after driving at high speed. overheating the transmission oil..you mount extra lamps in front of the grille. Volvo recommends that you do not mount extra lamps in front of the grille on the 850 Turbo. Driving through deep water To avoid overheating: •...
Page 81: Loading And Handling
Use a sturdy roof rack which can be se- Tyres play an important part in the handling curely fitted to the car roof. Your Volvo and roadholding of a car. The type of tyre dealer can supply you with a roof rack...
Page 82 1500 lb (700 kg). dealer. The Volvo-designed towing brackets have been tailor-made for your particular Volvo model and any Volvo dealer will assist brakes is 3500 lb (1600 kg), at a maximum speed of 50 mph with installation. To avoid unnecessary wear, clean the towing (80 km/h).
Page 83: Abs Brakes
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com A warning light will The brake servo functions only ABS brakes indicate a brake circuit when the engine is running failure ABS brakes are designed to help prevent brak l ock-up under severe braking conditions. The If your car is being towed or is coasting to a system "senses"...
Page 84: Towing The Car
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Towing the car Caution! A car with automatic transmission cannot be tow-started! A car with catalytic converter may not be tow-started. Failure to observe this may result in impairment of the catalytic converter. If your car has a flat battery, use a car with a charged battery to start your engine.
Page 85: Jump Starting
Jump start the car as follows: If the battery in your car is flat for any reason, you can either use a fully an environmentally safe way. Consult your Volvo dealer. charged spare battery to start your engine or you can "borrow" current from another car's battery.
Page 86: Frost Precautions
• Use Volvo Teflon lock spray or grease in the locks. These items ers and wipers. can be purchased from your Volvo dealer. Note: avoid the use of...
Page 87: Before A Long Distance Trip
Cover the triangular section of headlight lens with black • tape. Please consult your Volvo dealer if you intend driving in countri where it is difficult to obtain unleaded petrol or petrol with the appropriate octane rating.
Page 88: Wheels And Tyres
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres - important to the car's driveability The handling and riding comfort of the car can vary considerably depending on the inflation pressure and the type of tyres fitted. Read the following pages carefully.
Page 89 Special wheel rims longer for the tyre to warm up and thus longer for the flat spot to The only approved "special wheel rims" are those which have been disappear. tested and approved by Volvo. Ask your Volvo dealer if in doubt.
Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Inflation pressures and tyre wear Cold inflation pressures in kPa The figures in brackets indicate lbs/sq. inch (psi) Full load, towing 1-3 occupants Tyre dimension (km/h) Front Rear Front Rear 0-100 220(32) 200(29) 230(33) 250(36) (0-160)
Page 91: General Information
(radial), dimension or designation and preferably also of the same make as the other three, otherwise there is a risk that the roadholding characte- ristics of the car may be altered. Your Volvo dealer can supply tyres which are specially designed for your particular model of car.
Page 92: Spare Tyre
4 or 5 years. It is not advisable to use such an old tyre Only one wheel of this type may be fitted to a car at any time. since rubber ages. For this reason, Volvo has developed a new type of Remember also that this tyre used in combination with standard tyres spare tyre which is only intended to be used for the short period during may have an effect on the handling of the car.
Page 93: In Case Of Emergency
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com In case of emergency In case of emergency... Even if you maintain your car in good running order, there is always the possibility that something may go wrong such as a puncture, blown fuse or bulb etc. Changing wheels 5:2 Replacing bulbs 5:5 Replacing fuses 5:14...
Page 94: Changing Wheels
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing wheels The spare wheel is located under the carpet Apply the parking brake and engage 1st Cars with steel wheels have a detachable in the boot floor. The jack and crank are gear or reverse gear (manual gearbox) or hubcap.
Page 95 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing wheels Undo the wheel bolts Stand next to car Loosen the wheel bolts 1/2-1 turn with the socket spanner. NB! Crank the jack base down until it lies flat against the The bolts are loosened by rotating the tool anti-clockwise. ground.
Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing wheels WARNING! The jack should stand on firm level ground. Never crawl under the car when it is raised. The jack supplied with the car should always be used when changing wheels. Axle stands or a garage jack must be used in all other cases.
Page 97: Replacing Bulbs
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing bulbs Left Right Left Right Headlight bulb replacement Left-hand lamp housing (right-hand housing is reversed) Bulbs are replaced from the engine compartment. Note! Do not remove the connector before the bulb has been removed from the lamp housing! Never touch the glass of bulbs.
Page 98 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing bulbs Parking light 1-pin bulb 5W BA 15s Direction indicat 1-pin bulb 21 W BA 15s Replacing bulbs in front corner housing Spring Light housing Bulb holder Switch off the lights and turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder by pressing in and turnin it anti-clockwise.
Page 99 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing bulbs L a m p l o c a t i o n , r i g h t s i d e Replacement of rear light unit bulbs (4-door) 1 Tail light 3 Brake light 5 Reversing light 2 Direction indicator...
Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing bulbs Lamp location, right side Bulb location in the bulb holder Speaker* Replacement of rear light unit bulbs (5-door) 1 Direction indicator 3 Tail light 5 Tail li 2 Brake light 4 Reversing light Rear fog light All the bulbs in the rear light unit are replaced from inside the boot.
Page 101 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bulb replacement Press in spring catch (4-door) Pull backwards/downwards (5-door) Press in the catches (4-door) Remove the protective plate (5-door) High-level brake lights (certain markets) 4-door model 5-door model Turn the ignition key to position 0. Turn the ignition key to position 0.
Page 102: Bulb Replacement
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bulb replacement Screwdriver for glass lens Insert screwdriver and turn Phillips screwdriver for glass lens Spoiler brake light Boot light Number plate lamps (certain markets) Switch off the lights. Switch off the lights. Unscrew the two screws.
Page 103: Rear Reading Lights
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bulb replacement Bulb holder Insert a screwdriver, turn gently and pull Insert a screwdriver and turn Lens Side direction indicators Roof-mounted courtesy lights Rear reading lights downwards This bulb is replaced from outside the car. Switch off the lights.
Page 104 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bulb replacement Insert a screwdriver and turn Insert the screwdriver and turn gently (rear door) Insert a screwdriver and turn Vanity mirror Door-open warning lights Footwell lights Insert a screwdriver under the lower edge All doors are equipped with red warning lights.
Page 105: Other Bulbs
Other bulbs Switch off lights. These bulbs may be difficult to replace. Let Turn the plastic cover anti-clockwise and your Volvo dealer attend to them. remove it. Release the spring clip and move it to the side. Replace the bulb and refit the components in...
Page 106: Fuse Replacement
To obtain access to system. Have the electrical system checked by your Volvo dealer. the central fuse box, lift up the cover. There is a label on the rear of In order to make handling of the fuses more convenient, we have the cover which indicates the positions of the various fuses.
Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fuses Amperage Amperage 1 Fuel injection; Ignition system; Automatic transmission 15 A Left hand parking lights, front and rear, 10 A 2 Fuel pump 15 A Number plate lights 3 Interior courtesy lights 10 A Right hand parking lights, front and rear 10 A...
Page 108: Troubleshooting
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting The previous sections have already dealt with instructions for action in the event of a breakdown. This section contains information which may help you rectify certain problems yourself so that you can continue your journey. Fault in the ignition system THE ENGINE DOES NOT START OR Check the spark plugs (electrode gap should be 0.7 mm);...
Page 109: Engine Overheats
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting IMBALANCE, VIBRATION OR HEAVY FUEL FILLER FLAP DOES NOT OPEN STEERING DURING DRIVING Faulty motor in fuel filler flap 4-door model Wheel imbalance Have the wheels re-balanced. Remove the cover panel on the right light unit, pull on the hook and the filler flap can now be opened.
Page 110: Car Care
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Car care Car care Proper car care involves much more than just the appearance of your car inside and out. It involves maintenance of the rustproofing layer, which should be checked regularly and any damaged areas rectified.
Page 111 What can you as a car owner do to retain this excellent rustproofing Let your Volvo dealer carry out a regular check on your car's rust • i n prime condition? proofing layer and make any improvements which are necessary.
Page 112 (particularly cleaners which contain emulgents), it will be necessary to apply a suit- able wax-based rustproofing compound to re-obtain the original protection. Suitable waxes can be obtained from your Volvo dealer.
Page 113: Paintwork Damage
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Paintwork damage Paint offers protection against Minor stone chips and scratches Materials: • Stir the primer well and apply it to the rust Tin of primer • damaged area with a fine brush or match- The paint layer constitutes an important part •...
Page 114 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Paintwork damage Touching-up wing edges and sills For scratches proceed as already described but it may be advisable to use masking • Primer (aerosol spray) tape to protect the undamaged paintwork Materials: • Paint (aerosol spray) surrounding the scratches (diagram 3).
Page 115 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Washing CAUTION! Wash the car often! The car should be washed as frequently as possible, particularly during When the car is driven away immediately after being washed, the winter when road salt and moisture can easily start corrosion. always gently apply the brakes several times as the car is moving in order to dry off the brakes.
Page 116: Automatic Car Washes
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Automatic car washes, polishing and waxing Automatic car washes Polishing and waxing An automatic car wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but Polish and wax the car when the surface begins to lose its lustre and it is worth remembering that it can never be as thorough as when you when you wish to give it an extra protective layer, for example before yourself go over the car with sponge and water;...
Page 117: Cleaning The Upholstery
• Always start from the outside of the stain and work towards the ding. Never use strong detergents, petrol, alcohol etc. We recommend the use of Volvo's leather-care kit once or twice a centre. year so as to keep the leather supple and comfortable.
Page 118: Volvo Service
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Volvo Service Service - an investment! An investment which will pay dividends in the form of reliability, durability and longer service life, as well as trade-in value when the time comes to change to a newer car.
Page 119 Volvo dealer who has the expertise, technical information and special equipment needed to ensure that the work is done to the high standards which you as a Volvo owner have the right to expect. You can also rest assured that your Volvo dealer will use only genuine Volvo replace- ment parts which are of the same high quality as the parts used by the factory in manufacturing your Volvo car in the first place.
Page 120 A neglected service can result in the exhaust system emitting an unacceptably high level of gases harmful to the environment. Servicing is best done by a Volvo workshop, since Volvo work- shop personnel are specially trained to deal with our products and they have access to specialised tools and reliable service literature.
Page 121: Jacking Up The Car
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Volvo Service The following precautions must be observed when carrying out repairs to the vehicle: Jacking up the car If a garage jack is used to lift the car, the two jacking points should be CAUTION! used.
Page 122: Engine Compartment
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Engine compartment Engine compartment Fuse box 2 Expansion tank, coolant 3 Engine type designation 4 Clutch/brake fluid reservoir 5 Oil filler cap, engine 6 Air filter 7 Windscreen/headlight washer fluid reservoir 8 Power steering fluid reservoir dipstick, engine 10 Oil dipstick, automatic transmission 11 Battery...
Page 123: Draining The Engine Oil
First remove the protective shield under the engine, then remove the old filter. Fit a new filter in accordance with the instructions on the filter. Environment: If you change the oil yourself ensure that waste oil and the filter are disposed of properly. Your Volvo dealer can help yo...
Page 124: Oil Quality
Oil additives should not be used unless recommended by an The oil and oil filter are changed in accordance with the schedule authorised Volvo workshop. indicated in the table below. Change at either the specified mileage or the specified time interval, whichever occurs first.
Page 125: Power Steering
(e.g. when driving in mountainous areas) or i the car is run in tropical regions with high humidity. The fluid change is not included in any service but you should ensure that it is carried out when the car is taken for service to a Volvo dealer.
Page 126 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Transmission oil (automatic transmission) A Cold transmission oil - oil temperature ° C. This temperature is reached after the engine has been run at idling speed i n an enclosed workshop or garage. At oil temperatures below +40 C, the oil level °...
Page 127: Changing The Coolant
2 Turn the cabin temperature control to or just above. Volvo original anti-freeze is used. It offers max. heat. 6 Run the engine until warm and make cer- exceptional protection against corrosion! Open the drain taps at the rear left of the tain that there are no leaks.
Page 128: Automatic Belt Tensioner
It is advis- justed. Do not attempt to check the belts your- able to let your Volvo dealer do this work. self, they will be checked in connection with Genuine Volvo drive belts must always be workshop service.
Page 129 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Windscreen wipers, headlight wipers Adjustment of the spray angle Filler pipe Adjustment of the washer Washer reservoir nozzles The windscreen and headlight washers (and the rear window washer on the 5-door model) The washer spray should strike the windscreen share the same fluid reservoir.
Page 130: Replacing Wiper Blades
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing wiper blades Replacing windscreen wiper and rear window wiper blades (5-door) Lift off the wiper arm from the windscreen and hold the blade at right angles to the arm. Press in the clip at the back of the arm. Pull the whole wiper blade downward so that the arm's eyelet passes through the hole in the wiper blade attachment.
Page 131: Body Lubrication
7 Front seat slide rails (4) 2 Door stop, bearing (4) and lock mechanisms (2) 3 Sun roof wind deflector (1) Volvo Lock Lubricant 8 Door locks (3) Low temp- 4 Door lock outer slide surfaces (4) or Low Temperature Greas...
Page 132: Specifications
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Specifications This chapter contains data which you may find useful. 8: 1...
Page 133: Type Designations
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Type designations In all correspondence concerning your vehicle and when ordering parts, the type designation. chassis, engine numbers and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted to facilitate matters. 1 Type and model year designation Chassis number Stamped in the engine compartment below the windscreen.
Page 134: Dimensions And Weights
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Dimensions and weights. Capacities 4-door 5-door Length . 466 cm 471 cm Width 1 76 cm 1 76 cm Fuel tank 73 litres Height 142 cm 1 44 cm Cooling system 7.2 litres Wheelbase 266 cm 266 cm...
Page 135: Petrol Engines
Air conditioning Gearbox Refrigerant: R134a Volume: 825 grammes Oil quality: Manual, Volvo synthetic gearbox oil 97308. 750 grammes (certain markets) Automatic, Volvo synthetic gearbox oil 97337. Oils which meet both the Dexron II E and Ford Mercon specifications. Oil type:...
Page 136 ° Ignition setting, idling B.T.D.C. at 850 rpm B.T.D.C. at 850 rpm (self-adjusting ± 8) ° (self-adjusting ± 8 Volvo P/N 271727-0 Spark plugs Volvo P/N 271727-0 Volvo P/N 271603-3 (Bosch FR7DC/Champion RC9YC) (Bosch FR7DC/Champion RC9YC)* (Bosch FR6DC/ Champion RC7YC)* 0.7-0.8 mm...
Page 137 Idle speed non-adjustable Use the correct type of petrol *Volvo P/N. 271603-3 (Bosch FR6DC/Champion RC7YC)** Note: Cars equipped with catalytic are recommended for consistent demanding driving. converters must always be run on unleaded ** or corresponding petrol in order to avoid damaging the...
Page 138 90 mm Cubic capacity 2,319 cc 2.32 1 2,319 cc 2.32 1 Volvo recommends 98 RON lead-free petrol Compression ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1 for the best performance with the B5234T5, No. of valves but will run on any fuel with an octane rating...
Page 139: Power Transmission
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Cooling system Fuel, octane rating Type Pressurized Norm DIN 51600 B 5202S/5252S/5204S/5254S Capacity 7.2 litres B 5204T/5234T/5234T5* 7.0 litres (Turbo) recommended 95 unleaded ° Thermostat starts opening at minimum 91 unleaded ° C (Turbo) *98 octane, unleaded fuel is recommended for B5234T5.
Page 140: Engine Speeds
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Recommended min. and max. speeds, mph (km/h) Manual gearbox Type designation M 56H Overdrive Ratios 3.07:1 0-25 10-45 20-75 30 < 45 < 1st gear 2nd gear 1.77:1 3rd gear 1.19:1 (0-40) (20-70) (30-120) (50 <)
Page 141 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Electrical system 12-volt system with voltage-regulated alternator. Single-pole system where body and engine frame are used as conductors. Negative pole connected to body. Voltage 12 Volt Battery, capacity 520 A/100 min 420 A/75 min* electrolyte, specific gravity 1.28 recharged at...
Page 142: Emission Control
Lambda Sond oxygen sensor. Volvo was the first manufacturer of pas- senger cars to engage in the full-scale supply of cars with this system to the USA, way back in 1976.
Page 143: Catalytic Converter
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Catalytic converter Catalytic converter Lambda-Sond (oxygen sensor) system This is a supplementary device in the exhaust system, designed to clean exhaust gases. It This is an emission control system designed to consists mainly of a container with a ceramic reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.
Page 144: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
The system is cleaned and the condition of the rubber hoses and their degree of blockage should be checked according to the Volvo Ser- vice Programme. The rubber hoses should be replaced if they are in poor condition. The ca- librated nipple should be removed and cleaned.
Page 145 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Air pump system Air pump system (B5202S, B5252S certain markets) When the engine is being started from cold, an electrical air pump which draws air to the exhaust channels is activated. This starts an afterburning process which means smaller hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide (HC and CO) emissions and reduces the catalytic converted warm-up period.
Page 146 ... as regards service: That the car receives regular service in accordance with the Volvo That the pipes and connections are sound and free from leakage. Service Programme. The implication of this concept is dealt with in That the fuel and air filters are not blocked.
Page 147: Environmental Protection
Environmental protection Volvo works with many different aspects of environmental protection. The use of genuine Volvo parts, the maintenance of the ignition and We use a new chlorine-free refrigerant in our air conditioning units. fuel systems, and other service measures we carry out are directly This refrigerant is completely safe for the ozone layer and contributes aimed at reducing emission levels.

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