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  • Page 1 Instruments, switches and controls...

  • Page 5: Control And Warning Lights

    Control and warning lights...
  • Page 6 Control and warning lights...
  • Page 7 Headlights...
  • Page 8 Ignition and steering wheel lock WARNING! 1: 7...
  • Page 11 Trip computer, sun roof, hazard warning flashers, heated rear window/mirrors...
  • Page 13 Clock Clock and ambient temperature gauge (certain models)

  • Page 14: Trip Computer

    Trip computer...
  • Page 15 Trip computer...
  • Page 16 Trip computer...
  • Page 17 Heated seats front/rear, parking brake Switches for the heated front seats and heated rear seat Parking brake lever 1: 1 6...
  • Page 18 Ashtrays and cigar lighter Ashtray Cigar lighter Rear seat ashtray Cigar lighter Rear seat ashtray Ashtray 1: 1 7...
  • Page 19 ... to adjust height Depress... to adjust reach...

  • Page 20: Cruise Control

    Cruise control...
  • Page 21 Heating and ventilation - climate units To rear seats Air vents Air mix 1: 20...

  • Page 22: Air Distribution

    Air distribution...
  • Page 23 Heating and ventilation system without air conditioning...
  • Page 24 Heating and ventilation system without air conditioning...
  • Page 26 1:25...
  • Page 27 Heating and ventilation system with automatic air conditioning...
  • Page 28 Heating and ventilation system with automatic air conditioning heatin maximum cooling AC OFF AC OFF...
  • 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 Left front Right front Left rear Right rear...

  • Page 31: Body And Interior

    Body and interior...
  • Page 32 B=anti-dazzle position Adjustment, manual door mirror Switches, electrically operated door mirrors Interior rear-view mirror Manually adjustable Electrically adjustable door door mirrors mirrors (extra equipment)
  • Page 33 Reading lamps, rear seat Vanity mirror Roof light Reading lamps, rear seat Vanity mirror (certain models) Front courtesy lights...
  • Page 34 Ventilation position Sun visor Sun roof Switch for sun roof operation...

  • Page 35: Sun Roof

    WARNING! Ventilation position Crank for manually operated sun roof Sun roof Sun roof (extra equipment)

  • Page 36: Front Seats

    Front seats...
  • Page 37 Front seats WARNING!

  • Page 38: Pregnant Women

    Adjusting the shoulder belt Always use seat belts Lap belt low on hips Lap belt low on hips Pregnant women...
  • Page 39 Mechanical seat belt tensioner...
  • Page 40 Placing in the front seat Placing in the rear seat's outer positions...

  • Page 41: Child Safety

    Child safety Rear seat centre position Child booster cushion and backrest Child booster cushion...
  • Page 42 Child safety 1: 4-door, 2: 5-door Attachment of child booster cushion...
  • Page 43 Vertical adjustment, pull forward and press. Extra seat Centre head restraint Extra seat (extra equipment, certain markets) 2:13...
  • Page 44 Child Restraint Anchorages (Australia) Child Restraint Anchorages WARNING! 2:14...

  • Page 45: Seat Belts

    Seat belts 2: 1 5...
  • Page 46 Airbags are located in the steering wheel, above the glove compartment and in the backrest of the seat. SRS (Airbag) and SIPS bag WARNING! 2: 1 6...
  • Page 47 3. Sensor 1. Gas generator 4. Seat belt tensioner 2. Airbag Sensor 1. Airbag Gas generators Pyrotechnical wiring...
  • Page 48 Labelling on seat belts with tensioning The warning lamp in the combination instrument This decal is located on the door post...
  • Page 49 Airbag inflation on passenger side...
  • Page 50 SRS text at the end of the dashboard. Inflation of SIPS bag The airbag and child seat do not go together!
  • 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

    Bonnet ull the bonnet lock release..pull the handle and open Rotate the catches - open completely Opening the bonnet 2: 22...

  • Page 54: Glove Compartment

    Large key operates boot lock Large key operates glove compartment Opening, shutting and locking Glove compartment the boot lid 2: 24...
  • Page 55 Alarm system LED...
  • Page 56 Remote controlled central locking/alarm 2:26...

  • Page 57: Theft Prevention

    Theft prevention...

  • Page 58: Child Safety Lock

    Child safety lock Latch for child safety lock Switching the door-open warning lights Child safety lock Useful advice...

  • Page 59: Storage Compartments

    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) Do not place heavy objects on the rear...
  • Page 60 Boot - 4-door model Warning triangle Jack Location of the switch Spare wheel Tool bag Boot...

  • Page 61: Folding Rear Seat

    Folding seats - 4-door model Pull the catch Rear seat catch Folding rear seat Rear centre seat belt Folding rear seat WARNING! 2:31...
  • Page 63 Anchorage eyelets in the boot Anchorage eyelets inside the car Anchorage eyelets 2: 33...
  • Page 64 Opening the rear door Opening from inside Latch for child safety lock...
  • Page 65 Boot 5-door model Jack Warning triangle Switch positions Tool bag Spare wheel Boot lighting Spare wheel and jack 2:3 5...
  • Page 66 Boot - 5-door model Backrest catch Hooks in holes Cushion catch...

  • Page 67: Removing The Seat Cushion

    Boot - 5-door model Removing the seat cushion Removing the seat cushion WARNING! WARNING! 2:37...
  • Page 68 Boot - 5-door model Anchorage eyelets in the boot Storage compartment in boot Anchorage eyelets 2:38...
  • Page 69 Load net Load net (extra equipment) 2: 39...
  • Page 70 Luggage cover (extra equipment) 2:40...

  • Page 72: Starting And Driving

    Starting and driving...
  • Page 73 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 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. Other factors which ensure good you handle the accelerator, brakes and gear Driving economically means smooth driving fuel consumption are: lever.

  • 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

    Manual gearbox Gear positions Reverse gear inhibitor...

  • Page 77: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission...
  • Page 78 Automatic transmission The position of the selector knob Mode selector *Not the B5202S. **The kick-down facility is always avail- able in these positions.
  • Page 79 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. matically selects a lower gear to provide the 2 Start the engine with the ignition key.
  • Page 80 ... 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. To avoid overheating: Drive slowly and carefully through deep water (flooded roads).

  • Page 81: Loading And Handling

    Loading and handling Holes for roof rack...
  • Page 82 The Volvo-designed towing brackets have been tailor-made The maximum permitted trailer weight for a trailer with 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.
  • Page 84 Towing eyelet front Towing eyelet rear...
  • Page 85 Battery Jump start the car as follows:...

  • Page 86: Frost Precautions

    C), we recommend onset of winter: the use of Volvo's radiator guard to help the engine reach normal Make sure that the engine coolant is of the correct blend to cope operating temperature as quickly as possible. This guard should not °...

  • 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 countries where it is difficult to obtain unleaded petrol or petrol with the appropriate octane rating.
  • 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 Inflation pressures and tyre wear 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) sedan 185/65 R 15 100- 250(36) 280(41) 280(41) 250(36) (160-) 195/60 R 15 0-100...

  • 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 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 95 Undo the wheel bolts Stand next to car...
  • Page 96 Securing the jack to the rim (certain models) Tighten wheel bolts diagonally...
  • Page 97 Left Right Left Right 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. Grease and oil from your fingers give off fumes when heated and coat reflector, quickly ruining it.
  • Page 98 Parking light 1-pin bulb 5W BA 15s Direction indicator 1-pin bulb 21 W BA 15s Spring Light housing Bulb holder...

  • Page 99: Replacing Bulbs

    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 4 Tail light 6 Rear fog light...
  • Page 100 Lamp location, right side Bulb location in the bulb holder Speaker*...
  • Page 101 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. Press in the two catches.

  • Page 102: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb replacement Screwdriver for glass lens Insert screwdriver and turn Phillips screwdriver for glass lens...
  • Page 103 Bulb replacement Bulb holder Insert a screwdriver, turn gently and pull Insert a screwdriver and turn Lens downwards...
  • Page 104 Bulb replacement Insert a screwdriver and turn Insert the screwdriver and turn gently (rear door) Insert a screwdriver and turn...
  • Page 105 Front foglight in the spoiler 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.

  • Page 106: Fuse Replacement

    Fuse replacement Numbering uses in the fuse box Sound fuse Blown fuse Fuse tool...
  • Page 107 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 Rear fog light;...

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    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

    Troubleshooting IMBALANCE, VIBRATION OR HEAVY FUEL FILLER FLAP DOES NOT OPEN STEERING DURING DRIVING Faulty motor in fuel filler flap Wheel imbalance Insufficient oil in power steering pump ENGINE OVERHEATS Radiator hoses cracked or leaking Insufficient coolant Electric cooling fan Emergency release for, fuel filler flap...

  • Page 110: Car Care

    Car care...
  • Page 111 Rustproofing Supporting frame anchorages, control arms, spring anchorages and spring strut plates.
  • Page 112 Rustproofing The visible rustproofing...

  • Page 113: Paintwork Damage

    Paintwork damage Paint offers protection against Minor stone chips and scratches rust Colour code Brush on primer Colour code...
  • Page 114 Paintwork damage For scratches proceed as already described but it may be advisable to use masking tape to protect the undamaged paintwork Materials: surrounding the scratches (diagram 3). Primer (aerosol spray) Paint (aerosol spray) Masking tape When large surfaces have to be repainted, suitably mask the surrounding area with mask- ing tape and paper.
  • Page 115 Wash the car often! Bear in mind! Suitable detergents Drainage holes...

  • Page 116: Automatic Car Washes

    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

    Never use strong detergents, petrol, alcohol etc. Always start from the outside of the stain and work towards the 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 Service - an investment!
  • 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

    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. They are specially reinforced to bear the weight of the car. A garage jack can also be placed under the front of the engine support The car's ignition system operates at very high frame and under the reinforced plate in the spare wheel well.

  • Page 122: Engine Compartment

    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 12 Product data plate WARNING!
  • Page 123 Oil fillercap Drain screw Oil filter l Oil (lipstick...
  • Page 125 Power steering, clutch brake fluid Reservoir, for brake and clutch, fluid Oil reservoir for power steering fluid...
  • Page 126 The dipstick handle is yellow...
  • Page 127 Coolant...
  • Page 128 Drive belt for alternator, power steering and air conditioning Power steering Pump Alternator Air conditioning compressor Crankshaft...
  • Page 129 Adjustment of the spray angle Filler pipe...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Specifications...

  • Page 133: Type Designations

    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

    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 Turbo... 7.0 litres Track, front 1 52 cm 152 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 No. of valves self-adjusting Valve clearance self-adjusting self-adjusting 1-2-4-5-3 Firing order 1-2-4-5-3 1-2-4-5-3 5 B.T.D.C. at 850 rpm ° ° 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...
  • 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

    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. Front suspension Power transmission Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control...
  • Page 140 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 <) (70 < ) 4th gear 0.87:1 5th gear 0.70:1...

  • Page 141: Electrical System

    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 1.21 Alternator max.current 1400 W (100A)

  • Page 143: Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic converter...
  • Page 144 Positive crankcase ventilation, fuel evaporation system...
  • 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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