User manual VOLVO 850

Instruments, switches and controls I 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 5 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 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 Cruise control (extra equipment) 1:10 Hazard warning flashers 1:20 Air mix 1:20 Air vents Heating and ventilation controls 1:20-1:28 1 0:1-10:36 Audio 1:17 Ashtray Heated passenger and driver's seats 1:16 1:16 Parking brake 1:29 Electrically operated windows and rear-view mirrors 2:2 1:17 Cigar lighter 2:22 Bonnet release 1 :1 1 Front foglights (extra equipment) Space for extra equipment 1:18 Adjustable steering wheel 1:7 Ignition and steering wheel lock Space for extra equipment 1:10 TRACS (extra equipment) 2:4 Electrically operated sun roof (extra equipment) 1:13 Trip computer controls (extra equipment) 1 :10 Electrically heated rear window and rear-view mirrors 2:16-2:21 Horn/SRS (Airbag) 2:16-2:21 SRS (Airbag) Instruments and controls 1:1 Instruments 1 Fuel gauge 2 Boost pressure gauge (850 turbo only) The fuel tank holds approximately 73 litres. If the warning light on the instrument panel comes on, approx. 8 litres of fuel remain in the tank. 3 Temperature gauge 1:2 The boost pressure gauge is divided into two sections - one black and one white. With the needle in the black section the engine acts as a naturally aspirated engine - without the turbocharger. To make driving more economical, keep the needle in this section as much as possible. With the needle in the white section the turbocharger is engaged. 4 Resetting the tripmeter Indicates the temperature of the coolant in the engine. If the pointer repeatedly enters the red sector, or if it remains there, you should immediately check the coolant level. Also check the coolant level if the warning light comes on; see 7:10. Refer to 3:9 for additional information about the cooling system. Press the button to reset the meter. 8 Tripmeter 7 Odometer 5 Clock, ambient temperature gauge (Trip computer - extra equipment) 6 Speedometer 9 Tachometer The tripmeter is used to measure short driving stretches. The digit on the right indicates 1/10 mile/km. If the digit on the tripmeter is red, this is an indication that the speedometer and tripmeter have been replaced. The date and mileage at the time of replacement are recorded in the Service Record booklet. Indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. The needle should never be in the solid red section. For information on the highest permitted constant engine speed, refer to page 8:9. Instruments 1 Direction indicator, left 2 Direction indicator, right 3 Not connected 4 Low washer fluid level If the lamp comes on, there is only 1/2 litre fluid in the reservoir. 5 Low fuel level When the lamp comes on, only about 8 litres of fuel remain 6 Rear fog lamp on 7 Main beam 8 Not connected 9 Bulb failure warning light 1 0 Bulb failure warning light, trailer (Germany) 11 Not connected 1 2 Fault in SRS (Airbag) system (extra equipment) 1 3 Battery charge failure 14 Low oil pressure 1 5 Brake circuit failure 1 6 Parking brake applied 17 18 Automatic transmission Position W, 3 or L engaged 19 Low coolant level 20 TRACS failure (extra equipment) 21 Fault in the engine electronic 22 system Service reminder (certain models) ABS (anti-lock brakes) malfunction 1: 3 Control and warning lights Brake circuit failure However, all the warning lights should light up when the ignition key is turned on and before the engine actually starts. This allows you to check that the bulbs are in working order. Once the engine starts, all the bulbs except for the parking brake reminder light, should turn off. The parking brake light will turn off once the parking brake is disengaged. The warning lights described here should never be on while driving If this light comes on while driving or braking, the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low. Stop immediately and check the level i n the reservoir (see the back cover of the manual for its location). If the fluid level is under MIN in any part of the reservoir, do not drive any further; have the car towed to a workshop to be checked and repaired! Low oil pressure If this light comes on when the engine is running, the oil pressure is too low. Switch off the engine immediately and check the oil level; see 7:6. After hard driving, the light will come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal provided it goes off again when the engine speed increases. Lights up if any of the following bulbs fail: Dipped beam Tail lights Rear parking lights Brake lights (if the light glows when the brake pedal is depressed). Check the fuse and the bulb. Bulb failure warning light Battery charge failure Fault in the engine electronic system If this light stays on after the engine has started, a fault has been detected in the engine's fuel or ignition system. This could mean that the engine does not meet exhaust regulations. Have your car checked by a Volvo workshop. The warning light comes on when the alternator is not charging the battery. If the lamp comes on while driving, there is either a fault in the electrical system or the drive belt is slack. Note! If the drive belt snaps, or if the belt tensioner is broken so that the alternator cannot charge the battery, this light and warning lights 4, 9. 15, 16 and 19 will come on. Parking brake engaged The parking brake, which is separate from the service or foot-operated brake, is not applied during normal braking. For this reason, it is not cleaned automatically. We therefore recommend that you use the parking brake regularly to keep it clean. 1:4 The warning lights described here should never be on while driving (cont'd). Low coolant level If this light comes on while driving, the coolant level is too low. Stop the engine and check the coolant level in the expansion tank; see 7:10. ABS prevents the wheels from locking during severe braking. If the warning light comes on this is an indication that the ABS system is not functioning, although the standard braking system will continue to operate as normal. Drive to a Volvo dealer to have the system checked. See 3:12 for more information about ABS brakes. Control lights Control and warning lights ABS - Anti-Lock Braking system If a trailer is being towed, this light will flash at the same time as the direction i ndicator light flashes. If it does not flash then a bulb has failed in either the trailer or the car. Direction indicators, trailer (Germany) Service reminder (certain models) Automatic transmission If the warning light starts flashing, this i ndicates a fault in the automatic transmission. Contact your Volvo dealer. This light comes on when position W is engaged or gear 3 or L is selected. Fault in SRS (Airbag) system (extra equipment) If this light remains lit or if it lights up while driving, this indicates that the Air bag's diagnostic system has discovered a fault. Drive immediately to a Volvo workshop to have it checked. See 2:16-2:21 for more information about the Airbag. If this light comes on, it is time to have your car serviced. Three factors determine when the light is activated: mileage, total hours of engine operation or time in months. The actual values are pre-programmed at the factory. The light is reset by your Volvo dealer when the car is serviced. The light always remains lit for two minutes whenever the ignition is turned on. TRACS failure (extra equipment) If the TRACS (TRAction Control System) malfunctions the warning light will come on. It also comes on when the brakes overheat, and goes out again when normal temperature level is reached. Contact your Volvo dealer. Read more about TRACS on page 1:10. 1:5 Headlights 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. Ignition and steering wheel lock If it is difficult to turn the key, this is because the front wheels are positioned so that they exert pressure on the lock. To release the pressure, turn the steering wheel a little from left to right at the same ti me as you turn the ignition key. Lock the steering wheel before leaving the car as anti-theft precaution. Drive Key position during driving. The entire electrical system is switched on. WARNING! The ignition key should never be removed from the lock while driving or while the car is being towed. Start position The starter motor is engaged. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. The key automatically springs back to the engine-running position. 1: 7 Direction indicators, main beam/dipped beam and headlight "flasher" Direction indicators 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. 2 Normal turns 3 Headlight flasher (headlights off) Pull the lever towards the steering wheel. The main beam remains on until the lever is released. 3 Main beam/dipped beam switch (headlights on) Pull the lever towards the steering wheel, past the headlight flasher position, and release it. The headlight will switch between main and dipped beam. A blown direction indicator bulb will cause the indicator light to flash more rapidly than usual. 1:8 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. 3 Windscreen wipers, normal speed 4 Windscreen wipers, high speed 5 Windscreen wash/wipe + headlight wash/wipe The washers are operated in this position and the windscreen wipers make 2 or 3 sweeps after the lever is released. The headlight washers operate together with the windscreen washers. 1: 9 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. Note: Regulations concerning the use of hazard warning flashers vary from country to country. Hazard warning flashers Trip computer, sun roof, hazard warning flashers, heated rear window/mirrors Heated rear window Heated rear-view mirrors (extra equipment) Use the heated rear window and heated rear-view mirrors for demisting and defrosting. Press once on the switch to start heating of the rear window and rear-view mirrors simultaneously. The orange indicator l amp in the switch lights up when it is activated. A built-in timer automatically switches off heating of the rear window and rear-view mirrors after about 12 minutes. The indicator light switches off at the same ti me. Press the switch once more while the i ndicator light is on to switch off all heating. Press the switch again after the indicator light goes off to restart the heating process. Rotate the control to obtain the desired trip computer function. See 1: 13. Trip computer control (extra equipment) TRACS (extra equipment) Electrically operated sun roof (extra equipment) Your car can be equipped with TRACS ( TRAction Control System) as an optional extra, this is an automatic aid to starting on slippery road surfaces and operates via the ABS system. The TRAMS function is engaged manually using a switch on the dashboard. When switched on TRACS engages automatically at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when one of the drive wheels has no grip. It disengages automatically when speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h). The sound which can be heard when the system is operating comes from the ABS system, see 3:12. See 2:4 for instructions about opening and closing. 1: 1 0 Foglights, instrument illumination, rear window wash/wipe Instrument illumination Rear foglight Slide the control to the right - stronger illumination Slide the control to the left - weaker illumination. Instrument illumination is switched on in positions The rear foglight shines far more intensively than the standard rear light; it is used when driving in extremely poor visibility. The rear foglight operates in combination with the main/dipped beam. The front foglights operate in combination with the parking light, dipped and main beam. Front foglights (extra equipment) Beam height adjustment (Certain markets) Note: The rules governing the use of front and rear foglights vary from country to country. Settings The system consists of a motor on each headlight and one switch on the dashboard. This switch makes it possible to adapt the height of the headlight beam to different loads. The height of the beam can only be adjusted when the headlights are turned on. The correct levels for different loads are shown in the table on the right. Note: Check that the setting is 0 for normal load conditions. Rear window wash/wipe Load Driver Driver and I passenger sedan estate 0 0 0 2(0) 3(0) 4(2) 0 1(0) The rear window wash/wipe is operated using the switches on the windscreen wiper lever. 1 Rear window wiper, normal speed 2 Intermittent wiping The rear wiper makes one sweep every ten seconds. 3 Rear window wash The wiper operates together with the washer spray when you press this button. After the button is released the wiper makes 2 or 3 more sweeps. 1: 1 1 Driver and 4 passengers 5 people + load (95 kg) ( ) Cars with Nivomat. Driver + Max load (270 kg) 2(0) 4(2) Clock, ambient temperature gauge Clock Clock and ambient temperature gauge (certain models) Resetting the clock h=hours m=minutes The digital clock can be reset by pressing one of the two buttons (A and B) with a sharp object such as the tip of a pen. Maintain the pressure on the buttons for more than four seconds to change the time more quickly. This does not apply to models which only have a clock. Indicates the temperature slightly above the road surface while driving. A red warning light (C) comes on when the temperature is in the +2 ° C to -5'C range. Note! At low speeds or when the vehicle is stationary the ambient temperature displayed may be too high because of the heat from the engine. Ambient temperature gauge (certain models) Choice of presentation If buttons A and B are pressed in simultaneously, it is possible to shift between four different presentation methods, as follows: Press 1st time: 12 hour display and T Press 2nd time: 24 hour display and ° F Press 3rd time: 12 hour display and ° C Press 4th time: 24 hour display and ° C 1: 1 2 Trip computer Trip computer Volvo's trip computer receives a considerable amount of information which is processed on a continuous basis by a microprocessor. The trip computer offers six functions which are presented in one single display. The cursor indicates the selected function. The trip computer's clock is shown permanently in the left-hand field. Refer to 1: 1 2 for more detailed information. The following data is displayed by the computer: · Average speed · Current fuel consumption · Average fuel consumption · Ambient temperature · Driving distance on current fuel reserve · Tripmeter Trip computer controls The trip computer is equipped with two warning functions: low fuel level and low ambient temperature. In either of these cases, the cursor lights up and, in the case of low ambient temperature, lamp A also lights up. The relevant value is shown in the display, irrespective of the function selected. In order to return to the selected function, the control should be rotated one step and then back again. Note that the low ambient temperature warning always has the highest priority in the display panel. Warning function Select one of the trip computer's six functions by using control B. The Reset button (C) is used to reset the following functions: average speed, average fuel consumption and the trip meter. Rotate the control to the required position and press the button for at least two seconds to reset the selected function. NOTE: If pressure is maintained on the button for another three seconds, the three resettable functions are reset. 1:13 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. Can be set to zero by pressing the reset button on the switch. Current fuel consumption mpg Continuous information on current fuel consumption. Calculation of fuel consumption once per second. When the car is at a standstill, the display shows "----". Average fuel consumption Average fuel consumption since the function was last reset. When the ignition is switched off, the average fuel consumption figure is stored in memory and remains in memory until it is reset using the reset button on the switch. 1: 1 4 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. Tripmeter miles The distance driven since the function was last reset. This value is stored in memory until it is reset using the reset button on the switch. The trip meter indicates 10 yard intervals for a distance of up to 1 mile. Driving distance on current fuel reserve miles--> 0 Shows the distance which can be driven on the fuel which remains in the fuel tank, calculated on the basis of the average fuel consumption and the remaining fuel in the tank. When the quantity of fuel drops to below 8 litres, a warning lamp lights up in the combined instrument and the cursor beside the "Driving Distance on Current Fuel Reserve" symbol is activated. This takes place irrespective of the function currently selected. When the driving distance on the current fuel reserve is less than 5 miles, the display shows the "----" sign. 1: 1 5 Heated seats front/rear, parking brake Heated front seats Switches for the heated front seats and heated rear seat The seat heating function can be switched on or off using the two switches. The heat is thermostat-controlled and it cuts out automatically. Switch off the passenger seat heater if the seat is empty. The seat heating function can be switched on or off with this switch. Press the switch once to start heating the seat. When you press the switch again, heating is switched off. The built-in timer will switch off heating automatically after 10 minutes. Switch off the rear seat heater if the seat is empty. Note! Remember to disconnect the electrical connector when removing the rear seat cushion Heated rear seat (extra equipment) The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. The parking brake operates on the rear wheels. A warning light in the combined instrument panel lights up when the parking brake is engaged. To release the brake, pull the lever upwards slightly, press the button and ease the lever down. Then release the lever. Always use the parking brake when parking the car to ensure optimal function. Parking brake Parking brake lever 1: 1 6 Ashtrays and cigar lighter Ashtray Cigar lighter Rear seat ashtray Ashtray To open ashtray: press lightly on the panel. To empty the ashtray, grip it on the short sides, push in and then pull straight upwards. Cigar lighter Press in the lighter. When it has become sufficiently hot, after about 6-8 seconds, it will spring back ready for use. The cigar lighter socket has a 120 W output. To empty the ashtray, pull it out completel y, lift up the rear edge and remove. Rear seat ashtray 1: 1 7 Steering wheel adjustment ... to adjust height Steering wheel adjustment Depress... 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. Press the lever up again to lock the wheel. WARNING! Check that the steering wheel is locked in position. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. ... to adjust reach 1: 1 8 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. Engagement The cruise control switches are located on the direction indicator stalk. To engage and set the desired speed: 1 Set switch B in the ON position. 2 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. Note: The cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 22 mph (35 km/h). 3 Press the + or - area of the SET button (A) to engage the desired speed. The cruise control is automatically disengaged if the brake or clutch pedal is pressed. The previously selected cruise speed is retained in the memory; by momentarily pushing switch B towards the RESUME setting, that speed will be re-engaged. Disengagement Acceleration Reducing speed Momentary acceleration such as for overtaking does not interrupt cruise control operation. The previous set speed will be maintained without having to set the switch to RESUME. If the cruise control is already engaged, the cruising speed can be increased or decreased by pressing the SET button (A) towards either + or -. One short activation of the SET button corresponds to a speed change of +/-1 mph (1.6 km/h). The current speed of the vehicle when the button is released will now be programmed. Set switch (B) to the OFF position or depress the brake or clutch pedal. If the ignition is switched off or the gear selector lever is in position N, the cruise control system will automatically disengage. If the speed decreases to 70% of the set speed the cruise control will automatically disengage. This also occurs if the wheels spin or lock. Automatic transmission When the car is driven in hilly terrain, there may be a tendency for the gearbox to hunt between different gears. You can avoid this by manually selecting a lower gear or changing driving mode. 1:19