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. [. . . ] In this position the indicator lamp in the i nstrument panel lights up The transmission will make a very noticeable shift down from 2nd to 1st gear if road speed drops to below 30 mph (50 km/h). 3 Low gear Select this position when you start the engine or park the car. Never leave the car with the engine running, because if anyone inside the car accidentally moves the gear lever out of the P position, the car may start moving. The car should be at a complete standstill when you select position P!In P, a mechanical device is activated in the transmission. It is still necessary to engage the parking brake when the car is parked on a slope! Automatic changes up and down between first, second and third gears when the programme mode is set at E or S. In this position the indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up There is no change up from third gear. Position 3 may be used for driving in hilly terrain and for obtaining increased engine braki ng power. Automatic transmission This mode is adapted to "sporty" driving. The transmission changes up and down at higher engine speeds so as to offer maximum performance. Sport Mode Winter Mode This mode may be selected for starting/moving off in slippery road conditions. **In position D, the transmission starts in 3rd gear and changes up to 4th gear. **In position 3, 2nd gear is locked and the transmission does not change either up or down. In position L, 1st gear is locked. Gear selector catch The position of the selector knob It is always possible to move the gear lever freely between N and D, whereas the other positions are protected by a catch which is released by pressing the knob on the top of the gear lever. By pressing lightly on the knob with the palm of the hand, it is possible to move the lever freely between positions R, N, D and 3. When the knob is depressed fully, it is also possible to select positions L and P. This full pressure is also required to move the lever from position P. Mode selector Mode selector The push-buttons to the left of the gear lever are for selection of modes E, S and W. All three modes can be selected while driving. The selected alternative (S or E) is always retained in memory even when the engine has been switched off. The transmission changes gears at a lower engine speed to achieve the best possible fuel consumption. If speed increases while you are driving downhill in D and you release the accelerator pedal, the transmission will automatically select 3rd gear*. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when mode W is selected. Press button W once more in order to disengage the Winter mode. When mode W is disengaged or the ignition is switched off, the transmission automatically reverts to the previously selected S or E mode. If the indicator lamp begins to flash, this is an indication of a fault in the automatic transmission. [. . . ] The system is cleaned and the condition of the rubber hoses and their degree of blockage should be checked according to the Volvo Service Programme. The rubber hoses should be replaced if they are in poor condition. The calibrated nipple should be removed and cleaned. The flame barrier should be replaced. Fuel evaporation system Crankcase ventilation, inspection Cars equipped with catalytic converters have a fuel evaporation system which prevents the emission of fuel vapour into the air. [. . . ]