Volvo 1996 960 Assembly instructions

MAINTENANCE/CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 20
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MAINTENANCE/CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
QUICK TIPS™
1996
VOLVO 960
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Routine maintenance
Every 10,000 miles/16,000 km
or 12 months, whichever
comes first*
*
Tip: Change your oil
and filter more frequently
(every 5,000 miles/8,000 km
or every 6 months) if you
drive under these conditions:
High dust levels, low-speed
short trips or extended idling,
trailer towing, or extensive
mountain driving
VOLVO CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
United States
On Call
Roadside Assistance
800-63-VOLVO
Customer Support
800-458-1552
Canada
On Call
Roadside Assistance
800-263-0475
Customer Support
800-663-8255
Gasoline
Unleaded
fuel only
87 octane min.
21.1 gal./
80 liter tank
1.6 gal./6 liters
remaining light
SP0332.07.95 22M
© 1995 Calcar
Quick Tips is a trademark of Calcar

DASHBOARD/
KEYS
DASHBOARD/
KEYS
DASHBOARD/KEYS
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Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 2
page 3
DASHBOARD/KEYS
Master key
Operates all locks,
arms alarm from
either front door
or trunk/tailgate
Service (valet) key
Operates front doors,
ignition/steering/
transmission lock
Tip: Key number plate is
used to purchase a lost key;
store in safe place
1. Mirrors/power windows
See Driver Controls
2. Fuse box
3. Air vents
Open/closed: Rotate wheel
down/up
Horizontal air flow: Rotate
center wheel left/right
Vertical air flow: Push
top/bottom of slats
4. Horn
5. Red alarm LED
(light on right speaker)
Flashes when armed;
alarm armed when door/
tailgate locked, locks with
key or remote; if activated,
horn sounds and turn
signals flash
6. Heating & air conditioning
See Climate Controls
7. Audio system
See Audio System
8. Cigarette lighter
9. Ash tray: Push to open
10. Gear selector
See Drivetrain
11. Shiftlock override button
To override shiftlock system:
Turn ignition
on , press and
hold override button, move
gear selector out of Park (P)
12. Parking brake
13. Heated front seats
(if equipped)
Press to turn on; automatically
turns off when optimal temp-
erature is reached
Tip: Passenger seat heater
should be off when seat is
not occupied
14. Console
See Trunk/Storage
15. Tilt steering wheel
Adjusts to three positions
Push lever down to adjust,
release to lock
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering wheel while driving
16. Hood release
To open: Pull
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Tip: Central lock switch
on dash will not operate
with driver’s door open

STALKS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
STALKS
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Outside temperature gauge
Amber lamp indicates near or
below freezing conditions
2. Fuel gauge
Tank holds 21.1 gal./80 liters
Tip: If ignition on while
refueling, gauge will not
register additional fuel
for up to 20 minutes
14. Winter/wet transmission
mode selected
Flashing indicates faulty trans-
mission; also see Drivetrain
15. Low coolant level
16. Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)
Malfunction, normal brakes only
17. Parking brake on
18. Low brake fluid level
Right stalk
Wiper/washer
Intermittent wipe: Press up
Single wipe: Press down slightly
Low speed = 1 click down
High speed = 2 clicks down
Wash (includes headlight wash
if equipped): Pull
1. Rear wiper/washer (Wagon)
Intermittent wipe:
Move center switch left
Continuous wipe:
Move switch right
Wash: Push button on
end of stalk
3. Clock set button
To set clock: Press while turning
4. Clock
5. Turn signals
6. Speedometer
7. Odometer
8. Trip odometer
9. Trip odometer reset button
To reset to zero: Push
10. Tachometer: Avoid red zone
11. Coolant temperature gauge
Stop car if in red zone, check
coolant level when safe
WARNING LIGHTS:
12. Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Airbag malfunction
13. Always fasten seat belts
19. High beams on
20. Low oil pressure
Check oil level
21. Charging (generator) system
failure: Battery discharging
22. Exterior light bulb failure
23. Rear fog lamp on
24. Low washer fluid
25. Scheduled maintenance
reminder
Light on = service interval
exceeded
26. Trailer turn signal operating
(if equipped)
27. Malfunction indicator lamp
Possible faulty emission
control; Volvo retailer
inspection required
28. Low fuel warning light
Light comes on when 1.6 gal./
6 liters fuel remaining
Left stalk
Turn signals/high beams
Pull for high beams or to flash
high beams with lights off
Cruise control
WARNING: Use only when safe
Operates above 22 mph
To turn on: Set switch (2) to
on
To set speed: Press and release
SET button (3) at end of lever
To accelerate/decelerate:
Press SET button (3) toward +/-
To return to preset speed
(after braking): Momentarily
move switch (2) to RESUME
To cancel: Tap brake pedal or
push button (2) to
off
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 4
page 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL
CHECK
ENGINE SER- VICE BRAKE PARK
BRAKE ABS SRS
CHECK
ENGINE SER- VICE BRAKE PARK
BRAKE ABS SRS
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DRIVER
CONTROLS
DRIVER
CONTROLS
DRIVER
CONTROLS
DRIVER
CONTROLS
DRIVER CONTROLS
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1. Outside mirror controls
Left/right switches adjust cor-
responding mirrors four ways
Push edge of adjustment
switch to move mirror in
corresponding direction
2. Power windows
Driver’s window (2A): “One-
touch” down; press bottom
of switch lightly and release,
window goes all the way
down; tap switch again to
stop; press and hold bottom
of switch for normal operation
3. Rear window cut-out
switch
Press left side to disable
rear window controls; driver’s
switches retain control
Main interior light switch (4)
and reading light switches (5)
Always on: Forward position
Always off: Center position
On with open door: Rear position
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 6
page 7
DRIVER CONTROLS
1
2A
3
2
AUTO
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4
Located below Instrument Panel
10 11 12 89 7
6. Headlights
All lights off; daytime
running lights (DRL) on
when ignition on
Parking lights on; also
controls DRL
Headlights on when
ignition on
Tip: High beams can only
be switched on if headlight
switch is in position
7. Instrument panel
illumination control
To increase brightness:
Rotate wheel up
8. Fog lights
Two front, one high-intensity
red light in driver’s-side rear
lamp cluster
Operate only when
headlights are on
Front fog lights on:
Push top of switch
Front and rear fog lights on:
Push bottom of switch
Fog lights off:
Switch in center position
9. Central locking
To lock/unlock doors,
trunk/tailgate: Push
Also see Locks
Tip: Central lock switch
on dash will not operate
with driver’s door open
10. Sunroof (if equipped)
To slide open/closed:
Press bottom/top of switch
To raise/close rear edge:
Press top/bottom of switch
Tip: To minimize wind
rumble with sunroof open,
open/close panel or rear
window(s) slightly
11. 4-way hazard flashers
12. Heated rear window/side
mirrors (if equipped)
To turn on: Press switch
Mirrors off automatically
after approximately six
minutes, rear window after
about 12 minutes
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

CLIMATE
CONTROLS
LOCKS
CLIMATE
CONTROLS
LOCKS
LOCKS
Remote keyless
entry
Operates all locks
from a distance
To operate: Hold
remote in vertical
position
To lock doors,
trunk/tailgate: Press LOCK (1)
To unlock: Press UNLOCK (2)
to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 10 seconds to
unlock other doors, trunk/
tailgate
Tip: Do not use keyless trans-
mitter to lock an occupied
vehicle
Tip: If only the driver’s door is
unlocked, lock will re-engage
and alarm will reset in 30 sec-
onds unless door is opened
Alarm
Armed/deactivated via
remote keyless entry or with
key (red LED on right radio
speaker flashes when armed);
if activated, horn sounds
and turn signals flash
Tip: The alarm will be
triggered if you attempt to
open the car using the key
in any lock except the one
in the driver’s door
Power door locks
Key:
To lock all doors and trunk/
tailgate: Use key in either
front door
To unlock either front door:
Turn key once
To unlock all doors and trunk/
tailgate: Turn key, then turn
again within 10 seconds
To lock/unlock car from inside:
Use central lock switch; also
see Driver Controls
Tip: Central lock switch
on dash will not operate
with driver’s door open
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 8
page 9
LOCKS
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AUTAUT
4
3
A/C
OFF
1 3 52 4
Electronic
Air to passenger panel
vents
4. Air conditioning
Standard system: Press to
turn A/C
on (light on)
Electronic system: Press to
turn A/C
off (light on); use AUT
settings for optimal cooling
5. Temperature dial
Tip (both systems): In defrost
mode, A/C always on and
recirculation always off
3. Air vent selector:
Defrost: Air to windshield
and side windows
Air to floor, windshield
and side windows
Air to floor vents
Air to floor and passenger
panel vents
Air distribution is auto-
matically regulated
(if equipped)
1. Blower/fan for air circulation
AUT (if equipped) = blower is
automatic; 0 = off; 5 = maximum
2. Recirculate inside air
System
on when button
depressed (light on); push
again for off
Recirculates air in passenger
compartment for maximum
heating or cooling
Use when outside air becomes
polluted; for 15-min. intervals max.
AUT
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
LOCK UN
LOCK
1 2

SEATS
DRIVETRAIN
SEATS
DRIVETRAIN
SEATS
1. Height adjustment
To raise or lower front/rear
of seat: Push front/rear of
switch vertically
Fore-aft adjustment
To move seat fore and aft:
Push horizontally
2. Seat back position
To tilt seat back:
Push switch forward or
rearward
3. Programming seat memory
Adjust seat to desired position
To retain in memory: Press and
hold MEM and button 1, 2 or 3
simultaneously
To bring seat to programmed
memory: Press and hold 1, 2
or 3 until seat stops moving
4. Lumbar support
To increase/decrease lower
back support: Turn knob
5. Side Impact Protection
System (SIPS) airbag
(front seats)
Helps increase occupant
protection in certain side
impact collisions
WARNING: Use only Volvo
approved seat covers
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 10
page 11
SEATS
1 2 3
M
E
M
1 2
3
4
5
WARNINGS:
Do not place
children in front
Do not adjust seats
while driving
Seat belts should
always be worn when
vehicle is in motion
Airbags are
supplemental and
do not replace
seat belt usage
Shiftlock
Override
R
■
N
■
D
■
P
■
3
■
L
■
E
S
W
Gearshift must be in Park or
Neutral to start engine; it must be
in Park to remove ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal, then
press selector knob on gearshift
Never put moving vehicle in Park
R = Reverse
Never engage when vehicle is
moving forward
N = Neutral
No gear engaged; engine can
be started in this position
D = Drive
Normal driving position; shifts
through four forward gears
automatically when E or S
modes selected
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear change
3 = Drive, intermediate position
Shifts occur only through first
three gears when modes E or S
are selected; provides increased
engine braking for moderate
grades
L = Drive, low position
Transmission remains in 1st or 2nd
gear (no upshift when accelerating);
provides engine braking when
descending steep grades
Driving mode selector switches
Control shifting of gears
Press to activate/deactivate
E = Economy
Use for normal driving, gear
changes occur at lower engine
speed to improve fuel economy
S = Sport
Holds each gear to higher engine
speed and downshifts faster
W = Winter/wet
Use only when starting in
extremely slippery conditions
D = 3rd or 4th gear only
3 = 2nd gear only
L = 1st gear only
Selector Knob
Driving
mode
selector
switches
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

AUDIO
SYSTEMS
AUDIO
SYSTEMS
AUDIO
SYSTEMS
AUDIO
SYSTEMS
RADIO/CASSETTE/CD
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 12
page 13
RADIO/CASSETTE/CD
7. Preset buttons
To set station: Press and hold
until sound fades and returns
To select CD: Press 1-6
8. Aut/auto seek
To automatically seek and
store eight strongest AM or
FM stations: Press and hold
for at least one second; press
briefly to hear each station
9. Cassette slot
10. Tape mode selector
(811/815)
11. Eject
To stop and eject tape: Push
12. CD slot (815)
Insert disc with label side up
13. CD mode selector
(if equipped)
To activate CD: Press
1. Power/volume/balance (811)
To switch on and increase
volume: Turn knob clockwise
For balance: Pull and turn
2. Power (710/815)
To turn on/off: Push and hold
3. Volume/balance (710/815)
To change volume: Turn knob
For balance: Pull and turn
4. Tuning (710/815)
Push left or right side of switch
(811): Turn knob left/right
Tape (815): Push for
forward/ rewind
CD (710/815): Push for
music search
5. Bass/treble/fader controls
To increase/decrease:
Slide up/down
6. AM/FM band selectors
19. rev/rnd (811)
To reverse tape direction/
CD random play: Push
20. Rpt/nxt (811);
/ (815)
To repeat or advance
to next tape or CD
selection: Push
(815 only) To auto-
matically seek next
strong station: Push
21. Scan (815)
To listen to several seconds
of each station or tape/CD
selection: Push
22. Chgr (815)
To activate remote CD
changer (if equipped): Push
23. Dolby® noise reduction
24. Anti-theft indicator
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SC-710
BASS TREBLE FADER
RND
PWR
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VOL BAL
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14. CD eject (815)
To stop and eject disc:
Push
15. Prog (710)
To advance/rewind
tape: Push /
To reverse tape
direction: Push
and simultaneously
16. Seek (710)
To automatically find
next strong station/next
CD selection: Push
17. Rnd (710/815)
For CD random play:
Push
18. rew/ff (811)
To rewind/fast forward
tape or CD: Push
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Anti-theft feature
If “codE”displayed, enter 4-digit
code using preset buttons; EEEE
displayed if incorrect code
Tip: After three wrong attempts,
radio locks for two hours
Tip: Clean cassette mechanism
every 10-15 hours of use
1 2 3 4 5 6
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fm 2fm 1 am 1 am 2 aut
anti-theft
SC-811
bass treble fader
cd
tape push seek tunepower-volume
push
pull
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rnd
rew ff
rpt nxt
pause
balance auto
seek
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CHILD SAFETY/
REAR SEATS
TRUNK/
STORAGE
CHILD SAFETY/
REAR SEATS
TRUNK/
STORAGE
TRUNK/STORAGE
Trunk lid
To open: Pull lever under lid
Trunk light
Located in trunk under rear window
Rotate switch forward =
off
Rotate rearward = on (with lid open)
Trunk/tailgate locking
Locks/unlocks with either front
door or central locking system
Trunk/tailgate locks/unlocks
with central door locking:
Withdraw key in vertical
position
Trunk/tailgate only is
unlocked, relocks with doors:
Turn key to right, then with-
draw in vertical position
Trunk/tailgate always locked:
Turn key to left, then with-
draw in horizontal position
Trunk pass-through (sedan)
To stow long objects: Flip down
rear center armrest; objects
can be pushed from trunk
through flap in seat; 33-lb
maximum load
Spare tire and jack
Stowed under panel in trunk
Tip: Always secure the spare
tire and jack to prevent them
from rattling
Console (two-stage design)
To open lid: Grip under front
lip and pull up; lid flips 180° to
serve as dual rear cupholders (1)
To access console storage:
Pull up on latch at left front of
console lid
Front cupholders (2): Grip under
tab on front of console and
pull forward
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 14
page 15
TRUNK/STORAGE
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▼
▼
Integrated child booster
cushion (if equipped)
WARNING: Approved for
children weighing between
50-80 lb and between
46-54 in. in height; not
intended for children under
three years of age
Seat belt buckle locking
mechanism
Fitted to all belts except driver’s;
use when attaching seat belts
to child restraint
To prevent seat belt from loosen-
ing around child restraint: Move
red lock button to the right; belt
retracts but won’t extend
For normal belt extention/
retraction adjustment: Move
lock button left
Tip: A coin, etc. can be used
to move lock button
WARNING: Children should
be placed only in rear seats
Child safety locks
Located at the edge of
rear doors
To activate: Push lever toward
center of car; door opens from
outside only
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STATION
WAGON
STATION
WAGON
STATION
WAGON
STATION
WAGON
STATION WAGONSTATION WAGON
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 16
page 17
Tailgate
Locks/unlocks with either front
door or central locking system
(See Trunk/Storage)
To open from outside: Press up
on catch on outside handle
To open from inside: Move handle
(1) to left and push outward
WARNING: Always close
tailgate before driving;
poisonous exhaust may
enter vehicle
Auxiliary child seat
(if equipped)
Rear-facing seat is intended
for two children, each weighing
a maximum of 84-lb and
approximately 60 in. tall
WARNING: Both rear seat
backrests must be up when
the auxiliary seat is being used
WARNING: Remove cargo net
(if equipped) before using
auxiliary child seat
Cargo net (if equipped)
Helps prevent cargo/animals
from being thrown forward
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Tailgate child safety lock
Located on side of tailgate lock
To prevent tailgate from being
opened from inside: Push
lever down
Cargo space lighting
Located at rear of cargo area
Light on with tailgate open:
Forward position
Light always off: Center position
Light always on: Rear position
Folding rear seats
Rear seat is split into two
sections and folds to expand
cargo compartment
Concealed storage bins
Three bins (1, 2, 3) are located
under cargo floor
Spare tire and jack
Located in large lockable
storage bin (2)
Luggage cover (if equipped)
Pull out cover to conceal cargo
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DRIVING TIPS/
UNDER HOOD
DRIVING TIPS/
UNDER HOOD
DRIVING AND TIRE TIPS
Quick Tips Volvo 960 page 18
page 19
Break-in (first 1,200 miles)
Drive at varying road and engine
speeds
Avoid full acceleration
Avoid transmission kick-down
Engine warm-up
Avoid prolonged idling; instead,
drive with light pressure on
accelerator for a few minutes
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS automatically pumps the
brakes to prevent wheel lock-up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear an
audible modulation of the brakes,
this is normal when you have
reached maximum braking for
the road surface
Tips: When braking, maintain
constant pressure on the
brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS Self Test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting and up to 4 mph
(6 km/h); you may notice some
pulsation of the brake pedal and
hear some noise
Tip: The ABS self test
is normal
Tire economy and tips
Check pressures when tires are
cold; pressure information can be
found on label located on rear
edge of front passenger door
Snow tires
Should be installed on all four
wheels to increase traction
Snow chains
Install only on the rear wheels
Install chains as tightly
as possible and re-tighten
periodically
Tires should not be wider
than 195 mm
DRIVING AND TIRE TIPS
1. Battery
2. Main fuse box
3. Coolant expansion tank/
Radiator
Level should be between
indicator marks; fill with 50/50
mixture Volvo anti-freeze and
water
WARNING: Never remove cap
while engine is running or
hot; remove only when cool
4. Engine oil filler cap
Only use oil meeting API
specification SG, SG/CD, SH
or Energy Conserving (EC) II
5. Power steering oil reservoir
6. Engine oil dipstick
Level should be between
indicator marks, avoid
overfilling
7. Brake fluid reservoir
Fluid should be above
MIN mark; check without
removing cap
8. Relay/fuse box
9. Air cleaner
10. Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with mixture of water
and solvent (use washer
anti-freeze in winter)
11. Hood safety latch
To lift hood: Pull inside hood
release handle, lift hood slightly
and depress safety latch
Tip: Transmission has no
dipstick; your Volvo retailer
can check if necessary
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9
WARNING:
Fan operates up
to 6 minutes
after engine
has been
shut off
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features