Owners Maintenance

1996 Volvo 850
the SRS system warning light when starting and driving the car. Normally, this light will come on when
the ignition is switched on and should go out after approximately 10 seconds or when the engine is
started. If this light should stay on or come on while you are driving, drive the car to an authorized
Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system
The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt! In order for the SRS system to provide
the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a
supplement to the seat belts.
WARNING! If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water
on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to
start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may
cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized
Volvo retailer for repairs.
Automatic transmission only:
Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move
the gear selector to the neutral position.
● Disconnect the battery
● Wait at least one minute
● Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position 1
● Press firmly on the shiftlock override button (located near the base of the gear selector).
● While holding the override button down, move the gear selector from the park position.
pg. 3:8 Volvo Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag
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