Owners Maintenance

1996 Volvo 850
Set the mode selector to AUT and select the desired temperature. If the driver's side temperature selector
is set to either the max heating or max cooling position, the blower will run at its maximum speed.
Optimum defrosting
Set the function selector to
. and move the blower control to the position AUT (as far to the left as
possible). The A/C system will be on at this time regardless of the A/C button's position and the blower
will run at its maximum speed. When the windows have cleared, set the function selector in the AUT
position.
Additional information
● The air conditioning system will function best if it is used regularly (at least once a month).
● Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
● Water under the vehicle in hot weather can be the result of condensation from the air conditioning
system and is quite normal.
● The air conditioning is disengaged when the blower is set at 0 and the speed of the vehicle is less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
● The air conditioning system functions only at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
● Recirculation (REC): Choose this position if the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases,
smoke etc. or to heat/cool the car quickly. In this position, very little air is drawn into the passenger
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