Owners Maintenance

1996 Volvo 850
Brake fluid warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, this indicates that the brake fluid level is too low.
Stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir (see section "Engine compartment" for reservoir
position)!
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
WARNING! If the level is below the MIN mark in either section of the reservoir: DO NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a Volvo
retailer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired.
pg. 1:5 Warning lights
If the TRACS (TRaction Control System) is manually disengaged with the switch on the dashboard, the warning light will come
on. This will also come on to indicate a TRAC's malfunction, and when the brakes overheat, although it goes out again at the
normal temperature level. If the lamp remains on, the system should be checked by an authorized Volvo retailer. This lamp
should not be confused with the ON/OFF indicator lamp above the switch.
See page 1:9 for additional information.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will however function). The
vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection.
See page 4:16 for additional information.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
Coolant level sensor
If the light comes on while driving, the coolant level is low. The coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked
immediately and topped off if necessary. The cooling system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Mode "W" engaged
The lamp will light up when the Winter/Wet mode is engaged or if gears "3" or "L" are selected.
If the warning lamp begins to flash , this means that there is a fault in the automatic gearbox.
Contact your Volvo retailer.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an
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