Volvo 960 User Manual

1996 Volvo 960
960 Owner's Manual
VOLVO
960
1996
This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.
Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe
driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure
your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We
also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And,
of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine
compartment.
Contents
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Volvo 960 Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo
Model	960
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instruments, Switches, and Controls Overview

Dashboard Instruments

Explains dashboard instruments like temperature indicator and fuel gauge.

Warning Lights and Indicators

Explains various indicator and warning lights on the dashboard.

Body and Interior Functionality

Keys, Doors, and Locks

Child Safety and Security Features

Occupant Safety and Restraints

Seat Belt Usage and Maintenance

Explains how to properly use and maintain seat belts.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Explained

Details the SRS including airbags and tensioners, and their deployment.

Starting and Driving Your Volvo

Engine Starting Procedures

Explains the procedure for starting the engine and basic driving precautions.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Towing and Winter Driving Advice

Emergency Procedures and Troubleshooting

Changing a Wheel

Details the step-by-step process for changing a car wheel.

Fuses and Electrical System

Volvo Service and Maintenance Schedule

Routine Maintenance Schedule

Outlines the maintenance schedule for various vehicle components.

Engine Oil and Fluid Checks