Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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I just bought my '94 850T wagon, but without an owner's manual (extra owner's manual anyone?) and have a few 'stupid' questions.
1) Is there a warmup time for the turbo before I put it in gear and take off? (especially since I've recently ordered the tranny solenoids, and start in 2nd gear)
2) Should I drive it while it's still in "limp home" mode?
3) Traction control switch -- when is Traction control on? When the light is on, or when the light is off?
4) What does the Winter / Summer switch do? ( or will I notice once the solenoids are replaced )?

Thanks for your help!

--Mike
 
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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There really is no warm up time but you should let it idle for a minute before you turn it off.

You can drive it while it is in limp home mode.

When the light is on it should say tracs off.

The winter button starts it off in 3rd gear to help with traction in the snow.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Hey Swede I do have an extra owner's manual for the 94 850T. Let me know if want it.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Sure, that'd be great. How should I contact you?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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E-Mail me your name and address at jimkw@earthlink.net and I'll send it to you.



 
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