1998 VOLVO S90 buttons

1998 Volvo S90

This means that when you switch off the ignition,
the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position
before the starting (ignition) key can be removed
from the ignition switch.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system in your car performs a self-
diagnostic test when the vehicle is started and at
4 mph (6km/h). The driver may detect one
pulsation of the brake pedal and a sound will be
audible from the ABS control module. This is
normal.


The pages in this section provide detailed
descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and
controls.
Note that vehicles may be equipped differently,
depending on special legal requirements. 16 Controls for electrically operated windows...
pg. 29
and side-view mirrors...pg. 35
17
Instrument illumination...pg. 22
18
Hood-release handle...pg. 39
19
Turn signals, high/low beams...pg. 20
cruise control...pg. 24
20
Adjustable steering wheel...pg. 22
21
SRS (air bag)/Horn...pg. 4
22
Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel
lock...pg. 21
23
Windshield wiper/washer...pg. 21
Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons)...pg. 23
24
Cigarette lighter...pg. 30
25
Transmission mode selector buttons...pg. 59
26
Gear selector...pg. 58
27
Ash tray...pg. 30
28
Shiftlock release (override) button...pg. 61
29
Parking brake...pg. 30
30
Electrically-heated front seats (certain
models)...pg. 28
Instruments pg. 16
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Master key
This key operates all locks



Service key
Front doors, starting (ignition)
switch/steering wheel lock Number tag

The key number codes are
stamped on a separate tag supplied
with the keys. This tag should be
separated from the key ring and
kept in a safe place. In the event
the original keys are lost,
duplicates may be ordered from
your Volvo retailer.
Doors and locks

Your car is equipped with a central
locking system.
The key used on either of the front
doors will lock/unlock all doors and
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once in the driver's
door to unlock that door only.
Turn the key in the same direction
again (within 10 seconds) to unlock
all doors, trunk/tailgate.
One turn with the key towards
locking in either of the front doors
locks all doors, trunk/tailgate.
Use the switch on the instrument
panel (with the doors closed) to
lock/unlock the car from the inside.

Check the action of the buttons on
the other doors to verify their
correct function (lock/unlock). The
driver's door can be locked only by
using the key when outside the
vehicle.
On vehicles equipped with the
optional remote control locking
system, refer to the following
page.

WARNING!
The doors should not be locked
while driving. In case of an
accident, this may hinder rapid
access to the occupants of the
vehicle. (Also see information
on "child safety locks").
Remote keyless entry system pg. 33
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Electrically operated front seats

The front seats are electrically operated.
Using the switches on the sides of the seats
you can adjust:
-the height of the seat (rear)
-the height of the seat (front)
-the forward-backward movement
-the backrest tilt

NOTE:The electrically operated front
seats have an overload protector which
engages if an object blocks either of the
seats. If this happens remove the object
and wait 20 seconds. The overload
protector should then have cooled down
and the power seats should function
normally. Passenger's seat (option)



The STOP button (passenger
seat only) overrides the other
controls. To stop movement
of the seat, press and release
the STOP button. Press the
button again to reactivate the
seat controls.
A Seat front (raise/lower)
B Forward -rearward
C Seat rear (raise/lower)
D Backrest tilt
WARNING! Do not
adjust the seat while
driving. The seat should
be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be
depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat
as far rearward as comfort
and control allow. The
seat rails on the floor must
not be obstructed in any
way when the seat is
moved.

Driver's seat



Movement of the driver's seat
can be STOPPED at any time
by pressing any button on the
seat's control panel.

WARNING!The driver's
seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should
never be left unattended in
the car.



Programming the memory

Three seat positions can be
programmed. To program a
seat position:
1. Adjust the seat to the
desired position.
2. Depress the MEM button.
3. Press button 1 to program
the current position of the
seat.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be
programmed in the same way
for two additional seat
positions. To move the seat to
a programmed position,
depress button 1, 2 or 3 until
the seat stops. If the button is
released before the seat has
the reached the programmed
position, it will stop as a
safety precaution.
Rear-/side-view mirrors, Vanity mirrors pg. 35
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Chapter 3 - Body and interior (cont.)
Child safety locks, Trunk lid (sedan)
pg. 37


Child safety locks

The buttons are located on the rear door
jams.

A The door lock functions normally.
B The door cannot be opened from the
inside.
Normal operation from outside.
WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers
cannot open the doors from the inside
with the buttons in
position B.

Trunk lid

The trunk lock is incorporated in the
central locking system. This means that
you can either lock or unlock the trunk
by means of either of the front doors.
You can also operate the trunk lock
directly with the master key even if the
vehicle is centrally locked.

Unlocking Locking


Withdraw key in vertical position.
The trunk lock can also be disconnected
from
the central locking system by turning the
key counterclockwise as shown below:

Withdraw key in
horizontal position.

The trunk is now
always locked. This
option can be used for
e.g., valet parking. If you give only the
service key to the driver it will not be
possible to open the trunk. Please be
aware that this setting may preclude
access to the spare tire and jack.

To reconnect the lock to the central
locking system:

Withdraw key in
vertical position
Storage spaces pg. 38
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WARNING!
Always turn engine off and apply
parking brake when loading/
unloading the vehicle. Place
transmission selector in P (PARK)
position to help prevent
inadvertent movement of selector.
Alarm pg. 51

Alarm LED


Alarm

To lock: Press the lock/panic button
once to lock all doors and trunk/tailgate
and arm the security system. Lamps will
flash to acknowledge that the vehicle is
locked and the security system is armed.
To unlock: Press the unlock button once
to unlock the driver's door only and
disarm the security system.
Press the unlock button again (within 10
seconds) to unlock all doors and trunk/
tailgate.
Emergency function

To activate the " panic alarm
"function:
Press and hold lock/panic button for at
least 3 seconds. The car's lights will
flash and an alarm will sound for
approximately 30 seconds.







This function can be switched off at
any time by pressing either of the
buttons.

Programming a transmitter

New transmitters (max. 4) must be
programmed to function with your
alarm system. To do this:
l Make sure all doors, hood and
trunk/tailgate are closed.
l Turn the ignition on and off 5
times within 10 seconds. On the
fifth try, leave the ignition on.
l Press either button on the
transmitter. NOTE: The first transmitter must be
programmed within 15 seconds, the
others within 10 second intervals.
When the alarm system accepts the
codes from each transmitter, the
LED on the dash will glow steadily
for several seconds.
l Switch the ignition off and test the
transmitter(s).

Batteries

The remote transmitter is powered
by 2 three-volt batteries, type CR
1220. If three short signals are
audible from the transmitter each
time you lock/unlock the car, this
indicates that the batteries are weak.
Replacement: Remove the battery
cover on the back of the transmitter
with a coin. Replace the batteries.
Reinstall the cover, making sure it is
secured tightly to help protect the
transmitter.

NOTE: If only the driver's door is
unlocked, the lock will automatically
reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
reset after 30 seconds unless the
door has been opened.
If all of the doors were unlocked (by
pushing button 2 twice within 10
seconds) and no door/trunk/tailgate
was opened within two minutes, all
locks will reengage and the alarm
will reset. This is to prevent the
vehicle from being left unlocked if
the unlock button is inadvertently
pressed.
The lock/unlock and alarm features
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obtained by depressing the
selector knob prior to moving
the selector.
Slightly depressing the selector
knob allows selection of
positions N, D, 3 and L. Fully
depressing the selector knob
allows selection of positions R
and P. This is also necessary
when initially bringing the
selector out of position P. Fully
depressing the selector knob
thus permits shifting freely
between all positions.Mode selector

The push-buttons to the left of
the gear lever are for selection of
modes E, S and W. Any mode
can be selected while the car is
on the move.

Winter/Wet mode
Enhanced Vehicle Traction
This mode may be selected for
starting/moving off on slippery
roads or to lower downshift
speeds if the transmission is in
"L".
In this mode:
l In position D*, the gearbox
starts in third gear and changes
up to fourth gear.
l In position 3*, second gear is
locked and there is no change up
to third gear.
l In position L, first gear is
locked.
*These positions always offer
the kick-down feature.
CAUTION: Driveability and
fuel economy will be
adversely affected by
prolonged driving in mode W .
Volvo recommends using this
mode only when starting in
extremely slippery conditions.

Sport Mode
This mode is adapted to "sporty"
driving characteristics. The
transmission upshifts at higher
engine speeds and less
accelerator pedal pressure is
required to initiate a downshift.

Economy Mode
This mode is used normally. The
gearbox changes gears at a
lower engine speed to achieve
the best possible fuel
consumption.

"Lock-up"
The automatic gearbox has a
"lock-up" function. It reduces
engine speed and saves fuel. The
"lock-up" function can
sometimes be felt as an
additional gear change.
Points to remember pg. 60
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1. On/off (push)
2.
l Volume (turn)
l Pause/Mute (push)
l Balance (pull)
3. Active Sound Control
4. CD changer selector
5.
l Tape mode selector
l Tape direction selector
PROG
6. Bass control
7. Treble control
8. Fader control
9.
l Preset buttons
l CD-Disc No. selector
10. PROG - Reversing the tape 11. Dolby B NR button
12. Cassette eject
13. Not in use
14. Scan
15. Auto seek memory
16.
l Seek tuning up/down
l TP -Next/Previous song
l CD -Next UP/Previous
DOWN track
17.
l Manual tuning
l TP -fast forward/Rewind
l CD -Music search UP/
DOWN
18. RND button 19. Cassette slot
20. Display
21. Waveband selector (AM)
22. Waveband selectors (FM)
23. Anti-theft LED

TP = Applicable only in Tape
Mode

CD = Applicable only when in
CD mode and connected to a CD
changer.
Anti-theft code pg. 133

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Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft
circuitry. If the set is removed
from the vehicle or if the
battery power is disconnected, a
special code must be entered to
enable operation of the set.
Refer to the radio code card
supplied with your vehicle or
ask your retailer for the
correct code.
When the car is parked with
ignition key removed the anti-
theft LED will flash. To enter the code

After installation or when the
set has been disconnected from
power, the set displays "CODE"
when it is switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the
preset buttons.
If the correct code is entered the
set is entered the set is ready to
use.
If you enter an incorrect code
you must enter the correct code
again from the beginning.
Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been
entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter
the correct code. After three
unsuccessful coding attempts the
set will lock and remain locked
for two hours.
"OFF" is displayed.
During this waiting period:
l the battery must be connected
l the ignition key must be
turned to position I
l the unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are
turned off to help prevent battery
drain (please refer to page 20 for
information on turning the
headlights off).
Enter the code again once this
time has elapsed.
Radio SC-813 pg. 134
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