1998 VOLVO S90 ESP

1998 Volvo S90
Chapter 4 (cont)
Automatic transmission
pg. 58

P(Park)

Use this position when
starting the engine or parking
the car.
Never use P while car is in
motion.
The transmission is
mechanically locked when in
position P. Also use the
parking brake when parking
on grades.
The gear selector is locked in
the P position (Shift lock). To
release the selector, start the
engine and depress the brake
pedal. See page 61 for
instructions on manually
releasing the gear selector. WARNING!
Never leave the car when
the engine is running. If, by
mistake, the gear selector is
moved from P the car may
start moving.


R(Reverse)

Never engage R while car is
moving forward.

N(Neutral)

Neutral position = no gear is
engaged.
Use parking brake. The
engine can be started with
the gear selector in this
position.

D(Drive)

D is the normal driving
position and should be used
as often as possible to help
improve fuel economy.
When modes E or S are
selected, upshift and
downshift of the forward
gears occur automatically
and are governed by
accelerator pedal position
and vehicle speed.

3 (Intermediate position)

Automatically shifts up and
down between first second

L (Low gear)

The gearbox does not upshift in
position L! Select position L if you
wish to drive in first or second gear
and you do not wish to shift up (when
driving in hilly terrain, for example, as
position L provides the best engine
braking power). The transmission will
conspicuously shift down from second
to first if road speed drops to below 25
or 20 mph (40 km/h or 30 km/h)
(engines B6304 and B6254
respectively) when driving in
Economy mode. When driving in
Sport mode, the same very noticeable
shift takes place if the speed drops to
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Special Tips - automatic transmission
l For driving down steep hills and when driving
for prolonged periods at low speeds, position L
should be selected. Avoid, however, repeated
changes since this can cause overheating of the
transmission oil. For driving on long continuous
uphill gradients, select position 3.
l Do not hold the car stationary on an incline by
using the accelerator pedal. Instead, apply the
hand brake (parking brake). This prevents the
transmission oil from becoming overheated.
l When towing a trailer, select shift position 3.
l The (E)conomy mode should be selected when
the cruise control is engaged.
l Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
l When initially selecting positions D, 3, L or R,
your right foot should press firmly on the brake
pedal to ensure that the car is standing still with
the engine idling.
l The gear selector should not be downshifted to
L at speeds above 75 mph (125 km/h). Always
observe posted speed limits. Cooling system

The risk for overheating is greatest, especially in
hot weather, when:
l towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged
periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.
l stopping the engine suddenly after high speed
driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
To avoid overheating, the following rules should
be followed:
l Reduce speed and downshift when towing a
trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of
overheating can be reduced by switching off the
air conditioning system for a short time.
l Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for
prolonged periods.
l Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front of the
grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in
the event of overheating, (the temperature gauge
goes repeatedly into, or stays continually in, the
red section) the following precautions should be
taken:
l Switch off the air conditioning system.
l Pull off the road, away from traffic, stop the car
and put the gear lever into neutral. Do not stop the
engine!
l Switch the heater to full (maximum) position.
Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm
(twice idling speed) until the temperature begins
to drop.
See "Coolant" to check and top-up the coolant
level if necessary.

WARNING! Do not remove coolant expansion
tank cap. The coolant will be extremely hot.
Points to remember pg. 61
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recommended on the tire information label*
located on the rear facing side on the right front
door. This label lists both tire and vehicle design
limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits
indicated.

*Please note that the tire information label
indicates pressures for both comfort and fuel
economy.
Wheels and tires (cont.) pg. 75
Uniform tire quality grading

ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE
GRADES

TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded at 150
would wear one and one half (1 1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
many depart significantly from the norm due to
variation in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.

TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance. TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are AA (the highest), A,
B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.

WARNING!The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Attaching the jack

There is a jack attachment adjacent
to each wheel location. Position the
jack on the bar in the jack
attachment as shown in the
illustration above and crank while
simultaneously guiding the base to
the ground. The base of the jack
must be flat on a level, firm, non-
slippery surface. Before raising the
car check that the jack is still
correctly positioned in the
attachment. Now raise the vehicle
until the wheel is free of the ground.
Unscrew the wheel nuts completely
and carefully remove the wheel so
as not to damage the tread of the
studs. Installing the wheel

Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub. Lift the wheel and plac\
e it on the hub. Make sure that you align the wheel
with the guide stud on the wheel hub prior to installation. Install the \
wheel nuts crosswise and tighten lightly. The conical
side of the nuts should face the wheel. Lower the vehicle to the ground \
and alternately tighten the nuts to 63 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
Install the wheel cap.

Correct tightening order for wheel nuts
Spare tire pg. 80
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire othe\
r than as a
temporary replacement for a punctured tire. In other words, it must be r\
eplaced as
soon as possible by a standard tire. Roadholding, etc., may be affected \
with the
"Temporary Spare" in use. Do not, therefore, exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). \
Temporary Spare (certain models)

The spare tire of your car is what is called a "Temporary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see decal) should be maintained irrespectiv\
e of which
position on the car the Temporary Spare tire is used on. In the event of\
damage to this
tire a new one can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.


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Chapter 6 - (cont.)
Replacing bulbs
pg. 81


Replacing bulbs

The method for replacement of bulbs in
the various lighting units is shown on the
following pages. Make sure when
installing bulbs, that the guide pin on the
socket fits into its corresponding recess.
When installing Halogen bulbs, do not
touch the glass with your fingers because
grease, oil or any other impurities can be
carbonized onto the bulb and damage the
reflector.
Use bulbs of correct type and voltage.
Failure to do so could cause the bulb
failure warning light to activate.

NOTE: Turn the ignition and light
switch off before replacing any bulbs.


Headlights (high/low beams)

1. Press the protruding tabs on the plastic
cover and pull out towards the fender.
2. Turn the bulb and connector 1/4 turn
counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the connector from the bulb.
4. Press a new bulb into the connector
without touching the bulb itself.
5. Reinsert the bulb into the headlight
housing and turn 1/4 turn clockwise until
the unit seats properly.
6. Reinstall the plastic cover.

Bulb Power US Bulb No.
High beam 70W HB3/9005
Low beam 60W HB4/9006

Headlight adjustment


The height of the headlight beams can be
adjusted according to vehicle load. The
headlights should be re-aimed if heavy
loads are carried in the trunk/cargo area or
rear seat, or when towing a trailer.
To adjust the headlights:
Park the car on a level surface and open
the hood.
The headlights are equipped with a level
which can be seen by looking through the
clear "window" on the top of the headlight
lens.
Turn the height adjustment knob (A) until
the bubble in the level aligns with within
the marking lines on the level.

Lateral headlight adjustment (B) should
only be carried out by an authorized
Volvo retailer. This setting should be
preset to "0".
Replacing bulbs pg. 82
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compartment.

Location * Amperage
1 Engine control module, Automatic transmission control module 5
2 AC relay 5
3 Relay, air pump, Heated oxygen sensor 15
4 Fuel pump 15
5 Fuel injection, Mass air flow (MAF) sensor, Idle air control system,\

Engine control module 15
6 Automatic transmission control module 15
7 Ignition coil, 25
8 Fog lights 25
9 Spare
10 Positioning/parking lights, left 15
11 Positioning/parking lights, right 15
12 Left high beam 15
13 Right high beam, Instrument panel 15
14 Left low beam 15
15 Right low beam 15
16 A/C compressor 15
17 Horn 15
18 Accessories (see respective accessories instructions)
*Some of the equipment/systems listed may be available on certain models\
only and/or as optional items
only.
Fuses pg. 92
Fuse box in the passenger compartment (Box C)

These fuses generally protect the electrical components in the passenger\
compartment.
The fuses are located inside the cover on the left side of the dash .A n\
umber of spare fuses can also be
found here. Fuses are replaced in the same way as in the relay/fuse box \
in the engine compartment (see
previous page).

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Cleaning floor mats

The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed
clean regularly, especially during the winter when
they should be taken out for drying. Spots on
textile mats can be removed with a mild detergent.
Paint touch-up pg. 99

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components or toward the rear side
of the engine.
Automatic car washing, Polishing and waxing, Chromed parts pg. 101
Automatic washing - simple and
quick


An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to
clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it
may not be as thorough as when you go over the
with sponge and water. Keeping the underbody
clean is most important, especially in the winter.
Some automatic washers do not have the facilities
for washing the underbody.

Before driving into an automatic wash, make sure
that the side-view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc.,
are secure, otherwise there is risk of the machine
dislodging them. You should also lower the
antenna.

We recommend that you do not wash your car in
an automatic wash during the first six months
(because the paint will not have hardened
sufficiently).
Polishing and waxing

Normally, polishing is not required during the
first year after delivery, however, waxing may be
beneficial.

Before applying polish or wax the car must be
washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with
kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may
require a fine rubbing compound.

After polishing use liquid or paste wax.

Several commercially-available products contain
both polish and wax. Waxing alone does not
substitute for polishing of a dull surface.

Awide range of polymer-based car waxes can be
purchased today. The waxes are easy to use and
produce a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that
protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt
and fading.

Chromed parts

Chromium-plated and anodized parts should be
washed with clean water as soon as they become
dirty. This is particularly important if you drive on
gravel roads or on roads where salt is used during
the winter. After the car has been washed, apply
wax or an anti-rust preparation.

Stains on chrome trim can be removed with
commercially-available chrome cleaner. Do not
use abrasive compounds or steel wool.


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