1998 VOLVO S90 rear view mirror

1998 Volvo S90

Seat Belts

Always fasten the seat belts before you
drive or ride.
Two lights above the rear view mirror
will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after
the starting (ignition) key is turned to the
driving position. A chime will sound at
the same time if the driver has not
fastened his seat belt. The rear seats are
provided with self-retracting inertia reel
belts. The front seats are provided with
single roller belts with tensioners.

To buckle:
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the
latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for
rear seats) until a distinct snapping
sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is
normally "unlocked" and you can move
freely, provided that the shoulder belt is
not pulled out too far. The retractor will
lock up as follows:
l if the belt is pulled out rapidly
l during braking and acceleration
l if the vehicle is leaning excessively
l when driving in turns
For the seat belt to provide maximum
protection in the event of an accident, it
must be worn correctly. When wearing
the seat belt remember:
l The belt should not be twisted or
turned.
l The lap belt must be positioned low
on the hips (not pressing against the
abdomen).

Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up
into its retractor and that the shoulder and
lap belts are taut.
Before exiting the car, check that the seat
belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If
necessary, guide the belt back into the
retractor slot.
NOTE: Legislation in your state or
province may mandate seat belt usage.
WARNING!
Any device
used to
induce slack
into the
shoulder belt
portion of
the three-
point belt
system will
have a
detrimental
effect on the
amount of
protection
available to
you in the
event of a
collision.
The seat
back should
not be tilted
too far back.
The shoulder
belt must be
taut in order
to function
properly.

Spool-out

To make child
seat installation
easier, each seat
belt buckle
(except for the
driver's belt) is
equipped with a
locking
mechanism to
help keep the
lap section of
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Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 31
Body and
interior
The seats,
doors, sun
roof, mirrors,
etc. are
described on
the following
pages.
Keys, Doors and Locks pg. 32

Remote keyless entry system pg. 32
Front seats pg. 34
Rear/side view mirrors, Vanity mirror pg. 35
Interior light, Rear reading lights pg. 36
Child safety locks, Trunk lid pg. 37
Passenger compartment storage spaces pg. 38
Hood pg. 39
Trunk light, spare tire, jack (sedan) pg. 40
Wagon tailgate/child safety lock pg. 41
Concealed storage bins, Folding rear seat (wagon) pg. 42
Removing seat cushions, Securing cargo (wagon) pg. 44
Cargo space lighting, spare tire, jack (wagon) pg. 45
Cargo space - loading pg. 46
Cargo barrier pg. 47
Luggage cover pg. 48
Sun roof pg. 49
Long load storage pg. 50
Alarm pg. 51
Keys, Doors and Locks pg. 32
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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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Rear-view mirror

A Normal position
B Night position,
reduces glare from
following headlights


Electrically-operated side-view
mirrors

The control switches are located in the
driver's door armrest.
A Horizontal adjustment
B Vertical adjustment
CAUTION: Never use ice scrapers
made of metal as they can easily
scratch the mirror surface.
WARNING!The mirrors should
always be adjusted prior to driving.
Objects seen in the wide-angle right
side-view mirror are closer than they
appear to be.

Vanity mirrors

The vanity mirrors are located on both
front sun visors.
The lamps light up when the covers are
opened.
Interior light, Rear reading lights pg. 36
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Location ** Amperage
1 Heated rear window 25
2 Central locking 20
3 Brake light, Light switch 15
4 Ignition switch, SRS 10
5 Spare
6 Windshield wiper/washer, Headlight wiper, horn relay 25
7 Climate unit 20
8 Power pass. seat, Power side-view mirrors, Tailgate wiper/washer (wag\
ons)
Instrument lighting, Ambient temp. sensor 15
9 Audio system 15
10 Cigarette lighter/accessory socket 15
11 Transmission mode selector, Gear selector light 5
12 ABS 5
13 Clock, Interior/glove compartment lighting, Door open warning lights,\

Cargo space lighting, Vanity mirror 10
14 Horn 10

Location ** Amperage
15 Power antenna, Headlight flasher, Trailer 20
16 Accessories 20
17 Hazard warning flasher, Direction indicator, Alarm hazard indication \
20
18 Audio/amplifier, CD changer 15
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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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