1998 Volvo S90
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
If the warning lamp lights up
there is a malfunction of the
ABS system (the standard
braking system will however
function). The vehicle should be
driven to a Volvo retailer for
inspection.
See page 67 for additional
information.
Canadian models are equipped
with this warning light:
Mode "W" engaged
The lamp will light up when the
Winter/Wet mode is engaged.
If the warning lamp begins to
flash,this means that there is a
fault in the automatic gearbox.
Contact your Volvo retailer.
Supplemental
Restraint System
If the light comes on (or stays
on after the vehicle has started),
the SRS diagnostic system has
detected a fault. Drive to an
authorized Volvo retailer for an
inspection of the system. See
the SRS section for more
information.
Service reminder
indicator
This light will come on at
10,000 mile (16,000 km)
intervals. It is a reminder to the
driver that the 10,000 mile
(16,000 km) service interval has
been exceeded. The light will
stay on 2 minutes after start
until reset by the servicing
retailer.
Coolant level sensor
If the light comes on while
driving, the coolant level is low.
The coolant level in the
expansion tank should be
checked immediately and
topped off if necessary. The
cooling system should be
inspected by an authorized
Volvo retailer.
Turn signal indicators-
trailer (certain models)
When towing a trailer, this light
will flash simultaneously with
the turn signals on the trailer. If
the light does not flash when
signaling, neither the trailer's turn
signals nor the car's turn signals
are functioning.
Bulb failure warning
light
The light will come on if any of
the following bulbs are defective:
one of the low beam headlights
one of the tail lights
one of the brake lights when the
brake pedal is depressed.
Check the fuse and bulb.
See sections titled "Replacing
bulbs" and "Fuses".
Lighting, Turn signals pg. 20
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1998 Volvo S90
the above illustration.
The starting (ignition) switches must be ON
(position II) for the electrically operated windows
to function. The window is lowered if the rear part
of the switch is pressed and raised if the front part
of the switch is pressed.
NOTE: Driver's window only (AUTO): The
window can be opened completely by pressing the
rear part of the switch lightly and releasing it
immediately. The window can be stopped by
pressing the button again. If the button is held
down, the window will be lowered until the button
is released.
WARNING!Remove the starting (ignition)
key when children are left unattended in the
vehicle.
Make sure that children's hands are clear
before raising the windows. is positioned 90° in relation to the other switches.
ON The rear door windows can be raised or
lowered with the respective door switch as well as
the switch on the driver's door.
OFF The rear door windows cannot be raised or
lowered with the respective door switch but
instead only with the corresponding switch on the
driver's door.
NOTE: The power window motors have an
overload protecting circuit breaker which is
activated when an object blocks a window.
Should this occur, remove the object and wait 20
seconds for the circuit breaker to reset. The power
windows should then function.
Parking brake, Cigarette lighter, Ashtrays pg. 30
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is situated between
the front seats. The brake is
applied to the rear wheels.
Cigarette lighter/ashtrays
To operate, depress the knob
fully. When the knob
automatically releases, the
cigarette lighter is ready for use.
The starting (ignition) switch
must be switched on (to position
I or II) for the cigarette lighter
to function.
"OBD II"
A connector for on-board
diagnostics ("OBD II") is located
to the right of the parking brake.
This connector is intended for
use by authorized service
technicians only.
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