1998 VOLVO S90 turn signal

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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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls (cont.)Indicator and warning lights
pg. 17


1 Turn signal, left

2 Turn signal, right

3 Malfunction indicator
lamp

4 Direction indicator,
trailer

5 Service reminder
indicator

6 Low washer fluid level


If the lamp glows continuously
when the engine is running,
there is only about 1/2 - 1 US
qts. remaining in the washer
fluid reservoir.


7 Rear fog light

8 Bulb failure

9 Generator not charging

10 Low engine oil pressure

11 High beams

12 Brake failure

13 Parking brake applied

14 ABS-system

15 Low coolant level

16 (Not in use)

17 "Winter" mode engaged/
transmission fault

18 Fasten seat belts

19 SRS

20 (Not in use)

21 (Not in use)
Warning lights
pg. 18
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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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Headlights and parking lights

All lights off *

Parking lights on **

Headlights and parking lights are on if
starting (ignition) switch is in position I or II. If
the headlight switch is in position
all lights
will go out when starting switch is switched off.
With the headlight switch in position
the
parking lights will stay on (headlights off) with
the daytime running light switch (A) in position
.
The high beams can only be switched on if the
headlight switch is in position
.
Switch from high to low beams, and vice versa,
by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left
side of the steering column towards the steering
wheel.
*Models equipped with daytime running lights:
The low beams, tail lights, parking lights and
license plate lights will come on automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
Automatic daytime running lights
NOTE: The daytime running light function may
only be disabled (turned off) in the U.S. -
Canadian law mandates the use of daytime
running lights.
Screw A in the illustration (available on U.S.
models only) is used to control the automatic
daytime running lights when the headlight switch
is in position 0. To adjust, press in the screw with
a small screwdriver and turn to one of the
following positions:
Automatic daytime
running lights
Automatic daytime
running lights
** The daytime running
lights will also function when
the headlight switch is in


Turn signals

1 Lane change position: In maneuvers such as
lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals
by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop
and holding it there. The lever will return to the
neutral position when released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on)
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and
release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off)
Move the lever towards the steering wheel.
The headlight high beam will be on until the lever
is released.

NOTE:Defective turn signal bulbs will cause turn
signal indicator and remaining signal lights to
flash more rapidly than normal.
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control system:
set switch (B) to OFF,
depress the brake pedal or
move the gear selector to
position N. Switching off the
starting (ignition) switch will
automatically disengage the
cruise control system.
WARNING! The cruise
control should not be used
in heavy traffic or when
driving on wet or slippery
roads. Do not use or
resume cruise control in
reverse gear. When the
ignition is switched off,
any information stored in
the cruise control memory
will be erased.

Cruise control

The cruise control switches are
located on the turn signal switch
lever.
To engage and set desired
speed:
1. Set switch (B) to ON.
2. Accelerate to desired cruise
speed.

NOTE:The cruise control cannot
be engaged at speeds below 22
mph (35 km).

3. Press the + or - area of the SET
button (A) to set the desired
speed. Braking
This will automatically disengage
the cruise control. Previously
selected cruise control speed is
retained in the memory and by
momentarily setting the switch to
RESUME position, that speed will
be re-engaged.

If the cruise control is already
engaged, the cruising speed can be
increased or decreased by
depressing the SET button (A)
towards either + or -. One short
press on the button corresponds to
a speed change of approx. 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). When the button is
released, the vehicle will maintain
the current speed.

If actual speed falls below 70% of
set speed or if the wheels spin or
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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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Turn signal/parking light/side marker light
1 To remove, turn the lamp holder 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
2 Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing it down in the
holder and turning it 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3 Insert a new bulb into the holder and reinstall the unit in the
reverse order.

Power CP(W) Socket US Bulb No.

2412.2(21/5) BAY 15d 1157 NA
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the washer fluid reservoir
fill tube in order to gain access to the bulb holder.

Cover (seen from under car)

Fog lights

1. Release the cover with a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the spring clips
3. Withdraw the bulb and connecting wire (one unit).
4. Connect the wire from the new bulb.
5. Insert the new bulb in the holder and press the spring clips
into place.
6. Screw the cover into place.

Bulb Power US Bulb No.
H3 55W
Replacing bulbs, Sedans pg. 83
1,4:/ 5W/4cp BA
15s






2 / 21 W BAU 15s






3,5,6:/ 21 W/32 cp BA 15 s
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Replacing tail light bulbs (sedan
models)


All tail lamp bulbs are replaced from inside of
trunk. To avoid confusion, replace the bulbs one
at a time.
l Switch off the lights and ignition.
l Outboard lights: Unscrew screw A and turn
down the cover panel.
l Trunk lid: Lift the catch and fold down the
cover panel.
l Remove the bulb holder.
l Remove bulb by pressing and turning 1/4
turn counterclockwise.
l Insert a new bulb and fit the bulb holder in
the tail light cluster. One of the plugs on the
bulb holder is slightly wider than the other two.
l Turn the bulb holder clockwise to secure it.
Check that the bulb lights and refit the cover. Bulbs / Power CP(W) / Socket / US Bulb No
1,4 Tail light / 4(5) / BA 15s / 67
2 Rear turn signal / (21) / BAU 15s / –
3 Brake light / 32 / (21) / BA 15s / 1156
5 Back-up light / 32 (21) / BA 15s / 1156
6 Rear foglamp* 32 (21) / BA 15s / 1156

*Left (driver's) side only
Replacing bulbs, Sedans pg. 84
Light / Power CP(W) / Socket / US Bulb
No.
1 Fog light* / 32(21) / BA 15s / 1156
2 Back-up lights / 32(21) / BA 15 s / 1156
3 Turn signals / (21) / BAU 15 s / -
4 Brake light and tail light / 32/3(21/5) /
BAZ 15 d / 1157
*One light only, on driver's side

21 W 21 W 21/5 W
BA 15 s BAU 15 s BAY 15 d
Replacing tail light bulbs
(wagon models)

l Turn off the lights.
l Remove the cover with a screw driver.
l Rotate the bulb holder about 1/4" (0.6
cm) counterclockwise and remove the
holder from the tail light cluster.
l Gently press the bulb into the holder,
then rotate the bulb counterclockwise in
order to release it.
l Install a new bulb in the holder and
replace the bulb holder in the tail light
cluster. One of the guide lugs on the bulb holder
is slightly wider than the other two and,
thus, this lug fits into the widest recess
only.
l Turn the bulb holder clockwise
l Check that the bulb lights
l Re-install cluster cover

Two types of bulbs are in use
The guide lugs on the twin-pole bulb are
at different heights, and it is only possible
to fit these bulbs in one way. Try at first to
turn the bulb gently. Do not use force. If
this does not work, take out the bulb and
turn it half a turn and try again.
Replacing bulbs (cont.) pg. 85
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