1998 VOLVO V70 lock

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:
if the belt is pulled out rapidly
during braking and acceleration
if the vehicle is leaning excessively
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:
The belt should not be twisted or turned.
The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
The shoulder section of the front seat belts adjusts automatically to the driver's height.
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 the seat belt taut. Please refer to page 12 for more information on this
function. WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also
recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear with the seat belt properly fastened.
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Chapter 2 - Instruments and controls
pg. 16 Instruments, switches and controls
NumberSubjectPage No.
33Trunk/ tailgate open control pg. 47
34Power window controls pg. 40
35Power mirror control pg. 50
36Fuel tank open control pg. 67
37Central locking button pg. 43
pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls (cont.)
Shiftlock (automatic transmission only)
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position,
turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of th
e gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.
If it is necessary to manually override the shiftlock system:
Turn the starting (ignition) key to position I
Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located near the base of the gear selector.
While holding the override button down, press the button on the front of the gear selector.
Move the gear selector from the ( P )ark position.
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Keylock (automatic transmission only)
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 first reaches the speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control
module. This is normal.
Fuel tank cover
The fuel tank cover is locked and must be popped open using the control on the driver's door (see illustration on page
16).
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.Chart for Picture of Instruments and Controls

Number
Page No.Subject
1 pg. 35Air vents
2 pg. 22
Headlights, parking lights
3 pg. 24
Instrument illumination
4 pg. 24
Rear fog light
5 pg. 24
Front fog lights
6 Space for additional equipment
7 Space for additional equipment
8 pg. 6-17
Instruments
9 pg. 25
Traction control system (optional)
10 pg. 28-30
Trip computer (optional)
11 pg. 52
Electrically operated sun roof (optional)
12 pg. 25
Rear window demister/heated door mirrors
13 pg. 35
Air mix
14 pg. 35
Air vents
15 pg. 4-6
Passenger side SRS (air bag) hatch
16 pg. 35
Air vents
17 pg. 53
Hood release
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18pg. 22Turn signals, high/low beams
pg. 31Cruise control
19 pg. 34
Adjustable steering wheel
20 pg. 23
Windshield wiper/washer
pg. 26
Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons)
21 pg. 32
Heated front seats (optional)
22 pg. 33
Auxiliary socket
23 pg. 141
Audio system
24 pg. 35-39
Heating and ventilation controls
25 pg. 25
Hazard warning flashers
26 pg. 33
Ash tray
27 Coin holder
28 pg. 108
Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only)
29 pg. 70-71
Gear selector shift positions
30 pg. 72
Transmission mode selectors
31 pg. 32
Parking brake
32 pg. 4-6
Horn/SRS
Some of the items above are available on certain models only.
pg. 18 Instruments
1 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 18.4 US gals. (70 liters). When the warning light comes on there is approximately
1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remaining. See "Refueling" for further information.
2 Temperature gauge Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range. The pointer should be approximately midway on the
gauge face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant level. See page
130.
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3 Speedometer
4 Clock, ambient temperature sensor, trip computer (certain models)
5 Trip odometerUsed for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer.
6 Odometer
7 Trip odometer reset button
8 Tachometer Reads thousands of engine rpm. The engine should not be operated in red range. The highest permitted
constant engine speed is 6,200 rpm.

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Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 41 Body and interior
Body and interior
The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages.
Page No.
Subject
pg. 42Keys
pg. 43
Doors and locks
pg. 44
Remote keyless entry system
pg. 45
Alarm
pg. 47
Trunk/tailgate
pg. 48
Child safety locks
pg. 49-50
Front seats
pg. 50
Rear/side view mirrors
pg. 51
Interior lights, Vanity mirror
pg. 52
Sun roof
pg. 53
Hood
pg. 54
Storage compartments
pg. 55
Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack
pg. 56
Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon)
pg. 57
Folding rear seat (sedan)
pg. 58-59
Folding rear seat (wagon)
pg. 59
Removing seat cushions
pg. 60
Concealed storage bin/Bumper cover (wagon), Avoiding battery drain
pg. 61
Luggage net/Side cargo net (wagon)
pg. 62
Securing cargo
pg. 63
Folding front seat, Long load storage
pg. 42 Keys
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Master key
This key operates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, driver's door, trunk/tailgate and glove compartment).
Service key
This key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
NOTE:
An an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may take slightly longer to copy or replace if
the original keys are misplaced. Duplicate keys may be ordered from your Volvo retailer.
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.
pg. 43 Doors and Locks
Doors and locks
Your car is equipped with a two door operated central locking system.
The key, used on the driver's doors, the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock all doors,
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, trunk/tailgate.
One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors, trunk/tailgate.
Use the switch on the front door armrests 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).
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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".)

Central locking button (on both front doors)
Central locking button
The central locking buttons on both front door armrests can be used to lock or unlock all doors and trunk/tailgate and
set the alram if your car is so equipped. This switch functions even if a door/trunk/tailgate is open.
Lock: Press the left side of the button
Unlock: Press the right side of the button
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central locking system is designed to unlock the
doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switch and the car is locked using the lock button on the door. A
sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine is running. pg. 44 Remote keyless entry system
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