1998 VOLVO V90 warning light

1998 Volvo S90


Trunk light

A Light always off.
B Light is on when trunk lid is opened.

NOTE:See pages 78-79 for information on how
the jack should be used.
Tailgate, Child safety lock (wagon) pg. 41

Opening the tailgate


Tailgate

The tailgate is opened by pressing up
the catch on the handle.

To unlock - turn the key clockwise and
allow it to spring back.

To lock - turn the key counter-
clockwise and allow it to spring back.

NOTE:The tailgate is also unlocked
and locked at the same time as either of
the front doors.
Opening from the inside


To open the tailgate from the inside of
the vehicle move the lever to the left and
push outwards.
The handle can be used to pull the
tailgate closed from the inside.
WARNING! Do not drive with
tailgate open! Poisonous exhaust
gases may enter via the open tailgate.
Location and setting of child safety lock


Child Safety lock

The tailgate incorporates a safety catch
which is located to the side of the lock.

A the tailgate functions normally
B the tailgate cannot be opened from the
inside.

WARNING!Remember, in the event
of an accident, the tailgate cannot be
opened from the inside when the
safety catch is in position B.


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swing the cushion up and toward the
back of the front seats.
Move the backrest release lever rearward
and fold the backrest down.
When the backrest is raised, the outboard
head restraints return to their normal
position and must be raised manually if
required.
The backrest must lock into place. The
red lock indicator will not be visible if
the seat has locked into place
correctly. seat is returned to normal position. WARNING! When the rear seat is
folded down, do not place heavy
objects against the backs of the front
seats. This places a severe strain on
the folded down backrest of the rear
seat. Be sure to secure cargo. Cargo
must not be stacked higher than the
top of seatbacks. This will reduce the
possibility of luggage, etc. becoming
projectiles during sudden maneuvers,
rapid braking or an accident. The red
lock indicator is visible when the
backrest is NOT locked in position
and not visible when the backrest is
correctly locked in place. When the
backrest is in the upright position, it
must always be correctly locked in
place.
Removing seat cushions, Tool box, Securing cargo (wagon) pg. 44

Lift the seat cushion part way and
remove the seat.

Removing seat cushions

The seat cushion can be easily removed
to provide a slightly larger cargo storage
area. To remove, lift the seat cushion out
of the hinges.

Tool box

Tool box

The tool box can be released by turning
the catch.

WARNING! Do not place extremely
heavy articles the front seats, as the
backrest which is folded down is then
placed under severe strain.
Be sure to secure cargo. Hard and sharp
articles could otherwise damage the
frontseat backrest and/or cause injury to
passengers in the event of rapid braking
or a collision.
Always secure cargo

Securing cargo

As a safety precaution, the cargo space
is equipped with six eyelets to which
straps can be attached to secure
luggage.

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WARNING! The eyelets are not to
be used as passenger restraints or as
anchorages for child restraints. See
page 9.
Wagons only:
Unless the station wagon is
equipped with Volvo's auxiliary seat
for children (option) passengers
should not ride in the rear cargo
area.
Cargo space lighting, Spare tire and jack (wagon) pg. 45
Cargo space lighting

There is an extra courtesy light at the rear of the cargo space.
1 Light comes on when the tailgate is opened
2 The light is always OFF
3 The light is always ON Spare tire and jack

The spare tire and the jack are located beneath the floor mat
in the large storage bin. Always secure the spare tire and the
jack to prevent them from rattling.

NOTE: See pages 78-79 for information on how the jack
should be used.
Cargo space (wagon), loading pg. 46

Load the cargo against the backrest
Load both sections of the backrest

Tie down the cargo
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l To slide open the sun roof :
press the lower section of the
switch.
l To close the sun roof :press
the upper section of the
switch until the sun roof has
closed completely .
l To open the rear edge of
the sun roof (ventilation
position): press the upper
section of the switch. Press
the lower section of the
switch to return the sun roof
to the closed position.
with the sun roof when the sun roof slides
back (not when the sun roof is opened to
the ventilation position).
l The sun shade can also be opened
manually even if the sun roof is closed.
l The sun shade will not close
automatically with the sun roof. It must be
closed manually.

WARNING! (SUN ROOF): The sun
roof must never be obstructed in any
way when in operation.
an overload protecting circuit breaker
(fuse no. 26) which is activated when an
object blocks the sun roof. Should this
occur, remove the object and wait 20
seconds for the circuit breaker to reset.
The sun roof should then function
normally.
l To help alleviate "rumbling" wind
noise when the sun roof is open, adjust the
position slightly (open/close).
Long load storage (sedan) pg. 50



Long load storage

In the panel behind the rear seat is a door
which makes it possible to carry long
loads such as skis, etc.
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on load to help
prevent injury to occupants. Secure
load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
Protective covers (for skis) should
also be used to avoid soiling or
tearing the upholstery. Please note
that the flap in the rear seat is only
intended for light loads such as skis,
carpets, etc.
Max. length of load 6 1/2 ft = 2m.
Max. weight of load 33 lbs = 15 kg.


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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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Volvo allows the use of the
following "oxygenated fuels";
however, the octane ratings
listed on this page must still be
met. of fuel. Therefore, it is
advisable to refuel as soon as
possible when the needle nears
the red zone, or when the fuel
warning light comes on.
Driving economy pg. 56
Economical driving
conserves natural
resources

Better driving economy may be
obtained by thinking ahead,
avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your
vehicle to immediate traffic
conditions. Observe the
following rules:

l Bring the engine to normal
operating temperature as soon
as possible by driving with a
light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes
of operation. A cold engine
uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.

l Whenever possible, avoid
using the car for driving short
distances. This does not allow
the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.

l Drive carefully and avoid
rapid acceleration and hard
braking.

l Do not exceed speed limit.

l Avoid carrying unnecessary
items (extra load) in the car.

l Check tire pressure regularly
l Remove snow tires when
threat of snow or ice has ended.

l Note that roof racks, ski
racks, etc., increase air
resistance and thereby fuel
consumption.

l Avoid using automatic
transmission kick-down feature
unless necessary.

l Avoid using the air
conditioning when it is not
required. When engaged, the
air conditioner's compressor
places places an additional load
on the engine. However, please
note that fuel consumption is
lower with the air conditioning
on than it is when driving with
the air conditioning switched
off and the windows down.

Other factors which decrease
gas mileage are:
l Worn or dirty spark plugs
l Incorrect spark plug gap
l Dirty air cleaner
l Dirty engine oil and clogged
oil filter
l Dragging brakes
l Incorrect front end alignment

Some of the above mentioned

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(check when tires are cold). items and others are checked at
the standard Maintenance
Service intervals.

NOTE: Since using (D)rive
improves fuel economy, it
should be used as often as
possible.
Starting the engine pg. 57
Starting and stopping a
car equipped with
automatic transmission

1 Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING! Before
starting, check that the seat
is adjusted properly. Make
sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Move
the seat closer if necessary.
Refer to section "Front
seats".

2 Apply the parking brake, if
not already set. The gear
selector is locked in the (P)ark
position (SHIFTLOCK).

3Without touching the
accelerator pedal ,turn the
ignition key to the starting
position. Allow the starter to
operate for 5-10 seconds.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts. If the engine fails
to start, repeat step 3.

5 Select desired gear. The gear
engages after a slight delay,
especially noticeable when
selecting R.
CAUTION: Engine should
be idling; never accelerate
until after you feel the gear
engage! Too rapid
acceleration immediately
after selecting a gear will
cause harsh engagement and
premature transmission
wear.

NOTE:Your car is equipped
with a KEYLOCK system.
When the engine is switched
off, the gear selector must be in
the (P)ark position before the
key can be removed from the
ignition switch.

Engine warm-up - initial
driving procedure

Engines in vehicles driven short
distances are subject to
abnormally rapid wear because
the engine never reaches normal
operating temperature. It is
therefore beneficial to reach
normal operating temperature as
soon as possible. This is best
achieved by driving with a light
foot on the accelerator pedal for
a few minutes after starting,
rather than prolonged idling.

B6304 S Engine


This engine features hydraulic
valve lifters which means that
valve clearance is adjusted
automatically. It is possible that
the valve lifters will produce a
ticking sound for the first few
seconds after the engine is
started, while the oil pressure is
increasing.
If the car has not been used for a
long period of time, this ticking
sound may last for up to 15
minutes. This is entirely normal.
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Chapter 4 (cont)
Brake system
pg. 67


If one of the brake
circuits should
malfunction, the red
warning light will come
on


The pedal stroke increases
slightly, the pedal feels softer
and extra pressure is required for
normal braking.
If the light comes on while
driving or braking, stop
immediately and check the brake
fluid level in the reservoir.

WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark in either section
of the reservoir: DO NOT
DRIVE. Tow the car to a
Volvo retailer and have the
brake system checked and
repaired.




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

The system performs a self-
diagnostic test when the vehicle
is started and at 4 mph (6 km/h).
The driver may detect one
pulsation of the brake pedal,
which is normal.
To obtain optimal effect from
the ABS system, constant
pressure should be kept on the
brake pedal while the system
is modulating the brakes. Do
not pump the brake pedal.
The switching of the ABS
modulator will be audible at this
time.
Please be aware that ABS does
not increase the absolute braking
potential of the vehicle.
While control will be enhanced,
ABS will not shorten stopping
distances on slippery surfaces.

Moisture on brake
discs and brake pads
affects braking.


Driving in rain and slush or
passing through an automatic car
wash can cause water to collect
on the brake discs and pads.
This will cause a delay in
braking effect when the pedal is
depressed. To avoid such a delay
when the brakes are needed,
depress the pedal occasionally
when driving through rain, slush
etc. This will remove the water
from the brakes. Check that
Severe strain on the
brake system


The brakes will be subject to
severe strain when driving in
mountains or hilly areas or
towing. The speed is usually low
which means that the cooling of
the brakes is less efficient than
when driving on level roads. To
reduce the strain on the brakes it
is advisable not to use the brakes
excessively. Instead, shift into a
lower gear, position 3 or in some
cases L ,and let the engine help
with the braking.
Do not forget that, if you are
towing a trailer, the brakes will
be subjected to greater load than
is normal.

If the brake power-
assist does not
function


The power assist to the brakes
functions only when the engine
is running. When the car is
moving without the engine
running the brake pedal pressure
required to stop the car is
increased by 3-4 times.
The brake pedal feels stiff and
hard.
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