1998 VOLVO V90 driver door

1998 Volvo S90
VOLVO
S90 & V90
1998
This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo
Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo
owners. We trust that you will enjoy many
years of safe driving in your Volvo, an
automobile designed with your safety and
comfort in mind. To help ensure your
satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage
you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions, operating instructions and
maintenance requirements/recommendations
in this manual. We also urge you and your
passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this
(or any other) automobile. And, of course,
please do not operate a vehicle if you may be
affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to
drive. Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable
safety and emission standards, as evidenced by
the certification labels attached to the driver's
door opening and on the left wheel housing in
the engine compartment.
For further information please contact your
retailer, or:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Support
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
800-458-1552
In Canada:
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Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
VOLVO SRS
pg. 4
VOLVO SRS
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt
system, your Volvo is equipped with a
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo
SRS consists of airbags (2) and knee bolsters (5)
on both the driver's and passenger's sides and seat
belt tensioners in both front door pillars (4). The
system is designed to supplement the protection
provided by the three-point seat belt system.

The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS"
embossed on the steering wheel pad and above
the glove compartment, the knee bolsters beneath
the steering column and the glove compartment
and decals on both sun visors and on the far right
side of the dash.

The airbags are folded and located in the center of
the steering wheel and above the glove
compartment. They are designed to deploy during
certain frontal or front-angular collisions,
impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash
severity, angle, speed and object impacted. Both
airbags and seat belt tensioners will deploy, even
if the passenger seat is not occupied.
The airbag system includes gas generators (1)
surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt
tensioners for both of the front seats (4). To deploy the
system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators
causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As
the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the
airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate
to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners
also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack.

The entire process, including inflation and deflation of
the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a second.
WARNING!
When installing any optional equipment make sure
that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt
to service any component of the SRS yourself.
Attempting to do so may result in serious personal
injury. If a problem arises, take your car to the
nearest authorized Volvo Retailer for inspection as
soon as possible.
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position and switch A is in this position.
All lights off (daytime running light function
disabled)
Winshield wipers/washers, Ignition switch pg. 21


Windshield wipers/washers

1 Intermittent wiper.
With switch in this position, the wipers will
sweep approximately every seventh second.
2 "Single sweep" position.
Switch returns automatically when released
3 Wipers, low speed.
4 Wipers, high speed
5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight
wiper/washer (certain models)
The wiper will make 2-3 complete sweeps
across the windshield and headlights after
lever is released.
Starting
(ignition)
switch/
steering
wheel lock

The steering
wheel lock
might be under
tension when
the car is
parked. Turn
the steering
wheel slightly
to free the ignition key.
In order to reduce car
theft, make sure the
steering wheel lock is
engaged before leaving
the car.
Achime will sound if the
starting key is left in the
ignition lock and the
front door on the driver's
side is opened. 0 Locked position:
remove the key to lock the
steering wheel.

WARNING:
Never turn the key to
position 0 while driving or
when the car is being
towed.

I Intermediate position:
Certain accessories/radio,
etc. on, daytime running
lights off.

II Drive position:
Key position when engine is
running.

III Starting position:
Release the key when the
engine start.
The key returns
automatically to the Drive
position.
*The gear selector must be
in the (P)ark position before
the key can be removed
from the ignition switch.
Fog lights, Instruments illumination, Steering wheel adjustment, Power antenna
pg. 22
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Chapter 2 - (cont.)
Heated front seats
pg. 28


Heated front seats (certain models)

The heated front seats can be switched on and off
as required. When switched on, the system senses
the ambient temperature and regulates the level of
heat applied. When the optimum temperature is
reached, the heating is switched off automatically.
While driving, the passenger seat heating should
be switched off when the seat is not occupied.
Electrically operated windows pg. 29


Electrically-operated windows

The electrically operated windows are controlled
by switches from the driver's armrest as shown in



Cut-out switch for rear-door windows

If the car is equipped with rear door power
windows, this function can be disabled by a
switch located on the driver's armrest. This switch
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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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Master key
This key operates all locks



Service key
Front doors, starting (ignition)
switch/steering wheel lock Number tag

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. In the event
the original keys are lost,
duplicates may be ordered from
your Volvo retailer.
Doors and locks

Your car is equipped with a central
locking system.
The key used on either of the front
doors will lock/unlock all doors and
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once in the driver's
door to unlock that door only.
Turn the key in the same direction
again (within 10 seconds) to unlock
all doors, trunk/tailgate.
One turn with the key towards
locking in either of the front doors
locks all doors, trunk/tailgate.
Use the switch on the instrument
panel (with the doors closed) 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). The
driver's door can be locked only by
using the key when outside the
vehicle.
On vehicles equipped with the
optional remote control locking
system, refer to the following
page.

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").
Remote keyless entry system pg. 33
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Remote keyless entry
system

As an option, your car can be
equipped with a remote
control transmitter. This
transmitter uses a radio
frequency which will allow
"keyless" entry into the
passenger compartment or the
trunk. You will be supplied
with two coded key ring
transmitters, which will
enable you to lock/unlock all
doors and the trunk/tailgate
from a distance of 10-15 feet
(3-5 meters).

To lock :
Press the lock button once to
lock all doors and trunk/
tailgate.

To unlock :
Press the unlock button once
to unlock the driver's door
only.
Press the unlock button again
(within 10 seconds) to unlock
all doors and trunk/tailgate.


Aim the base of the remote control unit at
the car to get the best range.

On vehicles equipped with an alarm, the
alarm will also be activated/deactivated by
this system.
As an extra security precaution in certain
situations (valet parking, etc.), Volvo
recommends that the transmitter not be
included when the keys are given to
anyone. The service key can be used
instead. If one of the transmitters is
misplaced, contact the nearest authorized
Volvo retailer for assistance.

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. New transmitters

If you purchase additional
transmitters, they must be
programmed to function with
your remote keyless entry
system. Please refer to page 49
for instructions.

This device complies with
FCC rules Part 15.
Operations is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not
cause harmful interference
and (2) this device must
accept any interference that
may be received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

WARNING! Volvo does
not recommend using the
transmitter to lock the doors
from inside the car. On cars
equipped with an alarm, the
alarm would be activated
and would sound when one
of the doors is opened. The
doors must not be locked
using the remote transmitter
while the vehicle is
occupied. In case of an
accident, this may hinder
rapid access to the
occupants of the vehicle.
The alarm will also sound
on models equipped with
this feature.
Front seats pg. 33
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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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