sensor VOLVO S70 1999 Owners Manual
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In production, Volvo has partly or completely  phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and  cadmium; and  reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a  three-way catalytic converter with a  Lambda
sond, now called oxygen  sensor, in 1976. The current version  of this  highly efficient system reduces emissions  of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from  the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and  the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions  continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer  CFC-free retrofit kits  for the air
conditioning system for all models back to the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic  engine controls, refined
purification systems and  cleaner  fuels  are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and  parts  have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content  is about 75% of the total weight of the car, which  makes the car among the most  recycled  industrial
products.  In order to have efficient and  well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals indication the weight and  material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz.  (50 grams)are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component  is to be
sorted  for recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered  internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology  alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a  Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen  the car's impact on the environment. To reduce
your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased  fuel economy with improperly  inflated
tires Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
Drive at a  constant speed
See  an  authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator)
lamp illuminates,  or stays on after the vehicle has started
Properly  dispose of any  vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your car, use Volvo's  own car care products,  all of which  have systematically been adapted to
the environment.
Contents
Table  of Contents
Page  No.
Chapter and  Subject
pg. 1Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
pg. 16
Chapter 2 - Instruments and  controls
pg. 41
Chapter 3 - Body and  interior
pg. 65
Chapter 4 - Starting and  driving
pg. 85
Chapter 5 - Wheels and  tires
pg. 91
Chapter 6 - In case of emergency
pg. 109
Chapter 7 - Car  care
pg. 115
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
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1 Fuel gauge
Fuel tank  capacity:
18 US gals. (68 liters) Front  Wheel Drive
17.4 US gals. (66 liters) All Wheel Drive
. 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.
3 Speedometer
4 Clock, ambient temperature sensor, trip computer (certain models)
5 Trip odometer Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer.
6 Odometer
7 Trip odometer reset button
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help keep your car in good running order.
Manual transmission
The following speeds should not be  exceeded during the break-in period:Up to 600 miles 
(1000 km) 600 - 1,200 miles 
(1000 - 2000 km)
1st gear 20 mph (30 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)
2nd gear 30 mph (50 km/h) 40 mph (70 km/h)
3rd gear 45 mph (80 km/h) 65 mph (100 km/h)
4th gear 70 mph (110 km/h) 80 mph (130 km/h)
5th gear/overdrive 80 mph (130 km/h) 95 mph (150 km/h)
Posted speed limits should not be  exceeded.
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
Volvo recommends the use of gasoline containing deposit control additives. These additives have shown to be  efficient
in keeping injectors  and  intake  valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good
driveability and  fuel economy. If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains deposit control additives, check with
the service station operator.
Unleaded Fuel
Each Volvo has a  three-way catalytic converter and  must  use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and  Canadian regulations
require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be  labeled "UNLEADED".  Only these pumps have nozzles which  fit
your car's filler  inlet. It is unlawful to dispense  leaded fuel into a  vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded
gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and  the heated oxygen  sensor system. Repeated use of leaded
gasoline will lessen  the effectiveness of the emission control system and  could result in loss of emission warranty
coverage. State and  local  vehicle inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly resulting in
emission test failure for misfueled  vehicles.
NOTE:  Some U.S. and  Canadian gasolines contain  an  octane enhancing additive called methyl-cyclopentadienyl
manganese  tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels  are used, your Emission Control System  performance may be  affected,
and  the Malfunction  Indicator Lamp located on your instrument panel may light. If this  occurs, please return your
vehicle to an  authorized Volvo retailer for service.
pg. 67 Fuel requirements, Refueling
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Engine oilQuality: Meeting API
specification SG or SH Capacity (incl. filter) : 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)*
Automatic
transmission fluid Quality: ATF Dexron IIE/ III and
Mercon
Capacity: 8 US qts. (7.6 liters)
Manual transmission
fluid Quality: Volvo synthetic gearbox
oil 1161423
Capacity: 2.2 US qts (2.1 liters)
Power steering fluid Quality: ATF Capacity: 0.95 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+ Capacity: 0.64 US qts. (0.6 liters)
* Turbo -charged models: Add 0.95 qts. (0.9 liters) if the oil
cooler has been drained
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 135 Engine
Engine
Liquid-cooled gasoline, 5-cylinder, in-line engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast-iron cylinder liners cast
directly into block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts and  separate intake  and  outlet
channels. 
Engine lubrication is provided by an  eccentric pump driven from  the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.  Exhaust
emission control accomplished by multiport fuel injection, heated oxygen  sensor(s) and  three-way catalytic converter
Designation: Volvo B 5254 S
Output 168 hp at 6200 rpm (125 kw 103 rps) 
Max torque 162.3 ft. lbs. at 4700 rpm (220 Nm/55 rps) 
Number of cylinders 5 
Bore  3.27" (83 mm) 
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 
Displacement 2.4 liters 
Compression ratio 10.5:1 
Number of valves 20 
Valve clearance Self-adjusting
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pg. 198 Index
A
ABS..................................19,21,80Accessories - installing..................105Adjustable  steering wheel..................34Adjusting  headlights.......................96Air conditioning.....................36,37,39Air mix....................................35Air pump  system...........................128Air vents..................................35Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................45All Wheel  Drive.(AWD)..................73,120..changing  wheels........................93..snow chains............................87..towing.................................77..wheel dimension  caution................86Ambient temperature sensor.................27Anti -lock  Brake  System (ABS).........19,21,70antifreeze.............................82,130Ashtrays...................................33Audio  systems
  General information.....................194
  SC-813..................................142  SC-816..................................155  SC-900/901..............................171Automatic  car washing.....................113Automatic  daytime running lights...........26Automatic  transmission........70,71,72,73,137  Driving mode  selector....................72Automatic  transmission fluid..........127,134Auxiliary  seat.............................11Automatic  daytime running lights...........33
B
Battery................................82,138Battery drain  - avoiding...................60Battery maintenance.......................132Booster cushion.........................10,13Brake  failure warning light.............19,20Brake  fluid...........................126,134Brake  fluid  warning light..................20Brake  system............................80,81Break -in period............................66Bulb  failure warning.......................21Bulb  failure warning light.................19Bulbs.....................................138Bumper cover...............................60
C
Capacities................................137Cargo  eyelets..............................62Cargo  new - side...........................61Cargo  space  lighting (wagon)...............56Catalytic  converter........................79Center head  restraints......................3Central locking button.....................43Chains - winter driving....................87Changing a wheel...........................92Child  auxiliary  seat  (wagon)...............11Child  booster cushion...................10,13Child  Restraint  Anchorages..................9Child  safety...............................13Child  safety locks  - rear  doors............48Clock......................................18Clock  - resetting..........................27Clutch fluid..............................126Clutch interlock...........................70
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Concealed  storage bin (wagon)..............60Coolant - checking/changing...............130Coolant level  sensor.......................21Coolant level  warning light................19Cooling system.........................74,136Courtesy lights - exterior.................22Cross  bars  (AWD  XC)........................75Cruise control.............................31
D
Daytime running lights.....................26Demister - rear  window.....................25Dimensions................................140Diversity  antenna.........................197Doors  and locks............................43Drive  belt................................128Driving economy............................68
E
EBD (Electroinc Brake -force  Distribution)..81ECC - Electronic  Climate Control........38,39Electrical  system......................74,138Electrically operated driver's seat........50Electrically operated front  seats......49,108Electrically operated sun roof.............52Electrically-operated windows..........40,108Electroinc  Brake  Distribution (EBD)........81Electroinc  Brake -force  Distribution (EBD)..81Emergency  towing...........................76Emergency  warning flashers.................25Emissions  systems.........................122Engine....................................135Engine compartment........................131Engine oil............................125,134Engine oil - checking/changing............124Engine oil pressure........................19Exterior courtesy lights...................22
F
Fog light  - rear........................19,24Fog lights - front.........................24Folding front  seat  (sedans/wagons).........63Folding rear  seat  (sedan)..................57Folding rear  seat  (wagon)...............58,59Four  wheel  drive.......................73,120..changing  wheels..........................93..snow chains..............................87..towing...................................77Front  courtesy lights......................51Front  seats................................49Front  seats  - heated.......................32Front  suspension..........................136Fuel  gauge.................................18Fuel  level.................................19Fuel  requirements..........................66Fuel  system...........................122,136Fuel  tank  cover  - opening..................67Fuses.............................102,103,104
 G
Gas tank  cover  - opening...................67Generator..............................19,138Generator  warning light....................21
H
Hand  brake.................................32Handling...................................75Hazard warning flashers....................25
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