ignition VOLVO S90 1998 User Guide

1998 Volvo S90
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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*When the function selector is in the
mode, the air conditioning
system is ON and recirculation is OFF, regardless
of button position. The light surrounding the "Snowflake" button will be\

OFF and the light surrounding the recirculation button will be OFF.

NOTE: If your windows begin to fog or mist, check that the
recirculation function is not engaged.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (cont.) pg. 27
Automatic setting

The ECC system will automatically
maintain a comfortable in-car
temperature regardless of the outdoor
temperature.


Select the desired temperature

The blower will run at its maximum
speed in either the max cooling or max
Operating Tips

Recirculation: When the
outside air is contaminated
with exhaust gases, smoke
etc. (as when driving
through a tunnel) or to cool
the car quickly, push the
recirculation button. In this
position, no air is drawn into
the passenger compartment
from outside. However, do
not leave the system in this
mode for more than 10-15
minutes, since the air inside
the car will become stale
and the windows may fog.
Recirculation (and the
indicator light) will also
come on when the interior of
the car is hot and a low
temperature is selected with
the temperature dial. This
helps speed cooling of the
passenger compartment. It
will switch off automatically
after several minutes.

Difficult weather
conditions

When driving in very humid ECC system fault
indication

If the light in the air
conditioning push button
begins to flash when the
ignition is switched on, a
simple fault is indicated.
The system will compensate
by substituting a standard
value stored in the memory.
System performance loss
will be slight.
If the light continues to flash
more than 20 seconds, a
more serious fault is
indicated. While the system
will again attempt to
substitute a standard value,
some reduction in system
performance will become
apparent. Contact your
authorized Volvo retailer for
service.

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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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Electrically operated front seats

The front seats are electrically operated.
Using the switches on the sides of the seats
you can adjust:
-the height of the seat (rear)
-the height of the seat (front)
-the forward-backward movement
-the backrest tilt

NOTE:The electrically operated front
seats have an overload protector which
engages if an object blocks either of the
seats. If this happens remove the object
and wait 20 seconds. The overload
protector should then have cooled down
and the power seats should function
normally. Passenger's seat (option)



The STOP button (passenger
seat only) overrides the other
controls. To stop movement
of the seat, press and release
the STOP button. Press the
button again to reactivate the
seat controls.
A Seat front (raise/lower)
B Forward -rearward
C Seat rear (raise/lower)
D Backrest tilt
WARNING! Do not
adjust the seat while
driving. The seat should
be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be
depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat
as far rearward as comfort
and control allow. The
seat rails on the floor must
not be obstructed in any
way when the seat is
moved.

Driver's seat



Movement of the driver's seat
can be STOPPED at any time
by pressing any button on the
seat's control panel.

WARNING!The driver's
seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should
never be left unattended in
the car.



Programming the memory

Three seat positions can be
programmed. To program a
seat position:
1. Adjust the seat to the
desired position.
2. Depress the MEM button.
3. Press button 1 to program
the current position of the
seat.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be
programmed in the same way
for two additional seat
positions. To move the seat to
a programmed position,
depress button 1, 2 or 3 until
the seat stops. If the button is
released before the seat has
the reached the programmed
position, it will stop as a
safety precaution.
Rear-/side-view mirrors, Vanity mirrors pg. 35
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Interior light

1 Lights always on.
2 Lights always off.
3 Light is on when either of the
front or the rear doors are opened.

Atime-delay device keeps the
interior illuminated for approx. 30
seconds after closing the driver's
door. This facilitates finding the
starting (ignition) switch, etc., at
night.


Rear reading lights

Rear seat passengers can turn the
rear reading lights on or off by
using the adjacent switches. A ON
B OFF

To avoid battery drain

The interior light and the warning
lights in the rear of the doors come
on when a door is opened.
To avoid battery drain when the
doors are opened for prolonged
periods, these lights can be
switched off by pushing in and
turning the door light switches
slightly clockwise. When the door
is closed the switch will return to
its normal position.




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Chapter 3 - Body and interior (cont.)Luggage cover (wagon)
pg. 48



Luggage cover

Your car can be fitted with a luggage cover as
an optional extra. The pull-out luggage cover
is like a blind behind the rear seat. Pull it out
and attach it at the rear of the luggage
compartment to conceal the cargo and keep it
out of sight.
(See picture.)



Removing luggage cover
(see illustration above)

If, as a result of the size of the cargo, you
want to remove the luggage cover
temporarily:
l Push the end of the luggage cover towards
the middle
l Pull the luggage cover backwards
l When installing, reverse this procedure
Sun roof/sun shade (certain models) pg. 49


Electrically-operated sun
roof

The switch for operating the
sun roof is located on the
instrument panel. The starting
(ignition) key must first be
turned to position II.
Sun shade

l The sun shade will open automatically


NOTE:
l The electrically-operated sun roof has
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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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(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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Shiftlock release

The gear selector is locked in
the P position. To manually
release the shift lock, turn the
starting (ignition) key to
position I and press firmly on
the "OVERRIDE" button
(located under the cover near
the base of the gear selector -
see illustration). While
holding the override button
down, move the gear selector
from the (P)ark position. Electrical system

When replacing the battery or
when carrying out work
involving the electrical
system, the following should
be observed:
l A battery connection to the
wrong terminal will damage
the diodes. Before
connections are made, check
the polarity of the battery
with a voltmeter.
l If booster batteries are used
for starting, they must be
properly connected to
minimize the risk of the diode
being damaged.
For correct connection, see
"Jump starting" section.
l Never disconnect the
battery circuit (for example,
to replace the battery) while
the engine is running, as this
will immediately ruin the
generator. Always make sure
that all the battery
connections are properly
tightened.
l If any electrical-welding
work is performed on the
vehicle, the battery's ground
lead (negative cable) and all
the connecting cables of the
generator must be
disconnected and the welder
cables placed as near the
welding point as possible.
l The radio must be turned
off before the battery is
disconnected.
l If the radio has an antitheft
code and the battery has been

WARNING!
The Supplemental Restraint
System is grounded under the
driver's seat. Do not loosen the two
screws grounding the unit. Do not
ground other electrical
components using these screws or
any other points near them. Faults
in the system could occur if it is
improperly grounded.
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