steering wheel adjustment VOLVO S90 1998 Owners Manual

1998 Volvo S90
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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1998 Volvo S90
A - Rear fog light*

The indicator light in the
instrument panel will light
up when the rear fog light
is on. This fog light is
considerably brighter than
the normal tail light and
should be used only when
the atmospheric
conditions, such as fog,
rain, snow, smoke or dust
reduce the daytime or
nighttime visibility of
other vehicles to less than
500 ft (150 meters).

*By design, there is one
rear fog light only, located
in the driver's side tail light
cluster.

B- Instrument
illumination

To increase the brightness,
rotate the switch upward.
To decrease the brightness,
rotate the switch
downward.

C- Front fog lights

The indicator light in the
switch will light up when
the front fog lights are on.
The front fog lights will
only function when the low
beam headlights are on.

NOTE:Local regulations
governing the use of fog
lights may vary.
D- Power antenna (sedans only)

This button can be used to lower the antenna
when, for example, you are listening to a tape or
CD, or when you are driving into a low-roof
garage or car wash. CAUTION: The antenna must be lowered
before washing the car in an automatic car wash. E- Steering
wheel adjustment

The steering wheel
can be adjusted to 3
different positions.
Move the control on
the left side of the
steering column
downward and hold
it in place. Adjust
the steering wheel
to the position
desired. Release the
control and check
that the steering
wheel is locked in
position.

WARNING!Do
not adjust the
steering wheel
while driving.

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