door VOLVO V90 1998 Owner's Manual

1998 Volvo S90
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires
pg. 71
Wheels and tires
The handling and riding comfort of the vehicle is dependent on the infla\
tion
pressure and the type of tires fitted. Read the following pages carefull\
y.
General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots pg. 72

Snow chains, Winter tires pg. 73
Inflation pressure pg. 74
Uniform tire quality grading pg. 75
Wheels and tires
pg. 72
General information

Your vehicle is equipped with tires according
to the tire information label located on the rear
facing side of the right front door.

The following is an example of a tire designation
code:
195 = tire width in mm.
60 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in
percent) between the section height and the width
of the tire.
R= radial tires.
15 = diameter in inches on all four wheels.
The tires have good road holding characteristics
and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces.
Your Volvo may be equipped with "all-season"
tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree
of winter roadholding on slippery surfaces
than tires without the "all-season" rating.
However, for optimum road holding on icy or
snow covered roads - we recommend suitable
winter tires. When replacing worn tires, it is recommended
that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size as
the one being replaced. Using a tire of the same
make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the
driving characteristics of the vehicle.

To improve tire economy:

l Maintain correct tire pressure.
l Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking
and tire screeching.
l Tire wear increases with speed.
l Correct front wheel alignment is very
important. Unbalanced wheels impair tire
economy and driving comfort.
l If the wheels are rotated, they should be kept on
the same side of the car so that they revolve in the
same direction as prior to rotation.
l Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires
and/or wheels permanently.

Flat spots

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recommended on the tire information label*
located on the rear facing side on the right front
door. This label lists both tire and vehicle design
limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits
indicated.

*Please note that the tire information label
indicates pressures for both comfort and fuel
economy.
Wheels and tires (cont.) pg. 75
Uniform tire quality grading

ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE
GRADES

TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded at 150
would wear one and one half (1 1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
many depart significantly from the norm due to
variation in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.

TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance. TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are AA (the highest), A,
B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.

WARNING!The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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1998 Volvo S90
High-mounted brake light

To remove: (Sedans)
Turn off ignition.
Depress catch with a screwdriver. Pull
cover upward to remove it.
To remove: (Wagons)
Turn off ignition.
Grasp the cover with both hands and pull
it towards you.

Bulb Power CP(W) Socket US Bulb No.
High-mounted brake light 32(21) BA15s
1156 Depress catches and fit new bulb.

To fit:
Fit the reflector and check that the light
works.

4-door models
Press the cover into position, noting the
position of the alignment pin at the top.

Wagons
Align the catches and press the cover into
position.

Replacing bulbs pg. 87

Interior light and reading lights

Take hold of the front section of the light
as shown and pull straight down.

Press lens out from inside and replace
bulb. Check operation before reinstalling
lamp housing.

NOTE:
The wiring should not be pinched when
the lamp housing is reinstalled.


Bulb Power Socket
Interior light 10 W SV 8.5
Reading light 5 W W2.1x9.5d

Reading lamps, rear

The bulb in the adjustable reading lamps
can be changed as follows: insert a
screwdriver as shown and twist off the
lamp. Withdraw the bulb and fit a new one.
Replacing bulbs pg. 88
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Door warning lamps

All doors are equipped with red warning
lamps. To replace a bulb, insert a
screwdriver as shown in picture and gently
turn it to remove the lens. Withdraw the
bulb, replace it and re-insert the lens.


Insert screwdriver and turn

Vanity mirror

Insert a screwdriver and turn it to remove
the lens. Replace the bulb and press the
lens back into place.

Door step courtesy lights

l Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully
to loosen the glass lens.
l Withdraw the lamp unit, bend back the
tabs and remove the plate.
l Replace the bulb.
l Reinstall the plate.
l Press the lamp unit back into place.




Contents | Top of Page
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Location ** Amperage
1 Heated rear window 25
2 Central locking 20
3 Brake light, Light switch 15
4 Ignition switch, SRS 10
5 Spare
6 Windshield wiper/washer, Headlight wiper, horn relay 25
7 Climate unit 20
8 Power pass. seat, Power side-view mirrors, Tailgate wiper/washer (wag\
ons)
Instrument lighting, Ambient temp. sensor 15
9 Audio system 15
10 Cigarette lighter/accessory socket 15
11 Transmission mode selector, Gear selector light 5
12 ABS 5
13 Clock, Interior/glove compartment lighting, Door open warning lights,\

Cargo space lighting, Vanity mirror 10
14 Horn 10

Location ** Amperage
15 Power antenna, Headlight flasher, Trailer 20
16 Accessories 20
17 Hazard warning flasher, Direction indicator, Alarm hazard indication \
20
18 Audio/amplifier, CD changer 15
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plenty of water, to avoid scratching.
l Bird droppings: Remove from
paintwork as soon as possible.
Otherwise the finish may be
permanently damaged.
l A detergent can be used to
facilitate the softening of dirt and
oil.
l A water-soluble grease solvent
may be used in cases of sticky dirt.
However, use a washplace equipped
with a drainage separator.
l Dry the car with a clean chamois
and remember to clean the drain
holes in the doors and rocker panels
*.
l The power radio antenna (sedans)
must be dried after washing.
l Tar spots can be removed with
kerosene or tar remover after the car
has been washed.
l A stiff-bristle brush and
lukewarm soapy water can be used
to clean the wiper blades. Frequent
cleaning improves visibility
considerably.
l Wash off the dirt from the
underside (wheel housings fenders,
etc.).
l In areas of high industrial fallout,
more frequent washing is
recommended.

CAUTION: During high pressure
washing, the spray mouth piece
must never be closer to the vehicle
than 13" (30 cm). Do not spray
into the locks.


l When washing or steam cleaning
the engine, avoid spraying water or
steam directly on the electrical
WARNING!
When the car is driven immediately after being washed,
apply the brake several times in order to remove any
moisture from the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the engine
is warm. This constitutes a fire risk.




NOTE: When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from
the drain holes in the doors and sills. Bumpers: Wash the
bumpers with the same cleaning agent used on the rest of the
car. Never clean the bumpers with gasoline or paint thinner.
Difficult spots can be removed with denatured alcohol. To
avoid scratches, do not dry the bumpers with paper.

*Pay special attention to the drain holes at the base of the
windshield in the cowl under the rear edge of the hood.
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Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 103
Service - an investment
An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliabili\
ty,
durability, and resale value.
Label information pg. 104
Maintenance service, Warranty pg. 105
Maintenance schedule pg. 106
Engine oil pg. 108
Servicing pg. 110
Fuel/emissions systems pg. 112
Engine compartment pg. 114
Lubrication, body pg. 115
Power steering fluid, brake fluid pg. 116
Drive belt pg. 117
Cooling system pg. 118
Washer fluid reservoir/nozzles pg. 119
Label information
pg. 104
1 Vehicle
Identification
Number
(VIN)*
VIN plate is
located on
top left
surface of
dashboard.
The VIN is
also stamped
on the right
hand door
pillar.

2 Vehicle
Emission
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of right front
door.

5 Federal
Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Standards
(FMVSS)
specifications
(USA) and
Ministry of
Transport
(CMVSS)
Standards
(Canada)
Your Volvo
is designed to
meet all
applicable
safety
standards, as
evidenced by
the
certification
label on the
rear facing
side of the
driver's door.
For further
information
regarding
these
regulations,
please
consult your
Volvo
retailer.

6. Vacuum
hose routing
Maintenance service, Warranty pg. 105
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No. Lubricating hint / Lubricant
1 Hood lock and latch / Oil
2 Hood hinges / Oil
3 Door stop and hinges / Oil
4 Sun roof wind deflector / Oil
Sun roof mechanism / Grease
5 Door lock catch plate / Oil
6 Trunk lid lock / Low temperature
keyhole and hinges / grease

No. Lubricating hint / Lubricant
7 Window regulator/ Oil, grease
locking device low temperature
(on inside of door) / grease
8 Front seat slide rail
and latch / Oil
9 Door lock keyhole / Low temperature grease or Volvo Teflon lock spray \

To avoid rattles and unnecessary wear, the body should be lubricated at \
regular service intervals. This should be done by
an authorized Volvo retailer.
Brake fluid, Power steering fluid pg. 116

Brake fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid

The fluid level should lie between the MIN and MAX on the
side of the dipstick. The space between the marks
corresponds to 0.2 US qts/liters.

Fluid type: ATF
Replace: no fluid change required.Brake fluid

The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX
marks.

Fluid type: DOT 4+
Replace*: every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000
km). The brake fluid should be replaced once a year or
every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) when driving under
extremely severe conditions (mountain driving, hot
climate, high humidity etc.)

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Tail light/
Brake
light 1157
21/5W/32/3cp BA
15d 2**
High-
mounted
brake
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 1
Back-up
lights 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 2
Rear fog
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 1
Front fog
lights GE881
27 W – 2
*Sedan
** Wagon

The following bulbs may be obtained from your
nearest Volvo retailer:
Bulbs Power Socket No. of
bulbs
License plate
light (wagon) 4W
BA 9s 2
(sedan) 5W W2.1x9.5d 2
Door warning
lights 3W
W2.1x9.5d 4
Interior light 10 W SV8.5 1
Reading lights,
front 5W
W2.1x9.5d 2
rear 5W W2.1x9.5d 2
Trunk light 10 W SV8.5 1
Glove box light 2W BA9 s 1
Instrument
lighting 3W
W2.1x9.5d 3
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