Volvo S70-V70 1998 Owner's Manual

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This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.

Welcome to the world-wide 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.

Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well being of our customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environmental impact.

Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important considerations.

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.

countries.

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.

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Important

Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on page 66. You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of this manual. Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied after operating the vehicle for the first time. This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready access. Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the country's applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada or other

Table of Contents

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Chapter and Subject

pg. 1 Chapter 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 pg. 133 Chapter 9 - Specifications pg. 141 Chapter 10 - Audio systems

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.

CAUTION: Certain models have reduced ground clearance due to the design of the front spoiler. Please observe caution when e.g., driving onto garage hoists, through drifted snow or when other road debris is encountered, or when parking near curbs.

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Chapter 1 - Occupant safety

pg. 1 Occupant safety

Occupant safety

Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts. So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a good thing I was wearing my seat belt".

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pg. 2 Seat belts pg. 4 Volvo SRS pg. 8 Side Impact Protection System - (SIPS) air bag pg. 9 Child safety pg. 14 Occupant safety pg. 14 Reporting Safety Defects

pg. 2 Seat belts

Seat belts

Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride. Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the starting (ignition) key is turned to the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time if the driver has not fastened his seat belt. The rear seats are provided with self-retracting inertia reel belts. The front seats are provided with single roller belts with tensioners.

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To buckle: Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for rear seats) until a distinct snapping sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:

if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively

when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing the seat belt remember:

The belt should not be twisted or turned.

The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).

The shoulder section of the front seat belts adjusts automatically to the driver's height. Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut. Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot.

NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.

WARNING! Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision. The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.

Spool-out

To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt buckle (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the lap section of the seat belt taut. Please refer to page 12 for more information on this function.

WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear with the seat belt properly fastened.

pg. 3 Seat belts, Center head restraint

During pregnancy

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be located low, as shown in the above illustration.

WARNING! Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in event of accident. As the seat belts lose much of theirstrength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any collision, even if they may appear to be undamaged. Never repair the belt on your own; have this done by an authorized Volvo retailer only.

Center head restraint

The center head restraint can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully adjusted

to support the occupant's head.

To raise: Pull straight up To lower: Pull forward and push down

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Chapter 2 - Instruments and controls

pg. 16 Instruments, switches and controls

Number Subject Page No. 33 Trunk/ tailgate open control pg. 47 34 Power window controls pg. 40 35 Power mirror control pg. 50 36 Fuel tank open control pg. 67 37 Central locking button pg. 43

pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls (cont.)

Shiftlock (automatic transmission only)

When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of th e gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark. If it is necessary to manually override the shiftlock system:

Turn the starting (ignition) key to position I

Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located near the base of the gear selector.

While holding the override button down, press the button on the front of the gear selector.

Move the gear selector from the ( P )ark position.

Keylock (automatic transmission only)

This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the starting (ignition) key can be removed from the ignition switch.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel tank cover

The fuel tank cover is locked and must be popped open using the control on the driver's door (see illustration on page

16).

The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note that vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.

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Number 1 pg. 35 Air vents 2 pg. 22 Headlights, parking lights 3 pg. 24 Instrument illumination 4 pg. 24 Rear fog light 5 pg. 24 Front fog lights 6 Space for additional equipment 7 Space for additional equipment 8 pg. 6-17 Instruments 9 pg. 25 Traction control system (optional) 10 pg. 28-30 Trip computer (optional) 11 pg. 52 Electrically operated sun roof (optional) 12 pg. 25 Rear window demister/heated door mirrors 13 pg. 35 Air mix 14 pg. 35 Air vents 15 pg. 4-6 Passenger side SRS (air bag) hatch 16 pg. 35 Air vents 17 pg. 53 Hood release

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18 pg. 22 Turn signals, high/low beams

pg. 31 Cruise control

19 pg. 34 Adjustable steering wheel 20 pg. 23 Windshield wiper/washer pg. 26 Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons) 21 pg. 32 Heated front seats (optional) 22 pg. 33 Auxiliary socket 23 pg. 141 Audio system 24 pg. 35-39 Heating and ventilation controls 25 pg. 25 Hazard warning flashers 26 pg. 33 Ash tray 27 Coin holder 28 pg. 108 Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only) 29 pg. 70-71 Gear selector shift positions 30 pg. 72 Transmission mode selectors 31 pg. 32 Parking brake 32 pg. 4-6 Horn/SRS

Some of the items above are available on certain models only.

pg. 18 Instruments

1 Fuel gauge

The fuel tank holds approximately 18.4 US gals. (70 liters). 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

8 Tachometer

Reads thousands of engine rpm. The engine should not be operated in red range. The highest permitted constant engine speed is 6,200 rpm.

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Chapter 3 - Body and interior

pg. 41 Body and interior

Body and interior

The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages.

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pg. 42 Keys pg. 43 Doors and locks pg. 44 Remote keyless entry system pg. 45 Alarm pg. 47 Trunk/tailgate pg. 48 Child safety locks pg. 49-50 Front seats pg. 50 Rear/side view mirrors pg. 51 Interior lights, Vanity mirror pg. 52 Sun roof pg. 53 Hood pg. 54 Storage compartments pg. 55 Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack pg. 56 Cargo space lighting, Spare tire, Jack (wagon) pg. 57 Folding rear seat (sedan) pg. 58-59 Folding rear seat (wagon) pg. 59 Removing seat cushions pg. 60 Concealed storage bin/Bumper cover (wagon), Avoiding battery drain pg. 61 Luggage net/Side cargo net (wagon) pg. 62 Securing cargo pg. 63 Folding front seat, Long load storage

pg. 42 Keys

Master key This key operates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, driver's door, trunk/tailgate and glove compartment).

Service key This key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch/steering wheel lock.

NOTE:

An an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may take slightly longer to copy or replace if

the original keys are misplaced. Duplicate keys may be ordered from your Volvo retailer.

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.

pg. 43 Doors and Locks

Doors and locks

Your car is equipped with a two door operated central locking system. The key, used on the driver's doors, the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock all doors, trunk/tailgate.

Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only. Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, trunk/tailgate.

One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors, trunk/tailgate. Use the switch on the front door armrests 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).

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".)

Central locking button (on both front doors)

Central locking button

The central locking buttons on both front door armrests can be used to lock or unlock all doors and trunk/tailgate and set the alram if your car is so equipped. This switch functions even if a door/trunk/tailgate is open.

Lock: Press the left side of the button Unlock: Press the right side of the button

NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central locking system is designed to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switch and the car is locked using the lock button on the door. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.

Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine is running.

pg. 44 Remote keyless entry system

Remote keyless entry system

Your car is equipped with a remote control transmitter. This transmitter uses a readio frequency which will allow “keyless” entry into the passenger compartment or the trunk. You will be supplied with two coded key ring transmitters, which willenable you to lock/unlock all doors and the trunk/tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).

The car can also be locked/unlocked with the key.

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 transmitters is misplaced , contact the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for assistance.

Using the remote control

· Press the LOCK button once to lock all doors and trunk/tailgate.

· Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only. Press this button again (within 10 seconds) to

unlock all doors, trunk/tailgate.

· Press the OPEN TRUNK/TAILGATE button twice to pop open the trunk or unlock the tailgate

This device complies with FCC rules Part 15. Operation 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 interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: If only the driver’s door is unlocked, the lock will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will reset after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened. The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the keys. See section: Doors and Locks on page 43 If the alarm LED glows coninuously for 5 seconds, this indicates a fault in the system or that a door is not properly closed.

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.

NOTE : To avoid leaving your keys in the car, make a habit of always locking the car with the remote control.

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