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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).

Summary of Contents for 1998 S70

Page 1: ...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 certific...

Page 2: ...al 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...

Page 3: ...mation 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...

Page 4: ...st 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...

Page 5: ...ctor 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 Leg...

Page 6: ...upant 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 theirstreng...

Page 7: ...to support the occupant s head To raise Pull straight up To lower Pull forward and push down Contents Top of Page...

Page 8: ...tor 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...

Page 9: ...llustration 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 requi...

Page 10: ...0 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...

Page 11: ...r 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...

Page 12: ...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 tir...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...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 acci...

Page 15: ...eet 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 k...

Page 16: ...m 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 pro...

Page 17: ...lizing your car s full driving potential during the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km including the kick down function automatic transmission NOTE ENGINE OIL Although some oil consumption occurs during norma...

Page 18: ...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 u...

Page 19: ...ed fuel in certain areas Volvo allows the use of the following oxygenated fuels however the octane ratings listed on this page must still be met Alcohol Ethanol Fuels containing up to 10 ethanol by vo...

Page 20: ...vered under the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty pg 68 Driving economy Economical driving conserves natural resources Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead avoiding rapid starts and stop...

Page 21: ...ty engine oil and clogged oil filter Dragging brakes Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals NOTE D rive or...

Page 22: ...n inches The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces It should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow i...

Page 23: ...eels 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 Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires and or wheels permanentl...

Page 24: ...eed limit Under no circumstances should that limit be higher than 30 mph 45 km h Avoid bumps holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected wh...

Page 25: ...es are cold With warm tires correct only when the pressure is too low The tire temperature rises after driving just a few miles Vehicle Loading The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications a...

Page 26: ...e traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction TEMPERATURE The temperature grades are AA the highest A B and C...

Page 27: ...ging pg 94 Spare tire pg 95 101 Replacing bulbs pg 102 104 Replacing fuses pg 105 Installation of accessories pg 106 107 Replacing wiper blades pg 108 In case of emergency pg 92 Wheel changing Loosen...

Page 28: ...car s transmission Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed The wheel bolts must be observed The wheel bolts should never be greased or lubricated The extended chromed wheel bolts mu...

Page 29: ...illustration and tighten by turning lightly clockwise Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the nuts to 81 ft lbs 110 Nm Install the wheel cap where applicable Correct tightening or...

Page 30: ...ION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with the car The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car s trans...

Page 31: ...pholstery pg 110 Paint touch up Paint touch up Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting Make it a habit to check the finish regularly when washing the car for instance Touch up if ne...

Page 32: ...5 C Scars on the surface If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and undamaged layer of paint remains the touch up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned pg 111 Paint...

Page 33: ...wever use a washplace equipped with a drainage separator Dry the car with a clean chamois and remember to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels The power radio antenna sedans must be dr...

Page 34: ...r edge of the hood pg 113 Automatic car washing Polishing and waxing Automatic washing simple and quick An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car but it is worth remembering that i...

Page 35: ...ation road dirt and fading pg 114 Cleaning the upholstery Cleaning the upholstery The fabric can be cleaned with soapy water or a detergent For more difficult spots caused by oil ice cream shoe polish...

Page 36: ...out for drying Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild detergent Bear in mind Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread Use solvents sparingl...

Page 37: ...standards as evidenced by the certification label on the underside of the hood For further information regarding these regulations please consult your Volvo retailer 2 Vacuum hose routing underside of...

Page 38: ...tenance services contain several checks which require special instruments and tools and therefore must be performed by a qualified technician To keep your Volvo in top condition specify time tested an...

Page 39: ...ranty Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty Seatbelt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty Emission Design and Defect Warranty Emission Performance...

Page 40: ...0 60 96 ENGINE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ENGINE Fuel Line Filter PCV Nipple orifice hoses clean I Battery I I I I I I BRAKES Inspect brakes replace components as necessary I I I I I I Brake Fluid STEERING SU...

Page 41: ...Operation of all lights Level of windshield washer fluid The following should also be carried out at regular intervals Washing check all drain holes Polishing Cleaning Contents Top of Page...

Page 42: ...ine protection consult with your authorized Volvo retailer for recommended oils Oil with a different quality rating may not provide adequate engine protection Synthetic oils complying with oil quality...

Page 43: ...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 overh...

Page 44: ...ps Max torque 243 ft lbs at 2700 5100 rpm 330 Nm 45 85 rps Number of cylinders 5 Bore 3 19 81 mm Stroke 3 54 90 mm Displacement 2 3 liters Compression ratio 8 5 1 Number of valves 20 Valve clearance S...

Page 45: ...strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arm linked to the support frame Power assisted rack and pinion steering Safety type steering column The alignment specifications apply to...

Page 46: ...eral information pg 142 Audio system SC 813 certain models The following pages describe the use of your SC 813 Cassette radio and CD remote control 1 On off push 2 Volume turn Pause Mute push Balance...

Page 47: ...Waveband selectors FM 23 Anti theft LED TP Applicable only in Tape Mode CD Applicable only when in CD mode and connected to a CD changer pg 143 Anti theft code Anti theft code The radio features anti...

Page 48: ...splayed Enter the correct code After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain locked for two hours OFF is displayed During this waiting period the battery must be connected the...

Page 49: ...ion The radio can be used in most parts of the world by changing the frequency selection intervals as follows Depress and hold preset button 5 and turn the radio ON USA will flash on the display Each...

Page 50: ...o frequency depress the preset button The set frequency will be displayed pg 146 Radio SC 813 cont A Automatic programming Auto Please note that this function will not interfere with pre stored statio...

Page 51: ...47 Radio SC 813 cont A Fader control Adjust front rear speaker balance by sliding the control up or down Up to direct more sound to the front speakers down to direct more sound to the rear speakers Th...

Page 52: ...ing Scan will be displayed during scanning E Active sound control ASC The ASC function automatically adjusts the volume level of the audio system according to driving speed To deactivate ASC depress t...

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