1998 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual
1998 Volvo V70 Manual
1998 Volvo V70 manual content summary:
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, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
- 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Page No. Subject 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
to support the occupant's head. To raise: Pull straight up To lower: Pull forward and push down Contents | Top of Page - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 pg. 22 Turn signals, high/low beams pg. 31 Cruise control pg. 34 Adjustable steering wheel pg. 23 Windshield wiper/washer pg. 26 Tailgate wiper/washer (wagons) pg. 32 Heated front seats (optional) pg. 33 Auxiliary socket pg. 141 Audio system pg. 35-39 Heating and ventilation - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
(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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
). 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
. 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Driving economy pg. 69 Starting the engine pg. 70 Manual transmission pg. 70-73 Automatic transmission, All Wheel Drive (AWD) pg. 74-75 Points to remember pg. 76 Emergency towing pg. 77 Vehicle towing information pg. 78 Jump starting pg. 79 Three-way catalytic converter pg. 80 Brake system, ABS pg - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
and fuel economy. If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains deposit control additives, check with the service station operator. Unleaded Fuel Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
up to 15% MTBE may be used. Refueling The fuel filler cap is located inside the fuel tank cover on the right rear fender. NOTE: The fuel tank cover is locked and must be popped open using the control on the driver's door. Open fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather conditions. When filling - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
braking. Do not exceed speed limit. Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car. Check tire pressure regularly (check when tires are cold). Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended. Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance and thereby fuel consumption - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
which decrease gas mileage are: Worn or dirty spark plugs Incorrect spark plug gap Dirty air cleaner Dirty 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
, Tire economy, Flat spots pg. 87 Snow chains, Winter tires pg. 88 Inflation pressure pg. 89 Uniform tire quality grading pg. 86 Wheels and tires 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
replaced. Using a tire of the same make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics of the vehicle. To improve tire economy: Maintain correct tire pressure. Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking with wheels of different dimensions. The use of different size - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
interfere with brake components and therefore CANNOT be used. Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow chain information. CAUTION: Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before installing. Always follow the chains manufacturer's installation instructions carefully. Install - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Special snow chains are available for AWD models equipped with 205/55R16 tires. Please consult your Volvo retailer. ** Where permitted pg. 88 Wheels and tires (cont.) Checking and correcting tire pressure Check the tire pressure when refueling. The tire pressure should be corrected only when the - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For norm due to variation in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Replacing bulbs pg. 102-104 Replacing fuses pg. 105 Installation of accessories pg. 106-107 Replacing located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess. Engage the parking brake. Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in Reverse (manual). Remove - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
location and position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to ensure that a removed flat on a level, firm, non-slippery surface. Before raising the car check that the jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment . Raise the vehicle - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
a jack. Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other job, use stands to support the end of the car being worked on. Apply the parking brake, select position P (automatic transmission) or Reverse gear (manual transmission). Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
decal on fuel filler flap) should be maintained irrespective of which position on the car the Temporary Spare tire is used on. In the event of damage to this tire a new one can be purchased from your Volvo retailer. CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
car exterior from the effects of air pollution, rain, mud or road salt Make it a habit to check the finish regularly - when washing Volvo touch-up paint. NOTE: When ordering touch-up paint from your Volvo retailer, use the paint code indicated on the model plate. The plate is located in the engine - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
Paint - touch-up bottle Brush Masking tape NOTE: When touching up the car, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperature should be above 60° F (15° 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
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 dried after washing. Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the car has been washed. A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
grease, etc., use a clothing/clothing fabric stain remover. The plastic in the upholstery can be cleaned with Volvo offers a leather care kit. On no account must gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage. Cleaning the seat belts - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 36
be taken 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 sparingly. Too much solvent can damage the seat padding. Start from the outside of the stain - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 37
-121 Servicing pg. 122 Fuel/emissions systems pg. 123 Lubrication pg. 124-125 Engine oil pg. 126 Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir pg. 127 Automatic transmission fluid pg. 128 Drive belt, Air pump system pg. 129 Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir pg. 130 Coolant - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 38
ultimate purchaser to assure the proper functioning of those components that control emissions. The maintenance instructions listed in the "Servicing" section of this Manual represent the minimum maintenance required. These services are not covered by the warranty. You will be required to pay for - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 39
R = Replace L = Lubricate Maintenance Operation thousand miles 5³ 10 15³ 20 25³ 30 35³ 40 45³ 50 55³ 60² (thousand km) (8) (16) (25) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96) EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Engine oil and filter¹ R³ R R³ R R³ R R³ R R³ R R³ R Engine drive belt (accessory belt) I Air - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 40
,clean Battery BRAKES Inspect brakes, replace components as necessary Brake Fluid² STEERING/SUSPENSION Rotate tires/check wear (align front end if needed.) Check power steering fluid level. Grease front link arm stops BODY Power antenna (clean) Trunk/hood, hinges and latches Air cabin filter 10 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 42
Oil/Fluids specifications pg. 135 Engine specifications pg. 136 Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems pg. 136 Front/rear suspensions pg. 137 Transmission, Capacities, Vehicle loading pg. 138 Electrical system/bulbs pg. 139 Dimensions and weights pg. 140 Service manuals, Road assistance pg. 134 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 43
intake and outlet channels. Engine lubrication is provided by an eccentric pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter. Exhaust emission control accomplished by multiport fuel injection, heated oxygen sensor(s) and three-way catalytic converter Designation: Volvo B 5254 S Output 168 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 44
. pg. 136 Specifications Cooling system Type: Positive pressure, closed system Thermostat begins to open at 186°F (90°C) Turbo-charged models 180° F (87° C) Coolant: Volvo original coolant/anti-freeze Capacity: 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters) Turbo-charged models - 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters) Fuel system - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 45
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system Distributor ignition system Firing order 1-2-4-5-3 Distributor ignition setting Not adjustable Spark plugs Bosch FR 7 DC or Champion RC9YC Spark plug gap 0.028" (0.7 mm) Turbo-charged models: Champion RC8PYP (or equivalent) Spark plug - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 46
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 (pull) 3. Active Sound Control 4. CD changer selector 5. Tape mode selector Tape direction selector PROG 6. Bass - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Previous DOWN track 17. Manual tuning TP -fast forward battery power is disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the set. Refer to the radio code card supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code . When the car is parked with the ignition key removed - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 48
COdE" when it is switched on. Enter the 4-digit lock and remain locked for two hours. "OFF" is displayed. During this waiting period: the battery must be connected the ignition key must be turned to position I the unit must be turned on Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 49
the button clockwise to increase the volume. The volume control is electronic and has no end stop. C - from "USA" to "AUS", etc. When the correct country name is displayed, wait 5 seconds andthe radio will be ready for use. E - Manual tuning Press the left side button to tune to lower frequencies - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 50
A - Seek tuning up/down Press the left side tune button to tune to lower frequencies and the right side to tune to higher frequencies. The radio seeks the next audible station and stops there. If you wish to continue the seek tuning, press the tuning button again. B - Preset programming 1. Tune - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 51
up or down (up to increase, down to decrease). A "detent" indicates "equalized" treble. pg. 147 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 - 1998 Volvo V70 | Owner's Manual - Page 52
this button to listen to each station for five seconds. Press it again to stop scanning. "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 the
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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.
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