1999 VOLVO S80 Owners Manual

A
Sun roof (option)37
B
Fuel tank cover63
Refuelling63
Economical driving69
C
Replacing a back-up light94
Replacing a brake light94
Replacing a tail light94
Replacing a direction indicator94
Replacing a fog light94
Replacing license plate lights96
D
Tires80
Wheels80
Brake system16
Spare wheel82
Changing wheels84
E
Replacing a high beam92
Replacing a low beam92
Replacing a parking light93
Replacing a direction indicator93
Replacing a fog light95
Replacing a headlight wiper115
F
Washing the car100
Paint touch-up99
pg. 22 Instruments
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A
Temperature gauge23
Speedometer23
Odometer23
Trip odometer23
Warning lights24
Text window26
Tachometer23
Clock23
Ambient temperature sensor23
Fuel gauge23
B
Hazard warning flashers33
C
Audio system125
D
Electronic climate control41
Heated seats (option)33
Heated rear window/rearview mirrors33
E
Steering wheel adjustment32
Airbag4
Cruise control29
Windshield wipers/washer31
Turn signal lever31
Trip computer28
Audio system controls125
F
High/low beam headlights30
Parking lights30
Fog lights30
Instrument panel lighting30
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pg. 23 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text window
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving.
Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see page 106
.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General warning light (see page 24
).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Reads thousands of engine rpm. The engine should not be operated with the needle in the red range on the gauge.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the geartronic function on the automatic transmission,
the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This sensor indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed when
the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
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Turn the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters).
When the warning light comes on there is approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
pg. 24 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights described on pages 24 and 25 should never stay on when driving
When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, the
system indicated should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.
Warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel This lamp lights up red or orange depending on the
severity of the fault that has been detected.
Orange light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to
an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.
BRAKE
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir. See page 109
for reservoir position.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
Park
Brake
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Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the
front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil
level . See page 111
. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After
hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when
the engine speed is increased.
Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.
pg. 25 Indicator and warning lights
Rear fog light
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.
CHECK
ENGINE
Malfunction indicator lamp
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the engine diagnostic system has detected a possible
fault in the emission control system. Although driveability may not be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as
soon as possible for inspection.
NOTE : If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo
original or approved fuel filler caps.

Anti-lock Brake System ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system pwill however
function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 17 for additional information.
Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option)
An LED in the STC switch in the center console will light up to indicate that the system is activated. See page 18 for
further information.
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Service reminder indicator
This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever
occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after
start until reset by the servicing retailer.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.

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Chapter 3 - Climate control system
pg. 39 Climate control system
Ventilation40
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)41
Climate control system - general information44
pg. 40 Ventilation
Air vents in dash
Air vents (dash)
A Open
B Closed
C Horizontal air flow
D Vertical air flow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to demist.
In cold weather, close the air vents in the center of the dash to direct as much air as possible toward the windows.
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Air flow
The air that is drawn into the passenger compartment is distributed from 18 ventilation points.
Air vents in door pillars
Air vents in door pillars
A Closed
B Open
C Horizontal air flow
D Vertical air flow
Direct the air vents toward the rear side windows to demist.
Direct the air vents toward the rear seat for the best heating/cooling effect.
pg. 41 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
pg. 42 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
AUTO
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