1999 VOLVO S80 door lock

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, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your car's central locking system.
The driver's door must be unlocked before the fuel tank cover can be opened.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place If this cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a fault.
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on
page 62
. 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 read after operating the
vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the car for
ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that 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 and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently,
depending on special legal requirments and that optional equipment described in this manual may not be
available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design, without
notice and without incurring obligation.
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.
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
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Driver's side airbag - in steering wheel hub
Passenger's side airbag - above glove compartment
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's sides and seat belt tensioners in
both front door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt
system. All three rear seat belts are also equipped with tensioners.
The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and
by decals on both sun visors and on the far right side of the dash.
The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment. They are designed to
deploy during certain frontal or front -angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid
deceleration occurs.
The airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt tensioners for both of
the front seats (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be inflated
with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack.
The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a second.WARNING!
· As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three-point belt
system. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.
· When installing any optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service
any component of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury. If a problem arises,
take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
NOTE: All doors will automatically be unlocked if the airbags deploy.
pg. 5 Front airbags - SRS
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Chapter 4 - Interior
pg. 45 Interior
Front seats46
Interior lighting48
Storage compartments49
Storage compartments in center console50
Spare tire, Cargo net in trunk51
Folding rear seat backrests, Carrying long loads52
pg. 46 Front seats
Electrically operated front seats
From the time the driver's door is unlocked, the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off during a 10 minute
period, if the door remains opened . If the door is closed, the seat can be adjusted for 40 seconds.
1 - Power seat control panel
2 - Lumbar support
Turn the control for softer or firmer lumbar support.
Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumbar support control.
Electrically operated seats with memory function * Power seat control panel
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A Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
B Forward - rearward
C Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
D Backrest tilt WARNING!
· From the time the driver's door is unlocked, the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off during a 10
minute period, if the door remains opened (40 seconds if the door is closed). Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the car.
· Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
· Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
· The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
Programming the memory
Three seat positions can be programmed. To program a seat position:
1 Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2 Hold down the MEM button.
3 While holding down the MEM button, press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way.
To move the seat to a programmed position, press and hold down button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat moves to the preset
position and stops.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the
programmed position.
NOTE : The seat has an overload protector which engages if an object blocks the movement of the seat. If this
happens, remove the object and wait 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
* Only the driver's seat is equipped with the memory function.
pg. 47 Front seats
Electrically operated seats - general information
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Adjusting the front seats:
Passengers's seat: The passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II (see page 46).
Driver's seat: The driver's seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I or II (see page 46). However, it can
also be adjusted:
· Within 40 seconds after the ignition has been switched off (even if the key has been removed from the ignition
switch).
· Within 40 seconds after the driver's door has been unlocked with the key or remote control and opened. The key
does not have to be in the ignition switch during this period.
Remote control (central locking system)
If you lock the car and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will
automatically move to the position it was in when you left the car. See page 56 for more information on this function.
Folding passenger's seat backrest
The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal position for carrying long loads. To fold down the
backrest:
· Move the seat as far rearward as possible
· Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
· Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
· Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
· Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
pg. 48 Interior lighting
Courtesy lights
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Front reading lights
Courtesy light
The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the button. The light also has a timer function which turns the
light on for 30 seconds if:
· You unlock the car from the outside with the key or remote control.
· You switch off the ignition (turn the key to position 0).
The courtesy light stays on for 10 minutes if one of the doors is left open after the car is unlocked.
The courtesy light switches off if:
· The engine is started.
· The car is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
The courtesy light can be switched on or off at any time by pressing the center button in the panel above the rearview
mirror. The light will stay on for 10 minutes. You can temporarily override this timer function by pressing the button
for more than 3 seconds when you turn on the courtesy light.
The timer will function again he next time the light is switched on by quickly pressing the button.
The factory-set timer periods (30 seconds/10 minutes) can be changed. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Rear reading lights
Reading lights - front/rear
The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons. These lights are designed to switch off
automatically after 10 minutes or can be switched off at any time by pressing the button.
pg. 49 Storage compartments
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Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
pg. 52 Keys, Locks, Alarm
Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking and unlocking the car54
Unlocking the trunk with the master key, Central locking buttons, "Trunk lock" function55
Remote keyless entry system56
Alarm58
Child safety locks - rear doors60
pg. 54 Keys, Locking and unlocking the car
Master key
This key operates all locks.
Service key
Driver's door and ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
Keys
Your car is equipped with a central locking system. The key, used on the driver's door, the remote control, or central
locking button, will lock/unlock all doors and the trunk. The glove compartment can also be locked with the master
key.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
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Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the trunk.
One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors, trunk.
Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from the inside.
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks").
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, the car is locked using the lock button on the door and the
door is then closed. 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.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter and receiver (transponder). The code in the key is
transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module.
The car can only be started if a properly coded key is used.
If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy lighting function:
· Remove the key from the ignition switch.
· Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
· Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview mirrors will now come on and remain
on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your discretion and can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach lighting
When approaching the car at night, press the yellow button in the central locking remote control (see illustration on
page 56
). This lights up the interior courtesy light, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview
mirrors.
pg. 55 Locking and unlocking the car
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