
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 filler door
The fuel filler  door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your car's central locking system.
Press the button on the light switch panel (see page 32
) when the car is at a  standstill to unlock the fuel filler  door.
Please note that the fuel filler  door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. 
An audible  click  will be  heard when the fuel filler  door relocks.
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 new-engine oil consumption
information on page 120
. You should also be familiar  with the information in the chapters one, two and four 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 requirements 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.
CALIFORNIA  Proposition  65 Warning
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its  constituents, and  certain vehicle components contain  or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and  certain products  of component  wear  contain  or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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
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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
remaining emissions  continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer  CFC-free retrofit kits  for the air
conditioning system for all models as far back as 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 a  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, indicating 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 in your Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet.
 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.
PremAir®
On the surface  of the radiator in the engine compartment, there is a  special coating  called PremAir®. PremAir® works
as a  catalytic converter, converting most  of the ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen,  thereby reducing
harmful ground-level  ozone.
For additional information regarding the environmental activities in which  Volvo Cars of North America,  LLC. and
Volvo Car  Corporation are involved, visit our Internet Home  Page  at:
http://www.volvocars.com
 
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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.
pg. 5 Front  airbags - SRS
A self -diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. This system does not, however,  monitor the
Side Impact Protection System  (SIPS) airbags. If a  fault is detected, the warning light will illuminate. The light is
included  in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light
up when the ignition key  is turned to positions I, II or III and  should go out after 7 seconds or when the engine is
started. Check that this  light is functioning properly every time the car is started.
The following items are monitored by the self -diagnostic system:
 Sensor unit
 Cable harness
 Gas generator igniters
WARNING!
 Never  drive an  SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad  / airbag housing.
 No objects, accessory  equipment or stickers may be  placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the
center  of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment.
 If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the car
to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
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Instrument panel lighting32
Button to unlock fuel filler  door32
pg. 25 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 116
.
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 26
).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer  
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an  engine speed. When this  function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which  is normal. 
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  
Turn  the button to adjust the clock.
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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. 26 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning  lights described on pages 26 and 27 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 yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Yellow  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 122
 for reservoir position and  instructions.
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 121
. 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.
* Rear fog light, if used, and  trailer turn signal, if towing a  trailer, will go on while driving.
pg. 27 Indicator and warning lights
Rear fog light
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.
CHECK 
ENGINE
Malfunction indicator lamp  
On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII):  As you drive, a  computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission,
electrical and  emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a  condition that
potentially may need correcting. When this  happens, please have your car checked by a  Volvo retailer as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes,  you may not notice  a  change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an  uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and  driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
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
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Folding rear seat backrest
The rear seat backrest is split into two sections. Each section can be  folded independently to allow you to transport
long objects.
To fold down the backrest(s):
 Pull the release control handle(s) in the trunk to release the backrest(s)  (see illustration above). If the outboard rear
head restraints are folded down, they should be  returned to the upright position before folding the backrest down. It
may be  necessary  to manually adjust the center  head restraint.
 Fold the backrest down.
WARNING!
All S80 cars feature 60/40 split fold-down rear seats.  This function is performed by handles inside the trunk, and
also provides  a  means for children and  adults to enter the passenger  compartment in the event they become locked
inside the trunk.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves  with the operation and  location of the release handles.
To fold down the rear seats  from  inside the trunk, pull the release control handles located on either side of the trunk.
WARNING!
 Keep vehicle doors and  the luggage compartment locked and  keep keys out of a  child's  reach. Unsupervised
children could lock themselves  in an  open  trunk and  risk injury. Children should be  taught not to play in vehicles.
 On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior  can rise  very quickly. Exposure of people to these
high temperatures for even a  short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are
particularly at risk.
WARNING!
 When the backrest is returned to the upright position, check that it is properly locked in place. Return the head
restraints to the upright position.
 Long loads should always be  securely anchored to help avoid injury in the event of a  sudden stop.
 Always turn the engine off and  apply the parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle.
 Place the transmission in the P (PARK) position to help prevent inadvertent movement of the gear selector.
   
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Deposit control gasoline  (detergent  additives)
Volvo recommends the use of gasoline containing deposit control additives. These additives have shown to be
effective in keeping injectors  and  intake  valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good
driveability 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 unleaded gasoline be  labelled "UNLEADED".  Only these pumps have nozzles which  fit
your car's filler  inlet. It is unlawful to dispense  leaded fuel into a  vehicle labelled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded
gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and  the heated oxygen  sensor system. Repeated use of leaded
gasoline will lessen  the effectiveness of the emission control system and  could result in loss of emission warranty
coverage. State and  local  vehicle inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly resulting in
emission test failure for misfueled  vehicles.
NOTE: Some U.S. and  Canadian gasolines contain  an  octane enhancing additive called methyl-cyclopentadienyl
manganese  tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels  are used, your Emission Control System  performance may be  affected,
and  the Check Engine light (malfunction indicator lamp) located on your instrument panel may light. If this  occurs,
please return your vehicle to an  authorized Volvo retailer for service.
Gasoline containing  alcohol and ethers
"Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates"  which  are usually alcohols or ethers. In some areas, state or
local  laws require that the service pump be  marked indicating use of alcohols or ethers. However, there are areas in
which  the pumps are unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is alcohol  or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check
with the service station operator. To meet  seasonal air quality standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated"
fuel.
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 volume may be  used. Ethanol may also be  referred to as
Ethyl alcohol,  or "Gasohol".
Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be  used.
CAUTION!
Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol,  wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and  can damage critical parts  in the fuel system. Such damage may not be  covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
pg. 71 Fuel  requirements
Carbon Monoxide - Important  Warning
Carbon  monoxide is a  poisonous, colorless, and  odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust gases. If you ever smell
exhaust fumes  inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger  compartment is ventilated,  and  immediately return the
vehicle to your retailer for correction.
Fuel Formulations 
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a  knock  inhibitor,  and  do not use lead additives. Besides damaging  the
exhaust emission control systems on your car, lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels  contain  benzene as a  solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer. If you
live in an  area where  you must  fill your own gas tank, take precautions. These may include:
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