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VOLVO S80
Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 127 Specifications
Label information128
Dimensions and weights129
Engine/transmission specifications130
Oil/fluid specifications and volumes131
Fuel system, distributor ignition system, suspension132
Electrical system133
On Call Roadside Assistance134
pg. 128 Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission 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 hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel filler door)
4 Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The plate is located in the engine
compartment, on the inside of the left front fender.
5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door
pillar.
6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada )
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
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Immobilizer (start inhibitor)..........60,73
Indicator lights..........26, 27
Inflatable curtain (IC)..........9
Instrument illumination..........32
Instrument panel..........25
Instruments..........24
Integrated booster cushion ........ 13
Interior Air Quality system .........49
Interior features - overview..........22
Interior lighting..........54
J
Jack..........57
, 96, 97
Jump starting..........86
K
Key - removing from ignition switch..........73
Keyless entry system..........61, 62
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries..........62
Keylock..........73
Keys..........60
Kickdown..........76
L
Label information..........128
License plate lights - replacing..........108
Lifting the car..........118
Lights - accessory..........29
Load carriers..........80
Locking and unlocking the car..........60
Locking steering wheel..........36
Long distance trip..........88
Long loads..........53, 58
M
Maintenance service..........114
Malfunction indicator lamp..........27
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door..........33
Memory function - front seats..........52
Mirrors..........40
Mirrors, sideview - memory function..........40
O
Occupant safety..........11
Octane rating..........70
Odometer..........25
Oil - engine..........87, 120, 121, 131
Oil pressure warning light ........ 26
Opening the hood..........119
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the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 118.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 122.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 116.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx.
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See page 120.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 122.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 70.
Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.
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