2003 VOLVO S80 air filter

Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off. The "ON" or "OFF" LED will light up to indicate if the system
is switched on or off. Other functions will still be regulated automatically (if the AUTO switch is on).
The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32° F
(0° C).
While the Defroster function is selected, the air conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify the air, even if
you have manually switched the air conditioning off. This will only function if the blower is not switched off.
Blower control
Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch
will automatically regulate blower speed and override manual adjustment.
NOTE: Turning the blower control counterclockwise as far as possible (an LED next to the control will light up) will
turn both the blower and the air conditioning off.
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Condensation on the inside of the windows
Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of condensation that forms on the windows. Use
a commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Air cabin filter
Replace the air cabin filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. The filter should be replaced more often
when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced
with a new one.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and passenger compartment temperature sensor in the ECC control panel should
not be covered in any way as this could cause incorrect information to be sent to the ECC system.
Parking the car in warm weather
If your car has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and sun roof (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the passenger compartment. When the engine is running,
close the windows and sun roof and use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning to
cool the compartment as quickly as possible.
Windows and optional sun roof
The ECC system will function best if the windows and optional sun roof are closed. If you drive with the sun roof
open, we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and blower control (the LED in the AUTO switch
should be off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.
ECC maintenance
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All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by an authorized Volvo service technician only.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant - R134a.
This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and uses PAG oil.
Passenger compartment blower
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower may come on automatically, and run for five
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.
pg. 49 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - with Interior Air Quality system (option)
Interior Air Quality system (option)
Some cars are equipped with a multifilter and air quality sensor. The filter separates gases and particles, thereby
reducing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the car. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of
contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and
the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the car. The filter also cleans
recirculated passenger compartment air. When the Air quality sensor is activated, the LED AUT comes on in the
recirculation button
Operations:
Press
to activate the Air quality sensor (normal setting). Or select one of three functions by pressing
1. Press
the LED AUT comes on. The Air quality sensor is now activated.
2. Press
no LED is lighted. Recirculation not activated.
3. Press
the LED MAN comes on. Recirculation is now activated. You can switch between these three functions
by repeatedly pressing
Keep the following in Mind:
Make it a rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times.
Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid misting up.
If misting occurs, you should deactivate the Air quality sensor.
If the windows mist up, you can also use the windshield and side window defroster functions. See page 46.
The filter should be changed at the intervals listed in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
However, if the car is used in a severely contaminated environment, it may be necessary to change the filter more
frequently.
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Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
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 : Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions should use (D)rive as often as possible and avoid using
"kickdown" to help improve fuel economy.
Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
Towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.
Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed:
Do not drive for prolonged periods at engine speeds above 4500 rpm if you are towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
Reduce speed when towing a trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can be reduced by switching off
the air conditioning system for a short time.
Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for prolonged periods.
Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front of the grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into,
or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be taken:
Switch off the air conditioning system.
Pull off the road, away from traffic, stop the car and put the gear selector into Park. Do not stop the engine!
Switch the heater to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
until the temperature begins to drop.
If the warning light in the center of the instrument panel is red, and the message "Coolant level lo stop engine" is
displayed, switch off the engine as soon as possible.
WARNING!
Do not remove coolant expansion tank cap. The coolant will be extremely hot.
If necessary, see page 116
for information on checking and topping-up the coolant level.

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VOLVO S80
Index
pg. 162 Index
A
ABS..........17
ABS - warning light..........27
Accessory lights..........29
Adjusting the steering wheel..........36
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio..........143
Air conditioning..........45- 49
Air filter - engine..........117
Air pump system..........116
Air vents..........44
Airbag (SIPS)..........8
Airbag (SRS)..........4
Alarm..........65, 66
Alarm - "panic" function..........65
ALR/ELR..........14
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..........17
Anti-lock Brake System - warning light..........27
Antifreeze..........87, 116
Approach lighting..........60
Ashtrays..........38
Audio systems..........135
cassette deck..........146
CD player..........144
HU -611 - overview..........136
HU -801 - overview..........137
radio..........140
specifications..........149
AUM (Advanced User Mode) - radio..........143
Automatic car washing..........113
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)..........14
Automatic transmission
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Cup holder - opening..........56
D
Dimensions..........129
Direction indicator bulbs (front)..........105
Direction indicators..........35
Distributor ignition system..........132
Door step courtesy lights - replacing..........108
Doors and locks..........60
Drive belt..........116
Driver's seat and remote keyless entry system..........53
Driving economy..........78
Driving mode indicator..........25
Driving mode W..........75, 77, 87
Driving with trunk open..........79
E
Economical driving..........78
Electrical system..........133
Electrical system - general information..........79
Electrically operated front seats..........52
Electrically operated sideview mirrors..........40
Electrically operated sun roof..........41
Electrically operated windows..........39
Electronic Brake Force Distribution..........17
Electronic Climate Control(ECC)..........45 - 49
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)..........14
Emergency towing..........81, 82
Emergency warning flashers..........37
Emissions systems..........115
Engine - specifications..........130
Engine - starting..........73
Engine air filter..........117
Engine compartment..........119
Engine oil..........87, 120, 121, 131
Exterior courtesy lights..........60
Exterior features - overview..........23
F
Fog light - rear..........27
, 32
Fog lights - front..........32
Folding head restraints..........29
Folding passenger's seat backrest..........53
Folding rear seat backrests ........58
Folding sideview mirrors..........27
Front airbags - SRS..........4-7
Front airbags - SRS - warning light..........26
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