
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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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 21 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior22
Exterior23
Instruments24
Instrument panel25
Indicator and warning lights26
Text  information window28
Switches in center console29
Trip  computer30
Cruise control31
Light switch panel32
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door33
Turn signals, windshield wipers/washers34
Steering wheel  adjustment/lock, ignition switch36
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear  window/front seats37
Parking  brake, auxiliary socket38
Electrically operated windows39
Rearview/sideview/vanity mirrors40
Sun roof41
Sun blinds42
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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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Chapter 4 - Interior
pg. 51 Interior
Front  seats52
Coat hanger53
Interior lighting54
Storage compartments55
Storage compartments in center console56
Spare tire, Cargo net in trunk57
Folding rear seat backrests, Carrying  long loads58
pg. 52 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. 
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Electrically operated seats - general information
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 36
). 
Driver's seat:  The driver's seat can be  adjusted if the ignition key  is in position I or II (see page 36
). 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 keyless entry system and driver's seat 
The remote control transmitter also controls the electrically  operated  driver's seat in the following way:
Adjust the seat to your preferences.
When you leave your car, lock it using the remote control
The next time you unlock the driver's door with the same  remote control (the one  you used to lock the doors with)
and open  the driver's door , the driver's seat will automatically  move to the position in which  you left it.
The seat will move to this  position even if someone else has adjusted it since you last unlocked the car with the same
remote control.
Folding front  seat backrest
NOTE:
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your
car.
This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key.
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.
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Coat  hanger
Coat hanger 
Use the coat hanger for clothes of normal weight.
pg. 54 Interior lighting
Courtesy light
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 interior  courtesy light can be  switched on or off at any  time by pressing the center  button in the panel above the
rearview mirror. When switched on with the engine off, the light will stay on for 10 minutes. When switched on with
the engine running, the light will stay on indefinitely. The light may be  switched off at any  time by pressing the center
button a  second time. 
The courtesy light timer periods  can be  changed.Consult  your Volvo retailer.
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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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Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
pg. 59 Keys, Locks, Alarm
Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking  and unlocking the car60
Remote keyless entry system61
Unlocking the trunk  with the master  key, Central locking buttons, "Trunk lock" function63
Alarm65
Child safety locks - rear doors67
pg. 60 Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking and unlocking the car
Keys  
Two keys are provided with your car; a  master key  and  a  service key.  The master key,  the remote control, and  the
central locking button may all be  used to lock and  unlock all of your car's locks.
The service key  will operate  only the driver's door and  the ignition switch. It is intended  to help deter unwanted entry
into the glove compartment and  trunk.
Turn the key once  to unlock the driver's door only.
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.
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