2003 VOLVO S80 fold seats

The center head restraint can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully adjusted
to support the occupant's head.
The head restraint can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by pressing the catch at the base of the left head
restraint support and pushing down.
WARNING!
Please note that the lowest head restraint position is only intended for use when the backrest is to be folded down,
or when the seat is not occupied.
The head restraint is intended to help protect the head/neck in a collision. Ensure that it is properly adjusted for the
occupant of the seat.
pg. 4 Front airbags - SRS
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.
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A
Locking and unlocking the car63/64
Alarm65
Power windows39
Sideview mirror controls40
B
Glove compartment55
C
Automatic transmission74
Geartronic76
Parking brake38
Center console switches29
D
Power seat adjustment52
Heated seats (option)37
Cleaning upholstery113
E
Folding rear seat58
Panel for long loads56
Folding down head restraint29
Adjusting center head restraint3
Child safety locks67
Integrated booster cushion13
pg. 23 Exterior
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VOLVO S80
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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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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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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Front courtesy lights - replacing..........110
Front fog lights..........32
Front fog lights - replacing ........107
Front reading lights..........54
Front seats - adjusting..........52
Front seats - heated..........37
Front suspension..........132
Fuel..........70, 131
Fuel filler cap..........72
Fuel filler door..........72
Fuel filler door - unlocking manually..........33
Fuel filter ..........117
Fuel gauge..........25
Fuel requirements..........70
Fuel system..........115, 117, 132
Fuel/emissions systems..........115
Fuses..........100 - 103
G
Gas cap..........72
Gasoline..........70
Gear indicator..........25
Gear ratios..........130
Geartronic (automatic transmission)..........76 - 77
Generator..........133
Generator warning light..........26
H
Hand brake..........38
Handling..........79
Hazard warning flashers..........37
Head restraint - center rear..........3
Head restraints, rear - folding..........29
Headlight bulbs - replacing..........104
Headlight wiper blades - replacing..........125
Headlights..........32
Heated front seats..........37
Heated rear window..........37
Heated sideview mirrors..........37
Heating..........45 - 49
Hoisting the car..........118
Home Safe System..........60
HomeLink® ........151-153
Hood - opening..........119
I
Ignition switch..........32
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Opening the trunk from the inside..........63
P
Paint touch-up..........111
Panic function (alarm)..........65
Parking brake..........38
Parking brake reminder light..........26
Parking lights..........32
Passenger's seat backrest - folding..........53
PCV system..........117
Polishing..........113
Power seats..........52
Power steering - speed-sensitive..........79
Power steering fluid ........ 122, 131
Power windows..........39
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING..........123
R
Rain sensor - windshield wipers..........39
Reading lights - front/rear ........ 54
Rear door step lights - replacing..........108
Rear fog light..........27, 32
Rear reading lights..........54
Rear seat backrests - folding..........58
Rear suspension..........132
Rear window - heated..........37
Rearview mirror..........40
Refrigerant..........48, 131
Refueling..........72
Remote control - keyless entry system..........61
Remote control - keyless entry system and sideview mirrors..........40
Remote keyless entry system..........61
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries..........62
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat..........53
Replacing bulbs..........104-110
Replacing fuses..........100
Replacing wiper blades..........125
Reporting safety defects..........11
Road assistance..........134
Roadholding..........79
Roof load - maximum..........129
Roof racks..........80
S
Safety defects - reporting..........11
Safety locks - child..........67
Seat belt maintenance..........11
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