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Avoid touching the glass on the bulb with your fingers.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclockwise to release it.
Replace the bulb. The shape of the foot of the bulb corresponds to the shape of the bulb holder.
Reinstall the bulb holder by turning it slightly clockwise. "TOP" on the holder should be upward.
Vanity mirror lights
Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
Pry out the defective bulb and replace it.
Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto the four tabs and press the upper edge of the lens into place.
pg. 110 Replacing bulbs
License plate lights
Switch off the ignition.
Loosen the screws with a torx screwdriver.
Carefully pull out the lamp housing.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.
Reinstall the housing and screw it in place.
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Door step courtesy lights
The door step courtesy lights are located under the dash on the driver's and passenger's sides. To replace a bulb:
Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
Replace the defective bulb.
Reinstall the lens.
Rear door step lights
Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
Disconnect the wiring from the lamp housing.
Remove the lens from the lamp housing by pressing the two side catches out.
Pull out the defective bulb and replace it.
Reinstall the lamp housing in the reverse order.
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Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 15-3-6-2-4
Distributor ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: B 6284 T: P/N 271367-4 (or equivalent)
B 6294 S: P/N 272371-8 (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.3 mm +/ 0.8 mm
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.8 +/ 0.9 mm
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 1.9 mm +/ 1.9 mm
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler door and lists vehicle design limits. Do not load
your car beyond the load limits indicated.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 135 Electrical system
Bulbs Bulb US no.Power Socket
Headlights
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High beamH755W -
Low beam H755W -
Bi -Xenon headlights* (option) 35WD2R
Front parking lights 5WW 2.1x9.5d
Front direction indicators -21 W BAU 15s
Front fog lights H155 W -
Side marker lights -3 W W2.1x9.5d
Rear direction indicators -21W PY
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15
Brake lights LED
Backup lights 115621W BA 15
Rear fog light 115621/4W BA 15 d
License plate light -5 W W 2.1x9.5d
Door step courtesy lights
Front -5W SV 8.5
Rear -5W W 2.1x9.5d
Trunk lights -10 W SV 8.5
Glove compartment light -2 W BA 9s
Vanity mirror light(s) -12V 1.2 W
Instrument lighting -3 W W 2.1x9.5d
Rear ashtray -1.2 W W 2x4.6d
Front courtesy lights -10 W SV 8.5
Rear reading lights -5 W W2.1x9.5d
Sideview mirror -5W W2.1x9.5d
WARNING!
Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be replaced
by an authorized Volvo service technician.
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors. Grounded on chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min. reverse capacity
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: max. current: 140 A
Starter motor:
Output: 1.7 kW
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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VOLVO S80
Index
pg. 157 Index
A
ABS..........17
ABS - warning light..........27
Accessory lights..........29
Active chassis system (Four-C)..........78
Adjusting the steering wheel..........36
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio..........145
Air conditioning..........45- 49
Air filter - engine..........119
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..........89, 118
Approach lighting..........60
Ashtrays..........38
Audio systems..........137
cassette deck..........148
CD player..........146
HU -611 - overview..........138
HU -801 - overview..........139
radio..........142
specifications..........151
AUM (Advanced User Mode) - radio..........145
Automatic car washing..........115
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)..........14
Automatic transmission
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Geartronic..........76, 77
Kickdown..........76
Automatic transmission - cold starts..........75
Auxiliary socket..........29, 38
B
Backrests, rear seat - folding..........58
Battery..........89, 135
Battery maintenance..........125 -126
Replacing the battery..........126
Ventilation hose..........126
Blinds - rear/side rear windows..........42
Booster cushion..........13, 15
Booster cushion - integrated..........13
Brake failure warning light ..........26
Brake fluid..........124, 133
Brake system..........16
Bulbs (list)..........135
Bulbs - replacing..........106-112
C
Capacities (oils and fluids)..........129
, 133
Cargo net in trunk..........57
Catalytic converters - three-way..........91
Center console - switches..........29
Center head restraint - rear seat..........3
Central locking buttons..........63
Chains - winter driving..........95
Changing wheels..........98, 99
Chassis setting (R-models)..........69 78
Child booster cushion ......... 13, 15
Child Restraint Anchorages ........ 12
Child safety..........12 -15
Child safety locks - rear doors..........67
Climate controls..........45 - 49
Climate system - general information..........48
Clock..........25
Coat hanger..........53
Cold weather driving..........89
Combination filter..........45, 49
Coolant..........118, 133
Cooling system..........80, 133
Courtesy light..........54
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing..........112
Courtesy lights - exterior..........60
Cruise control..........31
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Cup holder - opening..........56
D
Dimensions..........131
Direction indicator bulbs (front)..........107
Direction indicators..........35
Distributor ignition system..........134
Door step courtesy lights - replacing..........110
Doors and locks..........60
Drive belt..........118
Driver's seat and remote keyless entry system..........53
Driving economy..........80
Driving mode indicator..........25
Driving mode W..........75, 77, 89
Driving with trunk open..........81
E
Economical driving..........80
Electrical system..........135
Electrical system - general information..........81
Electrically operated front seats..........52
Electrically operated moonroof..........41
Electrically operated sideview mirrors..........40
Electrically operated windows..........39
Electronic Brake Force Distribution..........17
Electronic Climate Control(ECC)..........45 - 49
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)..........14
Emergency towing..........83, 84
Emergency warning flashers..........37
Emissions systems..........117
Engine - specifications..........132
Engine - starting..........73
Engine air filter..........119
Engine compartment..........121
Engine oil..........89, 122, 123, 133
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
Four-C (active chassis system).........29, 78
Front airbags - SRS..........4-7
Front airbags - SRS - warning light..........26
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Front courtesy lights - replacing..........112
Front fog lights..........32
Front fog lights - replacing ........109
Front reading lights..........54
Front seats - adjusting..........52
Front seats - heated..........37
Front suspension..........134
Fuel..........70, 133
Fuel filler cap..........72
Fuel filler door..........72
Fuel filler door - unlocking manually..........33
Fuel filter ..........119
Fuel gauge..........25
Fuel requirements..........70
Fuel system..........117, 119, 134
Fuel/emissions systems..........117
Fuses..........102 - 105
G
Gas cap..........72
Gasoline..........70
Gear indicator..........25
Geartronic (automatic transmission)..........76 - 77
Generator..........135
Generator warning light..........26
H
Hand brake..........38
Handling..........81
Hazard warning flashers..........37
Head restraint - center rear..........3
Head restraints, rear - folding..........29
Headlight bulbs - replacing..........106
Headlight wiper blades - replacing..........127
Headlights..........32
Heated front seats..........37
Heated rear window..........37
Heated sideview mirrors..........37
Heating..........45 - 49
Hoisting the car..........120
Home Safe System..........60
HomeLink® ........153-155
Hood - opening..........121
I
Ignition switch..........36
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)..........60,73
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