During pregnancy
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in such a way as
to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be located low, as shown in the
above illustration.
pg. 3 Seat belts, Center head restraint
WARNING!
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant.
Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use
could cause injury in the event of an accident.
As the seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any
collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only.
Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a
detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
Adjust head restraint height
Center head restraint
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
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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.
The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a second.WARNING!
As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three-point belt
system. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.
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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 upholstery115
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.
Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumbar support control.
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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..........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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Opening the trunk from the inside..........63
P
Paint touch-up..........113
Panic function (alarm)..........65
Parking Assistance, rear..........79
Parking brake..........38
Parking brake reminder light..........26
Parking lights..........32
Passenger's seat backrest - folding..........53
PCV system..........119
Polishing..........115
Power moonroof..........41
Power seats..........52
Power steering - speed-sensitive..........81
Power steering fluid ........ 124, 133
Power windows..........39
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING..........125
R
Rain sensor - windshield wipers..........35
Reading lights - front/rear ........ 54
Rear door step lights - replacing..........110
Rear fog light..........27, 32
Rear Parking Assistance..........79
Rear reading lights..........54
Rear seat backrests - folding..........58
Rear suspension..........134
Rear window - heated..........37
Rearview mirror..........40
Refrigerant..........48, 133
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..........106-112
Replacing fuses..........102
Replacing wiper blades..........127
Reporting safety defects..........11
Road assistance..........136
Roadholding..........81
Roof load - maximum..........131
Roof racks..........82
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