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pg. 10 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING!
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the previous page, be aware that the passenger's
side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the safety systems and Occupant Weight
Sensor should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible.
Modifications
If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, for example by altering or
adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo at:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
In Canada:
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255 WARNING!
'No objects that add to the total weight on the seat should be placed on the front passenger's seat. If a child is seated
in the front passenger's seat with any additional weight, this extra weight could cause the OWS system to enable the
airbag, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child. The seat belt should
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never be wrapped around an object on the front passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS system's
function. The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in a way that exerts more pressure on the passenger
than normal. This could increase the pressure exerted on the weight sensor by a child, and could result in the airbag
being enabled, which might cause it to deploy in the event of a collision, thereby injuring the child.
WARNING!
Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system malfunction.
Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo service technician. 'The front passenger's
seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion, which might interfere with
the OWS system's function.
pg. 11 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING!
Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system. Failure to follow these instructions could
adversely affect the system's function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger's seat:
The full weight of the front seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion. The passenger should never lift
him/ herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console, by pressing the feet on the floor,
by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion, or by pressing against the backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the
seat cushion. This could cause OWS to disable the front passenger's side airbag.
Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a way that jamming, pressing, or squeezing
occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as a direct result of the correct use of the ALR/ELR seat belt
(see page 21
).
No objects should be placed under the front passenger's seat. This could interfere with the OWS system's function.
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A
Temperature gauge27
Speedometer27
Odometer27
Trip odometer27
Warning lights27
Text window30
Tachometer27
Clock27
Ambient temperature sensor27
Fuel gauge27
B
Hazard warning flashers39
C
Audio system157
D
Electronic climate control47
Heated seats (option)39
Heated rear window/rearview mirrors39
E
Steering wheel adjustment38
Airbag4
Cruise control33
Windshield wipers/washer37
Turn signal lever36
Trip computer32
Audio system controls158-159
F
High/low beam headlights34
Parking lights34
Fog lights34
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Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
See page 107
for more information on this function.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after the
car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or tensioner, a front
airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician as soon as possible.
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VOLVO S80
Index
pg. 179 Index
A
ABS..........97
ABS - warning light..........29
Active chassis system (Four-C)..........82
Adjusting the steering wheel..........38
Air conditioning..........47, 48, 49, 51
Air vents..........46
Airbag, front..........6
Alarm..........67, 68
Alarm - "panic" function..........67
All Wheel Drive (AWD) general information..........95
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..........97
Anti-lock Brake System - warning light..........29
Antifreeze..........92, 138
Ashtrays..........40
Audio systems..........157
CD player..........169
HU -650 - overview..........159
HU -850 - overview..........160
Specifications..........174
Automatic car washing..........134
Automatic transmission
five speed..........78
Geartronic..........80
Auxiliary socket..........40
B
Backrests, rear seat - folding..........60
Battery..........92, 155
maintenance..........147
replacing..........146
ventilation hose..........146
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Driving economy..........84
Driving mode indicator..........27
Driving mode W..........79, 81
Driving with trunk open..........85
Dynamic Stability Traction Control..........98, 99
E
Economical driving..........84
Electrical system..........155
Electrical system - general information..........85
Electrically operated front seats..........54
Electrically operated moonroof..........43
Electrically operated sideview mirrors..........42
Electrically operated windows..........41
Electronic Brake Force Distribution..........97
Electronic Climate Control(ECC)..........47 - 51
Emergency towing..........87, 88
Emergency warning flashers..........39
Emission inspection readiness..........140
Emissions systems..........137
Engine - specifications..........152
Engine - starting..........77
Engine compartment..........142
Engine oil..........92, 143, 144, 153
Exterior courtesy lights..........64
Exterior features - overview..........25
F
Fog light - rear..........29
, 35
Folding passenger's seat backrest..........55
Folding rear seat backrests ........60
Four-C (active chassis system).........82
Front airbags ..........6, ,7, 8
Front airbags - SRS..........9, 10, 11
Front airbags - SRS - warning light..........29
Front courtesy lights - replacing..........131
Front fog lights - replacing ........128
Front reading lights..........56
Front seats - adjusting..........54
Front seats - heated..........39
Front suspension..........154
Fuel..........74, 153
Fuel filler cap..........76
Fuel filler door..........76
Fuel filler door - unlocking manually..........35
Fuel filler door - unlocking ..........34
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Shiftlock..........77, 78, 80
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)..........12
Side marker lights - replacing..........130
Side turn signals - replacing..........130
Sideview mirrors..........42
Sideview mirrors - heated..........39
Sideview mirrors - memory function..........42
Spare tire.......... 59
Spark plugs..........154
Specifications..........152
Speed -sensitive power steering..........85
SRS..........8
SRS system components, inspecting..........14
Stability Traction Control ..........98, 99
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..........64, 77
Starting the engine..........77
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 38
Steering wheel lock..........38
Storage compartment in center console..........58
Storage compartments..........57
Sun blinds..........44
Supplemental Restraint System..........29
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)..........5
Suspension..........154
Switches in center console ........ 31
T
Tachometer..........27
Tail light bulbs - replacing ........ 127
Temperature gauge..........27
Text window..........30
Three-way catalytic converters..........94, 95
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........107
102 - 117
Tires - changing..........116, 116
Tool bag..........59
Towing a trailer..........89
Towing eyelet..........87
Towing the car..........87, 88
Trailer hitch, detachable - installing/removing..........90
Trailer towing..........89
Trailer weight - maximum..........151
Transmission - automatic..........81, 82
Transmission fluid (automatic)..........153
Trip computer..........32
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