2006 VOLVO S80 center console

If you slow down to a very low speed, the transmission will automatically shift down.
When starting in the (MAN)ual position, 3rd gear is the highest gear that may be selected.
NOTE: Kickdown (see previous page) does not function when the transmission is in the manual shift (geartronic)
mode. The gear selector must be in D (Drive) position.
W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction
Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode. The position of this button
may vary slightly on certain models.
An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and this will also be displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 27
).
This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
pg. 82 Four -C active chassis system
Four-C (option)
Your car can be optionally equipped with the Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) system.
This system is based on a number of sensors that continuously monitor factors such as the car's lateral and vertical
movements, speed, and movements of the wheels. The sensors receive data up to 500 times per second, which is used
to provide extremely fast and precise adjustment of each shock absorber. The system adjusts the stiffness of the shock
absorbers approximately 100 times per second.
The button in the center console (see the illustration on page 31
) can be used at any time to switch between the two
driving modes: Comfort or Sport.
The system then adjusts the stiffness of the shock absorbers accordingly, for example when the type of road changes,
or if the driver wishes to change driving style. This adjustment takes place instantaneously.
Comfort
The Comfort mode chassis setting offers the greatest amount of shock absorption and the softest ride. This mode is
recommended for long-distance driving, or when driving in slippery conditions.
If Comfort mode was selected when the engine was switched off, this mode will be active when the engine is restarted.
Sport
An indicator lamp in the button will come on when this mode has been activated.
In Sport mode, shock absorption is stiffer to reduce the car's body sway during cornering and to provide more
immediate steering response.
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If this setting was selected when the engine was switched off, Sport mode will be active when the engine is restarted.
pg. 83 Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)
A - front (accessory as available), B - rear (option)
Front/rear park assist
The park assist system(s) are designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. They utilize
ultrasound sensors located in the bumpers to measure the distance to a vehicle or other object, or a person who may be
close to the front or rear of the vehicle.
When is park assist active?
Front: the system is active from the time the engine is started until the car exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph
(15 km/h).
Rear: when the engine is running and reverse gear is selected.
NOTE:
· If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems will either be activated or deactivated together.
They cannot be used separately.
· The indicator light in the button (see the illustration on page 31
) will light up to indicate that park assist system(s) are
activated.
When park assist is actively working:
1. The audio system's volume will be reduced.
2. An intermittent signal will be audible from the speakers to indicate that you are approaching a person, object,
parked vehicle, etc.
The signals begin when the distance between the bumper and the object is:
Rear: approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Front: approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 meters)
3. At a distance of approximately 1 foot (30 cm), the signal will become constant.
Deactivating the system(s)
· Press the Park assist button on the center console (see page 31
) to temporarily deactivate the system(s).
· The indicator light in the button will go out when the system(s) have been deactivated.
· If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems will be deactivated by pressing the button.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to deactivate one or both of the park assist systems in certain cases.
· Rear park assist: towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier, etc, could trigger the rear park assist
system's sensors.
· Front park assist: it may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since these lights
could trigger the system's sensors.
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"Black box" (Vehicle Event Data)..........136
Blinds - rear/side rear windows..........44
Booster cushion - integrated..........20
Brake failure warning light ..........28
Brake fluid..........145, 153
Brake system..........96
Bulbs (list)..........155
Bulbs - replacing..........125-131
C
Capacities (oils and fluids)..........149
, 153
Cargo net in trunk..........59
Cassette deck (HU-650)..........171
Catalytic converters - three-way..........94, 95
Center console - switches..........31
Center head restraint ..........61
Central locking buttons..........67
Changing wheels..........116, 117
Chassis setting ..........82
Child booster cushion ......... 20
Child restraint anchorages ........ 19
Child safety..........17 -21
Child safety locks - rear doors..........71
Child seat anchors ISOFIX ........ 19
Climate controls..........47, 48, 49, 51
Climate system - general information..........50
Clock..........27
Coat hanger..........55
Cold weather driving..........92
Combination filter..........47, 51
Coolant..........138, 153
Cooling system..........84, 153
Courtesy light..........56
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing..........131
Courtesy lights - exterior..........64
Cruise control..........33
Cup holder - opening..........58
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing/removing..........90
Dimensions..........151
Direction indicators..........36
Distributor ignition system..........154
Door step courtesy lights - replacing..........129
Doors and locks..........64
Drive belt..........138
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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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