2008 VOLVO S80 ignition

may need correcting. When this happens, please have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician as soon as possible.
A malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in
your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability.
Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your vehicle.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol:
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the ABS system (the standard braking system will still
function). Check the system by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off the ignition.
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Instruments and controls
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the warning light goes off, no further action is required.
If the warning light remains on, the vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for
inspection. See page 113
for additional information.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol:
Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is on.
Stability system
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system) is actively working to
stabilize the vehicle. See page 151
for more detailed information.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) - option
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire pressure in one or more tires is low. See page 242
for detailed information.
Low fuel level
When this light comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
Information symbol
The information symbol illuminates and a text message is displayed if a fault is detected in one of the vehicle's
systems. The message can be erased and the symbol can be turned off by pressing the READ button (see page 124
for
information) or this will take place automatically after a short time (the length of time varies, depending on the
function affected).
The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols.
High beam indicator

Display
Control for setting the clock.
Turn the control clockwise/counterclockwise to set the time. The set time is shown in the information display.
The clock may be temporarily replaced by a symbol in conjunction with a message, see page 124
.
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Ignition modes
Functions
Inserting and removing the remote key
The various ignition modes are accessed by inserting the remote key into the ignition slot.
The remote key can be removed from the ignition slot by pressing the key in. It will then be ejected slightly and can
be removed from the slot.The gear selector must be in position P (Park) .
NOTE
The brake pedal must not be depressed when accessing ignition modes I or II.
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can impair function or damage the lock.
Ignition mode 0

Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
Ignition mode I
Press the remote key into the ignition slot and press START/STOP ENGINE.
Ignition mode II
Press the remote key into the ignition slot and press START/STOP ENGINE for approx. 2 seconds.
Ignition mode III (engine start)
Start the engine, see page 107
.
Stopping the engine
Press START/STOP ENGINE . (If the engine is running and the vehicle is moving, keep the button depressed until
the engine stops).
Return to ignition mode 0
Press START/STOP ENGINE to return from I, II, or III to ignition mode 0.
NOTE
During towing, ignition mode II should be used so that the lighting can be switched on.
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Ignition modes
Functions with timer
The audio system can be operated without a key for 15 minutes at a time by pressing the POWER button. The power
windows work for several minutes after the key has been removed, although not after the door has been opened.
NOTE
Use the POWER button for the audio system when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the battery.

Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward.
Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment.
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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Seats
Power seat
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/backward and up/down
Backrest tilt
Operation
The seats can be adjusted for a short period after unlocking the door with the remote control without the key in the
ignition slot. Seat adjustment is normally made when the ignition is on and can always be made when the engine is
running.
NOTE
Only one of the power seat's controls can be used at the same time.
The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, switch
off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for a short period before operating the seat again.
Seat with memory function (option)

1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors)
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it.
NOTE
The key memory is independent of the seat memory.
The seat will Move to this position even if someone else has moved it to a different seating position and locked
the vehicle with a different remote control.
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters that you use with your vehicle.
The function can be activated/deactivated under Car key memory
Seat & mirror positions . For a description of the
menu system, see the information beginning on page 123
.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
Heated/ventilated seats (option)
See page 129
.
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Seats
Rear seats
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down together, or separately, to make it easier to transport long objects.

Seats
Automatically lowering the rear seat's outboard head restraints
1. The ignition must be in mode I or II.
2. Press the button to lower the rear head restraints for improved visibility.
NOTE
The head restraint must be returned to the upright position manually.
The outboard head restraints cannot be folded down on models that are not equipped with this button.
WARNING
For safety reasons, no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat positions if the head restraints are folded
down. If these positions are occupied, the head restraints should be in the upright (fixed) position.
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Steering wheel
Adjusting
Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and reach:

Lighting
Lighting panel
Thumb wheel for adjusting display and instrument lighting
Rear fog light
Front fog lights
Headlights/parking lights
Instrument lighting
Illumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode.
The display lighting is automatically subdued in darkness and the sensitivity is set with the thumb wheel.
The intensity of the instrument lighting is adjusted with the thumb wheel.
High/low beam headlights
Low beams
When the engine is started, the low beams are activated automatically (daytime running lights) if the headlight control
is in position
or .

Daytime running lights can be deactivated by an authorized Volvo workshop.
NOTE
The use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
Continuous high beams cannot be activated when the headlight switch is in position or . High beam
flash will function in these positions.
High beam flash
Move the lever toward the steering wheel to position
. The high beams come on until the lever is released.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
Set the ignition to mode II.
With the light switch in position
, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to position to toggle
between high and low beams (this also applies on models equipped with the optional Active Bi -Xenon® headlights).
The
symbol illuminates in the instrument panel to indicate that the high beams are on.
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Lighting
Active Bi -Xenon® Lights (ABL)-option
When the ABL function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to
movements of the steering wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illustration).
This function is activated automatically when the engine is started and can be deactivated/reactivated by pressing the
ABL button
in the center console. This button lights up when the ABL function is activated, and will flash if
there is a fault in the system.
NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion.