2008 VOLVO S80 remote control

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

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)

Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Memory button
Programming the memory
The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same
way.
To program (store) a seat position and door mirror position in button 1:
1. Move the seat (and door mirrors) to the desired position using the seat and mirror adjustment controls.
2. Press and hold down the M (memory) button.
3. With the memory button depressed, press the button 1 briefly to store the current position for the seat/mirrors.
To move the seat and mirrors to the position that they were in when a button was programmed:
1. Press and hold down button 1 until the seat and mirrors stop moving.
NOTE
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset
position.
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Seats
Remote keyless entry system and the driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the position of the power driver's seat in the following way:
1. Adjust the seat to your preferences.
2. When you leave your vehicle, lock it using the remote control.
The position of the driver's seat is now stored in the remote control's memory.
Automatic seat adjustment
To move the seat to the position in which you left it:

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
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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.

Drivers side front reading light, on/off
Passenger's side front reading light, on/ off
Overhead courtesy lighting.
The lighting in the front part of the passenger compartment is controlled with the buttons
and in the roof console.
Switch
has three positions for all passenger compartment lighting:
Off - right side depressed, automatic lighting off.
Neutral position.
On - left side depressed, passenger compartment lighting on.
Interior lighting, rear
The lights are switched on or off by pressing each respective button.
Courtesy lights/door step lighting (option)
The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch on/off automatically when one of the front doors is opened/closed.
Glove compartment lighting
The glove compartment lighting switches on/off automatically when the lid is opened/closed.
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Lighting
Overhead courtesy lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is switched on and off automatically when button
is in the neutral position.
The lighting comes on and remains on for 30 seconds if:
the vehicle is unlocked from the outside with the key or remote control
the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode 0.
The lighting switches off when:
the engine is started
the vehicle is locked from the outside.
The lighting comes on and remains on for two minutes if one of the doors is open.

Operating
Manual up/down
Auto up/down.
All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door. The control panels in the other doors
only operate the window in the respective doors.
For the power windows to function, the ignition must be in at least mode I . When the vehicle has been running, the
power windows can be operated for several minutes after the remote key has been removed from the ignition slot, or
until a door has been opened.
NOTE
Movement of the windows will stop if they are obstructed in any way.
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly
Manual up/down
Move one of the controls up/down gently. The power windows move up/down as long as the control is held in
position.
Auto up/down
Move one of the controls up/down as far as possible and release it. The window will open or close completely.
Resetting
If the battery has been disconnected, the auto open function must be reset so that it will work properly.
1. Gently raise the front section of the button to close the window and hold it for one second.
2. Release the button briefly.
3. Raise the front section of the button again for one second.
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Power windows
Laminated glass (option on certain markets only)

This glass is reinforced to help provide protection against break-ins and improved sound insulation in the passenger
compartment. The windshield and side windows have laminated glass.
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Mirrors
Power door mirrors
Adjusting
1. Press the L button for the left door mirror or the R button for the right door mirror. The light in the button comes on.
2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the center.
3. Press the L or R button again. The light should no longer be on.
WARNING
Objects seen in the mirrors may appear further away than they actually are.
Retractable power door mirrors (option on certain markets only)
The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving in narrow spaces:
1. Press down the L and R buttons at the same time.
2. Release them after approximately one second. The mirrors automatically stop in the fully retracted position.
Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons at the same time. The mirrors automatically stop in the
fully extended position.
Storing the position (option)
The mirror positions are stored in the key memory when the vehicle has been locked with the remote key. When the
vehicle is unlocked with the same remote control the mirrors and the driver's seat adopt the stored positions when the
driver's door is opened.
The function can be activated/deactivated under Car key memory
Seat & mirror positions . For a description of the
menu system, see page 123
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Tilting the door mirrors when parking
The door mirrors can be tilted down to help give the driver to a better view along the sides of the vehicle, for example
when parallel parking. To activate this function, select reverse gear and press either the L or R mirror control button to
tilt the mirror down.

The door mirror will reset to its normal position:
after 10 seconds when reverse is disengaged and the car remains stopped.
immediately when reverse is disengaged and the vehicle's forward speed exceeds approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
immediately if you press the corresponding L or R button again.
when the engine is turned off.
when the side mirrors are folded in.
NOTE
Only one mirror can be tilted down at a time.
Automatic retraction when locking
When the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the remote key the door mirrors are automatically retracted/extended.
The function can be activated/deactivated under Car settings
Retract mirrors
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Mirrors
when locking. For a description of the menu system, see page 123.
Resetting to neutral
Mirrors that have been moved out of position by an external force must be electrically reset to the neutral position for
electric retracting/extending to work.
Retract the mirrors with the L and R buttons.
Fold them out again with the L and R buttons.
The mirrors are now reset in neutral position.
Home safe and approach lighting
The light on the door mirrors comes on when approach lighting or home safe lighting is selected, see page 94
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Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Use the defroster to quickly remove misting and ice from the rear window and the door mirrors.
Press the button once to start simultaneous rear window and door mirror defrosting. The light in the button indicates
that the function is active. Defrosting is deactivated automatically and its duration is controlled by the outside