2008 VOLVO S80 steering

NOTE
Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal - do not pump the brakes.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the
brake system inspected.
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine is running. Never let the vehicle roll
to a stop with the engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, the brake pedal must be pressed approximately five times harder than usual to
make up for the lack of power assistance. This can happen for example when towing your vehicle or if the engine is
switched off when the vehicle is rolling. The brake pedal feels harder than usual.
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water to collect on the brake discs and
pads. This will cause a delay in braking effect when the pedal is depressed. To avoid such a delay when the brakes are
needed, depress the pedal occasionally when driving through rain, slush, etc. This will remove the water from the
brakes. Check that brake application feels normal. This should also be done after washing or starting in very damp or
cold weather.
Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle
speed is usually slower, which means that the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level roads.
To reduce the strain on the brakes, shift into a lower gear and let the engine help with the braking. Do not forget that if
you are towing a trailer, the brakes will be subjected to a greater than normal load.
Anti-lock braking system
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to improve vehicle control (stopping and steering) during severe braking
conditions by limiting brake lockup. When the system "senses" impending lockup, braking pressure is automatically
modulated in order to help prevent lockup that could lead to a skid.
The system performs a self -diagnostic test when the engine is started and when the vehicle first reaches a speed of
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the
ABS control module. This is normal.
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Brakes
Cleaning the brake discs
Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs may result in delayed brake function. This delay is minimized by
cleaning the brake linings.
Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and after the vehicle has been washed.
Do this by braking gently for a short period while the vehicle is moving.
Emergency Brake Assistance

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Menus and messages 122
Climate system126
Audio system134
Trip computer147
Compass149
Stability system151
Active chassis system-Four C153
Cruise control154
Adaptive Cruise Control-ACC156
Distance Alert163
Collision Warning with Auto-brake (option)166
Driver Alert System -option171
Park assist (option)176
Blind Spot Information System (option)179
Passenger compartment convenience183
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Menus and messages
Center console
Certain functions are controlled from the center console via the menu system or from the optional keypad in the
steering wheel. Each function is described under its respective section.
The current menu level is shown at the top right of display in the center console.

Center console controls
Navigation button - scrolls and selects among menu options
ENTER - selects menu options
MENU - accesses the menu system
EXIT - leads back one step in the menu structure. A long press exits the menu system.
Steering wheel keypad
ENTER
EXIT
Navigation buttons.
If the steering wheel keypad has ENTER and EXIT, the buttons
to have the same function as those in the
center console.
Search paths
Access to some functions is provided directly via the function buttons and others are access through the menu system.
Search paths to the menu system functions are listed as follows: Car settings
Lock settings , if the following steps
have been taken first:
1. Press MENU .
2. Scroll to Menu and press ENTER .
3. Scroll to Submenu and press ENTER.

The navigation button can be used instead of ENTER and EXIT when navigating the menu hierarchy. The right arrow
is equal to ENTER and the left arrow to EXIT .
The menu options are numbered and can also be selected directly with the numerical keypad (1-9 only).
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Menus and messages
Menu overview
Car key memory


Seat & mirror positions
Car settings


Fold mirr. when locking (option on certain markets only)


Collision warning settings (option)


Light settings


Lock settings


Parking camera settings (accessory)


Steering force level (option)


Information
Climate settings


Automatic blower adjust


Recirculation timer


Auto. rear defroster
Reset climate settings
Main menu AM
Audio settings
1
Sound stage

Equalizer, front


Equalizer, rear


Auto. volume control


Resets all audio settings.

Socket for external audio source (AUX)
Steering wheel keypad
Center console control panel
Control panel with headphones socket (option)
Steering wheel keypad
Confirm selection in menu system.
Go higher in the menu system. Interrupt current function.
Volume
A short press scrolls between CD tracks or preset radio stations. A long press searches within CD tracks or searches
for radio stations automatically.
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Audio system
Rear control panel with headphones socket (option)
Headphones with an impedance of 16-32 ohm and sensitivity of 102 dB or higher are recommended for best sound
reproduction.

Fast-forward/change CD tracks and sound files
Short presses
/ on the navigation button are used to scroll between CD tracks/sound files. Long presses are used
to search within CD tracks/sound files. TUNING (or the steering wheel keypad) can also be used for this purpose.
Scan CD
This function plays the first ten seconds of each CD track/sound file. Press SCAN to activate. Interrupt with EXIT or
SCAN to continue playing the current CD track/sound file.
Random
This function plays the tracks in random order (shuffle). The random CD tracks/sound files can be scrolled through in
the normal way.
NOTE
It is only possible to scroll between random CD tracks on the current disc.
Different messages are displayed depending on which random function has been selected:
RANDOM means that the tracks from only one music CD are played
RND ALL means that all tracks on all music CDs in the optional CD changer are played.
RANDOM FOLDER means that the sound files in a directory on the current CD are played.
CD player
If a normal music CD is being played, activate/deactivate under Random .
If a disc with sound files is being played, activate/deactivate under Random
Folder .
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Audio system
CD changer
If a normal music CD is being played under Random
Single disc or Random All discs. The option All discs only
applies to the music CDs in the changer.
If a CD with sound files is being played, activate/deactivate instead under Random
Folder . If you select another CD
the function is deactivated.
Disc text
If title information is stored on a music CD it can be shown on the display
1. Activate/deactivate in CD mode under CD
settings
Disc text.
1Only applies to the CD changer.
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Audio system
Radio functions

Active chassis system-Four C
Active chassis (Four C)-option
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristics of the shock absorbers
so that the car's driving characteristics can be adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced.
Comfort
Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm. This mode is particularly
suitable for long-distance highway driving. The indicator light in the button will be on when this mode is selected.
Sport
In this mode, the vehicle's body sway is reduced during cornering and steering response is more immediate. The
transmission shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driving. The indicator light in the button will be on to indicate that
Sport mode has been selected.
Advanced
In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal and steering response is very direct. Gear shifting is done at high rpm in
each gear for dynamic and active driving.
Operation
Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when the engine is switched off is activated
the next time the engine is started.
Speed-dependent steering force (option)
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. At low speed the vehicle
is easy to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Steering force can be changed under Car settings
Steering force level. For a description of the menu system, see
page 123
.
NOTE
This menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle is in motion.

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Press the button in the center instrument panel to switch this function on or off. The indicator light in the button
illuminates when the function is on.
Setting a time interval
The buttons for setting a time interval are located on the left side of the steering wheel (see the illustration on page
158). Press to increase the interval or to decrease it.
Five different time intervals can be selected and are shown in the display as 1-5 horizontal bars. The
greater the number of bars, the longer the time interval.
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Distance Alert
The number of bars indicating the selected time interval are shown while the setting is being made and for several
seconds afterward. A smaller version of the symbol is then shown to the right in the display. The same symbol is also
displayed when Adaptive Cruise Control is activated.
NOTE
The higher your vehicle's speed, the greater the distance to the vehicle ahead, measured in feet (meters), for a
given time interval.
The set time interval is also used by Adaptive Cruise Control, see page 159.
WARNING
Only use a time interval that is suitable in current traffic conditions.