2008 VOLVO S80 remote control

should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove
all slack from the belt and ensure that it fits close to the body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they can easily
maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and
steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between
their belly and the steering wheel.
Child seats
Please refer to page 34
for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
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Safety in the passenger compartment
Supplemental restraint system
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, a front passenger occupant weight
sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light
in the instrument panel (see the illustration) illuminates when the ignition is in modes I, II, or III, and will normally go
out after approximately 6 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates. If this warning
symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol illuminates and a text message will be displayed. See
also pages 75 and 76
for more information about indicator and warning symbols.
WARNING
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the
vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the
vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or insert the
remote control into the ignition slot before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment

which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for
repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear
selector to the neutral position:
Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
Wait at least one minute.
Insert the remote control into the ignition slot and press the Start button (without depressing brake pedal) to go to
ignition mode II. See page 80
for more information.
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to the Neutral ( N) position. See page 111 for information on manually
overriding the shiftlock system.
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Safety in the passenger compartment
Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts
must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators surrounded by the airbags, and deceleration sensors that activate the
gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to
provide better cushioning. Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process,

Attempting to start the vehicle
If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the vehicle. To do so:
1. Remove the remote control from the ignition slot.
2. Reinsert the remote in the ignition slot. The vehicle will then attempt to reset Safety mode to normal status.
3. Try to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicle
If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL will no longer be
shown in the display), the vehicle may be moved carefully from its present position, if for example, it is blocking
traffic. It should, however, not be moved farther than is absolutely necessary.
WARNING
Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after Safety mode has been set, it should not be driven or towed (pulled by
another vehicle). There may be concealed damage that could make it difficult or impossible to control. The vehicle
should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection/repairs.
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Child safety
Children should be seated safely
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless
of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a vehicle.
Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH attachments, which make it more convenient to install child seats.
Some restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-
shoulder belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in vehicles in the event of an accident only if they
are used properly. However, children could be endangered in a crash if the child restraints are not properly secured in
the vehicle. Failure to follow the installation instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the
vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.
Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a child held in a
person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person. The child could also be injured
by striking the interior, or by being ejected from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also
happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat. Other occupants should also be properly restrained to help
reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.
All states and provinces have legislation governing how and where children should be carried in a vehicle. Find out
the regulations existing in your state or province. Recent accident statistics have shown that children are safer in rear
seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint system can help protect a child
in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when selecting a child restraint system:
It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) - or in
Canada, CMVSS 213.
Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child's height, weight and development - the label required by

the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this information.
In using any child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look over the instructions that are provided with the
restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the device properly and safely in this vehicle. A misused child
restraint system can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.
When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The
best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the
hips (see the illustration on page 41
). Legislation in your state or province may mandate the use of a child seat or
cushion in combination with the seat belt, depending on the child's age and/or size. Please check local regulations.
A specially designed and tested booster cushion (not available in Canada) can be obtained from your Volvo retailer for
children weighing 33 - 80 lb. (15 - 36 kg) and 38-54 inches (97 - 137 cm) in height.
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Child safety
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep remote controls out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could
lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure to these high
temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are particularly at
risk.
33 01 Safety
Child safety
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism
to help keep the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal. The belt will now be locked in place.
This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING

work should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only
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Child safety locks
Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the remote control's key blade or a screwdriver to adjust these
controls.
The rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the slot is in the horizontal position.
The rear doors can be opened from the inside when the slot is in the vertical position.
Power child safety locks (option on certain markets)
The power child lock function can be activated by pressing the button shown in the inset illustration above. The
ignition must be in mode I or II (see page 80
).
When the function is activated, a message will appear in the information display and the indicator light in the button
will light up.
With the function activated:
The rear door windows can only be opened with the control in the driver's door.
The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.
NOTE
There are no manual child safety locks on vehicles equipped with the optional power child safety locks.

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Remote key and key blade 52
Keyless drive60
Locks63
Alarm67
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52 02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
Introduction
Two remote keys or optional Personal Car Communicators (PCC) are provided with your vehicle. They enable you to
unlock the doors and trunk, and also function as ignition keys to start the vehicle or operate electrical components. The
remote keys contain detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door, trunk, and the
glove compartment. Up to six remotes can be programmed for use on the same vehicle.
The PCCs have enhanced functionality compared with the standard remote control.
NOTE
In the remainder of this chapter, all references to the remote key also pertain to the PCC unless otherwise stated.
WARNING
Never leave the remote key in the ignition if children are to remain in the vehicle.
Detachable key blade
Each remote key or PCC contains a detachable metal key blade for mechanically locking or unlocking the driver's
door, trunk, and the glove compartment, and to enable the valet locking function. See page 57 for more information on

Approach lighting - As you approach the vehicle, press button on the remote control to light the interior lighting,
parking lights, license plate lighting and the lights in the door mirrors (option).
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Remote key and key blade
These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See page 123 for more information.
Unlock/open trunk
Press once: This unlocks but does not open the trunk. If the trunk is not opened within two minutes it will
automatically relock and the alarm will be rearmed.
Press twice: This both unlocks the trunk and pops it open several inches.
NOTE
Any excess weight (snow, etc.) on the trunk lid may prevent it from opening.
Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and optional movement sensor (the alarm indicator light on the
dashboard will go out), and unlock only the trunk. See also page 65
for information on opening the trunk from the
inside.
NOTE
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for a short period when the trunk has
been opened.
After closing, the trunk will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
Panic alarm - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold button
for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The turn
signals and horn will be activated. The panic alarm will stop automatically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again.
Range
The remote key has a range of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
This button will not unlock the vehicle.
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle can also be locked or
unlocked with the key blade, see page 57
.
Functions - PCC

Flashing red lights (Heartbeat sensor): if the two heartbeat sensor lights flash, this indicates that someone may be
inside the vehicle. These lights are only activated if the alarm has been triggered.
Range
The PCC's lock and unlock functions have a range of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
The approach lighting, panic alarm, and the functions controlled by the information button have a range of
approximately 300 ft (100 m) from the vehicle.
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the PCC.
Outside of the PCC's range
If the PCC is more than approximately 300 ft (100 m) from the vehicle when the information button is pressed, no new
information will be received. The PCC most recently used to lock or unlock the vehicle will show the vehicle's most
recently received status. The indicator lights will not flash when the information button is pressed while the PCC is out
of range.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lights illuminate when the information button is pressed, this may be because the most recent
transmission between the vehicle and the PCC was interrupted or impeded by buildings or other objects.
Heartbeat Sensor
The heartbeat sensor function
is a complement to the vehicle's standard alarm, and indicates at a distance of up to
300 ft (100 m) that someone may be in the vehicle. The heartbeat sensor only functions if the alarm has been triggered.
NOTE
The heartbeat sensor registers a person's heartbeat in the form of vibrations in the vehicle's chassis. For this reason,
the sensor's function may be impaired in areas with high levels of noise or vibrations.
Keyless drive
Vehicles equipped with the optional Personal Car Communicator have the keyless drive function. See page 60
for
detailed information.
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Remote key and key blade
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows:
To lock/unlock the driver's door
To lock/unlock the trunk (see page 65)
To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 64)
To enable/disable the valet locking function (see page 58)
Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one -