2008 VOLVO S80 window

3 Contents
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls72
Ignition modes80
Seats82
Steering wheel87
Lighting89
Wipers and washers95
Power windows97
Mirrors99
Power moonroof101
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver103
Starting the engine
107
Transmission110
Brakes113
Parking brake115
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages122
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 -option
171
Park assist (option)176
Blind Spot Information System
(option)179
Passenger compartment
convenience183
05 During your trip
Driving recommendations
188
Refueling192
Loading198
Towing a trailer201
Emergency towing204
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06 Maintenance and specifications
Volvo maintenance 208
Maintaining your car209
Hood and engine compartment211
Engine oil212
Fluids214
Replacing bulbs216
Wiper blades and washer fluid224
Battery226
Fuses230
Wheels and tires235
Vehicle care262
Label information267
Specifications269
Volvo programs277
07 Index
Index278

3 Contents
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls72
Ignition modes80
Seats82
Steering wheel87
Lighting89
Wipers and washers95
Power windows97
Mirrors99
Power moonroof101
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver103
Starting the engine
107
Transmission110
Brakes113
Parking brake115
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages122
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 -option
171
Park assist (option)176
Blind Spot Information System
(option)179
Passenger compartment
convenience183
05 During your trip
Driving recommendations
188
Refueling192
Loading198
Towing a trailer201
Emergency towing204
4 Contents
06 Maintenance and specifications
Volvo maintenance 208
Maintaining your car209
Hood and engine compartment211
Engine oil212
Fluids214
Replacing bulbs216
Wiper blades and washer fluid224
Battery226
Fuses230
Wheels and tires235
Vehicle care262
Label information267
Specifications269
Volvo programs277
07 Index
Index278

WARNING
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and
children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger -side front
airbag. See page 33
for guidelines.
Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument
panel or otherwise sit out of position.
The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly
fastened. Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
WARNING
No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or installed near the air
bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see the illustration on
page 19
).
There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.
Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This should only be
done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
22 01 Safety
Safety in the passenger compartment
Occupant Weight Sensor

This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas generator, the side airbag modules built into
26 01 Safety
Safety in the passenger compartment
the outboard sides of both front seat backrests, and electronic sensors/wiring.
WARNING
The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural Side Impact Protection System and the three-point seat
belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in rollover
situations.
The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS airbag system
or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.
Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
27 01 Safety
Safety in the passenger compartment
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)
The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system
This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both
front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the
occupants of the front seats and the occupant of the outboard rear seating positions in certain side impact collisions.
In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Curtain (VIC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS airbag) will
deploy. The VIC and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.
NOTE
If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.

work should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only
48 01 Safety
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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70 03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls 72
Ignition modes80
Seats82
Steering wheel87
Lighting89
Wipers and washers95
Power windows97
Mirrors99
Power moonroof101
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver103
Starting the engine107
Transmission110
Brakes113
Parking brake115
71 03 Your driving environment
72 03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
Instrument overview

This symbol also comes on when the mechanical parking brake is only slightly applied.
Airbags - SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after
the vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or
pretensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol comes on for approximately 6 seconds if the driver has not fastened his or her seat belt.
Generator not charging
This symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact an authorized Volvo
workshop.
Engine temperature
Engine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high heat and altitude, or
mechanical malfunction. Engine overheating will be signaled with text and a red warning triangle in the middle of the
instrument display. The exact text will depend on the degree of overheating. It may range from " HIGH ENGINE
TEMP - SLOW DOWN " to "HIGH ENGINE TEMP - STOP ENGINE ." If appropriate, other messages, such as
" COOLANT LEVEL LOW " will also be displayed. If your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine,
always allow the engine to cool before attempting to check oil and coolant levels.
Fault in brake system
If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the level in the
brake fluid reservoir, see page 211
. If the level in the reservoir is below MIN , the vehicle should be transported to an
authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked.
If the brake and ABS symbols come on at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If both symbols extinguish, continue driving.
If the symbols remain on, check the level in the brake fluid reservoir. See page 211. If the brake fluid level is
normal but the symbols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven, with great care, to an authorized Volvo workshop to
have the brake system checked.
If the level in the reservoir is below MIN , the vehicle should be transported to an authorized Volvo workshop to
have the brake system checked.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window:
DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
If the ABS and Brake system lights are on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
78 03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls

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.
81 03 Your driving environment
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.