2009 VOLVO S80 remote start

03 Your driving environment
Parking brake
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Releasing the electric parking brake
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Parking brake controlManual release1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
3. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
4. Pull the parking brake control.Vehicles with Keyless drive (option)1.
Press the START/STOP ENGINE button.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
3. Pull the parking brake control.Automatic release1. Start the engine.
NOTE
•For safety reasons, the parking brake is
only released automatically if the engine
is running and the driver is wearing a seat
belt.•The electric parking brake will be
released immediately when the acceler-
ator pedal is pressed and the gear selec-
tor is in position D or P.
2. Fasten the seat belt
3.
Move the gear selector to position D or R
and press the accelerator pedal. The park-
ing brake will release when the vehicle
begins to move.Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the
vehicle to roll backward when the parking
brake is released automatically on a steep
incline. To help avoid this:
1. Keep the electric parking brake lever
pushed in with the left hand while shifting
into Drive with the right.
2. While pressing the throttle pedal to pull
away, release the parking brake lever only
after the vehicle begins to move.
SymbolsSymbol
SpecificationRead the message in the infor-
mation displayA flashing symbol indicates that
the parking brake is being
applied. If the symbol flashes in
any other situation then this
means that a fault has arisen.
Read the message on the infor-
mation display.
Messages
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Parking brake not fully released
– A fault is
preventing the parking brake from being
released. Contact an authorized Volvo work-

04 Comfort and driving pleasureRear Seat Entertainment - Dual Screen (RSE)–option
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IntroductionThe RSE system can be used at the same time
as the vehicle’s audio system.
When the rear seat passengers play a DVD,
connect an external device to the RSE AUX
connectors, etc., and listen to the audio
through the cordless headphones, the driver
and front seat passenger can still use the vehi-
cle's audio system to listen to the radio, a CD,
music stored on an MP3 player, etc.
Please also refer to the Quick Guide provided
with the RSE system for additional information.Electrical current - ignition keyThe RSE system can be activated with the igni-
tion in mode I or II. or when the engine is
running. While the engine is being started, a
film or music that is currently being played will
pause momentarily and resume playing when
the engine has started.
When the RSE system has been used once
when the ignition is switched off, it will be then
be blocked for further use. RSE can be restar-
ted by putting the ignition in mode I.
NOTE
Using RSE for more than approximately
10 minutes with the engine switched off may
drain the vehicle’s battery and make it diffi-
cult or impossible to start the engine.
If this occurs, a message will be displayed
on the RSE system’s screens.MusicListening to a music CD1. Open the cover on the armrest between the
front seats and insert a CD into the RSE
player’s slot with the disc’s label facing for-
ward (away from the buttons).
> The CD will begin to play automatically.
2. Switch on the cordless headphones and
selectCH A for the left screen or CH B for
the right screen.
> This will direct the sound to the head-
phones.
3. Adjust the headphone volume by using the
thumb wheel on the headphones.
To listen through the vehicle’s audio sys-
tem speakers, press MODE on the audio
system control panel and select
AUX
.
Press
A B
on the RSE remote to route
the sound through the speakers.
Selecting a folder on the CD1. Insert the CD in the player.
2.
Press
.
3. Use the navigation buttons (the arrow keys
surrounding the OK button on the RSE
remote control) to highlight a folder and/or
a specific track.
4.
Press to select a sub-folder.
Playback alternativesThe CD can be played in several different ways.
Use the navigation buttons to select one of the
alternatives.
With the dialogue box displayed:
1. Press the right navigation button to access
the menu to the right..
2. Use the navigation keys to select one of the
alternatives.
3.
Confirm your choice by pressing
.
Changing tracks on the CD±
Change tracks on the CD by pressing
or
. Hold the respective
buttons down for fast forward or reverse.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
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CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
NOTE
•
Always switch off the ignition before
starting to replace a bulb.
•
The optional active Bi-XenonŸ head-
light bulbs contain trace amounts of
mercury. These bulbs should always be
disposed of by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
Removing the headlight housing1. Switch off the ignition by pressing quickly
on the START/STOP ENGINE button and
remove the remote key from the ignition
slot
1.
2. (Upper illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing") Withdraw the headlight housing's lock-
ing pins. Pull the headlight housing straight out .
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.3. (Lower illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Unplug the wiring connector by holding
down the clip with your thumb. Pull out the connector with the other
hand.
4. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the lens.
5. Replace the defective bulb(s), see
page 226.
Reinserting the headlight housing1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into
place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking
pins. Check that they are correctly
inserted. The headlight housing must be
properly inserted and secured in place
before the lighting is switched on or the
remote key is inserted into the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the
headlights and parking lights
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 220.1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it to
the side.
2. Press down the clips on the upper edge of
the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

06 Maintenance and specificationsWiper blades and washer fluid
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Wiper blades
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The windshield wiper blades are different
lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer
than the one on the passenger side.Service positionThe wiper blades must be in the service (verti-
cal) position for replacement or washing.
1.
Switch off the ignition (ignition mode 0, see
page 78) and keep the remote key in the
ignition slot
1.
2. Move the right steering wheel lever up and
hold it for at least 1 second. The wipers will
then move to the vertical position on the
windshield.The wipers will return to the normal position
when the vehicle is started.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
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With the wipers in the service position, fold
out the wiper arm from the windshield.
Press the button on the wiper blade attach-
ment and pull the wiper blade straight out,
parallel with the wiper arm.Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place.Check that the blade is securely in place.
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper blades clean
helps improve visibility and prolongs the serv-
ice life of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper
blades with a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm
soap solution or car washing detergent.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

06 Maintenance and specificationsFuses
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Function
A
–Overhead courtesy lighting,
Control panel driver's door/
Power passenger seat (option)
7.5
Information display
5
Power driver's seat (option)
5
–Remote key receiver, Alarm
sensors
5
Fuel pump
20
Electric steering column lock
20
–Lock, tank/trunk
10
Alarm siren. ECC
5
START/STOP ENGINE button
5
Brake light switch
5

07 Index
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Recalls, child restraints.............................. 44
Refrigerant............................................... 276
Refrigerator (S80 Executive only)............ 190
Refueling..........................................198, 199
fuel filler cap....................................... 200
fuel filler door...................................... 200
fuel tank volume.................................276
Registering child restraints........................ 44
Remote control.......................................... 50
approach lighting.................................. 52
common functions................................ 52
immobilizer........................................... 50
key blade........................................ 50, 55
key memory.......................................... 50
locking the vehicle................................ 52
Personal Car Communicator..........52, 53
replacing the battery............................. 55
unlocking the vehicle............................ 52
Reporting safety defects............................ 15
Roadside Assistance............................... 278
Roof loads................................................ 204
SS80 Executive
analogue clock..................................... 76
front seat lumbar support..................... 85
front seat massage function................. 85
glasses................................................ 190
moving the front passenger's seat....... 86
refrigerator.......................................... 190
Safety, occupant........................................ 14
Safety defects, reporting........................... 15
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 34
buckling................................................ 16
maintenance......................................... 16
pretensioners........................................ 16
reminder................................................ 16
reminder warning light.......................... 74
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 37, 39, 41
unbuckling............................................ 16
use during pregnancy........................... 17
using.....................................................16
Seats, front..........................................80, 85
Side door mirrors....................................... 98
Side impact airbags................................... 27Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 223
Sirius satellite radio.................. 138, 140, 141
Snow chains............................................ 251
Snow tires................................................ 251
Sound settings, audio system................. 134
Spare tire................................................. 253
Speed-dependent steering...................... 156
Spin control............................................. 154
SRS............................................................ 18
Stability system........................................ 154
indicator light........................................ 73
Starting the engine................................... 105
with keyless drive...............................106
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode).................... 32
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 50
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 87
horn....................................................... 87
keypad.................................. 87, 120, 131
Stone chips, touching up......................... 267
Storage spaces........................................ 187
Studded tires........................................... 251
Sunroof (moonroof).......................... 100, 101