2009 VOLVO S80 jump start

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Starting the engine
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NOTE
For the vehicle to start, one of the vehicle's
remote keys must be in the passenger com-
partment.Jump starting
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Connecting the jumper cablesFollow these instructions to jump start your
vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another
vehicle's dead battery using your vehicle. If the
12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another
vehicle, check that the vehicles are not touch-
ing to prevent premature completion of a cir-
cuit. Be sure to follow jump starting instruc-
tions provided for the other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle:1. Switch off the ignition (set the ignition to
mode0, see page 78).
2. First connect the red jumper cable to the
auxiliary battery's positive (+) terminal
.
3. Fold back the cover over the positive (+)
terminal on your vehicle's battery
,
marked with a "+" sign, located under a
folding cover.
4. Connect the black jumper cable to the aux-
iliary battery's negative (–) terminal and
to the ground point in your vehicle's engine
compartment (right engine mount at the
top, on the outer screw)
.
5. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle,
then start the engine in the vehicle with
dead battery.
6. After the engine has started, first remove
the negative (–) terminal jumper cable
(black). Then remove the positive (+) termi-
nal jumper cable (red).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
Connect the jumper cables carefully to
avoid short circuits with other components
in the engine compartment.

03 Your driving environmentStarting the engine
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WARNING
•
Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
•
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.
•
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
•
Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•
Do not smoke near the battery.
•
Failure to follow the instructions for
jump starting can lead to injury.

05 During your tripEmergency towing
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•
While the vehicle is being towed, try to
keep the tow rope taut at all times.
•
The vehicle should only be towed in the
forward direction.NOTE
During towing, ignition mode II should be
used so that the lighting can be switched on.
CAUTION
Vehicles with AWD (All Wheel Drive) with the
front wheels off the ground should not be
towed at speeds about 50 mph (70 km/h) or
for distances longer than 30 miles (50 km).
CAUTION
•
Please check with state and local
authorities before attempting this type
of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maxi-
mum towing speed, length and type of
towing device, lighting, etc.
•
If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not
attempt to start the vehicle by pushing
or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The
engine must be jump started using an
auxiliary battery (see page 107).
•
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to pull the vehicle up onto the flat
bed or to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/
All Wheel DriveVolvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-
ment.•
If wheel lift equipment must be used,
please use extreme caution to help avoid
damage to the vehicle. In this case, the
vehicle should be towed with the rear
wheels on the ground if at all possible.
•
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehi-
cle with the front wheels on the ground,please refer to the towing information on
page 207.
CAUTION
•
Sling-type equipment applied at the
front will damage radiator and air con-
ditioning lines.
•
It is equally important not to use sling-
type equipment at the rear or apply lift-
ing equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may
result.
•
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

07 Index
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Heartbeat sensor (alarm system)............... 53
Heated front seats................................... 127
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 201
Heated rear seats.................................... 127
High beams................................................ 88
indicator light........................................ 73
Home safe lighting..................................... 92
Hood, opening/closing............................215
Horn........................................................... 87IIgnition modes........................................... 78
Immobilizer................................................ 50
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights...............................71, 72, 73
Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29
Inflation pressure.............................244, 245
Inflation pressure tables..................246, 247
Information lights...........................71, 72, 73
Information symbol.................................... 73
Inspection readiness................................ 213Instrument lighting..................................... 88
Instrument overview............................70, 71
Instrument panel...................................... 121
Interior Air Quality System....................... 125
Interior lighting..................................... 91, 92
iPOD connector (audio system)...............132
ISOFIX anchors.......................................... 42
JJack
attaching.............................................254
location of........................................... 254
Jump starting........................................... 107KKey blade.............................................50, 55
Keyless drive
starting the engine.............................. 106
LLabels
list of................................................... 270
location of........................................... 269
LATCH anchors......................................... 42
Leather care............................................. 266
Lighting panel............................................ 88
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 202
Loading the vehicle.......................... 202, 250
roof loads............................................ 204
Locking the vehicle.................................... 52
Locks, child safety..................................... 47
Low beams................................................ 88
Low fuel level warning light........................ 73
Low oil pressure warning light................... 73MMain instrument panel............................. 121
Maintenance............................................ 212
performed by the owner.....................213
Malfunction indicator light......................... 72