2010 VOLVO S80 transmission

05 During your trip
Towing a trailer
05

207 Introduction
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer
hitches that are specially designed for the vehi-
cle.
NOTE
See page 274 for the maximum trailer and
tongue weights recommended by Volvo.
•Observe the legal requirements of the
state/province in which the vehicles are
•All Volvo models are equipped with
energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-
ers. Trailer hitch installation should not
interfere with the proper operation of this
bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any
particular problems, but take into considera-
tion:
•Increase tire pressure to recommended
full. See the tire inflation tables on pages
249 and 250.
•When your vehicle is new, avoid towing
heavy trailers during the first 620 miles
(1,000 km).
•Maximum speed when towing a trailer:
50 mph (80 km/h).
•Engine and transmission are subject to
increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant
temperature should be closely watchedwhen driving in hot climates or hilly terrain.
Use a lower gear and turn off the air con-
ditioner if the temperature gauge needle
enters the red range.
•If the automatic transmission begins to
overheat, a message will be displayed in
the text window.
•Avoid overload and other abusive opera-
tion.
•Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-
ity, and economy.
•It is necessary to balance trailer brakes
with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a
safe stop (check and observe state/local
regulations).
•Do not connect the trailer's brake system
directly to the vehicle's brake system.
•More frequent vehicle maintenance is
required.
•Remove the ball and drawbar assembly
when the hitch is not being used.
•Volvo recommends the use of synthetic
engine oil when towing a trailer over long
distances or in mountainous areas.
WARNING
•Bumper-attached trailer hitches must
not be used on Volvos, nor should
safety chains be attached to the
bumper.
•Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.
•Never connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to the vehicle
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting
system. Consult your nearest author-
ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-
tion.
•When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
wire must be correctly fastened to the
hole or hook provided in the trailer hitch
on the vehicle. The safety wire should
never be fastened to or wound around
the drawbar ball.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
06

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.237
Engine compartment, upper
Engine compartment, front
Engine compartment, lower
PositionsThese fuses are all located in the engine com-
partment box. Fuses in
are located under
.
NOTE
•Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may be
changed at any time when necessary.
•Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 are relays/
circuit breakers and should only be
removed or replaced by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
•There is a special fuse removal tool on
the underside of the cover.
FunctionA
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker60
Circuit breaker60
FunctionA
Circuit breaker50
–
–
–
Windshield wipers30
–
Climate system blower40
–
ABS pump40
ABS valves20
–
Active Bending Lights. Head-
light leveling*10
Central electrical module20
Radar. ACC control module*5
Speed related power steering5
FunctionA
Engine Control Module (ECM),
transmission, SRS10
Heated washer nozzles10
Vacuum pump I5T20
Lighting panel5
Headlight washers15
12-volt socket, front and rear
seat
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE)*15
Moonroof*, ceiling console/
ECC*10
Engine compartment box5
Auxiliary lights*20
Horn15
Engine Control Module (ECM)10
Control module, automatic
transmission15
Compressor A/C15

06 Maintenance and specifications
Wheels and tires
06

255
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow
chain information.
CAUTION
•Check local regulations regarding the
use of snow chains before installing.
•Use single-sided snow chains only.
•Always follow the chain manufacturer's
installation instructions carefully. Install
chains as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically.
•Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed limit. (Under
no circumstances should you exceed
31 mph (50 km/h).
•Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
•The handling of the vehicle can be
adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as well
as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires2
Tires for winter use:
•Owners who live in or regularly commute
through areas with sustained periods of
snow or icy driving conditions are stronglyadvised to fit suitable winter tires to help
retain the highest degree of traction.
•It is important to install winter tires on all
four wheels to help retain traction during
cornering, braking, and accelerating. Fail-
ure to do so could reduce traction to an
unsafe level or adversely affect handling.
•Do not mix tires of different design as this
could also negatively affect overall tire road
grip.
•Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads
in warm weather. They should be removed
when the winter driving season has ended.
•Studded tires should be run-in
300 – 600 miles (500 – 1000 km) during
which the vehicle should be driven as
smoothly as possible to give the studs the
opportunity to seat properly in the tires.
The tires should have the same rotational
direction throughout their entire lifetime.
NOTE
Please consult state or provincial regula-
tions restricting the use of studded winter
tires before installing such tires.
Temporary Spare
The spare tire in your vehicle3 is called a "Tem-
porary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard
on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) should
be maintained irrespective of which position on
the vehicle the temporary spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one
can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the
"Temporary Spare" tire other than as a tem-
porary replacement for a punctured tire. It
must be replaced as soon as possible by a
standard tire. Road holding and handling
may be affected with the "Temporary
Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels
of different dimensions or with a spare tire
other than the one that came with the vehi-
cle. The use of different size wheels can
seriously damage your car's transmission.
2Where permitted3Not on models equipped with the Tire sealing system.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
06
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Other fluids and lubricants
FluidSystemVolumeSpecification
Transmission oilAAutomatic (TF-80SC)5.8 US qts (5.5 liters)Transmission fluid BOT 341
Coolant3.2 (6-cyl.)9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)Coolant with corrosion inhibitor
mixed with water (50/50 mix), see
packaging.
3.0T9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
V810.7 US qts. (10.2 liters)
Air conditioningAll models1.8 lbs (800 g)Refrigerant: R134a (HFC134a),
PAG oil
Brake fluid0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)DOT 4+
Power steering1.26 US qts (1.2 liters)Power steering fluid WSS
M2C204-A2 or equivalent product.
Washer fluid6.8 US qts (6.5 liters)
4.7 US qts (4.5 liters
B)
Use a washer antifreeze recom-
mended by Volvo, mixed with
water.
Fuel tank volume18.5 US gallons (70 liters)
AUnder normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions.BModels without headlight washers

07 Index
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282
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 191
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 114
Accessory installation warning.................. 10
Active chassis system.............................158
Active yaw control................................... 156
Adaptive cruise control.................... 167, 169
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................24, 25
front...................................................... 20
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 28
Air conditioning........................................ 130
Air distribution.......................................... 127
Air distribution table................................. 132
Air vents................................................... 128
All Wheel Drive......................................... 113
Anti-freeze.......................................198, 220Anti-lock brake system............................ 114
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 114
Approach lighting................................54, 95
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer.............................. 144
HD digital radio................................... 138
overview.............................................. 133
radio functions.................................... 135
Sirius satellite radio............................141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 133
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 136
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 101
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 111, 112
general description.....................111, 112
oil........................................................ 278
shiftlock override................................ 112
Axle weight.............................................. 252
B
Battery
changing............................................. 233
maintenance...............................232, 233
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 279
warning symbols................................. 232
Black box.............................................9, 214
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 185, 186, 187
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 147
Booster cushions....................................... 42
Brake lights................................................ 92
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 220
emergency brake assistance.............. 115
fluid..................................................... 278
general information............................. 114
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
footwell lighting................................... 227
headlights...........................222, 223, 224
introduction......................................... 222
license plate lights.............................. 227
side marker lights...............................225

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284
Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................209, 210
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
overheating........................................... 76
specifications...................................... 276
starting................................................ 107
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................217
Engine oil
checking............................................. 218
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
Environment............................................... 11
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 204
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Fluid specifications.................................. 278
Fog lights
front...................................................... 75
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................158Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 75, 92
Front park assist.............................. 182, 184
Front seats..................................... 82, 84, 87
heated................................................. 129
lumbar support (S80 Executive only).... 87
massage function (S80 Executive only) 87
moving passenger's seat (S80 Execu-
tive only)................................................ 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 202
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 202
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 200, 201
Fuel tank volume.....................................278
Fuses............................... 235, 236, 239, 242G
Gasoline requirements............................. 201
Gas tank volume...................................... 278
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 112Geartronic automatic transmission.. 111, 112
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 252
Grocery bag holder.................................. 205
Gross vehicle weight...............................252
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 93
HD digital radio........................................ 138
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................223, 224
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system).........55, 56
Heated front seats................................... 129
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 203
Heated rear seats.................................... 129
High beams................................................ 90
indicator light........................................ 75
Hoisting the vehicle.................................215
Home safe lighting..................................... 94

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T
Temporary spare tire............................... 255
Three-way catalytic converter................. 203
Tire designations.....................................251
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....263, 264
indicator light........................................ 75
Tires.........................................................244
age...................................................... 244
changing from summer to winter........ 245
glossary of terms................................ 252
improving economy............................ 244
inflation pressure........................246, 247
inflation pressure tables.............249, 250
rotation............................................... 245
snow...................................................254
spare................................................... 255
specifications...................................... 248
storing................................................. 245
studded............................................... 254
tire pressure monitoring system......... 263
tread wear indicator............................ 246
uniform tire quality grading................. 254
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 44
Touching up paint.................................... 269Towing a trailer................................207, 208
trailer hitch.......................................... 208
Towing the vehicle........................... 209, 210
Traction control........................................ 156
Trailer towing...................................207, 208
trailer hitch.......................................... 208
Transmission
general description.....................111, 112
oil........................................................ 278
shiftlock override................................ 112
Tread wear indicator................................ 246
Trip computer.......................................... 153
Trip odometers.......................................... 78
Trips, long distance................................. 197
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 228
driving with it open.............................196
Turn signals............................................... 93
changing bulbs................................... 225
indicator lights...................................... 75
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................254
Unlocking the vehicle................................ 54
Upholstery care....................................... 268
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 191
changing bulbs................................... 228
Vehicle Event Data............................... 9, 214
Vehicle loading................................204, 252
roof loads............................................ 206
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
performed by the owner.....................215
Vehicle weights........................................ 274
Ventilated seats....................................... 129
Volvo and the environment........................ 11
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 280
Volvo programs.......................................280