2012 VOLVO S80 warning

09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.351 Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver
with necessary information about one of the
vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Low oil pressure76
A
Parking brake76
SRS airbags76
Seat belt reminder77
Generator not charg-
ing77
A
Fault in the brake sys-
tem77
Warning symbol77
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system75
A
Malfunction indicator
light75
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)75
Rear fog light on75
Stability system
(DSTC), Trailer Stabil-
ity Assist*75
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)75
Low fuel level75
Information symbol,
see text in information
display75

09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols 09
352* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
High beam indicator74
Left turn signal indica-
tor74
Right turn signal indi-
cator74
ACanadian models
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol*151,
157
Radar sensor*154
Camera*
Laser sensor*171
Collision Warning with
Full Auto-brake and
Pedestrian Detection*173
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Driver Alert System*175
Active Bending Lights
(ABL)*91
Fuel filler door (arrow
indicates it is on right
side of vehicle)74
Rain sensor*96
Driver Alert System*176
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*178
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*178
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.353
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Audio files219
CD folder219
Video files219
Bluetooth-connected
cell phone230
BluetoothTM hands-
free230
HD radio212
Park Assist*181
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Seat belt reminder19
Occupant Weight
Sensor26

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 195
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 117
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................146
Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 116
Adaptive cruise control.................... 149, 151
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 138
Air distribution.......................................... 134
Air distribution table................................. 140
Air vents................................................... 135
All Wheel Drive......................................... 115
Anti-freeze.......................................260, 312Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 117
Approach lighting................................54, 95
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 226
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 229
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 226
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
HD digital radio................................... 212
introduction......................................... 200
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 252
overview.............................................. 200
radio functions.................................... 210
Rear seat entertainment..................... 241
Sirius satellite radio............................214
sound settings.................................... 208
steering wheel keypad........................ 205
voice control....................................... 237
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 102
Automatic locking retractor....................... 37
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 113, 114
general description.....................113, 114oil........................................................ 349
shiftlock override................................ 114
Axle weight.............................................. 287
B
Battery
changing..................................... 324, 325
maintenance....................................... 324
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 350
warning symbols................................. 323
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 189, 190, 191
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 229
Booster cushions....................................... 45
Brake lights.............................................. 116
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 117
Brake pad inspection.......................... 116
checking fluid level............................. 312
emergency brake assistance.............. 117
fluid..................................................... 349

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general information............................. 116
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
headlights...........................314, 315, 316
introduction......................................... 314
license plate lights.............................. 319
side marker lights...............................317
specifications...................................... 320
trunk lighting....................................... 319
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 185
Capacity weight....................................... 287
Catalytic converter................................... 265
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 229
Cell phone voice control.......................... 237
Central locking system, introduction......... 52
Chains...................................................... 290
Check engine light..................................... 74
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 38
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 47
Child safety................................................ 36
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks...................................... 48
City Safety™............................................ 162
Climate system........................................ 139
air distribution............................. 134, 140
air vents.............................................. 135
Interior Air Quality System.................. 134
introduction......................................... 133
passenger compartment filter............ 134
refrigerant........................................... 133
Clock, setting............................................. 78
Cold weather driving................................ 260
Collision warning system.................167, 168
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 103
Conserving electrical current................... 259
Controls, center console.......................... 252
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant............................................312, 349Cooling system, general information....... 259
Courtesy lighting........................................ 94
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control..................................147, 148
adaptive.............................................. 149
Curb weight............................................. 287
Current, conserving................................. 259
D
Defroster.................................................. 139
Detachable key blade..........................57, 59
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting............................................. 94
Door mirrors............................................. 101
Driver alert............................................... 175
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 258
Driving in cold weather............................ 260
Driving through water..............................259

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E
ECC.........................................136, 138, 139
Economical driving.................................. 258
Electric parking brake.............................. 119
Electronic Climate Control.......136, 138, 139
air distribution table............................ 140
Interior Air Quality System.................. 139
ventilated seats................................... 136
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 111
Emergency towing...........................273, 274
Emission inspection readiness................ 307
Engine
overheating........................................... 77
specifications...................................... 346
starting................................................ 109
switching off....................................... 111
Engine compartment overview................309
Engine oil
checking............................................. 310
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 267
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 306
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 336
placing correctly................................. 109
Fluid specifications.................................. 349
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................146
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 92
Front park assist.............................. 181, 183
Front seats...........................................82, 84
heated................................................. 136
Fuel filler cap........................................... 265
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 264
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 262, 263
Fuel tank volume.....................................349Fuses............................... 326, 327, 330, 333
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 106
Gasoline requirements............................. 263
Gas tank volume...................................... 349
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 114
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 113, 114
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 286
Grocery bag holder.................................. 268
Gross vehicle weight...............................287
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 93
HD digital radio........................................ 212
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................315, 316

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high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Headphones............................................ 242
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 85
Heated front seats................................... 136
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 266
Heated rear seats.................................... 137
High beams................................................ 90
indicator light........................................ 75
Hoisting the vehicle.................................307
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 106
Home safe lighting............................... 94, 95
Hood, opening/closing............................309
Horn........................................................... 89
I
Ignition modes........................................... 80
Immobilizer................................................ 53
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................73, 74, 75, 76
Infant seats................................................ 41Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 281
Inflation pressure table............................283
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 351
Information lights.....................73, 74, 75, 76
Information symbol.................................... 75
Infotainment system................................ 200
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 226
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 229
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 252
radio functions.................................... 210
rear seat entertainment....................... 241
rear seat entertainment system, remote
control................................................. 250
sound settings.................................... 208
voice control....................................... 237
Inspection readiness................................ 307
Instrument lighting..................................... 90
Instrument overview............................72, 73
Instrument panel...................................... 125Interior Air Quality System....................... 134
Interior lighting........................................... 94
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 223
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 46
J
Jack
attaching.............................................298
location of........................................... 298
Jump starting........................................... 111
K
Key blade.................................52, 57, 59, 60
private locking...................................... 59
valet locking.......................................... 59
Keyless drive
general description............................... 60
starting the vehicle.............................109

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L
Labels
list of................................................... 343
location of........................................... 342
LATCH anchors......................................... 46
Leather care............................................. 336
Lighting panel............................................ 90
Load anchoring eyelets...........................267
Loading the vehicle.......................... 267, 287
roof loads............................................ 269
Locking...................................................... 63
Locking the vehicle.................................... 54
Locks, child safety..................................... 48
Low beams................................................ 90
Low fuel level warning light........................ 75
Low oil pressure warning light................... 76
M
Main instrument panel............................. 125
Maintenance............................................ 306
hoisting the vehicle............................. 307
performed by the owner.....................307Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Media player (infotainment system)......... 219
Menu........................................................ 127
Messages in the instrument panel........... 125
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 102
power door......................................... 101
rearview, auto-dim function................ 102
retractable........................................... 101
vanity.................................................. 195
Moonroof................................................. 104
Motor oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
MY CAR................................................... 127
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................263
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 354
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 94
Overheating, engine................................... 77
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 266
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 337
Park assist.......................................181, 183
Park Assist Camera................................. 185
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 119
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 92
changing bulbs................................... 317
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 335