2012 VOLVO S80 tow

08 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
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Leather careVolvo's leather upholstery is manufactured
with a protectant to repel soiling. Over time,
sunlight, grease and dirt can break down the
protection. Staining, cracking, scuffing, and
fading can result.
Volvo offers an easy-to-use, non-greasy
leather care kit formulated to clean and beau-
tify your vehicle's leather, and to renew the
protective qualities of its finish. The cleaner
removes dirt and oil buildup. The light cream
protectant restores a barrier against soil and
sunlight.
Volvo also offers a special leather softener that
should be applied after the cleaner and pro-
tectant. It leaves leather soft and smooth, and
reduces friction between leather and other fin-
ishes in the vehicle.
Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and
conditioning your vehicle's leather two to four
times a year. Ask your Volvo retailer about
Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Soft-
ener 943 7429.
Cleaning leather upholstery1. Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge
and squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Apply the foam to the stain by moving the
sponge with circular movements.3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with the
sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain,
do not rub.
4. Dry the stain with soft paper towels or a
towel, and allow the leather to dry com-
pletely.
Protecting leather upholstery1. Put a small amount of protectant cream on
a cloth and apply a thin coating of cream
to the upholstery with light circular move-
ments.
2. Allow the leather to dry for 20 minutes.
This will help the leather resist staining and
protect against sunlight's harmful UV rays.
CAUTION
•Under no circumstances should gaso-
line, naphtha or similar cleaning agents
be used on the plastic or the leather
since these can cause damage.
•Take extra care when removing stains
such as ink or lipstick since the coloring
can spread.
•Use solvents sparingly. Too much sol-
vent can damage the seat padding.
•Start from the outside of the stain and
work toward the center.
•Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in a
pocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothing
may damage the textile upholstery.
•Clothing that is not colorfast, such as
new jeans or suede garments, may stain
the upholstery.
Cleaning the seat beltsClean only with lukewarm water and a mild
soap solution.
Cleaning floor matsThe floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed
clean regularly, especially during winter when
they should be taken out for drying. Spots on
textile mats can be removed with a mild deter-
gent. For best protection in winter, Volvo rec-

09 Specifications
Specifications 09
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temperature extremes (hot or cold), when tow-
ing a trailer over long distances, and for pro-
longed driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
symbol
G022917
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into
three parts:
•The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
•The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
•The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.
Oil volume
Engine modelVolume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S4/S57.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T47.18 US qts (6.8 liters)

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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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maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 76
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 41, 43, 45
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................82, 83
Sensus.....................................................124
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 101
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 317
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 214
Snow chains............................................ 290
Snow tires................................................ 290
Spare tire................................................. 291
Speed-dependent steering...................... 146
Spin control............................................. 144
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................144, 145
indicator light........................................ 75Starting the engine..................................109
with keyless drive...............................109
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 53
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 88
horn....................................................... 89
keypad.................................. 88, 127, 205
Locking/unlocking................................ 88
Stone chips, touching up......................... 337
Storage spaces........................................ 193
Studded tires........................................... 290
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 104
Sun shade................................................ 100
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 76
Symbols, overview................................... 351
T
Temporary spare tire............................... 291
Three-way catalytic converter................. 265
Tire designations.....................................284Tire inflation pressure..............................283
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....301, 302
indicator light........................................ 75
Tires.........................................................278
age...................................................... 278
changing from summer to winter........ 279
glossary of terms................................ 286
improving economy............................ 278
inflation pressure................................ 281
inflation pressure table.......................283
load ratings......................................... 282
rotation............................................... 279
snow...................................................290
spare................................................... 291
specifications...................................... 282
speed ratings...................................... 282
storing................................................. 279
studded............................................... 290
tire pressure monitoring system......... 301
tread wear indicator............................ 280
uniform tire quality grading................. 289
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 47
Touching up paint.................................... 337
Towing a trailer................................270, 271
trailer hitch.......................................... 271
Towing the vehicle........................... 273, 274

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Traction control........................................ 144
Trailer towing...................................270, 271
trailer hitch.......................................... 271
Transmission
general description.....................113, 114
oil........................................................ 349
shiftlock override................................ 114
Tread wear indicator................................ 280
Trip computer.......................................... 142
Trip odometers.......................................... 78
Trips, long distance................................. 259
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 319
driving with it open.............................258
Turn signals............................................... 93
changing bulbs................................... 317
indicator lights...................................... 75
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................289
Unlocking the vehicle..........................54, 63
Upholstery care....................................... 335
V
Valet locking.............................................. 59
Vanity mirror............................................ 195
changing bulbs................................... 319
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................267, 287
roof loads............................................ 269
Vehicle maintenance................................ 306
performed by the owner.....................307
Vehicle weights........................................ 345
Ventilated seats....................................... 136
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 237
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 306
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 354
Volvo programs.......................................354
Volvo Sensus........................................... 124
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 93
Warning lights.......................... 73, 74, 75, 76Warning symbol......................................... 77
Warning system, collision................167, 168
Warranties................................................ 306
Washer fluid..................................... 322, 349
Washers
headlight............................................... 97
windshield............................................. 96
Water, driving through............................. 259
Waxing..................................................... 335
Weights.................................................... 345
Wheels.....................................................278
changing............................................. 298
storing................................................. 279
Whiplash Protection System..................... 33
Windows
power.................................................... 99
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 97
rain sensor............................................ 96
washers................................................ 97
wipers/washers..................................... 96
Windshield washer fluid................... 322, 349
Windshield wipers.................................... 321
Wiper blades
replacing windshield wipers............... 321