2016 VOLVO S80 towing

Contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.7
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS).............. 252
Brake lights............................................. 253
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)....... 253
Parking brake – general information....... 254
Parking brake – applying........................ 254
Parking brake – releasing........................ 255
Parking brake – symbols and messages 257
Driving through water.............................. 258
Engine and cooling system..................... 259
Conserving electrical current.................. 259
Before a long distance trip...................... 259
Driving in cold weather........................... 260
Refueling – fuel requirements................. 261
Refueling – octane rating........................ 262Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler
door......................................................... 263
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap...... 264
Emission controls.................................... 265
Economical driving.................................. 265
Towing a trailer....................................... 267
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA).................... 268
Towing the vehicle.................................. 269
Towing eyelet.......................................... 270
Towing by tow truck............................... 271
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09 Wheels and tires
Tires – general information...................... 273
Tires – storage and age.......................... 274
Tires – tread wear indicator.................... 275
Tires – tire economy................................ 275
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 276
Changing a wheel – removing wheel...... 276
Changing a wheel – spare wheel............ 279Changing a wheel – accessing the spare
wheel....................................................... 280
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel.... 280
Tire inflation – general information.......... 281
Tire inflation – checking pressure........... 282
Tire specifications................................... 283
Tire inflation – pressure table.................. 285
Loading specifications............................ 286
Loading specifications – load limit.......... 286
Tire specifications – terminology............ 287Tire specifications – Uniform Tire Quality
Grading................................................... 288
Snow chains............................................ 289
Snow tires/studded tires......................... 290
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction.. 290Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– general information.............................. 291
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– changing wheels.................................. 292 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– recalibrating......................................... 293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– activating/deactivating......................... 293 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– messages............................................. 294
Tire Monitor - introduction...................... 295
Calibrating Tire Monitor.......................... 295
Tire Monitor status information............... 296
Tire Monitor – messages......................... 297
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST).......... 298Tire sealing system* – general informa-
tion.......................................................... 298
Tire sealing system* – overview.............. 300
Tire sealing system* – sealing hole......... 301Tire sealing system – checking inflation
pressure.................................................. 303
Tire sealing system* – inflating tires........ 304Tire sealing system* – sealing compound
container................................................. 305

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Generator not chargingThis symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contactan authorized Volvo workshop.
Engine temperatureEngine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at highheat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction.Engine overheating will be signaled with textand a red warning triangle in the middle of theinstrument display. The exact text will dependon the degree of overheating. It may range from
High engine temp Reduce speed toHigh engine temp Stop engine. If appropri-
ate, other messages, such as Coolant level
low, Stop safely will also be displayed. If
your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allow the engine tocool before attempting to check oil and cool-ant levels. See Engine compartment – coolant (p. 316) for more information.
Fault in brake systemIf this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brake fluid reser-voir, see Engine compartment – brake fluid(p. 317). If the level in the reservoir is belowMIN , the vehicle should be transported to an
authorized Volvo workshop to have the brakesystem checked. If the
and symbols come on
at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
• If both symbols extinguish, continue driv- ing.
• If the symbols remain on, check the levelin the brake fluid reservoir, see Enginecompartment – brake fluid (p. 317). If thebrake fluid level is normal but the sym-bols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven,with great care, to an authorized Volvoworkshop to have the brake systemchecked.
• If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN,
the vehicle should be transported to anauthorized Volvo workshop to have thebrake system checked.WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a warning mes- sage is displayed in the text window:DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician and have the brakesystem inspected.
• If the
and symbols
are on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbolThe red warning symbol lights up to indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability.A message will also appear in the instrumentpanel. The symbol remains visible until thefault has been rectified but the text messagecan be cleared with the OK button, see Infor-
mation display – menu controls (p. 106). Thewarning symbol can also come on in conjunc-tion with other symbols. Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehicle further.
2. Read the information on the display. Implement the action in accordance with the message in the display. Clear themessage using OK.

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74* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Ignition mode I–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 8
, press START/STOP
ENGINE briefly.
Ignition mode II–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 8
, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode 0To return to mode 0 from mode II or I, press
START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Starting and stopping the engineSee Starting the engine (p. 233) and Switch- ing off the engine (p. 235) for information onstarting the engine and switching it off.
Emergency towingSee Towing the vehicle (p. 269) for importantinformation about the remote key when thevehicle is being towed.
Related information
•Inserting/removing remote key (p. 72)
Front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortableseating position.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of yourchoice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion, pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Electronic lumbar support*. Press the button to adjust.
Control panel for power seat*, see Front seats – power seat (p. 75).
WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so thatthe brake pedal can be depressedfully. In addition, position the seat asfar rearward as comfort and controlallow.
• Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
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Front seats – power seat (p. 75)
• Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 80)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 78)
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WARNING
Adaptive Cruise Control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor, seeAdaptive Cruise Control – limitations(p. 180). In some cases there may be nowarning or the warning may be delayed.The driver should always apply the brakeswhen necessary.
Steep inclines and/or heavy loadsACC is primarily intended for use on fairly level roads. The system may have difficultymaintaining the correct distance to a vehicleahead on steep inclines, if the vehicle is car-rying a heavy load or is towing a trailer. Inthese situations, the driver should always beprepared to apply the brakes if necessary.
Related information
•Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction (p. 171)
Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging
Putting ACC in standby modeBefore ACC can be used to regulate speed and/or the distance to a vehicle ahead, itmust first be put in standby mode. To do so:
Controls and display
Off/On/Standby mode
• Press
(2).
> The same symbol (7) appears (in white) in
the instrument panel to indicate that ACC is in standby mode.
NOTE
The driver's door must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened beforeACC can be put in active mode. If the driv-er's seat belt is taken off or if the driver'sdoor is opened, ACC will return to standbymode.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction (p. 171)

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Audible signalThe Park Assist system uses an intermittent tone that pulses faster as you come close toan object, and becomes constant when youare within approximately 1 ft (30 cm) of anobject in front of or behind the vehicle. Ifthere are objects within this distance bothbehind and in front of the vehicle, the tonealternates between front and rear speakers.
NOTE
The level of the audible signal can be low- ered/raised with the infotainment volumecontrol. The level can also be set in the MYCAR menu system. See My Car – introduc-tion (p. 70) for a description of the menusystem.
If the volume of another source from the audio system is high, this will be automati-cally lowered.
Rear park assist
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The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The audible signalcomes from the rear speakers. The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mountedcarrier, etc, which could trigger the rear parkassist system's sensors.
NOTE
•Rear park assist is deactivated auto- matically when towing a trailer if Volvogenuine trailer wiring is used. If a non-Volvo trailer hitch is being used, it maybe necessary to switch off the systemmanually, see Park assist – operation(p. 221).
• The system will not detect highobjects, such as a loading dock, etc.
• Objects such as chains, thin shinypoles or low objects may temporarilynot be detected by the system. Thismay result in the pulsing tone unex-pectedly stopping instead of changingto a constant tone as the vehicleapproaches the object. In such cases,use caution when backing up or stopthe vehicle to help avoid damage.

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228* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the driver if a fault should occur with the system.For example, if one or both of the system'scameras are obscured, a message (see thetable inBLIS* – messages (p. 230)) willappear in the information display in the instru-ment panel. If this occurs, clean the cameralenses. If necessary, the system can be tem-porarily switched off (for instructions, seeBLIS* – messages (p. 230)).
Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx. 31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.(3 meters)
Related information
• BLIS* – function (p. 228)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 229)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 229)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 230)
BLIS* – function
When does BLIS functionThe system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
When you pass another vehicle:The system reacts when you pass another vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/h)faster than that vehicle.
When you are passed by another
vehicle:
The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by another vehicle at a speed of up to 43 mph(70 km/h) faster than your vehicle.
WARNING
• BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
• BLIS does not function when yourvehicle is backing up.
• If you are towing a wide trailer, thismay prevent the BLIS cameras fromdetecting other vehicles in adjacentlanes.
How BLIS functions in daylight and darkness
DaylightBLIS reacts to the
shape of surrounding vehi-
cles. The system is designed to help detect motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, etc.
DarknessBLIS reacts to the
headlights of surrounding
vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a vehicle in the blind area must have its head-lights on. This means, for example, that thesystem will not detect a trailer without head-lights that is being towed behind a car ortruck.
WARNING
• BLIS does not react to cyclists or mopeds.
• BLIS does not react to vehicles thatare standing still.
• The BLIS cameras have the same limi-tation as the human eye. In otherwords, their "vision is impaired" byadverse weather conditions such asheavy snowfall, intense light directlyinto the camera, dense fog, etc.
Related information
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BLIS* – introduction (p. 227)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 229)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 229)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 230)

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Brake pad inspectionOn vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condi- tion of the brake pads can be checked byraising the vehicle (see Changing a wheel –removing wheel (p. 276) for informationabout using the jack and removing a wheel)and performing a visual inspection of thebrake pads.
WARNING
• If the vehicle has been driven immedi- ately prior to a brake pad inspection,the wheel hub, brake components,etc., will be very hot. Allow time forthese components to cool before car-rying out the inspection.
• Apply the parking brake and put thegear selector in the Park (
P) position.
• Block the wheels standing on theground, use rigid wooden blocks orlarge stones.
WARNING
•Use the jack intended for the vehicle when changing a tire. For any otherjob, use stands to support the vehicle.
• The jack should be kept well-greasedand clean, and should not be dam-aged.
• Be sure the jack is on a firm, level,non-slippery surface.
• No objects should be placed betweenthe base of jack and the ground, orbetween the jack and the attachmentbar on the vehicle.
• The jack must correctly engage thejack attachment.
• Never allow any part of your body tobe extended under a vehicle suppor-ted by a jack.
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine is run-ning. Never let the vehicle roll to a stop withthe engine switched off. If the power brakes are not working, consid- erably higher pressure will be required on thebrake pedal to compensate for the lack ofpower assistance. This can happen for exam-ple when towing your vehicle or if the engineis switched off when the vehicle is rolling. Thebrake pedal feels harder than usual.
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water tocollect on the brake discs and pads. This willcause a delay in braking effect when thepedal is depressed. To avoid such a delaywhen the brakes are needed, depress thepedal occasionally when driving through rain,slush, etc. This will remove the water from thebrakes. Check that brake application feelsnormal. This should also be done after wash-ing or starting in very damp or cold weather.
Severe strain on the brake systemThe brakes will be subject to severe strainwhen driving in mountains or hilly areas, orwhen towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usuallyslower, which means that the cooling of thebrakes is less efficient than when driving onlevel roads. To reduce the strain on thebrakes, shift into a lower gear and let theengine help with the braking. Do not forgetthat if you are towing a trailer, the brakes willbe subjected to a greater than normal load.
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discsmay result in delayed brake function. Thisdelay is minimized by cleaning the brake lin-ings. Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and afterthe vehicle has been washed. Do this by

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Driving through water
The vehicle should be driven with extreme caution if it is necessary to drive throughstanding water. The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 10 in. (25 cm) atwalking speed to help prevent water fromentering the differential and the transmission.This reduces the oil's lubricating capacity andmay shorten the service life of these compo-nents.
• Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
• Clean the electrical connections for trailerwiring after driving in mud or water.
• When driving through water, maintain lowspeed and do not stop in the water.WARNING
• Avoid driving through standing or rushing water. Doing so can be dan-gerous and it may also be difficult todetermine the actual depth of thewater.
• If water cannot be avoided, after driv-ing through the water, press lightly onthe brake pedal to ensure that thebrakes are functioning normally. Wateror mud can make the brake liningsslippery, resulting in delayed brakingeffect.
CAUTION
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Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
• If the vehicle is driven through waterdeeper than 10 in (25 cm), water mayenter the differential and the transmis-sion. This reduces the oil's lubricatingcapacity and may shorten the servicelife of these components.
• Damage to any components, theengine, transmission, turbo-charger,differential or its internal componentscaused by flooding, vapor lock orinsufficient oil is not covered underwarranty.
• Do not allow the vehicle to stand inwater up to the door sills longer thanabsolutely necessary. This could resultin electrical malfunctions.
• If the engine has been stopped whilethe vehicle is in water, do not attemptto restart it. Have the vehicle towedout of the water.
Related information
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Towing the vehicle (p. 269)
• Towing by tow truck (p. 271)