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2 0 0 8 VOLVO S80 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL S80 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfo...

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1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved. 2 Contents 00 In...

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3 Contents 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 72 Ignition modes 80 Seats 82 Steering wheel 87 Lighting 89 Wipers and washers 95 Power windows 97 Mirrors 99 Power moonroof 101 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 103 Starting the engine...

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5 Contents This page left intentionally blank. 6 Introduction Important information Points to keep in mind Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information in chapter 3. Information contained in...

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Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehicle in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication systems. These incl...

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in our plants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces...

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2 0 0 8 VOLVO S80 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL S80 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfo...

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1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved. 2 Contents 00 In...

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3 Contents 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 72 Ignition modes 80 Seats 82 Steering wheel 87 Lighting 89 Wipers and washers 95 Power windows 97 Mirrors 99 Power moonroof 101 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 103 Starting the engine...

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5 Contents This page left intentionally blank. 6 Introduction Important information Points to keep in mind Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information in chapter 3. Information contained in...

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Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehicle in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication systems. These incl...

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in our plants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces...

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2 0 0 8 VOLVO S80 12 01 Safety Occupant safety 14 Reporting safety defects 15 Safety in the passenger compartment 16 Crash mode 30 Child safety 31 Child restraint systems 34 Infant seats 36 Convertible seats 38 Booster cushions 41 ISOFIX lower ancho...

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already in our vehicles. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458- 1552 or in Canada at:...

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If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333- 0510, or...

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The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen). Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut. Seat belt reminder The seat belt remi...

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should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and ensure that it fits close to the body without any twists. As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers...

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which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs. Automatic transmission: Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system...

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including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a second. The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals o...

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1 See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 22. Should you have questions about any component in the SRS system, please contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA: Volvo Cars of North ...

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WARNING Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag...

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Disabling the passenger's side front airbag Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag, and be properly restrained ...

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deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. 23 01 Safety Safety in the passenger compartment WARNING Nev...

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Safety in the passenger compartment Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability, for example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, pl...

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Side impact airbags - front seats only As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, it is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occu...

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This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas generator, the side airbag modules built into 26 01 Safety Safety in the passenger compartment the outboard sides of both front seat backrests, and electronic sensors/wiring. WARNING The SIPS airbag syst...

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WARNING The VIC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in rollover situations. Never try to open or repair any components of the VIC sys...

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position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant's head before moving slightly rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in whiplash. WARNING The WHIPS system is designed to ...

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WARNING Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing child seat could impede the function of the WHIPS system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they...

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Attempting to start the vehicle If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the vehicle. To do so: 1. Remove the remote control from the ignition slot. 2. Reinsert the remote in the ignition slot. The vehi...

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the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this information. In using any child restraint system, we urge you to carefully look over the instructions that are provided with the restraint. Be sure you underst...

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Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened. Volvo's recommendati...

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WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupan...

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Securing an infant seat with a seat belt NOTE Refer to pages 42-43 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. 1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. 2. Attach the seat ...

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WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupan...

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38 01 Safety Convertible seats Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt NOTE Refer to pages 42-43 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. Convertible seats can be used in either a...

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Convertible child seats should be installed in the rear seat only. A rear-facing convertible seat should not be positioned behind the driver's seat unless there is adequate space for safe installation. 39 01 Safety Convertible seats 3. Faste...

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40 01 Safety Convertible seats WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (o...

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4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and fits snugly around the child. WARNING The hip section of the three-point seat belt must fit snugly across the child's hips, not across the stomach. The shoulder section of the three-point seat ...

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The rear seat's center position is not equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors. When installing a child restraint in this position, attach the restraint's top tether strap (if it is so equipped) to the top tether anchorage point (see the inform...

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4. Attach lower tether straps to the lower ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. If the child restraint is not equipped with lower tether straps, or the restraint is used in the center seating position, follow instructions for securing a child restraint using the Au...

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Volvo's optional integrated booster cushion is located in the center seating position. This booster cushion has been specially designed to help safeguard a child seated in the rear seat. This cushion should be stowed (folded up into the rear sea...

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Fold down the backrest section of the booster cushion. Fasten the Velcro strip. Fold up the booster cushion into the rear seat backrest NOTE See also the instructions on the integrated booster cushion. 47 01 Safety Integrated booster cushion WARN...

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work should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only 48 01 Safety Child safety locks Child safety locks Manual child safety locks - rear doors The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the remote control&apos...

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WARNING Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors from the inside with the controls in position A (manual child safety locks) or if the power child safety lock function is activated. 49 01 Safety This pa...

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2 0 0 8 VOLVO S80 50 02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 52 Keyless drive 60 Locks 63 Alarm 67 51 02 Locks and alarm 52 02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade Introduction Two remote keys or optional Personal Car Communicators (PCC) a...

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the key blade and page 58 for information on the valet locking function. The key blades have a unique code, which is used if new ones need to be produced. This code is available at an authorized Volvo retailer. Loss of a remote key If a remote key i...

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NOTE If you do not receive confirmation when locking the vehicle, check whether a door or the trunk is ajar, or if this feature has been turned off in the menu. This function can be activated or deactivated under Car settings Light settings Loc...

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The batteries should be replaced if: The information symbol illuminates and Replace car key battery is shown in the display and/or if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle. NOTE The remote key's range i...

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Approach lighting - As you approach the vehicle, press button on the remote control to light the interior lighting, parking lights, license plate lighting and the lights in the door mirrors (option). 55 02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade...

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Information button Indicator lights Pressing the information button provides certain information about the vehicle with the help of the indicator lights . Using the information button 1. Press the information button . 2. All of the indicator l...

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Flashing red lights (Heartbeat sensor): if the two heartbeat sensor lights flash, this indicates that someone may be inside the vehicle. These lights are only activated if the alarm has been triggered. Range The PCC's lock and unlock functions ...

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quarter turn to unlock the driver's door only. NOTE After unlocking the driver's door with the key blade, opening the door will trigger the alarm. To disable the alarm: Insert the remote key in the ignition slot. Locking the doors with t...

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By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the trunk and glove compartment for e.g., valet parking or when the vehicle is brought to the retailer for service. With the valet lockin...

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Opening the remote key/PCC Slide the spring loaded catch to the side and pull the key blade out of the remote control . NOTE Turn the remote key with the buttons downward so that the battery does not fall out when the cover is removed. Insert ...

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Insert the first new battery with the + side upward. Insert the plastic spacer over the battery. Insert the second new battery on top of the plastic spacer, with the + side downward. Re-assembling the remote key 1. Press the remote key's cover ...

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Pull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the trunk opening control on the trunk lid. The number of doors that are unlocked at the same time can be set in the vehicle's menu system, under Car settings Lock settings Keyless ent...

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CAUTION Keyless drive remote controls should never be left in the vehicle. In the event of a break-in, a remote found in the vehicle could make it possible to start the engine. Electromagnetic fields or metal obstructions can interfere with the ...

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The keyless drive system has a number of antennas located at various points in the vehicle. On the inside center of the rear bumper Left rear door handle Center of the parcel shelf, on the underside Ceiling, above the center of the rear seat Right re...

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The lock buttons on the door panel can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk at the same time. Unlocking Press the unlock button. Locking Press the lock button after the front doors have been closed. Each door can be locked individually ...

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Lock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn (90°) clockwise. The key slot is horizontal when the glove compartment is locked. Locking/unlocking the trunk Unlocking and opening the trunk with the remote key Press the trunk unl...

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Press the button on the lighting panel to unlock and pop open the trunk. NOTE The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the trunk has been opened. Unlocking the trunk with the key blade If the remote key is not function...

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The S80 is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the trunk from the inside. Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must be pushed back into ...

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Volvo service technician. NOTE Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself. This could affect the insurance policy on the vehicle. The alarm indicator light The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicat...

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Press the Unlock button on the remote key. Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked. Turning off (stopping) the alarm If the alarm is sounding, it can be s...

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NOTE The accessory sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and then locked again. Contents | Top of Page ...

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2 0 0 8 VOLVO S80 70 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 72 Ignition modes 80 Seats 82 Steering wheel 87 Lighting 89 Wipers and washers 95 Power windows 97 Mirrors 99 Power moonroof 101 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 103 Starting ...

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73 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 74 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Information displays ...

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The information displays show information on some of the vehicle's functions, such as cruise control, the trip computer and messages. The information is shown with text and symbols. More detailed information can be found in the descriptions of...

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Indicator and warning symbols High beam and turn signal indicators Function check All indicator and warning symbols light up in ignition mode II or when the engine is started. When the engine has started, all the symbols should go out except the par...

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may need correcting. When this happens, please have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. A malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a chan...

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This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used. Left turn signal indicator Right turn signal indicator NOTE Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers are used....

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This symbol also comes on when the mechanical parking brake is only slightly applied. Airbags - SRS If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has been started, ...

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Warning symbol The red warning symbol comes on when a fault has been indicated which could affect the safety and/or drivability of the vehicle. An explanatory text is shown on the information display at the same time. The symbol remains visible until...

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Display Control for setting the clock. Turn the control clockwise/counterclockwise to set the time. The set time is shown in the information display. The clock may be temporarily replaced by a symbol in conjunction with a message, see page 124. 80 ...

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Insert the remote key in the ignition slot. Ignition mode I Press the remote key into the ignition slot and press START/STOP ENGINE. Ignition mode II Press the remote key into the ignition slot and press START/STOP ENGINE for approx. 2 seconds. Igni...

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82 03 Your driving environment Seats Front seats Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support. Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice. Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion, pump...

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Adjust the backrest to an upright position. Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest. Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward. Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment...

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Stored seat position Stored seat position Stored seat position Memory button Programming the memory The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way. To program (store) a seat position a...

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1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors) 2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes. The driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it. NOTE The key memor...

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1. Pull the release control handle(s). 2. Fold the backrest forward. Adjust the center seat head restraint if necessary. NOTE The outboard head restraints must be folded up (in the upright position) before lowering the backrests. WARNING Keep v...

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Seats Automatically lowering the rear seat's outboard head restraints 1. The ignition must be in mode I or II. 2. Press the button to lower the rear head restraints for improved visibility. NOTE The head restraint must be returned to the upri...

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1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you. 3. Push back the lever to fix the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to push into place, press the steering wheel...

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Lighting Lighting panel Thumb wheel for adjusting display and instrument lighting Rear fog light Front fog lights Headlights/parking lights Instrument lighting Illumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode. T...

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Daytime running lights can be deactivated by an authorized Volvo workshop. NOTE The use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada. Continuous high beams cannot be activated when the headlight switch is in position or . High beam flash wi...

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Parking lights The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off. Turn the headlight control to the center position (the license plate lighting comes on at the same time). The lighting also comes on when the t...

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The front fog lights can be switched on together with high/low beams or the parking lights. Press the button to switch the fog lights on/off. The light in the button comes on when the fog lights are on. NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the fr...

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flashers, press the button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers. NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live. The hazard warning flashers will be activated...

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Drivers side front reading light, on/off Passenger's side front reading light, on/ off Overhead courtesy lighting. The lighting in the front part of the passenger compartment is controlled with the buttons and in the roof console. Switch has...

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The passenger compartment lighting can be switched on and off manually within 30 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked. If the lighting is switched on manually and the vehicle is locked, the courtesy lighting will switch off automatically afte...

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2 0 0 8 VOLVO S80 95 03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers Windshield wipers/washers Rain sensor on/off Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency Windshield wipers off Move the lever to position 0 to switch off the windshield wipers. Single sweep M...

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The wipers will make an extra sweep each time the thumb wheel is adjusted upward. When the rain sensor is activated, the symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel. Activating and setting the sensitivity When activating the rain sensor, the vehi...

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High-pressure headlight washing (option) High-pressure headlight washing consumes a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the headlights are washed using two alternatives: Low/high beam headlights on The headlights will be washed the first ...

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Operating Manual up/down Auto up/down. All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door. The control panels in the other doors only operate the window in the respective doors. For the power windows to function, the...

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This glass is reinforced to help provide protection against break-ins and improved sound insulation in the passenger compartment. The windshield and side windows have laminated glass. 99 03 Your driving environment Mirrors Power door mirrors Adjust...

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The door mirror will reset to its normal position: after 10 seconds when reverse is disengaged and the car remains stopped. immediately when reverse is disengaged and the vehicle's forward speed exceeds approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). immediat...

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temperature. The rear window is demisted/de-iced automatically if the vehicle is started in an outside temperature lower than + 7°C. Defrosting can be selected under Climate settings Auto. rear defroster. Select between On or Off. Interior rearvie...

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Automatic closing Push the switch as far forward as possible (the position for automatic closing) and release it to automatically close the moonroof. WARNING During manual closing, if the moonroof is obstructed, immediately open it again. Never ...