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Volvo 2008 S80 User Manual

Volvo 2008 S80
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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
comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to
familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and
maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your
passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of
course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or
any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as
evidenced by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left
wheel housing in the engine compartment. For further information please contact your
retailer, or:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914

Table of Contents

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Volvo 2008 S80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
Model2008 S80
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

00 Introduction

Important information

Key points to keep in mind before operating the vehicle for the first time.

Important warnings

Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses.

Environment

Volvo's commitment to the environment and reducing its environmental impact.

01 Safety

Occupant safety

Volvo's concern for safety dates back to 1927. Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.

Reporting safety defects

Instructions for reporting safety defects in the U.S. and Canada to NHTSA and Transport Canada.

Safety in the passenger compartment

Information on seat belts, seat belt pretensioners, and their proper use.

Crash mode

Information regarding driving after a collision and the 'SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL' indication.

Child safety

Recommendations for safely seating children in the vehicle, including restraint systems.

Child restraint systems

General information on securing child restraints using seat belts, ISOFIX, and top tether anchorages.

02 Locks and alarm

Remote key and key blade

Introduction to remote keys, detachable key blades, and their functions.

Keyless drive

Information on the keyless drive function and its operation.

Locks

Details on locking and unlocking the vehicle, including glove compartment and trunk.

Alarm

Description of the alarm system, its indicator light, arming, and disarming.

03 Your driving environment

Instruments and controls

Overview of the instrument panel, gauges, and warning symbols.

Ignition modes

Explanation of ignition modes (0, I, II, III) and starting the engine.

Seats

Adjusting front seats, power seat functions, and memory functions.

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel for tilt and reach, and steering wheel keypads.

Lighting

Controls for lighting panel, headlights, fog lights, and parking lights.

Wipers and washers

Operation of windshield wipers, washers, and rain sensor.

Power windows

Operation of power windows, including manual and auto functions.

Mirrors

Adjusting power door mirrors, retractable mirrors, and mirror memory.

Power moonroof

Operation of the power moonroof, including sliding and tilt functions.

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

Programming and operating the HomeLink system for garage doors and gates.

Starting the engine

Procedure for starting the engine, including keyless drive and steering wheel lock.

Transmission

Information on automatic transmission, gear selector positions, and shiftlock override.

Brakes

Description of the brake system, ABS, and instrument panel warning lights.

Parking brake

Manual and electric parking brake operation, and parking on a hill.

04 Comfort and driving pleasure

Menus and messages

Navigating the menu system via the center console and steering wheel controls.

Climate system

Operation of the Electronic Climate Control (ECC) system.

Audio system

Information on audio system versions, controls, and functions.

Trip computer

Functions of the trip computer, including average speed and fuel consumption.

Compass

Operation and calibration of the integrated compass in the rearview mirror.

Stability system

Introduction to the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system.

Active chassis system-Four C

Adjusting driving characteristics with Comfort, Sport, and Advanced modes.

Cruise control

Operation of cruise control, including engaging, setting, and deactivating.

Adaptive Cruise Control-ACC

System overview, function, limitations, and operation of Adaptive Cruise Control.

Distance Alert

Functionality and limitations of the Distance Alert system.

Collision Warning with Auto-brake (option)

Assisting the driver with collision risk warnings and automatic braking.

Driver Alert System-option

System for detecting driver fatigue and lane departure.

Park assist (option)

System to assist with parking using sensors and audible signals.

Blind Spot Information System (option)

System indicating vehicles in the sideview mirror's blind area.

Passenger compartment convenience

Description of various storage compartments and features in the passenger cabin.

05 During your trip

Driving recommendations

General information for economical driving and conserving resources.

Refueling

Fuel requirements, deposit control gasoline, and oxygenated fuels.

Loading

Guidelines for loading cargo, including folding rear seats and load anchoring.

Towing a trailer

Recommendations and considerations for towing a trailer safely.

Emergency towing

Instructions and precautions for towing the vehicle.

06 Maintenance and specifications

Volvo maintenance

Advises following the maintenance program outlined in the Warranty and Service Records booklet.

Maintaining your car

Owner maintenance tasks, emission inspection readiness, and preparation.

Hood and engine compartment

Instructions for opening and closing the hood, and engine compartment overview.

Engine oil

Checking and adding engine oil, and specifications for oil viscosity.

Fluids

Information on coolant and brake fluid levels and checking.

Replacing bulbs

Instructions for replacing various bulbs, including headlight and taillight housing.

Wiper blades and washer fluid

Service position for wipers, replacing wiper blades, and filling washer fluid.

Battery

Warning symbols, handling, maintenance, and changing the battery.

Fuses

Location of fuse boxes and instructions for replacing fuses.

Wheels and tires

Information on tires, including introduction, new tires, age, and economy.

Vehicle care

Guidelines for washing, polishing, waxing, and cleaning the vehicle's interior.

Label information

Location and list of important labels on the vehicle.

Specifications

Vehicle dimensions, loads, tire pressures, and engine specifications.

Volvo programs

Information on Volvo On Call roadside assistance and technician certification.

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