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Volvo 2012 S80 User Manual

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VOLVO S80
Owners Manual Web Edition

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Volvo 2012 S80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
Model2012 S80
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

00 Introduction

Important information

Provides essential information on the car's operation, features, and safety instructions.

Volvo and the environment

Details Volvo's environmental philosophy, fuel consumption, emission control, and interior air quality.

01 Safety

Seatbelts

Covers general information, proper use, and safety precautions for seatbelts.

Airbags

Explains the airbag system, warning symbols, and passenger airbag information.

Activating/deactivating the airbag*

Details how to deactivate the front passenger airbag using the PACOS switch.

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

Describes the SIPS bag system, its components, and warnings for safe use.

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

Explains the properties and warnings related to the inflatable curtain system.

WHIPS

Details the whiplash protection system, its properties, and correct seating.

When the systems deploy

Explains how safety systems like seatbelts, airbags, and WHIPS are triggered.

Safety mode

Describes the car's protective state after a collision and how to manage it.

Child safety

Provides recommendations for child seating, child seats, and their location in the car.

02 Locks and alarm

Remote control key/key blade

Covers the functions, operation, and key blade of the remote control key.

Privacy locking*

Explains how to activate/deactivate privacy locking for security when leaving the car.

Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC*

Guides on how to replace batteries in the remote control key and PCC.

Keyless drive*

Details the keyless lock and ignition system, its general operation, and handling.

Locking/unlocking

Explains how to lock and unlock doors and the boot lid from outside and inside.

Deadlocks*1

Describes the deadlock function and how to temporarily deactivate it.

Child safety locks

Explains manual and electrical child safety lock operation for rear doors and windows.

Alarm*

Details general alarm activation, indicator, arming, and deactivation.

03 Your driving environment

Instruments and controls

Provides an overview of the instrument panel, meters, and warning symbols.

Volvo Sensus

Introduces the Volvo Sensus operating system for personalizing car settings.

Key positions

Explains the different key positions (0, I, II) and their associated functions.

Seats

Covers front seat adjustment, lumbar support, and backrest rake.

Seats - Executive

Details comfort seat features like massage and lumbar support adjustment.

Steering wheel

Explains steering wheel adjustment, keypads, and horn operation.

Lighting

Covers light switches, headlamp levelling, and main/dipped beam controls.

Wipers and washing

Details windscreen wiper operation, service position, and rain sensor function.

Windows, rearview and door mirrors

Explains laminated glass, power windows, and door mirror controls.

Compass*

Covers compass operation, calibration, and selecting the correct zone.

Power sunroof*

Details manual and automatic sunroof operation, pinch protection, and wind deflector.

Alcoguard*

Explains the alcolock function, its operation, and results after a breath test.

Starting the engine

Provides instructions for starting petrol and diesel engines, including keyless drive and stopping the engine.

Starting the engine – Flexifuel

Covers starting Flexifuel engines, engine block heaters, and fuel adaptation.

Starting the engine – external battery

Guides on how to jump-start the car using an external battery.

Gearboxes

Explains manual and automatic gearbox operation, including Geartronic and Powershift.

Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*

Details the Eco Start/Stop function, its operation, limitations, and conditions.

All-wheel drive – AWD*

Explains the AWD system, its availability, and how power is distributed.

Foot brake

Covers brake circuits, ABS, emergency brake lights, and brake assistance.

Parking brake

Explains parking brake function, application, disengagement, and parking on a hill.

HomeLink *

Details HomeLink operation, programming, and associated warnings.

04 Comfort and driving pleasure

Menus and messages

Covers the combined instrument panel, menu overview, and message display.

Menu source MY CAR

Explains how to navigate the MY CAR menu using centre console controls and steering wheel keypad.

Climate control

Details climate control system, air distribution, sensors, and temporary shut-off.

Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*

Explains parking heater operation, refuelling, battery status, and parking on a hill.

Additional heater*

Covers general information on additional heaters and passenger compartment heaters.

Trip computer

Explains trip computer functions, average speed, instantaneous consumption, and km to empty tank.

DSTC – Stability and traction control system

Details the DSTC system, its operation, and Sport mode.

Adapting driving characteristics

Explains how to adjust driving characteristics via Active chassis and speed-related power steering.

Cruise control*

Covers cruise control operation, activation, setting speed, and temporary deactivation.

Adaptive cruise control*

Explains ACC general information, function, limitations, and automatic gearbox integration.

Distance Warning*

Details the distance warning function, its operation, limitations, and symbols.

City Safety™

Explains the City Safety function for collision avoidance at low speeds.

Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*

Describes collision warning, brake support, and auto brake functions.

Driver Alert System – DAC*

Covers the Driver Alert System for driver fatigue detection and assistance.

Driver Alert System - LDW*

Explains the Lane Departure Warning system and its operation.

Park assist syst*

Details parking assistance, sensors, fault indicators, and cleaning.

Park assist camera*

Explains the park assist camera system, its operation, and limitations.

BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System

Describes the BLIS system for blind spot detection and its activation/deactivation.

Comfort inside the passenger compartment

Covers storage spaces like the tunnel console, glovebox, and inlay mats.

Comfort inside the passenger compartment - Executive

Details executive comfort features like cooler box, mat in cargo area, and glass storage.

05 Infotainment system

General information on infotainment

Outlines the different infotainment system levels and general features.

Quick start

Provides a quick start guide for the infotainment system, including overview and controls.

General infotainment functions

Explains audio settings, advanced audio settings, and sound stage options.

Radio

Details radio functions, tuning, station lists, presets, and RDS functions.

Media player

Covers CD/DVD functions, playback, navigation, and compatible file formats.

External audio source via AUX/USB* input

Explains connecting external audio sources like iPods or MP3 players via AUX/USB.

Media Bluetooth*

Guides on streaming audio wirelessly via Bluetooth and managing connected devices.

TV*

Covers TV function, channel searching, presets, and screen format settings.

Remote control*

Details the functions of the remote control for the infotainment system.

Bluetooth handsfree*

Explains general Bluetooth handsfree functions, phone connection, and call management.

Voice recognition* mobile phone

Covers voice command usage for mobile phones and navigation systems.

RSE - Rear Seat Entertainment system*

Details the RSE system overview, general functions, and controls.

Menu navigation, Infotainment

Explains how to navigate menus for various infotainment sources like RADIO, MEDIA, and TV.

06 During your journey

Recommendations during driving

Provides advice on economical driving, driving in water, and engine/gearbox care.

Refuelling

Covers fuel filler flap operation, fuel cap, and filling up with fuel.

Fuel

Discusses fuel information, quality, catalytic converters, and petrol/diesel types.

Loading

Provides general information on loading, weight, securing loads, and roof load.

Cargo area

Explains ski hatch operation, removing and attaching the hatch, and using seatbelts for securing loads.

Driving with a trailer

Covers payload, towing bracket, direction indicators, brake lights, level control, and trailer weights.

Towing and recovery

Provides instructions for jump starting, towing, and recovery assistance.

07 Wheels and tyres

General

Discusses driving characteristics affected by tyres, direction of rotation, and tyre care.

Jack*

Explains how to use the jack, its tools, and winter tyre recommendations.

Changing wheels

Provides steps for removing and installing wheels, including warnings and spare wheel use.

Warning triangle and first-aid kit*

Details the location and use of the warning triangle and first-aid kit.

Emergency puncture repair (TMK)*

Guides on using the TMK for sealing punctures and checking tyre pressure.

08 Maintenance and service

Engine compartment

Covers the Volvo service programme, regular checks, and raising the car.

Lamps

Details bulb replacement for headlamps, indicators, and interior lighting.

Wiper blades and washer fluid

Explains wiper blade replacement, service position, and filling washer fluid.

Battery

Discusses battery operation, maintenance, and replacement procedures.

Fuses

Provides fuse box locations and a table of fuse functions and amperage.

Car care

Covers car washing, cleaning interior, upholstery care, and paintwork touch-ups.

09 Specifications

Type designations

Explains vehicle identification, engine numbers, and label locations.

Dimensions and weights

Provides detailed dimensions and weight specifications for the car.

Engine specifications

Lists engine codes, output, torque, bore, stroke, and compression ratio.

Engine oil

Discusses engine oil selection, grades, and checking levels under adverse conditions.

Fluids and lubricants

Details other fluids like coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid.

Fuel

Covers fuel consumption, emissions, and types of fuel.

Wheel and tyres, dimensions and pressure

Provides approved tyre sizes, speed ratings, load indexes, and pressures.

Electrical system

Explains the car's voltage-regulated AC alternator and battery system.

Type approval

Lists type approval information for remote control and radar systems by country.

Bluetooth®

Provides the Declaration of Conformity for Bluetooth devices.

Symbols in the display

Explains common warning, indicator, and information symbols in the instrument panel.

10 Alphabetical Index

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