VOLVO S80 2008 Owners Manual

American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
The upper section describes the oil's performance 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.
274 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
Oil volume
275 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
Other fluids and lubricants
1Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse

driving conditions.
2Models without headlight washers
276 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage -regulated alternator. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used
as conductors. The negative terminal is connected to the chassis.
1Certain models may be equipped with 600 or 700 A batteries, depending on the options chosen.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a battery of the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original
(see the decal on the battery).
277 06 Maintenance and specifications
Volvo programs
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional information, features, and benefits
are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:

In the U.S.A.
1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-VOLVO)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides
passing exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued.
These professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary maintenance
procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.

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VOLVO S80
278 Index
12-volt sockets 185
A
Accessory installation warning7
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights90
Active chassis system153
Active yaw control151
Adaptive cruise control156-159
Air conditioning130
Air distribution127
Air distribution table133
Air vents128
Airbags


disconnecting the front passenger's side 22-24
front19- 21
inflatable curtain27
side impact25
Alarm system 67-69
All Wheel Drive112
Anti-freeze190, 214
Anti-lock brake system113
warning light75
Approach lighting 54, 94
Audio system


audio functions 137
CD player/changer138, 138
menu control135
overview134
radio functions141
Sirius satellite radio143- 146
sound settings137
steering wheel keypad134
Auto-dim rearview mirror 100
Automatic locking63
Automatic locking retractor33
Automatic transmission

Geartronic110-111
general description110- 111
oil275
shiftlock override111
Axle weight 247
B
Battery


changing 227-228
maintenance227
remote control, replacing59
specifications276
warning symbols226
Black box 6, 208
Blind Spot Information System(BLIS)179-181
Booster cushion, integrated45-47
Booster cushions41
Brake lights91
emergency brake lights91
Brake support 166
Brake system


checking fluid level 215
emergency brake assistance114
fluid275
general information113
warning light77
Bulbs


footwell lighting 222
headlights216- 218
introduction216
license plate lights221
side marker lights219
specifications223
taillight219- 221
trunk lighting222
C
Capacity weight 247
Catalytic converter196
CD player/changer138-139
Central locking system, introduction52
Chains250
Check engine light75
Child restraint systems34-35
booster cushions41
convertible seats38- 40

infant seats36-37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors42
top tether anchors43
Child restraints


recalls and registration 44
Child safety 31-33
booster cushions41
child restraint systems34- 35
convertible seats38- 40
infant seats36- 37
Child safety locks48
Climate system


air distribution 127
air vents128
Interior Air Quality System127
introduction126
passenger compartment filter126
refrigerant126
Clock, setting 79
Cold weather driving190
Collision warning system166,168
Compass in rearview mirror149
Conserving electrical current189
Convertible seats38-40
Coolant214, 275
Cooling system, general information189
Courtesy lighting93-94
Crash mode30
Cruise control154-155
adaptive156- 159
Curb weight247
Current, conserving189
D
Defroster130
Detachable key blade57-58
Dimensions269
Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag22-24
Distance Alert163
Dome lighting93-94
Door mirrors99
Distance Alert system171
Driver distraction warning7
Driving economically188
Driving in cold weather190

Driving through water189
E
ECC128-133
Economical driving188
Electric parking brake116
Electronic Climate Control128-131
air distribution table133
Interior Air Quality System131
ventilated seats129
Emergency brake lights 91
Emergency locking retractor33
Emergency starting109
Emergency towing204-205
Emission inspection readiness210
Engine


overheating 77
specifications271
starting107
starting with keyless drive108
Engine compartment overview 211
Engine oil


checking 212
low pressure warning light76
specifications272
volumes274
Environment 9
Eyelets for anchoring loads198
F
Federal Clean Air Act208
Flat tires


tire sealing system 256
Fluid specifications 275
Fog lights


front 76
front, changing bulbs219
front/rear91
Four C (active chassis system) 153
Front airbags19-21
disconnecting passenger's side airbag22- 24
Front fog lights76, 91
changing bulbs219
Front park assist 176-178
Front seats84
heated129

Fuel filler cap196
Fuel filler door


opening automatically 194
opening manually194
Fuel level warning light 76
Fuel requirements192-193
Fuel tank volume275
Fuses230-234
G
Gas tank volume275
Gasoline requirements193
Gauges74
Geartronic automatic transmission110-111
General warnings7
Generator warning light77
Glossary of tire terminology246
Glove compartment


locking 64
Grocery bag holder 199
Gross vehicle weight247
H
Hazard warning flashers92
Headlight washers96
Headlights


active bi-xenon® lights 90
changing bulbs217- 218
high beam flash89
high/low beams89
switch89
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system) 56
Heated front seats129
Heated oxygen sensors197
Heated rear seats129
High beams89
indicator light76
Home safe lighting 94
HomeLink universal transceiver103-106
Hood211
Horn88
I
Ignition modes80
Immobilizer53
Important information6
Indicator lights74-77

Infant seats36-37
Inflatable curtain27
Inflation pressure237-238
Inflation pressure tables240-241
Information lights74-77
Information symbol76
Inspection readiness210
Instrument lighting89
Instrument overview72-74
Instrument panel124-125
Integrated booster cushion45-47
Interior Air Quality System127, 131
Interior lighting93-94
ISOFIX anchors42
J
Jack


attaching 254
location of253
Jump starting 109
K
Key blade52
, 57-58
valet locking58
Keyless drive


location of antennas (pacemaker warning) 62
locking and unlocking the vehicle60- 61
starting the engine108
L
Labels


list of 268
location of267
Lane Departure Warning 174
LATCH anchors42
Leather care264
Lighting panel89
Load anchoring eyelets198
Loading the vehicle198-199, 247
roof loads200
Locking


automatic 63
from the inside63
from the outside63
glove compartment64
trunk64
Locking the vehicle 54

Locks, child safety48
Long loads, ski hatch199
Low beams89
Low fuel level warning light76
Low oil pressure warning light76
M
Main instrument panel124-125
Maintenance208
performed by the owner209
Malfunction indicator light 75
Manual parking brake115
Menu system122
overview123
Messages in the instrument panel 124-125
Mirrors


defroster 100
power door99
rearview, auto-dim function100
retractable99
vanity185
Moonroof 101-102
Motor oil


checking 210
specifications272
volumes274
O
Occupant safety 14
Occupant weight sensor22-24
Octane ratings193
Octane recommendations193
Odometer, trip78
Oil


checking 212
low pressure warning light76
specifications272
volumes274
On Call Roadside Assistance 277
Opening the trunk from the inside65
Overhead courtesy lighting93-94
Overheating, engine77
Oxygen sensors, heated197
P
Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)62
Paint, touching up266