towing VOLVO S80 2009 Owner´s Manual

05 During your trip
Towing a trailer
05``205 Introduction
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer
hitches that are specially designed for the vehi-
cle.
NOTE
See page 272 for the maximum trailer and
tongue weights recommended by Volvo.•
Observe the legal requirements of the
state/province in which the vehicles are
•
All Volvo models are equipped with
energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-
ers. Trailer hitch installation should not
interfere with the proper operation of this
bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any
particular problems, but take into considera-
tion:
•
Increase tire pressure to recommended
full. See the tire inflation tables on pages
246 and 247.
•
When your vehicle is new, avoid towing
heavy trailers during the first 620 miles
(1,000 km).
•
Maximum speed when towing a trailer:
50 mph (80 km/h).
•
Engine and transmission are subject to
increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant
temperature should be closely watchedwhen driving in hot climates or hilly terrain.
Use a lower gear and turn off the air con-
ditioner if the temperature gauge needle
enters the red range.
•
If the automatic transmission begins to
overheat, a message will be displayed in
the text window.
•
Avoid overload and other abusive opera-
tion.
•
Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-
ity, and economy.
•
It is necessary to balance trailer brakes
with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a
safe stop (check and observe state/local
regulations).
•
Do not connect the trailer's brake system
directly to the vehicle's brake system.
•
More frequent vehicle maintenance is
required.
•
Remove the ball and drawbar assembly
when the hitch is not being used.
•
Volvo recommends the use of synthetic
engine oil when towing a trailer over long
distances or in mountainous areas.
WARNING
•
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must
not be used on Volvos, nor should
safety chains be attached to the
bumper.
•
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.
•
Never connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to the vehicle
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting
system. Consult your nearest author-
ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-
tion.
•
When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
wire must be correctly fastened to the
hole or hook provided in the trailer hitch
on the vehicle. The safety wire should
never be fastened to or wound around
the drawbar ball.

05 During your tripTowing a trailer
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NOTE
•
When parking the vehicle with a trailer
on a hill, apply the parking brake before
putting the gear selector in P. Always
follow the trailer manufacturer's recom-
mendations for wheel chocking.
•
When starting on a hill, put the gear
selector in D before releasing the park-
ing brake. See also page 115 for more
detailed information about starting off
on a hill while towing a trailer.
•
If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift
positions while towing a trailer, make
sure the gear you select does not put
too much strain on the engine (using too
high a gear).
•
The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may
be rated for trailers heavier than the
vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's recommended trailer
weights.
•
Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 15 %.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the vehicle's trailer
hitch has a 13-pin connector and the trailer has
7 pins. Use an adapter cable approved by
Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag on
the ground.
Detachable trailer hitch (accessory)
AC
E
D
B
G010496
Ball holderLocking boltCotter pinHitch assemblySafety wire attachment
Installing the ball holder1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt
out of the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assem-
bly.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one
in the hitch assembly.4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch
assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end
of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt
and slide the locking bolt out of the ball
holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assem-
bly.
NOTE
A cover for the hitch assembly is also
included in the kit.

05 During your trip
Emergency towing
05``207 Towing eyelet
G021500G021501
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor of
the trunk, with the spare tire. This eyelet must
be screwed into the positions provided on the
right sides of either the front or rear bumper
(see illustration).
CAUTION
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to pull the vehicle up onto the flat bed.
NOTE
On certain models equipped with a trailer
hitch, the towing eyelet cannot be screwed
into the hole in the rear bumper. The towing
rope should be attached to the trailer hitch
instead. For this reason, the detachable
section of the trailer hitch should be safely
stowed in the vehicle at all times.Attaching the towing eyelet
Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of
the cover.Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by
hand and then using the tire iron until it is
securely in place.WARNING
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet
should be removed and returned to its storage
location.
±
Press the cover for the attachment point
back into position.
WARNING
If the vehicle has no electrical current and
must be towed, the power steering and
brake systems will not function normally. It
will still be possible to steer the vehicle and
apply the brakes. However, keep in mind
that greater effort will be required to turn the
steering wheel and depress the brake pedal.Precautions when the vehicle is in tow•
The steering wheel must be unlocked. The
remote key must be in the ignition slot
1.
•
Attach jumper cables (see page 107) to
provide current for releasing the optional
electric parking brake and to move the gear
selector from the P position.
•
The gear selector must be in position N.
•
Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not
exceed the maximum allowable towing
speed.
•
Maximum distance with front wheels on
ground: 50 miles (80 km).
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the passenger compartment.

05 During your tripEmergency towing
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•
While the vehicle is being towed, try to
keep the tow rope taut at all times.
•
The vehicle should only be towed in the
forward direction.NOTE
During towing, ignition mode II should be
used so that the lighting can be switched on.
CAUTION
Vehicles with AWD (All Wheel Drive) with the
front wheels off the ground should not be
towed at speeds about 50 mph (70 km/h) or
for distances longer than 30 miles (50 km).
CAUTION
•
Please check with state and local
authorities before attempting this type
of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maxi-
mum towing speed, length and type of
towing device, lighting, etc.
•
If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not
attempt to start the vehicle by pushing
or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The
engine must be jump started using an
auxiliary battery (see page 107).
•
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to pull the vehicle up onto the flat
bed or to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/
All Wheel DriveVolvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-
ment.•
If wheel lift equipment must be used,
please use extreme caution to help avoid
damage to the vehicle. In this case, the
vehicle should be towed with the rear
wheels on the ground if at all possible.
•
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehi-
cle with the front wheels on the ground,please refer to the towing information on
page 207.
CAUTION
•
Sling-type equipment applied at the
front will damage radiator and air con-
ditioning lines.
•
It is equally important not to use sling-
type equipment at the rear or apply lift-
ing equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may
result.
•
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

06 Maintenance and specificationsWheels and tires
06250
Vehicle loadingProperly loading your vehicle will provide maxi-
mum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-
tion placard:Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-
ment.Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo
weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to
the section "Towing a trailer", see
page 205.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle must
never exceed its maximum permissible weight.Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-
gers.
NOTE
•
The location of the various labels in your
vehicle can be found on page 269.
•
A table listing important weight limits for
your vehicle can be found on page
272.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-
cle's placard.2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750
(5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual
1 to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
1See "Introduction" on page 205.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Wheels and tires
06``259
3. Ensure that the on/off switch is in posi-
tion0 (the 0 side of the switch should be
pressed down).
4. Put on the gloves included in the tire seal-
ing system.
WARNING
Contact with the sealing compound may
cause skin irritation. If contact occurs, wash
the affected area immediately with soap and
water.5. Unscrew the orange cover over the bottle
holder and unscrew the cap on the bottle
of sealing compound.
NOTE
Do not break the seal on the bottle. This
occurs automatically when the bottle is
screwed into the holder.6. Screw the bottle into the bottle holder.
WARNING
The bottle is equipped with a catch to keep
it securely in place and help prevent sealing
compound leakage. Once in place, the bot-
tle cannot be unscrewed. This must be done
by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.7. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s infla-
tion valve and screw the tire sealing sys-
tem’s hose connector onto the valve as
tightly as possible by hand.
8. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
9. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
The vehicle´s engine schould be running
when the tire sealing system is used to avoid
battery drain. Therefore, be sure the vehicle
is parked in a well ventilated place, or out-
doors, before using the system.10. Start the tire sealing system’s compressor
by pressing the on/off switch to position I.
WARNING
•Never stand next to the tire being inflated
when the compressor is in operation.•If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,
switch off the compressor immediately.•If there is visible damage to the sidewall
or the rim, the tire cannot be repaired.
The vehicle should not be driven if this
occurs. Contact a towing service or
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if
applicable.NOTE
The air pressure gauge will temporarily
show an increase in pressure to approxi-
mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealing com-
pound is being pumped into the tire. The
pressure should return to a normal level
after approximately 30 seconds.11. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch
off the compressor briefly to get a clear
reading from the pressure gauge. The
compressor should not be used for more
than 10 minutes at a time to avoid over-
heating.

07 Index
07
281
Interior Air Quality System.................. 129
ventilated seats................................... 127
Emergency brake lights............................. 89
Emergency locking retractor...................... 34
Emergency starting.................................. 107
Emergency towing...........................207, 208
Emission inspection readiness................ 213
Engine
overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 273
starting................................................ 105
starting with keyless drive.................. 106
Engine compartment overview................ 215
Engine oil
checking............................................. 216
low pressure warning light.................... 73
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 276
Environment............................................... 10
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 202
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Fluid specifications.................................. 276
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front/rear...............................................89
Four C (active chassis system)................156
Front airbags.................................. 19, 20, 21
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 23, 24
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 89
Front park assist..............................180, 182
Front seats..................................... 80, 81, 85
heated................................................. 127
lumbar support (S80 Executive only).... 85
massage function (S80 Executive only) 85
moving passenger's seat (S80 Execu-
tive only)................................................ 86
Fuel filler cap............................................ 200
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 200
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73
Fuel requirements............................198, 199
Fuel tank volume...................................... 276
Fuses...............................233, 234, 237, 240
GGasoline requirements............................. 199
Gas tank volume...................................... 276
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 110
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 109, 110
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 249
Grocery bag holder.................................. 203
Gross vehicle weight............................... 250HHands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 142
Hazard warning flashers............................ 90
Headlights
active bi-xenon lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................221, 222
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88
switch................................................... 88
Headlight washers..................................... 95

07 Index
07
285
Supplemental restraint system.................. 18
warning light......................................... 74TTailgate
driving with it open.............................194
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 142
Temporary spare tire...............................253
Three-way catalytic converter................. 200
Tire designations.....................................248
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....261, 262
indicator light........................................ 73
Tires
age...................................................... 243
changing from summer to winter........ 253
glossary of terms................................ 249
improving economy............................ 243
inflation pressure........................244, 245
inflation pressure tables.............246, 247
snow...................................................251
spare................................................... 253
specifications...................................... 245
storing................................................. 242
studded............................................... 251tire pressure monitoring system......... 261
uniform tire quality grading................. 251
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 43
Touching up paint.................................... 267
Towing a trailer................................205, 206
trailer hitch.......................................... 206
Towing the vehicle........................... 207, 208
Traction control........................................ 154
Trailer towing...................................205, 206
trailer hitch.......................................... 206
Transmission
general description..................... 109, 110
oil........................................................ 276
shiftlock override................................ 110
Tread wear indicator................................ 242
Trip computer.......................................... 151
Trip odometers.......................................... 76
Trips, long distance................................. 195
Turn signals
changing bulbs................................... 223
indicator lights................................73, 91
UUniform Tire Quality Grading................... 251
Unlocking the vehicle................................. 52
Upholstery care....................................... 266VVanity mirror............................................. 189
changing bulbs................................... 226
Vehicle Event Data............................... 8, 212
Vehicle loading................................. 202, 250
roof loads............................................ 204
Vehicle maintenance................................ 212
performed by the owner.....................213
Vehicle weights........................................ 272
Ventilated seats....................................... 127
Volvo and the environment........................ 10
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 29
Volvo maintenance..................................212
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 278
Volvo programs........................................ 278