ECU VOLVO S80 2012 Owner´s Manual

08 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
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not have facilities for washing the under-
body.
CAUTION
•Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to
avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
•Make sure that side view mirrors, auxil-
iary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
•Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-
gents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can
permanently stain chrome-plated
wheels.
WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes,
including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture
from the brake linings.
•Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This
constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing
•Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
•Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have
not been tested by Volvo for compatibility
with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them
may cause the clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of
paint protection coatings may not be cov-
ered under your vehicle's paint warranty.
Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod-
ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly
and follow the instructions included with the
car care product.
Upholstery care
Fabric
Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric
stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
AlcanteraTM suede-like materialSuede-like upholstery can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and mild soap solution.

10 Index
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maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 76
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 41, 43, 45
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................82, 83
Sensus.....................................................124
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 101
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 317
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 214
Snow chains............................................ 290
Snow tires................................................ 290
Spare tire................................................. 291
Speed-dependent steering...................... 146
Spin control............................................. 144
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................144, 145
indicator light........................................ 75Starting the engine..................................109
with keyless drive...............................109
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 53
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 88
horn....................................................... 89
keypad.................................. 88, 127, 205
Locking/unlocking................................ 88
Stone chips, touching up......................... 337
Storage spaces........................................ 193
Studded tires........................................... 290
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 104
Sun shade................................................ 100
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 76
Symbols, overview................................... 351
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Temporary spare tire............................... 291
Three-way catalytic converter................. 265
Tire designations.....................................284Tire inflation pressure..............................283
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....301, 302
indicator light........................................ 75
Tires.........................................................278
age...................................................... 278
changing from summer to winter........ 279
glossary of terms................................ 286
improving economy............................ 278
inflation pressure................................ 281
inflation pressure table.......................283
load ratings......................................... 282
rotation............................................... 279
snow...................................................290
spare................................................... 291
specifications...................................... 282
speed ratings...................................... 282
storing................................................. 279
studded............................................... 290
tire pressure monitoring system......... 301
tread wear indicator............................ 280
uniform tire quality grading................. 289
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 47
Touching up paint.................................... 337
Towing a trailer................................270, 271
trailer hitch.......................................... 271
Towing the vehicle........................... 273, 274