wipers VOLVO S80 2012 Owner´s Manual

Contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.5
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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 72
Ignition modes.......................................... 80
Seats......................................................... 82
Steering wheel.......................................... 88
Lighting..................................................... 90
Wipers and washers................................. 96
Power windows......................................... 99
Mirrors..................................................... 101
Compass*............................................... 103
Power moonroof*.................................... 104
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System*.... 106
Starting the engine.................................. 109
Transmission...........................................113
Brakes..................................................... 116
Parking brake.......................................... 119
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Volvo Sensus.......................................... 124
Menus and messages............................. 125
The MY CAR menus...............................127
Climate system....................................... 133
Trip computer......................................... 142
Stability system....................................... 144
Active chassis system–Four C*............... 146
Cruise control.......................................... 147
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.............. 149
Distance Alert* ....................................... 159
City Safety™ .......................................... 162
Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and
Pedestrian Detection*............................. 167
Driver Alert System* ............................... 175
Park assist*............................................. 181
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* ............ 185
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 189
Passenger compartment convenience. . . 193
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05 Infotainment
Introduction............................................. 200
Getting started ....................................... 202
General infotainment functions .............. 207
Radio....................................................... 210
Media player........................................... 219
AUX/USB sockets................................... 223
Bluetooth
Ÿ media ................................... 226
Bluetooth® hands-free connection ........ 229
Cell phone voice control......................... 237
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* .............241
Remote control*...................................... 250
Infotainment system menus ................... 252

70* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Instruments and controls........................................................................ 72
Ignition modes........................................................................................ 80
Seats....................................................................................................... 82
Steering wheel........................................................................................ 88
Lighting................................................................................................... 90
Wipers and washers................................................................................ 96
Power windows....................................................................................... 99
Mirrors................................................................................................... 101
Compass*.............................................................................................. 103
Power moonroof*.................................................................................. 104
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System*.................................................. 106
Starting the engine................................................................................ 109
Transmission......................................................................................... 113
Brakes................................................................................................... 116
Parking brake........................................................................................ 119

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
03

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.73
FunctionPage
Menus and mes-
sages, turn signals,
high/low beams,
trip computer127, 93,
90, 142
Cruise control147
Horn, airbag89, 22
Main instrument
panel73
Audio system/Blue-
tooth hands-free
controls200, 229
START/STOP
ENGINE button80
Ignition slot80
Hazard warning
flashers93
Door handle–
FunctionPage
In-door control pan-
els (power win-
dows, mirrors,
power child safety
locks, central lock-
ing button)99, 101,
48, 63
Menu controls, info-
tainment and cli-
mate control sys-
tems127, 200,
136
Center console but-
tons127
Gear selector113
Controls for active
chassis (Four-C)*146
Wipers and washers96, 97
Steering wheel
adjustment88
Parking brake119
Hood opening con-
trol309
FunctionPage
Power seat* adjust-
ment controls82
Lighting panel, but-
tons for opening
fuel filler door and
unlocking and
opening the trunk90, 264,
64
Information displays
Information displays in the instrument panel
The information displays show information on
some of the vehicle's functions, such as cruise
control, the trip computer and messages. The
information is shown with text and symbols.

03 Your driving environment
Ignition modes
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80* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Inserting and removing the remote key
Ignition slot with remote key and START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Inserting the remote key1
Holding the end of the remote key with the
base of the key blade, insert the remote key
into the ignition slot as shown in the illustration
and press it in as far as possible (past the
detent).
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or cause damage.
Removing the remote keyThe remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pulling it out.
Ignition modes
Ignition mode 0
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot and
press it in as far as possible1.
Ignition mode I
NOTE
To access ignition modes I or II without star-
ting the engine, the brake pedal must not be
depressed.

With the remote key fully pressed into the
ignition slot1, press START/STOP
ENGINE briefly.
Ignition mode II
With the remote key fully pressed into the
ignition slot1, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode I from mode IIWith the remote key fully pressed into the igni-
tion slot1, press START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Returning to mode 0 from mode IOpen the driver's door.
Ignition mode functions
The various ignition modes are accessed with
the remote key in the ignition slot1.
Posi-
tionFunction
0Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated. The
infotainment system can be
used.
IThe steering lock is deactivated.
Moonroof*, power windows,12-
volt sockets, navigation system*,
climate system blower, ECC,
windshield wipers can be used.
IIThe headlights/taillights come
on. Warning/indicator lights
come on for 5 seconds. All equip-
ment operates apart from heated
seats* and rear window
defroster, which only work when
the engine is running.
1Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

03 Your driving environment
Wipers and washers
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96* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Windshield wipers/washers
Windshield wipers and washers
Rain sensor* on/off
Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency
CAUTION
•Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly wet when the wipers are
in operation.
•Before using the wipers, ice and snow
should be removed from the wind-
shield/rear window. Be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen in place.
Windshield wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to switch
off the windshield wipers.
Single sweepMove the lever upward from position
0 to sweep the windshield one stroke
at a time for as long as the lever is held up.
Intermittent wipingWith the lever in this position, you can
set the wiper interval by twisting the
thumb wheel upward to increase wiper speed
or downward to decrease the speed.
Continuous wipingThe wipers operate at normal speed.
The wipers operate at high speed.
Windshield wiper service positionThe windshield wipers must be in the service
position before the wiper blades can be
cleaned or replaced. See page 321 for addi-
tional information.
Rain sensor*The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper
speed according to the amount of water on the
windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor
can be adjusted moving the thumb wheel up(the wipers will sweep the windshield more fre-
quently) or down (the wipers will sweep the
windshield less frequently).
NOTE
The wipers will make an extra sweep each
time the thumb wheel is adjusted upward.
When the rain sensor is activated, the symbol
will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Activating and setting the sensitivityWhen activating the rain sensor, the vehicle
must be running or in ignition mode II and the
windshield wiper lever must be in position 0 or
in the single sweep position.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the button
. The windshield wipers will make one
sweep.
Press the lever up for the wipers to make an
extra sweep. The rain sensor returns to active
mode when the stalk is released back to posi-
tion 0.
DeactivatingDeactivate the rain sensor by pressing the but-
ton
or press the lever down to another
wiper position.

03 Your driving environment
Wipers and washers
03

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The rain sensor is automatically deactivated
when the key is removed from the ignition slot
or five minutes after the ignition has been
switched off.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when
washing the car in an automatic car wash,
etc. If the rain sensor function is left on, the
wipers will start inadvertently in the car
wash and could be damaged.
Windshield washing
Washing function
Move the lever toward the steering wheel to
start the windshield and headlight washers.
After the lever is released the wipers make sev-
eral extra sweeps.
Heated washer nozzles*The washer nozzles are heated automatically
in cold weather to help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing*High-pressure headlight washing consumes a
large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the
headlights are washed using two alternatives:
•Low/high beam headlights on. The head-
lights will be washed the first time the wind-
shield is washed. Thereafter, the head-
lights will only be washed once for every
five times the windshield is washed within
a 10-minute period.
•Parking lights on. Optional Active Bend-
ing Lights will be washed once for every
five times the windshield is washed. Nor-
mal halogen headlights will not be washed.
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing the
windshield. The windshield should be thor-
oughly wet when the wipers are in opera-
tion.
IR-reflecting windshield*
Section of the windshield where the IR-coating is
not applied
Dimensions
A1.9 in. (47 mm)
B3.4 in. (87 mm)
An optional factory-installed infrared (IR) coa-
ting can be applied to the windshield to help
protect the cabin from the sun's heat and the
fading effect of sunlight on upholstery, panels,
etc.
Electronic equipment such as garage door
openers, electronic toll tags and similar devi-
ces should not be placed on sections of the

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Wipers and washers
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windshield with the IR coating because this
could affect their function and limit their range.
For best performance, place the device on the
section of the windshield without the IR coating
(see the area marked in the illustration).

03 Your driving environment
Compass*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.103 Operation
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Rearview mirror with compass.
The rearview mirror has an integrated display
that shows the compass direction in which the
vehicle is pointing. Eight different directions are
shown with the abbreviations:
N (north), NE(north east), E (east), SE (southeast), S (south),SW (southwest), W (west) and NW (northwest).
The compass is displayed automatically when
the vehicle is started or in ignition mode II. To
switch the compass on/off use a pen or similar
object and press in the button on the rear side
of the mirror.
CalibrationThe compass may need to be calibrated if, for
example, the vehicle is driven into a new mag-netic zone. The character
C is shown in the
mirror's display if calibration is necessary.
1. Stop the vehicle in a large open area, safely
out of traffic and away from steel structures
and high-tension electrical wires.
2. Start the vehicle.
NOTE
For best results from calibration, switch off
all electrical equipment in the vehicle (cli-
mate system, windshield wipers, audio sys-
tem, etc.) and make sure that all doors are
closed.
3. Using a pen or similar object, press and
hold the button on the rear side of mirror
until
C is shown again in the mirror(after
approx. 6 seconds).
4.
Drive as usual.
C disappears from the dis-
play when calibration is complete.
Alternative calibration method:
Drive slowly in a circle at a speed of no
more than 5 mph (8 km/h) until
C disap-
pears from the display when calibration is
complete.
Selecting a magnetic zone
15
14
13
12
11
9 8
7 6 5 4 32 1
10
G018632
Magnetic zones.
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The correct zone must be selected for the com-
pass to work correctly.
1.
Put the ignition in mode II.
2. Using a pen or similar object, press and
hold the button on the rear side of mirror
for at least 3 seconds. The number for the
current area will be shown.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the num-
ber for the required geographic area
(1 – 15) is shown.
4. The display will revert to showing the com-
pass direction after several seconds.

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
City Safety™
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Limitations
The sensor used by City Safety™ is designed
to detect cars and other larger motor vehicles
ahead of your vehicle in both daylight and dark-
ness.
However, there are certain limitations and the
laser sensor’s function may be reduced by, for
example, heavy rain or snowfall, or by dense
fog or thick, blowing dust or snow. Condensa-
tion, dirt, ice or snow on the windshield may
also interfere with the sensor’s function.
Objects such as warning flags hanging from
long objects on the roof or accessories such as
auxiliary lights or protective arches on the front
of the vehicle that are higher than the hood may
also impede the sensor’s function.
Braking distance to the vehicle ahead increa-
ses on slippery road surfaces, which may
reduce City Safety’s capacity to avoid a colli-
sion. In situations like this, the DSTC system
(see page 144) will help provide the best pos-
sible braking capacity and stability.
City Safety™ emits infrared light and measures
the way in which the light is reflected. There-
fore, vehicles or objects with low-reflective sur-
faces may not be detected. Normally, the
license plate and taillight reflectors give the
rear section of a vehicle ahead sufficient reflec-
tive surfaces to be detected.NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the laser
sensor free of ice, snow, dirt, etc. See
page 163.
•Snow or ice on the hood deeper than
2 inches (5 cm) may obstruct the sen-
sor. Keep the hood free of ice and snow.
•Do not mount or in any way attach any-
thing on the windshield that could
obstruct the laser sensor.
Troubleshooting
If Windscreen Sensors blocked appears in
the information display, this indicates that the
City Safety™ laser sensor is obstructed in
some way and cannot detect vehicles ahead of
you, which means that the system is not func-
tioning.
However, this message will not be displayed in
all situations in which the sensor is obstructed.
For this reason, the driver must ensure that the
area of the windshield in front of the sensor is
always kept clean.
The following table shows some of the situa-
tions that can cause the message to be dis-
played and suggested actions.
CauseAction
The area of the
windshield in front of
the sensor is dirty or
covered by ice or
snow.Clean the wind-
shield or remove the
ice/snow.
The laser sensor's
field of view is
obstructed.Remove the
obstruction.
CAUTION
If a crack, scratch or stone chip should
occur in the section of the windshield in
front the laser sensor and covers an area of
approximately 1/50 x 1/10 in. (0.5 x 3 mm)
or larger, contact a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician to repair or replace
the windshield (see the illustration showing
the location of the sensor on page 163).
Failing to do so may result in reduced City
Safety™ functionality.
To help prevent reduced functionality,
please also observe the following:
•If the windshield is replaced, use the
same type or a windshield approved by
Volvo.
•When replacing windshield wipers, use
the same type or ones approved by
Volvo.

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
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Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 347 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 290.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
4 parts water Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to
0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and