sensor VOLVO S80 2005 Owners Manual
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In production, Volvo has partly or completely  phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and  cadmium; and  reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a  three-way catalytic converter with a  Lambda
sond, now called oxygen  sensor, in 1976. The current version  of this  highly efficient system reduces emissions  of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from  the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and  the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions  continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer  CFC-free retrofit kits  for the air
conditioning system for all models as far back as the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic  engine controls, refined
purification systems and  cleaner  fuels  are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and  parts  have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content  is about 75% of the total weight of a  car, which  makes the car among the most  recycled  industrial
products.  In order to have efficient and  well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals, indicating the weight and  material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz.  (50 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component  is to be
sorted  for recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered  internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology  alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a  Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen  the car's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
 Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased  fuel economy with improperly  inflated tires
 Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet.
 Drive at a  constant speed
 See  an  authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
illuminates,  or stays on after the vehicle has started
 Properly  dispose of any  vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
 When cleaning your car, use Volvo's  own car care products,  all of which  have systematically been adapted to the
environment.
PremAir®
On the surface  of the radiator in the engine compartment, there is a  special coating  called PremAir®. PremAir® works
as a  catalytic converter, converting most  of the ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen,  thereby reducing
harmful ground-level  ozone.
PremAir  is a  registered  trademark of Engelhard Corporation. 
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occupant of the seat.
pg. 4 Front  airbags - SRS
As an  enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a  Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS).  The Volvo SRS consists of an  airbag (2) on both the driver's and  passenger's  sides and  seat belt tensioners in
both front  door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt
system. All three rear seat belts are also equipped with tensioners.
The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed  on the steering wheel pad  and  above the glove compartment, and
by decals on both sun visors and  on the front  and  far right side of the dash.
The airbags are folded and  located in the steering wheel hub and  above the glove compartment. They are designed to
deploy during certain frontal or front -angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and  object  impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where  rapid
deceleration  occurs.
The airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and  front  seat belt tensioners for both of
the front  seats  (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be  inflated
with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both  seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any  seat belt slack. 
The entire process, including inflation and  deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a  second.WARNING!
 As its  name implies,  SRS is designed to be  a  SUPPLEMENT  to - not a  replacement  for - the three-point belt
system. For maximum protection, wear  seat belts at all times. Be aware  that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an  accident.
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 When installing any  optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service
any  component  of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury. If a  problem arises,
take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
pg. 5 Front  airbags - SRS
A self -diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors certain safety system components. A check is performed
on components such as seat belt locks, SRS, SIPS,  and/or the VIC system. If a  fault is detected, the warning light will
illuminate. The light is included  in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the safety
system warning lamp should light up when the ignition key  is turned to positions I, II or III and  should go out after
approximately 7 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this  light is functioning properly every time the
vehicle is started.WARNING!
 Never  drive an  SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad  / airbag housing.
 No objects, accessory  equipment or stickers may be  placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the
center  of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment.
 If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the car
to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and  year shown on the decal on the door pillar
indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement  of airbags and  seatbelt
tensioners. This service must  be  performed by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
Should you have any  questions about the SRS system, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo
Customer Support:
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NOTE: Volvo's dual-threshold airbags  use special sensors  that are integrated with the front  seat buckles. The point
at which  the air bag  deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the severity of the
collision.  Collisions can occur where  only one  of the airbags deploys.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-stage airbags: If the impact is less severe, but severe enough  to present a  clear  injury risk, the
dual-stage airbags are triggered at just  70% of its  total capacity. If the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are
triggered with full capacity.
pg. 7 Front  airbags - SRS
WARNING!
 Children must  never be  allowed in the front  passenger  seat. Volvo recommends that ALL  occupants (adults and
children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be  seated in the back seat of any  vehicle with a  front  passenger -side
front  airbag. See  page 16
 for guidelines.
 Occupants in the front  passenger's  seat must  never sit  on the edge of the seat, sit  leaning  toward the instrument
panel or otherwise sit  out of position. The occupant's back must  be  as upright as comfort allows and  be  against the
seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
 Feet must  be  on the floor,  e.g.  not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
 No objects or accessory  equipment, e.g.  dash covers, may be  placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS
hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration on page 4
).
 There should be  no loose articles, e.g.  coffee cups, on the floor,  seat or dash area.
 Never  try to open  the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger  side dash. This should only be  done  by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
 Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
pg. 8 Front  airbags - SRS
NOTE : The information on this  page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System  airbags.
When are the airbags deployed?
The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or front -angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and  object  impacted. The SRS sensor is designed to react  to both the
impact of the collision  and  the inertial forces  generated  by it and  to determine if the intensity  of the collision  is
sufficient for the airbags to be  deployed.
WARNING!
The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment  occurs very quickly and  with considerable force.
During normal deployment and  depending on variables such as seating position, one  may experience abrasions,
bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a  result of airbag(s) deployment.
If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:
 Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer. Never  drive with the airbags deployed.
 Have an  authorized Volvo retailer replace  the SRS system components.
 Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).
When are the airbags NOT deployed?
Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision  involves a  nonrigid object  (e.g., a  snow drift or
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SIPS airbag (front seats only)
As an  enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System  built into your car, the car is also equipped with
Side Impact Protection System  (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS  airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides
of both front  seat backrests (1), wires (2) and  gas generators/sensor units  (3). 
The SIPS  airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions.
The SIPS  airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and  point of impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
NOTE: SIPS  airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.
WARNING!
 The SIPS  airbag system is a  supplement to the Side Impact Protection System  and  the three-point seat belt system.
It is not designed to deploy during collisions from  the front  or rear of the car or in rollover situations.
 The use of seat covers on the front  seats  may impede  SIPS  airbag deployment.
 No objects, accessory  equipment or stickers may be  placed on, attached to or installed near, the SIPS  airbag
system or in the area affected by SIPS  airbag deployment (see illustration below). 
 Never  try to open  or repair any  components of the SIPS  airbag system. This should only be  done  by an  authorized
Volvo service technician.
In order for the SIPS  airbag to provide its  best protection, both front  seat occupants should sit  in an  upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened.
 
1 - Airbag, 2 - wire, 3 - gas generator/sensor unit
WARNING!
 Never  drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang  out can impair the steering of your car. Other
safety systems can also be  damaged. The smoke and  dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and
eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.
 If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor  of the
vehicle) or if your car has become flood-damaged in any  way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key  in
the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment which  could result in personal
injury. Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
*A SIPS  airbag warning decal is also located at the end  of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the car.
pg. 11 Volvo Inflatable curtain (VIC)
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A
Temperature gauge27
Speedometer27
Odometer27
Trip odometer27
Warning lights27
Text window30
Tachometer27
Clock27
Ambient temperature sensor27
Fuel gauge27
B
Hazard  warning flashers39
C
Audio system151
D
Electronic climate  control47
Heated seats  (option)39
Heated rear window/rearview mirrors39
E
Steering wheel adjustment38
Airbag4
Cruise control33
Windshield wipers/washer37
Turn  signal lever36
Trip computer32
Audio system controls151
F
High/low beam headlights34
Parking lights34
Fog lights34
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Instrument panel lighting34
Button to unlock fuel filler  door34
pg. 27 Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text  window
3 Temperature gauge 
The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge when driving. 
Do not drive the car if the warning light  is on.  The text window will provide you with additional information. 
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant  level  - see page 132
.
4 Trip  odometer/reset  button  
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and  2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General  warning light  (see page 28
).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer  
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an  engine speed. When this  function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which  is normal. 
10 Gear and driving mode indicator  
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be  displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator  
This sensor indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol  in the text window is displayed when
the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C). 
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.  
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly  higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button  
Turn  the button to adjust the clock.
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Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off. The "ON"  or "OFF" LED  will light up to indicate if the system
is switched on or off. Other functions will still  be  regulated automatically  (if  the AUTO switch is on).
 The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32° F (0° C).
 While  the Defroster function is selected, the air conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify the air, even if
you have manually switched the air conditioning off. This will only function if the blower is not  switched off.
 Blower control
Turn  the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease  the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch
will automatically  regulate blower speed and  override manual  adjustment.
NOTE:  Turning the blower control counterclockwise as far as possible (an orange LED  next to the control will light
up) will turn both the blower and  the air conditioning off.
pg. 50 Climate control system  - general information
Condensation on the inside  of the windows 
Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of condensation that forms on the windows. Use
a  commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake  grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Cabin air filter
Replace the cabin air filter  with a  new one  at the recommended intervals.  Please refer  to your Warranty and  Service
Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals.  The filter  should be  replaced  more
often when driving under dirty and  dusty conditions. The filter  cannot be  cleaned and  therefore should always be
replaced  with a  new one.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and  passenger  compartment temperature sensor in the ECC  control panel should
not be  covered in any  way as this  could cause incorrect information to be  sent to the ECC  system.
Parking  the car in warm weather  
If your car has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and  sun roof (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from  the passenger  compartment. When the engine is running,
close the windows and  sun roof and  use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning to
cool the compartment as quickly as possible.
Windows  and optional  moonroof 
The ECC  system will function best if the windows and  optional moonroof  are closed. If you drive with the moonroof
open,  we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and  blower control (the LED  in the AUTO switch
should be  off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.
ECC maintenance  
All maintenance on the climate  control systems should be  carried out by an  authorized Volvo service technician only.
Refrigerant
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Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a  CFC-free refrigerant - R134a
(HFC134a). This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and  uses
PAG  oil.
Passenger compartment blower  
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower may come on automatically,  and  run for five
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.
pg. 51 Electronic Climate Control  (ECC) - with  Interior Air Quality system  (option)
Interior Air  Quality system (option)
Some cars are equipped with a  multifilter and  air quality sensor. The filter  separates gases and  particles, thereby
reducing the amounts of odors and  contaminants entering the car. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of
contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake  closes  and
the air inside the passenger  compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the car. The filter  also cleans
recirculated passenger  compartment air. When the Air quality sensor is activated, the LED  AUT comes on in the
recirculation button 
Operation:
Press
 to activate the Air quality sensor (normal setting).
Or select one  of three functions by pressing 
 
1. Press 
 the LED  AUT  comes on.
The Air quality sensor is now activated. 
2. Press 
 no LED  is lighted.
Recirculation not activated. 
3. Press 
the LED  MAN  comes on. Recirculation is now activated. You can switch between these three functions
by repeatedly pressing 
Keep the following  in mind:
 Make it a  rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times.
 Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid misting  up.
 If misting  occurs, you should deactivate the Air quality sensor.
 If the windows mist up, you can also use the windshield and  side window defroster functions. See  page 48.
 The filter  should be  changed at the intervals  listed in the Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet.
However, if the car is used in a  severely contaminated environment, it may be  necessary  to change the filter  more
frequently.
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 If the doors are unlocked with the remote, the locks will automatically  reengage (re-lock) and  the alarm will rearm
after 2 minutes unless a  door has been opened.
 The lock/unlock and  alarm features can also be  utilized by using the keys. 
FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian 2306104388 
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly 
Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not cause interference, and  (2) this  device must
accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Canadian 2306104388A 
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics 
Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not cause interference, and  (2) this  device must
accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
pg. 64 Remote keyless entry system
WARNING!
Never  use the transmitter to lock the doors from  inside the car. 
Doing so would ACTIVATE:
 the break-in alarm, which  would sound if one  of the doors were  opened.
 the interior  motion and  inclination alarm sensors,  if equipped.
Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
 the moonroof  and  interior  courtesy light controls.
 the central locking buttons  on the front  door armrests, although the interior  door handles would still  function to
allow occupants to leave the car. 
Disabled features would remain disabled until the remote were  used again to unlock the car. 
In addition, locking an  occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to the occupants in an  accident or emergency.
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries  
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