wheel VOLVO S80 2007 User Guide

NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
Turn signals
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up or down to position
and releasing it.
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible to position
to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled
automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
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Lighting
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
Interior lighting, front
Drivers side front reading light, on/off
Passenger's side front reading light, on/off
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Home safe lighting
When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in
front of the vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition slot.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be set
under Car settings
Light settings Home safe lighting . For a description of the menu system, see page 115.
Approach lighting
Approach lighting is activated by pressing the approach light button on the remote key (see the illustration on page 50
).
When the function has been activated, the parking lights, indicator lights, door mirror lights, license plate lighting,
dome lighting and door step lighting come on.
The time interval for this lighting can be set under Car settings
Light settings Approach lighting . For a
description of the menu system, see page 115
.
1 Factory setting

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Wipers and washers
Windshield wipers/washers
Rain sensor on/off
Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency
Windshield wipers off
Move the lever to position 0 to switch off the windshield wipers.
Single sweep
Move 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 wiping
With 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 wiping
The wipers operate at normal speed.
The wipers operate at high speed.
Rain sensor (option)
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
frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
NOTE
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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 sensitivity
When activating the rain sensor, the vehicle must be running or in ignition mode II and the windshield wiper lever
must be in position 0.
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 position 0.
Deactivating
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button
or press the lever down to another wiper position.
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.
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Wipers and washers
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
Move the lever toward the steering wheel to start the windshield and headlight washers. After the lever is released
the wipers make several extra sweeps.
Heated washer nozzles (option)
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to help prevent the washer fluid from freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing (option)
High-pressure headlight washing consumes a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the headlights are washed
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Starting the engine
Starting the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake
pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary.
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot. Press the key until it is drawn into the slot
1.
NOTE
The remote key should be inserted into the ignition slot with the key blade end of the remote pointing out. See the
illustration on page 75
.
2. Depress the brake pedal
2.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator and/or brake pedal to catch. Check that the movement of
these pedals is not impeded. Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time.
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, it is only necessary to have a remote control in the passenger's compartment.
2If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to press the start/stop button to start the vehicle.
3. Press and release the start/stop button. The autostart function will operate the starter motor until the engine starts.
The starter motor operates for a maximum of 10 seconds. If the engine has not started, repeat the procedure.
WARNING
Always remove the remote key from the ignition slot when leaving the vehicle, especially if there are children in
the vehicle.
Never remove the remote key from the ignition slot while driving or when the vehicle is being towed. The
steering lock could otherwise be activated, making it impossible to steer the vehicle. Never remove the remote key
with keyless drive function (option) from the vehicle while driving or during towing.
Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the
vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
NOTE
The idling speed can be noticeably higher than normal during cold starts. This is to enable emission control system
can reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which helps reduce exhaust emissions.
Keylock: Your vehicle is equipped with a keylock system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must
be in the Park position before the key can be removed
1 from the ignition slot.
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1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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Starting the engine
CAUTION
When starting in cold weather, the automatic transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than
normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough
to prevent engine damage.
The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accelerate until after you feel the
transmission engage. Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature
transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of the
automatic transmission fluid.
Keyless drive (option)
Follow steps 2-3 for starting the engine.
NOTE
For the vehicle to start, one of the vehicle's remote keys must be in the passenger compartment.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock is deactivated when the remote key is inserted into the ignition slot
1 and activated when the
remote key is removed from the ignition slot.
Always take the remote key or keyless drive remote when leaving the vehicle to help reduce the risk of theft.
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the steering lock is deactivated when the start button is pressed for the first time (assuming that a
remote control is in the passenger's compartment). It is activated when the ignition is switched off and the driver's door is opened.
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Starting the engine
Jump starting
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position so that the vehicle can be moved1.
Lift away the rubber mat on the floor of the storage compartment behind the center console and open the hatch.
Insert the key blade into the opening as far as possible. Press the key blade down and keep it held down. Move the
gear selector from the P position. For information on the key blade, see page 48
.
All Wheel Drive - AWD
2
Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distributed automatically
between the front and rear wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front
wheels. However, if there is any tendency for the front wheels to spin, an electronically controlled coupling distributes
power to the wheels that have the best traction.
1If the battery is dead, the optional electric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too
low, see page 104
.
2Standard on certain models.
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Brakes
Brake system
The brake system is a hydraulic system consisting of two separate brake circuits. If a problem should occur in one of
these circuits, it is still possible to stop the vehicle with the other brake circuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires greater foot pressure, the stopping distance will
be longer.
A warning light in the instrument panel will light up to warn the driver that a fault has occurred.
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
NOTE
Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal - do not pump the brakes.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the
brake system inspected.
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine is running. Never let the vehicle roll
to a stop with the engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, the brake pedal must be pressed approximately five times harder than usual to
make up for the lack of power assistance. This can happen for example when towing your vehicle or if the engine is
switched off when the vehicle is rolling. The brake pedal feels harder than usual.
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5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in P.
WARNING
Press down the parking brake pedal firmly to its full extent.
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
1. Pull handle
.
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Parking brake
Electric parking brake (option1)
An electric parking brake has the same function as a manual parking brake.
NOTE
A faint sound from the parking brake's electric motor can be heard when the parking brake is being applied. This
sound can also be heard during the automatic function check of the parking brake.
The brake pedal will move slightly when the electric parking brake is applied or released.
Low battery voltage
If the battery voltage is too low, the parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the
battery voltage is too low, see page 104
.
1The electric parking brake is available as an option on certain models.
Applying the electric parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
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2. Press the control.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
4. When the vehicle is parked, the gear selector must be in position P.
The
symbol in the instrument panel flashes while the parking bake is being applied, and glows steadily when
the parking brake has been fully applied.
NOTE
In an emergency the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is moving by holding in the control. Braking
will be interrupted when the accelerator pedal is depressed or the control is released.
An audible signal will sound during this procedure if the vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the electric parking brake
Manual release
1. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
3. Pull the parking brake control.
Vehicles with Keyless drive (option)
1. Press the START/STOP button.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
3. Pull the parking brake control.
Automatic release
1. Start the engine.
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Parking brake
2. Fasten the seat belt.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine is running and the driver is
wearing a seat belt.
The electric parking brake will be released immediately when the accelerator pedal is pressed and the gear selector
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is in position D or P.
3. Move the gear selector to position D or R and press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will release when the
vehicle begins to move.
Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parking brake is released
automatically on a steep incline. To help avoid this:
1. Keep the electric parking brake lever pushed in with the left hand while shifting into Drive with the right.
2. While pressing the throttle pedal to pull away, release the parking brake lever only after the vehicle begins to move.
Symbols
Messages
Parking brake not fully released - A fault is preventing the parking brake from being released. Contact an authorized
Volvo workshop. If you drive off with this error message showing, a warning signal sounds.
Parking brake not applied - A fault is preventing the parking brake from being applied. Try to apply and release.
Contact a Volvo workshop if the message remains.
Parking brake Service required - A fault has arisen. Contact a Volvo workshop if the fault remains.
WARNING
If the vehicle must be parked before the fault has been corrected, always put the gear selector in P and turn the
wheels so that they point away from the curb if the vehicle is pointing uphill or toward the curb if it is pointing
downhill.
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