ignition VOLVO S80 2008 Owner's Manual

1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors)
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it.
NOTE
The key memory is independent of the seat memory.
The seat will Move to this position even if someone else has moved it to a different seating position and locked
the vehicle with a different remote control.
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters that you use with your vehicle.
The function can be activated/deactivated under Car key memory
Seat & mirror positions . For a description of the
menu system, see the information beginning on page 123
.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
Heated/ventilated seats (option)
See page 129
.
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Seats
Rear seats
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down together, or separately, to make it easier to transport long objects.

Seats
Automatically lowering the rear seat's outboard head restraints
1. The ignition must be in mode I or II.
2. Press the button to lower the rear head restraints for improved visibility.
NOTE
The head restraint must be returned to the upright position manually.
The outboard head restraints cannot be folded down on models that are not equipped with this button.
WARNING
For safety reasons, no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat positions if the head restraints are folded
down. If these positions are occupied, the head restraints should be in the upright (fixed) position.
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Steering wheel
Adjusting
Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and reach:

Lighting
Lighting panel
Thumb wheel for adjusting display and instrument lighting
Rear fog light
Front fog lights
Headlights/parking lights
Instrument lighting
Illumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode.
The display lighting is automatically subdued in darkness and the sensitivity is set with the thumb wheel.
The intensity of the instrument lighting is adjusted with the thumb wheel.
High/low beam headlights
Low beams
When the engine is started, the low beams are activated automatically (daytime running lights) if the headlight control
is in position
or .

Daytime running lights can be deactivated by an authorized Volvo workshop.
NOTE
The use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
Continuous high beams cannot be activated when the headlight switch is in position or . High beam
flash will function in these positions.
High beam flash
Move the lever toward the steering wheel to position
. The high beams come on until the lever is released.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
Set the ignition to mode II.
With the light switch in position
, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to position to toggle
between high and low beams (this also applies on models equipped with the optional Active Bi -Xenon® headlights).
The
symbol illuminates in the instrument panel to indicate that the high beams are on.
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Lighting
Active Bi -Xenon® Lights (ABL)-option
When the ABL function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to
movements of the steering wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illustration).
This function is activated automatically when the engine is started and can be deactivated/reactivated by pressing the
ABL button
in the center console. This button lights up when the ABL function is activated, and will flash if
there is a fault in the system.
NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion.

Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn the headlight control to the center position (the license plate lighting comes on at the same time).
The lighting also comes on when the trunk lid is opened in order to alert anyone traveling behind your vehicle.
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Lighting
Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied.
Emergency brake lights (EBL)
Emergency Brake Lights, EBL, activate in the event of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated. This function
causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate to help alert vehicles traveling behind.
The EBL function activates if:
The ABS system activates for more than approximately a half second
In the event of sudden braking while the vehicle is moving at speeds above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
When the vehicle has come to a stop, the brake lights and additional taillights remain on for as long as the brake pedal
is depressed or until braking force on the vehicle is reduced.
Front fog lights

Drivers side front reading light, on/off
Passenger's side front reading light, on/ off
Overhead courtesy lighting.
The lighting in the front part of the passenger compartment is controlled with the buttons
and in the roof console.
Switch
has three positions for all passenger compartment lighting:
Off - right side depressed, automatic lighting off.
Neutral position.
On - left side depressed, passenger compartment lighting on.
Interior lighting, rear
The lights are switched on or off by pressing each respective button.
Courtesy lights/door step lighting (option)
The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch on/off automatically when one of the front doors is opened/closed.
Glove compartment lighting
The glove compartment lighting switches on/off automatically when the lid is opened/closed.
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Lighting
Overhead courtesy lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is switched on and off automatically when button
is in the neutral position.
The lighting comes on and remains on for 30 seconds if:
the vehicle is unlocked from the outside with the key or remote control
the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode 0.
The lighting switches off when:
the engine is started
the vehicle is locked from the outside.
The lighting comes on and remains on for two minutes if one of the doors is open.

The passenger compartment lighting can be switched on and off manually within 30 minutes after the vehicle has been
unlocked.
If the lighting is switched on manually and the vehicle is locked, the courtesy lighting will switch off automatically
after one minute.
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 and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, turn signals, lights in the door mirrors, license plate lights, and footwell lighting will
illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be set under Car settingsLight settings
Home safe lighting. For a description of the menu system, see page 123.
1Factory setting
Approach lighting
Approach lighting is activated by pressing the approach light button on the remote key (see the illustration on page 54
).
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 123
.

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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 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 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.
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 windshield. Be sure the wiper blades are not
frozen in place.
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Wipers and washers
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
using two alternatives:
Low/high beam headlights on
The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the headlights will only be washed
once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.
Parking lights on
Optional Active Bi -Xenon® headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed. Normal
halogen headlights will not be washed.
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers
are in operation.
NOTE
One headlight is washed at a time.
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Power windows
Power windows
Switch for power child safety locks1 and disengaging rear power window buttons, see page 48
Rear window controls
Front window controls.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Make sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are operated.
1Option on certain markets only.

Operating
Manual up/down
Auto up/down.
All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door. The control panels in the other doors
only operate the window in the respective doors.
For the power windows to function, the ignition must be in at least mode I . When the vehicle has been running, the
power windows can be operated for several minutes after the remote key has been removed from the ignition slot, or
until a door has been opened.
NOTE
Movement of the windows will stop if they are obstructed in any way.
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly
Manual up/down
Move one of the controls up/down gently. The power windows move up/down as long as the control is held in
position.
Auto up/down
Move one of the controls up/down as far as possible and release it. The window will open or close completely.
Resetting
If the battery has been disconnected, the auto open function must be reset so that it will work properly.
1. Gently raise the front section of the button to close the window and hold it for one second.
2. Release the button briefly.
3. Raise the front section of the button again for one second.
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Power windows
Laminated glass (option on certain markets only)