maintenance VOLVO S80 2008 Owner's Manual

Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals except at owner request and at
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
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Fluids
Coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.
See page 275
for information on cooling system capacities.
CAUTION
Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine
Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level, and the level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there can be high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage.
Different types of antifreeze/coolant may not be mixed. Check coolant regularly.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top off the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that
the overpressure dissipates.
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Fluids
Brake fluid

marks. For capacities and recommended fluid grade, see page 275.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has no electrical current and must be towed,
it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
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Replacing bulbs
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 223
. The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician:
Dome lighting
Reading lights
Glove compartment lighting
Turn signals in the door mirror
Approach lighting in the door mirror
Brake lights
Active Bi -Xenon® and LED bulbs
WARNING
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only
be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Turn off the lights and remove the remote key from the ignition before changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing

The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs (except for the fog lights).
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will
leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
NOTE
Always switch off the ignition before starting to replace a bulb.
The optional Bi -Xenon® headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be
disposed of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Removing the headlight housing
1. Switch off the ignition by pressing quickly on the START/STOP ENGINE button and remove the remote key from
the ignition slot
1.
2. (Upper illustration)
Withdraw the headlight housing's locking pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.
3. (Lower illustration)
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull out the connector with the other hand.
CAUTION
Pull the connector, not the wiring.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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Replacing bulbs

4. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb and reinsert it into the headlight housing.
6. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
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Replacing bulbs
High beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 216).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 217
).
3. Pull the bulb holder out of the headlight housing.
4. Pull the defective bulb out of the socket.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into place. It can only be secured in one position.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
Extra high beam
1
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 216).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 217
).

3. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder downward.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb in the connector until it snaps in place. It can only be inserted in one way.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
1Models with optional Active Bi - Xenon® headlights only.
Parking lights
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 216.
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 217
.
3. To access the bulb, first remove the high beam bulb
4. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
5. Remove the burned out bulb and install a new one. It can only be secured in one position.
6. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
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Replacing bulbs
Turn signals

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Replacing bulbs
Fog lights
1. Remove the cover by pressing in the clips and pulling straight out.
2. Unscrew the fog light housing screw and pull it out.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Install a new bulb by turning clockwise.
5. Press the bulb into the holder. (The profile of the bulb holder corresponds to the profile of the foot of the bulb.)
6. Reinstall the bulb holder. The TOP mark on the bulb holder must always be upward.
7. Put the cover back into place.
Taillight housing
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced from inside the cargo area (not the LED functions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 216
.
1. Remove the covers in the left/right panel to access the bulbs. The bulbs are located in separate bulb holders.
2. Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder.

3. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning it before pulling it out.
4. Plug in the connector.
5. Press the bulb holder until it clicks into place and reinstall the cover.
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Replacing bulbs
Location of taillight bulbs
Parking lights (LED)
Turn signals
Side maker lights (LED)
Brake lights
Rear fog light (driver's side only)
Backup light
NOTE
If an error message remains in the display after a faulty bulb has been replaced, contact an authorized Volvo
workshop.
Brake lights

Turn signal
Rear fog light (driver's side only)
Backup light
License plate lighting
1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully detach the entire bulb housing and pull it out.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Refit the entire bulb housing and screw it into place.
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Replacing bulbs
Footwell lighting
1. Insert a screwdriver at the short end of the lens closest to the tunnel console (the center of the vehicle) and turn
gently so that the lens comes loose. (Applies to both lights).
2. Turn carefully until the lens comes loose.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.
Trunk lighting

NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 216
.
The trunk lighting is located on opposite sides of the trunk.
1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that the bulb housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press it back into the bulb housing.
Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the mirror glass
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the lower edge, in the center, turn and carefully pry up the lug on the edge.
2. Insert the screwdriver underneath the edge on the left and right sides (by the black rubber sections), and pry
carefully so that the glass comes loose in the lower edge.
3. Carefully detach and lift aside the entire mirror glass and cover.
4. Replace the bulb.
Reinstalling the mirror glass
1. Press the three lugs at top edge of the mirror glass back into position.
2. Press the three lower lugs back into position.
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Replacing bulbs
Specification, bulbs
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Wiper blades and washer fluid
Wiper blades
The wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver's side is longer than the blade on the passenger side.
Service position
The wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for replacement or washing.
1. Switch off the ignition (ignition mode 0, see page 80
) and keep the remote key in the ignition slot1.
2. Move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 second. The wipers will then move to the vertical
position on the windshield.