maintenance VOLVO S80 2008 Manual PDF

driving conditions.
2Models without headlight washers
276 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage -regulated alternator. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used
as conductors. The negative terminal is connected to the chassis.
1Certain models may be equipped with 600 or 700 A batteries, depending on the options chosen.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a battery of the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original
(see the decal on the battery).
277 06 Maintenance and specifications
Volvo programs
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional information, features, and benefits
are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:

In the U.S.A.
1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-VOLVO)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides
passing exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued.
These professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary maintenance
procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.

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Geartronic110-111
general description110- 111
oil275
shiftlock override111
Axle weight 247
B
Battery


changing 227-228
maintenance227
remote control, replacing59
specifications276
warning symbols226
Black box 6, 208
Blind Spot Information System(BLIS)179-181
Booster cushion, integrated45-47
Booster cushions41
Brake lights91
emergency brake lights91
Brake support 166
Brake system


checking fluid level 215
emergency brake assistance114
fluid275
general information113
warning light77
Bulbs


footwell lighting 222
headlights216- 218
introduction216
license plate lights221
side marker lights219
specifications223
taillight219- 221
trunk lighting222
C
Capacity weight 247
Catalytic converter196
CD player/changer138-139
Central locking system, introduction52
Chains250
Check engine light75
Child restraint systems34-35
booster cushions41
convertible seats38- 40

Locks, child safety48
Long loads, ski hatch199
Low beams89
Low fuel level warning light76
Low oil pressure warning light76
M
Main instrument panel124-125
Maintenance208
performed by the owner209
Malfunction indicator light 75
Manual parking brake115
Menu system122
overview123
Messages in the instrument panel 124-125
Mirrors


defroster 100
power door99
rearview, auto-dim function100
retractable99
vanity185
Moonroof 101-102
Motor oil


checking 210
specifications272
volumes274
O
Occupant safety 14
Occupant weight sensor22-24
Octane ratings193
Octane recommendations193
Odometer, trip78
Oil


checking 212
low pressure warning light76
specifications272
volumes274
On Call Roadside Assistance 277
Opening the trunk from the inside65
Overhead courtesy lighting93-94
Overheating, engine77
Oxygen sensors, heated197
P
Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)62
Paint, touching up266

fuel tank volume275
octane ratings193
Registering child restraints 44
Remote control52
approach lighting54
common functions54
immobilizer53
key blade52, 57-58
key memory53
locking the vehicle54
panic alarm55
Personal Car Communicator54- 56
replacing battery59
unlocking the trunk55
unlocking the vehicle54
valet locking58
Reporting safety defects 15
Roadside Assistance277
Roof loads200
S
Safety defects, reporting15
Safety, occupant14
Seat belts


Automatic locking retractor/Emergency locking retractor 33
buckling16
maintenance16
pretensioners16
reminder16
reminder warning light77
securing child restraint systems36, 38, 41
unbuckling16
use during pregnancy17
using16
Seats, front 82-83
Self supporting run flat tires244
Shiftlock override111
Side door mirrors99
Side impact airbags25
Side marker lights, changing bulbs219
Sirius satellite radio143-146
Ski hatch199
Snow chains250
Snow tires250
Sound settings, audio system137

uniform tire quality grading249
Top tether anchors (child restraint systems)43
Touching up paint266
Towing a trailer201-202
trailer hitch203
Towing the vehicle 204, 205
Traction control151
Trailer towing201-203
trailer hitch203
Transmission


Geartronic 110
general description110- 111
oil275
shiftlock override111
Tread wear indicator 235
Trip computer147
Trip odometers78
Trips, long distance189
Trunk


changing bulbs 222
driving with it open188
locking/unlocking64
opening from the inside65
Turn signals


changing bulbs 218
indicator lights76
using92
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 249
Unlocking the trunk55
Unlocking the vehicle54
Upholstery care264
V
Valet locking58
Vanity mirror185
changing bulbs222
Vehicle dimensions 269
Vehicle event data6, 208
Vehicle loading198-199, 247
roof loads200
Vehicle maintenance 208
performed by the owner209
Vehicle weights 270
Ventilated seats129

Volvo and the environment9
Volvo Inflatable Curtain27
Volvo maintenance208
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance277
Volvo programs277
W
Warning flashers, hazard92
Warning lights74-77
Warning symbol77
Warning system, collision166-168
Warnings, general7
Warranties208
Washer fluid225, 275
Washers


headlight 96
windshield95
Water, driving through 189
Weights270
Wheels


changing 253-254
storing235
Wheels and tires, introduction 235
Whiplash protection system28-29
Windows


laminated glass 98
power97
Windshield


rain sensor 95
washer fluid225, 275
washers96
wipers/washers95
Wiper blades, replacing 224
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