light VOLVO S80 2009 Owner´s Manual

03 Your driving environmentIgnition modes
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Functions
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Ignition slot with remote key, start/stop buttonInserting and removing the remote keyThe various ignition modes are accessed by
inserting the remote key into the ignition slot.
The remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pressing the key in. It will then be
ejected slightly and can be removed from the
slot. The gear selector must be in position P
(Park).
NOTE
The brake pedal must not be depressed
when accessing ignition modes I or II.
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or damage the lock.Ignition mode 0±
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.Ignition mode I±
Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE.Ignition mode II±
Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE for
approx. 2 seconds.Ignition mode III (engine start)Start the engine, see page 105.Stopping the engine±
PressSTART/STOP ENGINE. (If the
engine is running and the vehicle is mov-
ing, keep the button depressed until the
engine stops).Return to ignition mode 0±
PressSTART/STOP ENGINE to return
fromI,II, or III to ignition mode 0.
Posi-
tion
Function
0
Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated. Steer-
ing lock is deactivated. The audio
system can be used.
I
Moonroof, power windows, cli-
mate system blower, ECC, wind-
shield wipers can be used.
II
The headlights come on. Warn-
ing/indicator lights come on for
5 seconds. All equipment oper-
ates apart from heated seats and
rear window defroster, which
only work when the engine is run-
ning.
III
The starter motor will operate
until the engine has started.
Functions with timerThe audio system can be operated without a
key for 15 minutes at a time by pressing the
POWER button. The power windows work for
several minutes after the key has been
removed, although not after the door has been
opened.

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Steering wheel
0387 Adjusting
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Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering
wheelPossible positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both
height and reach:
1. Pull the lever toward you to release the
steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position
that suits you.
3. Push back the lever to lock the steering
wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to
push into place, press the steering wheel
lightly at the same time as you push the
lever.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.With speed-dependent power steering (option)
the level of steering force can be adjusted, see
page 156.Keypads
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Keypads in the steering wheel
Cruise control, see page 157. Adaptive
cruise control (option), see page 165.Audio controls, see page 131.
Horn
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Horn±
Press the steering wheel hub to sound the
horn.

03 Your driving environmentLighting
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Lighting panel
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Overview, light switches
Thumb wheel
1 for adjusting display and
instrument lighting
Rear fog lightFront fog lightsHeadlights/parking lights
Instrument lightingIllumination 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
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Headlight switch and lever
Daytime running lights/no
high beamsParking lightsLow beams
Low beamsWhen the engine is started, the low beams are
activated automatically (daytime running lights)
if the headlight control is in position 0 or
.
Daytime running lights can be deactivated by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.NOTE
•
The use of daytime running lights is
mandatory in Canada.
•
Continuous high beams cannot be acti-
vated 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 beams1.
Set the ignition to mode II.
1On the S80 Executive, the thumb wheel also adjusts the lighting level in the door handles, storage compartments in the doors, the analogue clock, the cup holders between the front seats and the
front footwell lighting.

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Lighting
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2.
With the light switch in position
,
pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to position
to toggle between
high and low beams (this also applies on
models equipped with the optional Active
Bi-XenonŸ headlights).
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The symbol illuminates in the
instrument panel to indicate that the
high beams are on.
Active Bi-Xenon LightsŸ (ABL)–option
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Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and
activated (right) respectivelyWhen the ABL function is activated, the head-
light beams adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements of the steering
wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illus-
tration).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
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Headlight control in position for parking lightsThe front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.Turn the headlight control to the center posi-
tion (the license plate lighting comes on at the
same time).
The lighting also comes on when the trunk is
opened in order to alert anyone traveling
behind your vehicle.
Brake lightsThe 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 approx-
imately 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.

03 Your driving environmentLighting
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Front fog lights
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Button for front fog lightsThe front fog lights can be switched on
together with high/low beams or the parking
lights.
±
Press the button to switch the fog lights on/
off. The light in the button comes on when
the fog lights are on.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the front
fog lights may vary, depending on where
you drive.
Rear fog light
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Button for rear fog lightThe single rear fog light is located in the driver's
side taillight cluster. The rear fog light will only
function in combination with the high/low
beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
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Press the button to switch the rear fog light
on/off.
> The rear fog light indicator symbol
on the instrument panel and the
light in the button come on when the
rear fog light is switched on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal tail lights and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).Hazard warning flashers
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Location of the hazard warning flasher buttonThe hazard warning flasher should be used to
indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic
hazard.
±
To activate the flashers, press the button
in the center dash. Press the button again
to turn off the flashers.

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Lighting
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NOTE
•
Regulations regarding the use of the
hazard warning flasher may vary,
depending on where you live.
•
The hazard warning flashers will be acti-
vated automatically if an airbag
deploys.
Turn signals
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Turn signalsWhen changing lanes The driver can automatically flash the turn
signals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever
up or down to the first position and releasing it.
When turning Move the lever as far up or down as possi-
ble 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.
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
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Light switches, front roof lighting
Drivers side front reading light, on/offPassenger's side front reading light, on/offOverhead courtesy lighting.
The lighting in the front part of the passenger
compartment is controlled with the buttons (1)
and (2) in the roof console.
Switch (3) has three positions for all passenger
compartment lighting:
•
Off – right side depressed, automatic light-
ing off.
•
Neutral position.
•
On – left side depressed, passenger com-
partment lighting on.

03 Your driving environmentLighting
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Interior lighting, rear
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Rear reading lightsThe 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 lightingThe glove compartment lighting switches on/
off automatically when the lid is opened/
closed.
Overhead courtesy lightingThe passenger compartment lighting is
switched on and off automatically when button
(3) 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 lightingWhen 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
2, 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 120.
Approach lightingApproach lighting is activated by pressing the
approach light button on the remote key (see
the illustration on page 52).
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.
2Factory setting

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Lighting
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The time interval for this lighting can be set
underCar settings
Light settings
Approach lighting. For a description of the
menu system, see page 120.

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Wipers and washers
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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
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Washing functionMove the lever toward the steering wheel to
start the windshield and headlight washers.
After the lever is released the wipers make sev-
eral 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 head-
lights will be washed the first time the wind-
shield is washed. Thereafter, the head-
lights will only be washed once for every
five times the windshield is washed within
a 10-minute period.
•
Parking lights on. Optional Active Bi-
XenonŸ 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 thor-
oughly wet when the wipers are in opera-
tion.
NOTE
One headlight is washed at a time.

03 Your driving environmentPower windows
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Power windows
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Driver's door control panel
Switch for power child safety locks
1 and
disengaging rear power window buttons,
see page 47
Rear window controlsFront 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 com-
pletely unobstructed before they are
operated.
Operating
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Operating the power windows
Manual up/downAuto up/down.
All power windows can be operated using the
control panel in the driver's door. The controlpanels in the other doors only operate the win-
dow 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 slightly.
> 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 com-
pletely.
1Option on certain markets only.