automatic transmission VOLVO S80 2016 Owner´s Manual

08 Starting and driving
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Towing a trailer
When towing a trailer, always observe the legal requirements of the state/province.
NOTE
For the maximum trailer and tongue weights recommended by Volvo, seeWeights (p. 357).
•All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bump-ers. Trailer hitch installation should notinterfere with the proper operation of thisbumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems, but take into considera-tion: • Increase tire pressure to recommended full pressure, see Tire inflation – pressuretable (p. 285).
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towingheavy trailers during the first 620 miles(1,000 km).
• Maximum speed when towing a trailer:50 mph (80 km/h).
• Engine and transmission are subject toincreased loads. Therefore, engine cool-ant temperature should be closelywatched when driving in hot climates orhilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn offthe air conditioner if the temperaturegauge needle enters the red range. •
If the automatic transmission begins tooverheat, a message will be displayed inthe text window.
• Avoid overload and other abusive opera-tion.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durabil-ity, and economy.
• It is necessary to balance trailer brakeswith the towing vehicle brakes to providea safe stop (check and observe state/local regulations).
• Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• More frequent vehicle maintenance isrequired.
• Remove the ball holder when the hitch isnot being used.
NOTE
• When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brakebefore putting the gear selector in
P.
Always follow the trailer manufactur-er's recommendations for wheelchocking.
• When starting on a hill, put the gearselector in
D before releasing the park-
ing brake.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shiftpositions while towing a trailer, makesure the gear you select does not puttoo much strain on the engine (usingtoo high a gear).
• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitchmay be rated for trailers heavier thanthe vehicle is designed to tow. Pleaseadhere to Volvo's recommended trailerweights.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclinesof more than 15%.

12 Index
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368
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 252
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 162
Active high beams..................................... 84Active yaw control........................... 162, 163
Adaptive brake lights............................... 253
Adaptive cruise control.................... 171, 172Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 32
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning........................................ 125
Air distribution.................................. 121, 127
Air distribution table................................. 129
Air vents................................................... 121
Alarm................................ 157, 158, 159, 160
All Wheel Drive......................................... 250
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 71
Anti-freeze....................................... 260, 316Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 67
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 252 Approach lighting.............................. 91, 143
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 98
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 248
Geartronic........................................... 240
general description..................... 238, 240
oil........................................................ 361
shiftlock override................................ 242
Axle weight.............................................. 286
B
Battery maintenance............................... 331, 332
remote key, replacing......................... 148
replacing............................................. 332
specifications...................................... 363
start/stop............................................ 363
warning symbols................................. 330
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 227
Booster cushions....................................... 53
Brake lights.............................................. 253Brake system ABS..................................................... 252
Brake pad inspection.......................... 251
checking fluid level............................. 317 emergency brake assistance.............. 253
fluid..................................................... 361
general information............................. 250
Bulbs headlights... 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324
introduction......................................... 319
license plate lights.............................. 325
side marker lights............................... 324
specifications...................................... 326
trunk lighting....................................... 326
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 223
Capacity weight....................................... 286
Catalytic converter................................... 265
Central locking system, introduction 140, 141, 144, 147
Chains...................................................... 289
Check Engine warning light....................... 67Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 47
Child restraint systems.............................. 47 booster cushions.................................. 53
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49

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370
Engine compartment overview................ 313
Engine oil................................................. 359checking............................................. 314
low pressure warning light.................... 68
volumes.............................................. 360
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 235
Environment............................................... 22
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 307 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 298
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 348
placing correctly................................. 233
Fluid specifications.......................... 361, 362
Fog lights................................................... 67 rear........................................................ 87
Four C (active chassis system)................ 162
Front airbags.............................................. 32 disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 36
Front park assist.............................. 219, 223
Front seats................................................. 74 heated................................................. 123
Fuel filler cap........................................... 264 Fuel filler door, opening................... 263, 264
Fuel level warning light.............................. 67
Fuel requirements............................ 261, 262
Fuel tank volume..................................... 362
Fuses....................................... 333, 335, 342
G
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Wireless Control
System........................................ 102, 103
Gasoline requirements............................. 262
Gas tank volume...................................... 362
Gauges...................................................... 62
Geartronic................................................ 240
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 240
Generator warning light............................. 69
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 287
Grocery bag holder.................................. 138
Gross vehicle weight............................... 286
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 88 Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 85
active high beams................................. 84
changing bulbs... 320, 321, 322, 323, 324
daytime running lights.......................... 82
high/low beams.................................... 83
high beam flash.................................... 83
tunnel detection.................................... 85
Headlight washers..................................... 92
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 78
Heated front seats................................... 123
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 265
Heated rear seats.................................... 123
Heated steering wheel............................... 82
Heated windshield............................. 98, 126
High beams................................................ 83 active.................................................... 84
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 238
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 309 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System............................................. 102, 103
Home safe lighting..................................... 90
Hood, opening/closing............................ 312