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S80

Chapter 6 - Starting and driving

pg. 73 Starting and driving

Fuel requirements 74

Refueling 76

Starting the engine 77

Automatic transmission - five speed 78

Automatic transmission (Geartronic) 80

Four-C active chassis system 82

Front/rear park assist 83

Driving economy 84

Points to remember 85

Roof racks/load carriers 86

Emergency towing 87

Vehicle towing information 88

Towing a trailer 89

Detachable trailer hitch 90

Jump starting 91

Winter driving 92

Long distance trips 93

Three-way catalytic converter 94

All Wheel Drive (AWD) 95

Brake system 96

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 97

STC/DSTC 98

Summary of Contents for 2006 S80

Page 1: ...or any other automobile And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to...

Page 2: ...tion before the key can be removed from the ignition switch Anti lock Brake System ABS The ABS system in your car performs a self diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximat...

Page 3: ...tuents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in ve...

Page 4: ...r s impact on the environment To reduce your vehicle s environmental impact you can Maintain proper air pressure in your tires Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires Fo...

Page 5: ...vernment regulation We will not compromise our commitment to safety We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our cars You can help We would appreciate hearing your su...

Page 6: ...366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Volvo strongl...

Page 7: ...not pressing against the abdomen Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut Unbuckling the seat belt To remove the seat belt press t...

Page 8: ...easts and to the side of the belly The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly It must never be allowed to ride upward Remove all slack from the belt and ins...

Page 9: ...ing the battery see below This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs Automatic transm...

Page 10: ...e that the front airbag system is not damaged Any interference in the system could cause malfunction pg 7 Front airbags Front airbag deployment The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain...

Page 11: ...the USA Volvo Cars of North America Customer Care Center P O Box 914 Rockleigh New Jersey 07647 0914 1 800 458 1552 http www volvocars us In Canada Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd National Customer Service...

Page 12: ...d Volvo service technician Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants WARNING No objects or accessory equipment e g dashboard covers may be placed on attached t...

Page 13: ...re on the front passenger s seat cushion and the tension applied to the seat belt Based on this data OWS assesses the weight of the occupant or object in the front passenger s seat This information is...

Page 14: ...adapting the driver s or front passenger s seat s and or airbag systems please contact Volvo at In the USA Volvo Cars of North America Customer Care Center P O Box 914 Rockleigh New Jersey 07647 0914...

Page 15: ...WS WARNING Keep the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system s function and result in serious injury to the occupa...

Page 16: ...computer 32 Cruise control 33 Lighting panel 34 Manually unlocking the fuel filler door 35 Left side steering wheel lever 36 Right side steering wheel lever 37 Steering wheel adjustment lock ignition...

Page 17: ...matic transmission 78 Geartronic 80 Parking brake 40 Center console switches 31 D Power seat adjustment 54 Heated seats option 39 Cleaning upholstery 135 E Folding rear seat 60 Panel for long loads 58...

Page 18: ...nal 127 Replacing a rear fog light 127 Replacing license plate lights 129 D Tires 98 Wheels 98 Brake system 18 Spare tire 109 Changing wheels 110 E Replacing a high beam 126 Replacing a low beam 126 R...

Page 19: ...e 27 B Hazard warning flashers 39 C Audio system 157 D Electronic climate control 47 Heated seats option 39 Heated rear window rearview mirrors 39 E Steering wheel adjustment 38 Airbag 4 Cruise contro...

Page 20: ...r light 9 Tachometer Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section The engine has an built in function preventing too high an engine speed When th...

Page 21: ...soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected Yellow symbol Follow the instru...

Page 22: ...When this happens please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as possible A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes Sometimes you may not notice a change in your car s behavior Even so a...

Page 23: ...ned his her seat belt Tire pressure warning light See page 107 for more information on this function Supplemental Restraint System SRS If this light comes on while the car is being driven or remains o...

Page 24: ...46 Electronic Climate Control ECC 47 Climate control system general information 50 Interior Air Quality system option 51 pg 46 Ventilation Air vents in dash Air vents dash A Open B Closed C Horizonta...

Page 25: ...on points Air vents in door pillars Air vents in door pillars A Open B Closed C Horizontal air flow D Vertical air flow Direct the air vents toward the rear side windows to demist Direct the air vents...

Page 26: ...et the temperature for both sides of the passenger compartment Please note that the compartment will not be heated or cooled faster by setting the temperature higher or lower than necessary Set the co...

Page 27: ...mode The amber LED in the recirculation button will flash 5 times to show that the timer mode is being activated In the time mode each time the recirculation button is pressed the climate control sys...

Page 28: ...ed intervals Please refer to your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty...

Page 29: ...air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated i e no outside air enters the car The filter also cleans recircul...

Page 30: ...pg 52 This page intentionally left blank Contents Top of Page...

Page 31: ...ge compartments 57 Storage compartments in center console Long loads 58 Spare tire Cargo net in trunk 59 Folding rear seat backrests 60 Center head restraint 61 pg 54 Front seats 1 Power seat control...

Page 32: ...s seat can be adjusted with the ignition off children should never be left unattended in the car Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel...

Page 33: ...osition of the seat is now stored in the remote control Automatic seat adjustment To move the seat to the position in which you left it 1 Unlock the driver s door with the same remote control the one...

Page 34: ...prevent shifting during sudden stops Coat hanger Coat hanger Use the coat hanger for light jackets etc pg 56 Interior lighting Courtesy light Front reading lights Courtesy light The courtesy light ca...

Page 35: ...ghts will stay on for 10 minutes If a car door is left open or the interior courtesy lights are turned on while the engine is left running the interior courtesy lights will stay on indefinitely Likewi...

Page 36: ...s projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or an accident Anchor any heavy objects to help prevent them from moving during sudden stops pg 58 Storage compartment in center console Long loads Storage...

Page 37: ...cated on the rear side of the backrest upward and pulling the flap forward Return the backrest to the upright position If your car is equipped with the optional integrated child booster cushion this c...

Page 38: ...edge of the trunk Use the release tab to release tension on the net while it is being placed around an object Be sure the net is then pulled taut around the object The net can be retracted when not in...

Page 39: ...the release handles To fold down the rear seats from inside the trunk pull the release control handles located on either side of the trunk WARNING Keep vehicle doors and the luggage compartment locked...

Page 40: ...or lowered by pressing the catch at the base of the left head restraint support and pushing down WARNING Please note that the lowest head restraint position is only intended for use when the backrest...

Page 41: ...vice key The master key the remote control and the central locking button may all be used to lock and unlock all of your car s locks The service key will operate only the driver s door and the ignitio...

Page 42: ...h key has a unique code which your Volvo retailer uses if new keys are required A maximum of six remote controls keys can be programmed and used for one car If you misplace a key take the other keys t...

Page 43: ...10 seconds to unlock all doors and the trunk NOTE If the doors are unlocked with the remote the locks will automatically reengage re lock and the alarm will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door has be...

Page 44: ...e would hinder rapid access to the occupants in an accident or emergency Remote keyless entry system replacing batteries If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced this indicates that the b...

Page 45: ...and unlock the trunk Opening the trunk from the inside Opening the trunk from the inside U S models only The car is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid which can be used i...

Page 46: ...unwanted access to the trunk and glove compartment do the following Give your service key to the parking attendant Insert your master key into the glove compartment Turn it 90 degrees clockwise and r...

Page 47: ...s will confirm that the alarm is armed Disarming the alarm Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key Turning off stopping the alarm If the alarm is sounding it can...

Page 48: ...a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the car with the doors locked To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement alarm sensor from the alarm syst...

Page 49: ...ear doors The controls are located on the rear door jambs Use the ignition key or a screwdriver to adjust these controls A The door cannot be opened from the inside Normal operation from the outside B...

Page 50: ...c 80 Four C active chassis system 82 Front rear park assist 83 Driving economy 84 Points to remember 85 Roof racks load carriers 86 Emergency towing 87 Vehicle towing information 88 Towing a trailer 8...

Page 51: ...ling easier possibly resulting in emission test failure for misfueled vehicles NOTE Some U S and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methyl cyclopentadienyl manganese tricar...

Page 52: ...ximately 18 US gal 68 liters with sufficient volume left over to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather Be aware that the usable tank capacity will be somewhat less than the specifi...

Page 53: ...approved fuel filler caps pg 77 Starting the engine Starting the engine 1 Fasten the seat belt WARNING Before starting check that the seat steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly Make sure t...

Page 54: ...the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous Your car...

Page 55: ...ermediate gear The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3 2 and 1 from this position The transmission cannot shift up to fourth gear or D rive from third gear L Low gears The transmissi...

Page 56: ...ckdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds Cold starts When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature the transmission will shift up at...

Page 57: ...age for information on using the Geartronic manual shift mode pg 81 Automatic transmission Geartronic Manual shifting Geartronic You can move the gear selector freely between the MAN ual and D rive po...

Page 58: ...monitor factors such as the car s lateral and vertical movements speed and movements of the wheels The sensors receive data up to 500 times per second which is used to provide extremely fast and preci...

Page 59: ...ssist system s are activated When park assist is actively working 1 The audio system s volume will be reduced 2 An intermittent signal will be audible from the speakers to indicate that you are approa...

Page 60: ...tire pressure regularly when tires are cold Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended Note that roof racks ski racks etc increase air resistance and also fuel consumption Avoid using auto...

Page 61: ...d be taken Switch off the air conditioning system Pull off the road away from traffic stop the car and put the gear selector into Park Do not stop the engine Switch the heater to full maximum position...

Page 62: ...the rear of the driver s door opening or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces It sh...

Page 63: ...When storing complete wheels tires mounted on rims they should be suspended off the floor or placed on their sides on the floor Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or standing u...

Page 64: ...Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort Tires must maintain the same direction of rotation throughout their lifetime When replacing tires the tires with the most tread should be mou...

Page 65: ...a corresponding drop of 1 psi 7 kPa in inflation pressure Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the vehicle s tire information placard or ce...

Page 66: ...or see the inflation pressure placard pg 106 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure tables Tire pressures recommended by Volvo for your vehicle Refer to the tire inflation placard for information sp...

Page 67: ...PRESS SYST SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufactur...

Page 68: ...ould not reappear Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors be fitted on all wheels used on the vehicle Volvo does not recommend moving sensors back and forth between sets of wheels CAUTION When inflating ti...

Page 69: ...aged or punctured pg 110 Wheels and tires Tire designations Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires see the illustration The following...

Page 70: ...11 Treadwear Traction and Temperature grades See page 113 for more information 12 Maximum permissible inflation pressure the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire This l...

Page 71: ...the surrounding ambient air This temperature is normally reached after the car has been parked for at least 3 hours pg 112 Wheels and tires Vehicle loading Properly loading your vehicle will provide...

Page 72: ...eight rating limits can cause tire overheating resulting in permanent deformation or catastrophic failure Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the tires that were orig...

Page 73: ...nd possible tire failure pg 114 Wheels and tires Snow chains snow tire studded tires Snow chains Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions Snow chains should be installed o...

Page 74: ...n throughout their entire lifetime NOTE Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of studded winter tires before installing such tires 1 Where permitted pg 115 Wheels and tire...

Page 75: ...he lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1 2 1 turn by exerting downward pressure Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen Loosen wheel bolts Position the jack on the bar in the attachment A in the il...

Page 76: ...pg 117 Changing wheels Correct tightening order for wheel bolts Installing the wheel Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub Lift the wheel and place it on the hub Install the wheel bolts and...

Page 77: ...oden blocks or large stones The jack should be kept well greased CAUTION Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed The wheel bolts should never be greased or lubricated The extended ch...

Page 78: ...r 133 Cleaning the upholstery 135 Maintenance service Warranty 136 Fuel emissions systems 137 Drive belt Coolant 138 Maintaining your car 139 Servicing 141 Opening the hood Engine compartment 142 Engi...

Page 79: ...ompartment fuse box From the side examine the curved metal wire to see if it is broken If so put in a new fuse of the same color and amperage written on the fuse Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box...

Page 80: ...odule 10A 14 Heated oxygen sensor 20A 15 Crankcase ventilation heater solenoid valves 10A 16 Driver s side low beam headlight 20A 17 Passenger s side low beam headlight 20A 18 19 Engine control module...

Page 81: ...rol module 10A 7 Moon roof option 15A 8 Ignition switch SRS system engine control module immobilizer 7 5A 9 Onboard diagnostics headlight switch steering wheel angle sensor steering wheel control modu...

Page 82: ...arm siren 5A 9 Brake light switch feed 5A 10 Instrument panel climate system power driver s seat option 10A 11 12 volt sockets front and rear seats 15A 12 13 14 Headlight wipers certain models 15A 15...

Page 83: ...erage written on the fuse Ordinary fuses Location Amperage 1 Backup lights 10A 2 Parking lights foglights trunk lighting license plate lighting brake lights 20A 3 Accessory control module 15A 4 5 Rear...

Page 84: ...assist All Wheel Drive 30A 28 Central locking system 15A 29 Driver s side trailer lighting parking lights turn signal 25A 30 Passenger s side trailer lighting parking light brake light fog light turn...

Page 85: ...way Pull out the defective bulb Note the position of the guide lug on the base of the bulb 4 Installing a new bulb Installing a new bulb Insert the new bulb without touching the glass with the guide...

Page 86: ...y in place TOP must be upward see illustration on previous page Front turn signal Front turn signals Switch off the ignition Open the hood Press down the retaining catch with a screwdriver and pull ou...

Page 87: ...hich must be replaced by an authorized Volvo workshop All tail light bulbs are accessed from inside the trunk Switch off the ignition and open the trunk Fold the covering panel inward to access the bu...

Page 88: ...dicating a burned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been replaced consult an authorized Volvo retailer or workshop pg 128 Replacing bulbs Front fog lights option CAUTION A...

Page 89: ...with a torx screwdriver Carefully pull out the lamp housing Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one Reinsert the bulb holder into the hou...

Page 90: ...and pry out the lens Disconnect the wiring from the lamp housing Remove the lens from the lamp housing by pressing the two side catches out Pull out the defective bulb and replace it Reinstall the la...

Page 91: ...um hose routing underside of hood 3 Loads and Tire Pressures on inside of fuel filler door Canadian models only 4 Model plate Vehicle Identification Number VIN Codes for color and upholstery etc The p...

Page 92: ...s All specifications are subject to change without prior notice pg 151 Dimensions and weights Dimensions Length 190 9 in 485 cm Width 72 1 in 183 cm Height 57 2 in 145 cm Wheelbase 109 9 in 279 cm Tra...

Page 93: ...ax permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded When driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86 F 30 C the maximum recommended weight is 2000 lbs 900 kg See also...

Page 94: ...me 9 5 US qts 9 0 liters Power steering fluid Volvo synthetic power steering fluid Pentosin CHF 11S P N 1161529 or equivalent Volume 0 95 US qt 0 9 liter Brake fluid DOT 4 boiling point 536 F 280 C P...

Page 95: ...de fuel coolant and spare wheel Rear suspension Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms double link arms and track rods Vehicle loading The tires on your Volvo should perform t...

Page 96: ...Volt negative ground Voltage controlled generator Single wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors Grounded on chassis Battery Voltage 12 Volt capacity 600 A 115 min reverse capacity The...

Page 97: ...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 certif...

Page 98: ...HomeLink Universal Transceiver option 175 pg 158 Introduction The audio system in your car is operated with the buttons and knobs in the system s front panel Certain functions such as adjusting the vo...

Page 99: ...anger in cold winter weather The disc can be dried with a clean lint free cloth Optical components in the CD changer may however take up to one hour to dry off Never attempt to play a disc which is da...

Page 100: ...seek change radio station or CD track 8 CD eject 9 CD slot 10 CD random play 11 FM 12 AM 13 CD player 14 Automatically search for radio stations 15 Bass press and turn Treble press to release the cont...

Page 101: ...urn the knob clockwise to increase volume Volume control is electronic and does not have an end stop If you have a key pad in the steering wheel increase or decrease the volume with the or buttons Vol...

Page 102: ...SOURCE knob select MID EQ LEVEL and press SOURCE 5 Turn the SOURCE knob select the desired level and press SOURCE 6 Press EXIT pg 162 Radio functions HU 650 HU 850 Fader Balance front rear Adjust fron...

Page 103: ...ue Press the SCAN or EXIT button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to discontinue the scan function Station seek up down Press to start the seek function Th...

Page 104: ...searches for and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory If more than ten stations are found the ten strongest ones are stored This function is especially useful in areas in whic...

Page 105: ...s time but as the technology and benefits grow you will find the radio in your car is equipped to take advantage of this system PI Program Information Seek When an FM station has been stored as a pres...

Page 106: ...ave PTY designations Deactivate 1 Select radio mode using the FM button and press the SOURCE knob 2 Turn the SOURCE knob select PTY and press SOURCE 3 Turn the SOURCE knob select PTY OFF and press SOU...

Page 107: ...National music NATION M Oldies OLDIES Folk music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT Contents Top of Page...

Page 108: ...g all 3 factory default channels Hold down the two outside buttons buttons 1 and 3 in the illustration on the HomeLink Universal Transceiver for about 20 seconds until HomeLink s indicator light begin...

Page 109: ...a rolling code Determine in one of the following ways if your garage door uses a rolling code system and is manufactured after 1996 Refer to the garage door opener owner s manual for verification If y...

Page 110: ...edures described on the previous pages Reprogramming a single HomeLink button 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button Do not release the button until step 3 has been completed 2 When the indicato...

Page 111: ...Wheel Drive AWD general information 95 Anti lock Brake System ABS 97 Anti lock Brake System warning light 29 Antifreeze 92 138 Ashtrays 40 Audio systems 157 CD player 169 HU 650 overview 159 HU 850 o...

Page 112: ...ting 82 Child booster cushion 20 Child restraint anchorages 19 Child safety 17 21 Child safety locks rear doors 71 Child seat anchors ISOFIX 19 Climate controls 47 48 49 51 Climate system general info...

Page 113: ...39 Emission inspection readiness 140 Emissions systems 137 Engine specifications 152 Engine starting 77 Engine compartment 142 Engine oil 92 143 144 153 Exterior courtesy lights 64 Exterior features o...

Page 114: ...lash 36 Headlight wiper blades replacing 148 Headlights 36 Heated front seats 39 Heated rear window 39 Heated sideview mirrors 39 Heating 47 49 51 High beam flash 36 High low beam headlights 36 Hoisti...

Page 115: ...el 34 Load carriers 86 Locking and unlocking the car 64 Locking steering wheel 38 Long distance trip 93 Long loads 55 Low high beam headlights 36 M Maintenance service 136 Malfunction indicator lamp 2...

Page 116: ...sion 154 Rear window heated 39 Rearview mirror 42 Refrigerant 50 153 Refueling 76 Remote keyless entry system 65 Remote keyless entry system replacing batteries 66 Remote keyless entry system and side...

Page 117: ...Steering wheel lock 38 Storage compartment in center console 58 Storage compartments 57 Sun blinds 44 Supplemental Restraint System 29 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 5 Suspension 154 Switches in ce...

Page 118: ...voir 153 Vehicle loading 154 Ventilation 46 Ventilation hose battery 146 Volumes oils and fluids 153 Volvo On Call 156 W Warning lights 28 29 Warranty 136 Washer fluid reservoir 141 Washer fluid solve...

Page 119: ...Contents Top of Page...

Page 120: ...tion Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving environment Your new Volvo is or can be equipped with many feature rich enter...

Page 121: ...he level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid See page 145 3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks Mixture 50 anti freeze and 50 water See page 138 4 Engine oil level should be betw...

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