Volvo S80 1999 Owner's Manual

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In the USA: In Canada:

VOLVO

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This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.

This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (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 meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment.

For further information please contact your retailer, or:

Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Canada Ltd.

Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255 800-458-1552

We also invite you to visit our Home Page on the Internet at:

http://www.volvocars.com

Contents

Chapter 1 - Safety Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls Chapter 3 - Climate control system Chapter 4 - Interior Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm Chapter 6 - Starting and driving Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing Chapter 9 - Specifications Chapter 10 - Audio systems Index

General information

Shiftlock

When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.

Keylock

This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position 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 approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel tank cover The fuel tank cover, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your car's central locking system. The driver's door must be unlocked before the fuel tank cover can be opened.

Fuel filler cap

After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place If this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.

Important Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on

page 62. You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of this manual.

Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time.

The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the car for ready access.

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirments and that optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets.

Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.

Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well being of our customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environmental impact.

Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important considerations.

In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.

In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and the search to eliminate the

remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air

conditioning system for all models as far back as the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal.

After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a car, which makes the car among the most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling.

In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.

When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car'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

· Follow the recommended maintenance schedule

· Drive at a constant speed

· See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started

· Properly dispose of any vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.

· When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to the environment.

For additional information regarding the environmental activities inwhich Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet Home Page at:

http://www.volvocars.com

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Chapter 1 - Safety

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Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car.

Fact: In every state and province, some type of childrestraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.

So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a good thing I was wearing my seat belt".

Seat belts

Center head restraint 3

Front airbags (SRS) 4

Side impact airbags (SIPS) 8

Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 9

Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) 10

Occupant safety 11

Child safety 12

Brake system 16

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 17

Stability Traction Control (STC) 18

pg. 2 Seat belts

Seat belts

Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride. A chime will sound several times if the driver has not

fastened his seat belt. To buckle:

Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:

· if the belt is pulled out rapidly

· during braking and acceleration

· if the vehicle is leaning excessively

· when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing

the seat belt remember:

· The belt should not be twisted or turned.

· The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (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. Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled.

If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot. NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.

Adjusting shoulder belt

Lap portion of the belt should sit low

Child seats: Please refer to page 14 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.

During pregnancy Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be

positioned in such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be located low, as shown in the above illustration.

pg. 3 Seat belts, Center head restraint

WARNING!

· Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant.

· Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident.

· As the seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.

· Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only.

· Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.

· The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.

· Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.

Adjust head restraint height

Center head restraint

The center head restraint can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully adjusted to support the occupant's head.

The head restraint can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by pressing the catch at the base of the left head restraint support and pushing down.

pg. 4 Front airbags - SRS

Driver's side airbag - in steering wheel hub

Passenger's side airbag - above glove compartment

As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's sides and seat belt tensioners in both front door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt system. All three rear seat belts are also equipped with tensioners.

The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the far right side of the dash.

The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment. They are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.

The airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt tensioners for both of the front seats (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack.

The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a second.

WARNING!

· As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three-point belt system. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

· When installing any optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service any component of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury. If a problem arises, take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

NOTE: All doors will automatically be unlocked if the airbags deploy.

pg. 5 Front airbags - SRS

A self-diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. This system does not, however, monitor the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. If a fault is detected, the warning light will illuminate. The light is included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light up when the ignition key is turned to positions I, II or III and should go out after 7 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this light is functioning properly every time the car is started.

The following items are monitored by the self-diagnostic system:

· Sensor unit

· Cable harness

· Gas generator igniters

WARNING!

· Never drive an SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing.

· No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the center of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment.

· If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

The above is a sample of the label found on all seat belts equipped with tensioners, located on the front seat belts near the lower anchorage point.

The above is a sample of the decal which can be found on the edge of the left rear door.

There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The only periodic maintenance recommended on the SRS is that the airbag modules and front seat belts (including tensioners) should be replaced every ten years and that the other components in the system (wiring, connectors, etc.) should also be inspected at this time. The SRS decal on your car shows the month and year servicing is due. This service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Should you have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support:

In the USA: In Canada: Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Canada Ltd. Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255 800-458-1552

pg. 6 Front airbags - SRS

Passenger side air bag decal

SRS texts on inside of both sun visors

SRS texts on outside of both sun visors

SRS decals at far right of instrument panel

WARNING!

Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend

that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the

seat belt fastened.

NOTE: Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment occurs, the air bags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire.

WARNING!

· Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag. See page 14

· Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.

· Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.

· No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration).

· There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.

· Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS seam. This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.

· Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

for guidelines.

pg. 7 Front airbags - SRS

NOTE: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags. When are the airbags deployed?

The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or frontangular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The SRS sensor is designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the airbags to be deployed.

WARNING!

The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result of airbag(s) deployment.

If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:

· Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed.

· Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.

· Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.). When are the airbags NOT deployed? Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a

nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily

deploy. Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover

situation. The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not. Seat belts the heart of the Volvo safety system The heart of the Volvo safety system is the threepoint seat belt (a

Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts.

WARNING!

If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has become flooddamaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.

Automatic transmission:

Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position.

· Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery

· Wait at least one minute

· Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II

· Press firmly on the brake pedal.

· Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.

WARNING!

Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your car. Other safety systems can also be damaged. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.

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SIPS airbag decal*

SIPS airbag (front seats only)

As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests (1), wires (2) and gas generators/sensor units (3).

The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions.

The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain sideimpact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.

WARNING!

· The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System and the threepoint seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.

· The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.

· No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near, the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment (see illustration to the right above).

· Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.

· For best protection from the SIPS airbag system, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.

1 - Airbag, 2 - wire, 3 - gas generator/sensor unit

WARNING!

· Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your car. Other safety systems can also be damaged. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.

· If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has become flooddamaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.

*A SIPS airbag warning decal is also located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the car.

pg. 9 Volvo Inflatable curtain (VIC)

Volvo Inflatable curtain (VIC) This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupant of the front seat and the occupant of the outboard rear seat position in certain side

impact collisions.

NOTE: IC system deployment occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. In certain side impacts, BOTH the Inflatable Curtain (IC) and the Side Impact Airbag System (SIPS-bag) will deploy,

whereas, in some cases, ONLY the Inflatable Curtain (IC) will deploy. In cases where BOTH the IC and the SIPS-bag deploy, deployment will occur simultaneously.

If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for approximately 3 seconds.

WARNING!

· The IC system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in most rollover situations.

· Never try to open or repair any components of the IC system. This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.

· The inflatable curtains are designed to deploy only during certain sideimpact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact. The inflatable curtains are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

· For best protection from the IC, both front seat occupants and both outboard rear seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. See page 14 for guidelines. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls

pg. 19 Instruments, switches and controls

Interior 20

Exterior 21

Instruments 22

Instrument panel 23 Indicator and warning lights 24 Indicator and warning lights 24

Text information window 26

Switches in center console 27

Trip computer 28

Cruise control 29

Headlights, parking lights, fog lights, instrument illumination 30

Turn signals, windshield wipers/washers 31

Steering wheel adjustment/lock, ignition switch 32

Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window/front seats 33

Parking brake, auxiliary socket 34

Electrically operated windows 35

Rearview/sideview/vanity mirrors 36

Sun roof 37

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Locking and unlocking the car 54 Alarm 58 Power windows 35 Sideview mirror controls 36

Glove compartment 54

Automatic transmission 65 Geartronic 67 Parking brake 34 Center console switches 27

Power seat adjustment 46 Heated seats (option) 33 Cleaning upholstery 101

Folding rear seat 52 Panel for long loads 52 Folding down head restraint 27 Adjusting head restraint 3 Child safety locks 57 Integrated booster cushion 13

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Sun roof (option) 37

Fuel tank cover 63 Refuelling 63 Economical driving 69

Replacing a back-up light 94 Replacing a brake light 94 Replacing a tail light 94 Replacing a direction indicator 94 Replacing a fog light 94 Replacing license plate lights 96

Tires 80 Wheels 80 Brake system 16 Spare wheel 82 Changing wheels 84

Replacing a high beam 92 Replacing a low beam 92 Replacing a parking light 93 Replacing a direction indicator 93 Replacing a fog light 95 Replacing a headlight wiper 115

Washing the car 100 Paint touch-up 99

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Temperature gauge 23 Speedometer 23 Odometer 23 Trip odometer 23 Warning lights 24 Text window 26 Tachometer 23 Clock 23 Ambient temperature sensor 23 Fuel gauge 23

Hazard warning flashers 33

Audio system 125

Electronic climate control 41 Heated seats (option) 33 Heated rear window/rearview mirrors 33

Steering wheel adjustment 32 Airbag 4 Cruise control 29 Windshield wipers/washer 31 Turn signal lever 31 Trip computer 28 Audio system controls 125

High/low beam headlights 30 Parking lights 30 Fog lights 30 Instrument panel lighting 30

pg. 23 Instrument panel

12 Clock/reset button

1 Turn signals 2 Text window 3 Temperature gauge

The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information. If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see page 106.

4 Trip odometer/reset button

The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.

5 Odometer 6 Speedometer 7 General warning light (see page 24). 8 High beam indicator light 9 Tachometer Reads thousands of engine rpm. The engine should not be operated with the needle in the red range on the gauge.

10 Gear and driving mode indicator

The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the geartronic function on the automatic transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.

11 Ambient temperature indicator

This sensor indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).

Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.

At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature.

Turn the button to adjust the clock.

13 Fuel gauge

The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters). When the warning light comes on there is approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.

14 Indicator and warning lights

pg. 24 Indicator and warning lights

The indicator and warning lights described on pages 24 and 25 should never stay on when driving

When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument panel should go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected.

NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.

Warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel This lamp lights up red or orange depending on the

severity of the fault that has been detected.

Orange light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window. Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.

BRAKE Brake failure warning light If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level

in the reservoir. See page 109 for reservoir position.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Park Brake

Parking brake reminder light

This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Oil pressure warning light If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil

level. See page 111. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After

hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.

pg. 25 Indicator and warning lights

Rear fog light

This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.

CHECK ENGINE

Malfunction indicator lamp

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the engine diagnostic system has detected a possible fault in the emission control system. Although driveability may not be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection.

NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.

Anti-lock Brake System ABS

If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system pwill however function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 17 for additional information.

Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option)

An LED in the STC switch in the center console will light up to indicate that the system is activated. See page 18 for further information.

Service reminder indicator

This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.

Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)

If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.

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Chapter 3 - Climate control system

pg. 39 Climate control system

Ventilation 40

Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 41

Climate control system - general information 44

pg. 40 Ventilation

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Air vents in dash

Air vents (dash) A Open B Closed C Horizontal air flow D Vertical air flow

Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to demist. In cold weather, close the air vents in the center of the dash to direct as much air as possible toward the windows.

Air flow

The air that is drawn into the passenger compartment is distributed from 18 ventilation points.

Air vents in door pillars

Air vents in door pillars A Closed B Open C Horizontal air flow D Vertical air flow

Direct the air vents toward the rear side windows to demist. Direct the air vents toward the rear seat for the best heating/cooling effect.

pg. 41 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

pg. 42 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

AUTO

This function automatically regulates the Electronic Climate Control system so that the selected temperatures are

maintained. The blower, heating, air distribution (air flow) and air conditioning are controlled. If you prefer to manually set any of these functions, the remaining functions will still be controlled automatically. Pressing the AUTO button overrides any settings that were previously made manually.

Temperature

These controls are used to individually set 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 control to the temperature you prefer.

Defroster

This function demists/de-ices the windshield and front side windows. The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the defrost function is engaged. Blower speed increases automatically and the air in the passenger compartment is dehumidified. Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged.

Heated rear window/sideview mirrors

This function demists/de-ices the rear window and sideview mirrors. The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the heating function is engaged. See page 33 for additional information on this function.

CAUTION: Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.

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Recirculation

Press this switch to engage the recirculation function (air in the passenger compartment recirculates - no fresh air enters the compartment). The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the function is engaged.

· Use this function if the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc or to heat/cool the car quickly.

· Recirculation should not be used for more than 15 minutes. If your windows begin to fog or mist, make sure that the recirculation function is switched off.

· Selecting Defroster automatically switches recirculation off.

· Timer function: Pressing and holding the switch for at least 3 seconds activates a timer function. The LED in the switch will flash for approximately 5 seconds. Recirculation will then always operate for periods of 5 to 12 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature, after which it will switch off automatically. Pressing the switch at any time during the recirculation period will disengage the function and allow fresh air into the passenger compartment. Press and hold the switch again for at least 3 seconds to return the button to its original function (i.e., recirculation will remain on until you switch it off).

Blower control Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch will automatically regulate blower speed and override manual adjustment.

NOTE: Turning the blower control counterclockwise as far as possible (an LED next to the control will light up) will turn both the blower and the air conditioning off.

Air flow

Air flow to windows Air from panel vents Air through floor vents

Press AUTO to automatically regulate air flow or press any combination of the controls shown in the illustration to manually adjust air flow. An LED in the switch will light up if an air flow control has been pressed.

Air conditioning ON/OFF Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off. The "ON" or "OFF" LED will light up to indicate if the system is switched on or off. Other functions will still be regulated automatically (if the AUTO switch is on).

· The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32° F (0° C).

· While the Defroster function is selected, the air conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify the air, even if you have manually switched the air conditioning off. This will only function if the blower is not switched off.

Heated front seats (option)

Please see page 33 for more information on this function.

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Condensation on the inside of the windows

Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of condensation that forms on the windows. Use a commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows.

Ice and snow

Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.

Air cabin filter

Replace the air cabin filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one.

Sensors

The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and passenger compartment temperature sensor in the ECC control panel should not be covered in any way as this could cause incorrect information to be sent to the ECC system.

Parking the car in warm weather

If your car has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and sun roof (option) for several minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the passenger compartment. When the engine is running, close the windows and sun roof and use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning to cool the compartment as quickly as possible.

Windows and optional sun roof

The ECC system will function best if the windows and optional sun roof are closed. If you drive with the sun roof open, we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and blower control (the LED in the AUTO switch should be off).

Acceleration

The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.

ECC maintenance

All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by an authorized Volvo service technician only.

Refrigerant

Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant - R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and uses PAG oil.

Passenger compartment blower

The blower may come on automatically (certain models) after approximately 50 minutes, and stay on for 5 minutes, to remove excess condensation in the A/C evaporator.

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Chapter 4 - Interior

pg. 45 Interior

Storage compartments in center console 50

Spare tire, Cargo net in trunk 51

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Front seats 46

Interior lighting 48

Storage compartments 49

Folding rear seat backrests, Carrying long loads 52

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Electrically operated front seats From the time the driver's door is unlocked, the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off during a 10 minute

period, if the door remains opened. If the door is closed, the seat can be adjusted for 40 seconds. 1 - Power seat control panel 2 - Lumbar support

Turn the control for softer or firmer lumbar support. Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumbar support control. Electrically operated seats with memory function * Power seat control panel

A Front edge of seat (raise/lower) B Forward - rearward C Rear edge of seat (raise/lower) D Backrest tilt

WARNING!

· From the time the driver's door is unlocked, the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off during a 10 minute period, if the door remains opened (40 seconds if the door is closed). Therefore, 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.

· Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.

· The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.

Programming the memory

Three seat positions can be programmed. To program a seat position:

1 Adjust the seat to the desired position. 2 Hold down the MEM button. 3 While holding down the MEM button, press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.

Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way. To move the seat to a programmed position, press and hold down button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat moves to the preset

position and stops.

As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the programmed position.

NOTE: The seat has an overload protector which engages if an object blocks the movement of the seat. If this

happens, remove the object and wait 20 seconds before operating the seat again. * Only the driver's seat is equipped with the memory function.

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Electrically operated seats - general information

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