Reading the owner's manual

This chapter on using the owner's manual in the Volvo S80 (2nd generation, model years 2013–2016) emphasizes the importance of becoming familiar with the functions and safety aspects before the first drive. This helps you make full use of the vehicle's capabilities and minimizes risks.

To get to know your new vehicle better, read the owner's manual before your first drive.

By reading the owner's manual, you will become familiar with new features, learn the recommended way to operate the vehicle in different situations, and be able to make the most of the vehicle's capabilities. Please observe the safety instructions in the owner's manual.

The technical data, design specifications, and illustrations in this owner's manual are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

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IMPORTANT

Do not remove this owner's manual from the vehicle. Otherwise, if problems occur, you will not have all the information on where and how to get professional help.

Owner's manual on smartphones and tablets

CAUTION

The owner's manual can be downloaded as an app (applies to certain vehicle models and smartphones/tablets), see www.volvocars.com.

In the app, you can easily navigate through the various sections, watch videos, and search for specific content.

Options/Accessories

All types of options/accessories are marked with an asterisk*.

In addition to standard equipment, optional equipment (factory-installed equipment) and, in some cases, accessory equipment (retrofitted additional equipment) are also described.

The equipment described in this owner's manual is not available on all vehicles. Depending on the requirements of individual markets and local and national regulations, vehicles may have different equipment.

If you are unsure about standard equipment or optional/accessory equipment, contact a Volvo Partner.

Special texts

WARNING Warning texts describe the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT Important texts describe the risk of damage to property.

CAUTION

Notes provide advice or tips that make it easier to use special details and functions, for example.

Footnote

The owner's manual contains information that appears as footnotes at the bottom of the page. The footnotes are additions to the text and are referenced by number. If a footnote refers to text in a table, letters are used as references instead of numbers.

Message texts

Numerous menu and message texts appear on the vehicle's displays. In this owner's manual, these texts are formatted differently from normal body text.

Examples of menu and message texts: Media, Position being sent.

Label

Various types of labels are attached to the vehicle to convey important information simply and clearly. The labels attached to the vehicle have the following warning/information levels, listed in descending order.

Warning of injury

Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning panel; white text/image on a black message panel.

Used to indicate a hazard that, if the warning is ignored, may result in serious injury or death.

Risk of property damage

White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black or blue warning panel and message panel.

Used to indicate a hazard that, if the warning is ignored, may result in property damage.

Information

White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black message panel.

CAUTION

The labels shown in this owner's manual do not claim to be exact reproductions of the labels in the vehicle.

The purpose is to show what the labels look like and approximately where they are located in the vehicle. The information that applies to your vehicle is on the corresponding label in the vehicle.

Procedure lists

Procedures that require steps to be performed in a specific order are numbered in this owner's manual.

1. For picture sequences of step-by-step instructions, each step has the same number as the corresponding picture.

A. Picture sequences in which the order of the instructions is not relevant are marked with letters.

Numbered and unnumbered arrows illustrate movements.

Arrows with letters are used to show a movement in which the order relative to one another is not relevant.

For step-by-step instructions without picture sequences, the individual steps are numbered.

Callout lists

1. Numbers circled in red in overview illustrations refer to various parts. The number can be found after the illustration in the callout list that describes the item.

Bulleted lists

Bulleted lists are used for enumerations in this owner's manual.

Example:

• Coolant
• Engine oil

Related information

Related information refers to other articles containing information relevant to the current topic.

Illustrations

Some illustrations in this manual are schematic and may differ in appearance from the vehicle, depending on equipment and market.

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Related information

• Owner's manual and the environment
• Support and information about the vehicle on the internet

Reading the owner's manual of the Volvo S80 (2nd gen) before the first drive offers real added value. It helps you become familiar with all the new functions and use the car safely and efficiently. Safety information and tips provide peace of mind on every journey.

The manual covers standard and optional equipment in detail and provides valuable guidance on using accessories. This way you are always on the safe side and can enjoy the full comfort of your Volvo S80. Trust Volvo's experience and make the best use of all the information provided.

With the owner's manual you are well equipped to operate the Volvo S80 confidently in everyday driving and on long journeys. Make the information your own and discover how simple and safe modern driving can be.