Lower cross member

The front structure has been supplemented by a lower cross member that adapts the front to the height of a normal-sized passenger car. This enables the other car's deformation zones to function as they were intended to provide protection for the car's occupants.
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Design concept
The Volvo S80 is a car that expresses a more dynamic evolution of Volvo's
exterior design language. It's more sweeping, more elegant, tighter surfaced,
and has a leaner and more agile look.
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Filling washer fluid
Location of the washer fluid reservoir
The windshield and headlight washers share a
common reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir is located on the
driver's side of the engine compartment. Duri ...
Unlocking the vehicle
A keyless drive remote key must be on the same side of the vehicle as the
door to be opened, and be within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of the door's lock or the
trunk (see the shaded areas in the ...
