The Volvo Navigational System (Optional)
• VNS has also been used by Volvo with very good results for well over a year. This is an electronic information and route guidance system that helps the driver find any destination and the shortest route to reach it.
• The system keeps track of the position of the car using the GPS system and a recorded voice continuously directs the driver, who can then concentrate on the traffic situation. The route is, however, also shown on an electronic roadmap in the display which is situated on top of the dashboard.
• The system is controlled by a multi-function button on the rear side of the steering wheel.
• The VNS is based on CD-ROMS containing maps with different scales, depending on how detailed the map has to be.
• The system uses the GPS satellite navigation system in order to establish the position of the car and a built-in gyro senses the direction in which the car is travelling. Signals from the speedometer also keep track of the distance covered along the route.
• In the unlikely event of the driver making a mistake along the route, the system automatically selects an alternative route in order to put the car back on track.
• The passenger environment in the rear seat is often neglected, but it is almost as important to pay attention to the comfort of the people travelling with an alert and comfortable driver.
• The rear seat is designed for three adults seated in full comfort, with ample legroom, thanks to the width and wheelbase of the car.
• The interior door panels are specially designed to make good use of the generous width and all the occupants in the Volvo S80 travel both safely and comfortably within the wheelbase, something that is only possible in a large car.
• It goes without saying that all three rear seats have three-point belts, with pretensioners and head restraints. The height of the center position head restraint can be adjusted in order to work with the optional child booster cushion.
• The armrest is equipped with twin cupholders and covers the hatch to the luggage compartment which makes it possible to transport long items, like skis.
• In order to provide even more luggage space, the rear seat can be folded down in a 60/40 split to make the floor behind the driver flat. The folding mechanism is situated on both sides of the luggage compartment for safety reasons. The backrest cannot be folded down from the passenger compartment.
• There is also a 12v socket in the rear seat which enables the passengers to use different appliances.
• The luggage compartment is spacious and the trunk lid has a very generous opening angle which make the car easy to load. The shape makes it efficient to use and very practical.
• The fully-lined compartment is full of ingenious details e.g. the expandable load support which keeps grocery bags and other items of baggage safely in position.
• Under the trunk floor lies the spare wheel, which is part of the energy-absorption network, and beside it the battery.
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