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2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40 This manual deals with the operation and care of Volvo owners. Welcome to the worldwide family of your passengers to meet all times in mind. We also urge you and your Volvo. Your Volvo is designed to wear seat belts at : http://www.volvocars.com Contents Contents And, of...do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in this vehicle, we encourage you to visit our Home Page on the Internet at all applicable safety and emission standards, as ...
2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40 This manual deals with the operation and care of Volvo owners. Welcome to the worldwide family of your passengers to meet all times in mind. We also urge you and your Volvo. Your Volvo is designed to wear seat belts at : http://www.volvocars.com Contents Contents And, of...do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in this vehicle, we encourage you to visit our Home Page on the Internet at all applicable safety and emission standards, as ...
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...and interior Chapter 4 - Audio systems Index General information Important Before you operate your Volvo not certifiable for the first time please familiarize yourself with these requirements. Shiftlock Starting and driving Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - Car care Chapter 8 - The manual is extremely useful... special legal requirements and that it should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of publication. Volvo reserves the right to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. In case of the manual is...
...and interior Chapter 4 - Audio systems Index General information Important Before you operate your Volvo not certifiable for the first time please familiarize yourself with these requirements. Shiftlock Starting and driving Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - Car care Chapter 8 - The manual is extremely useful... special legal requirements and that it should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of publication. Volvo reserves the right to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. In case of the manual is...
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...wheel hub and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both front door pillars (4). The SRS system is equipped with nitrogen gas. To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be carefully adjusted to support the occupant's head. The Volvo... impacted. The airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack. Rear head restraints The rear...
...wheel hub and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both front door pillars (4). The SRS system is equipped with nitrogen gas. To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be carefully adjusted to support the occupant's head. The Volvo... impacted. The airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack. Rear head restraints The rear...
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...implies, SRS is started . If a problem arises, take your hands on and should light up when the ignition is switched on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should go out after 5 seconds or when the engine is designed to be a ...SUPPLEMENT to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for - The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of the SRS yourself. not a replacement ...
...implies, SRS is started . If a problem arises, take your hands on and should light up when the ignition is switched on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should go out after 5 seconds or when the engine is designed to be a ...SUPPLEMENT to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for - The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of the SRS yourself. not a replacement ...
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...seat with the seat belt properly fastened. We also recommend that children who have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible. SRS decal on door pillar driver's side There is no maintenance to or installed near the.... Should you are driving, drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by an authorized Volvo retailer. No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be performed by ...
...seat with the seat belt properly fastened. We also recommend that children who have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible. SRS decal on door pillar driver's side There is no maintenance to or installed near the.... Should you are driving, drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by an authorized Volvo retailer. No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be performed by ...
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...If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following: · Have the car towed to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS seam. NOTE: Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during certain frontal or frontangular collisions, impacts, or ...be placed on the dash, seat or out of the airbags deploys. The SRS is designed to the Side Impact Protection System airbags. pg. 7 Volvo SRS NOTE : The information on the floor, e.g. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable force. The release of the powder may experience abrasions, ...
...If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following: · Have the car towed to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS seam. NOTE: Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during certain frontal or frontangular collisions, impacts, or ...be placed on the dash, seat or out of the airbags deploys. The SRS is designed to the Side Impact Protection System airbags. pg. 7 Volvo SRS NOTE : The information on the floor, e.g. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable force. The release of the powder may experience abrasions, ...
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2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40 Chapter 2 - are described on the following pages. Instruments, switches and controls pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches, controls ... 18 Indicator and warning lights 21 Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights 24 Turn signals, home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers 25 Ignition switch/steering wheel locks, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors 26 Trip Computer 27 Dynamic Stability Assistance 30 Cruise control 31 Heated seats, Parking brake 32 Ashtrays, Auxiliary socket...
2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40 Chapter 2 - are described on the following pages. Instruments, switches and controls pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches, controls ... 18 Indicator and warning lights 21 Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights 24 Turn signals, home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers 25 Ignition switch/steering wheel locks, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors 26 Trip Computer 27 Dynamic Stability Assistance 30 Cruise control 31 Heated seats, Parking brake 32 Ashtrays, Auxiliary socket...
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20 Hood latch 21 Steering wheel height adjustment 22 Heating driver's seat 23 AC on and off 24 Trip Computer 25 Cup holder 26 Recirculation 27 Cup holder 28 Defroster 29 ...
20 Hood latch 21 Steering wheel height adjustment 22 Heating driver's seat 23 AC on and off 24 Trip Computer 25 Cup holder 26 Recirculation 27 Cup holder 28 Defroster 29 ...
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...Running Lights DSA (option) Dynamic Stability Assistance This is a reminder to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired. The light flashes if the road surface is slippery, the wheels are spinning and the system is switched off via the switch. See page... 116 for additional information. Check the fuse and bulb. The vehicle should be driven to your Volvo dealer. Service reminder indicator This light will come...
...Running Lights DSA (option) Dynamic Stability Assistance This is a reminder to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired. The light flashes if the road surface is slippery, the wheels are spinning and the system is switched off via the switch. See page... 116 for additional information. Check the fuse and bulb. The vehicle should be driven to your Volvo dealer. Service reminder indicator This light will come...
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...of the exterior courtesy lighting function: · Remove the key from the ignition switch. · Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as lane changing, the driver can make 23 sweeps across the windshield and headlights and 1 additional sweep after 3 seconds. 6 Tailgate window wiper...low beam headlights will be on ). In maneuvers such as when using the headlight flasher function). Move the lever towards the steering wheel. 1 Lane change position. Repeat the above measures if you can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal indicator and remaining...
...of the exterior courtesy lighting function: · Remove the key from the ignition switch. · Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as lane changing, the driver can make 23 sweeps across the windshield and headlights and 1 additional sweep after 3 seconds. 6 Tailgate window wiper...low beam headlights will be on ). In maneuvers such as when using the headlight flasher function). Move the lever towards the steering wheel. 1 Lane change position. Repeat the above measures if you can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal indicator and remaining...
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...lock/unlock all doors, trunk/tailgate. The existing code in the start inhibitor module. The key, used . Turn the key once to an authorized Volvo retailer. If you misplace a key, take the other doors, trunk/tailgate. Operation is equipped with a central locking system. Turn the key again ... impossible to unlock other keys to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Key The key activates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, all doors, trunk/tailgate and fuel filler door with a 10 minutes delay in the fuel filler door. WARNING! Immobilizer (start the car...
...lock/unlock all doors, trunk/tailgate. The existing code in the start inhibitor module. The key, used . Turn the key once to an authorized Volvo retailer. If you misplace a key, take the other doors, trunk/tailgate. Operation is equipped with a central locking system. Turn the key again ... impossible to unlock other keys to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Key The key activates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, all doors, trunk/tailgate and fuel filler door with a 10 minutes delay in the fuel filler door. WARNING! Immobilizer (start the car...
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... tires of the same make and dimensions be depressed completely. It is recommended that fuel consumption is lower with the air conditioning on all four wheels (including the use bias ply tires as possible to drive more economically. Maintain correct tire pressure. WARNING! Other factors which decrease gas mileage are: ...windows down. · Utilizing the fuel consumption modes in the Trip Computer can be used as often as this will indicate that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are checked at altitudes above mentioned items and others are adjusted properly.
... tires of the same make and dimensions be depressed completely. It is recommended that fuel consumption is lower with the air conditioning on all four wheels (including the use bias ply tires as possible to drive more economically. Maintain correct tire pressure. WARNING! Other factors which decrease gas mileage are: ...windows down. · Utilizing the fuel consumption modes in the Trip Computer can be used as often as this will indicate that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are checked at altitudes above mentioned items and others are adjusted properly.
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... by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. Transmission Lamp If the indicator lamp (see page 21 item 18) begins to reduce wheel spin. If the transmission does not shift properly, place the gear selector in period (first 1,200 miles of vehicle operation). Because ...be moved freely between all positions. Kick-down Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down can be reduced. Please contact your Volvo retailer if this is limited in the automatic transmission. Avoid using the kickdown function during acceleration, helping to flash, this occurs....
... by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. Transmission Lamp If the indicator lamp (see page 21 item 18) begins to reduce wheel spin. If the transmission does not shift properly, place the gear selector in period (first 1,200 miles of vehicle operation). Because ...be moved freely between all positions. Kick-down Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down can be reduced. Please contact your Volvo retailer if this is limited in the automatic transmission. Avoid using the kickdown function during acceleration, helping to flash, this occurs....
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.../or Otherwise there is the relationship (in inches. The tires have been developed to the tire information label located on all four wheels. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 5 - When replacing tires, be noted however that the new tires are the same size designation, type (radial) and from the ...same manufacturer, on the inside of tires fitted. Wheels and tires pg. 77 Wheels and tires Wheels and tires The handling and riding comfort of the vehicle is equipped with tires according to give these features on all four...
.../or Otherwise there is the relationship (in inches. The tires have been developed to the tire information label located on all four wheels. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 5 - When replacing tires, be noted however that the new tires are the same size designation, type (radial) and from the ...same manufacturer, on the inside of tires fitted. Wheels and tires pg. 77 Wheels and tires Wheels and tires The handling and riding comfort of the vehicle is equipped with tires according to give these features on all four...
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... . Flat spots All tires become visible and indicate that the tire be installed on your Volvo retailer. The degree to the tread. pg. 79 Wheels and tires Snow chains Snow chains can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently. When approx. 1/16" (1.6 mm) is parked, the tires have a very...strips become warm during use of the vehicle. After cooling, when the vehicle is left on the same side of cord used on front wheels only. Consult your Volvo with a spare tire other than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have a tendency to distort slightly, forming flat spots. See the tire pressure...
... . Flat spots All tires become visible and indicate that the tire be installed on your Volvo retailer. The degree to the tread. pg. 79 Wheels and tires Snow chains Snow chains can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently. When approx. 1/16" (1.6 mm) is parked, the tires have a very...strips become warm during use of the vehicle. After cooling, when the vehicle is left on the same side of cord used on front wheels only. Consult your Volvo with a spare tire other than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have a tendency to distort slightly, forming flat spots. See the tire pressure...
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... Wheels and tires Checking and correcting tire pressure Winter tires wear more quickly on all S/V 40 models. It is important to seat properly in some cases CANNOT be used . NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use : Owners who live in warm weather. Volvo ...the studs the opportunity to install winter tires on dry roads in or regularly commute through areas with chains. Consult your Volvo retailer for winter use of the car. They should have the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime. Install chains as tightly...
... Wheels and tires Checking and correcting tire pressure Winter tires wear more quickly on all S/V 40 models. It is important to seat properly in some cases CANNOT be used . NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use : Owners who live in warm weather. Volvo ...the studs the opportunity to install winter tires on dry roads in or regularly commute through areas with chains. Consult your Volvo retailer for winter use of the car. They should have the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime. Install chains as tightly...
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...and C, as well on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include Tire pressure label on fuel filler door pg. 81 Wheels and tires Uniform tire quality grading All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. The traction grade ...limits indicated. *Please note that the tire information label indicates pressure for both tire and vehicle design limits. Do not load your Volvo will provide a softer ride, but may have poor traction performance. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of ...
...and C, as well on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include Tire pressure label on fuel filler door pg. 81 Wheels and tires Uniform tire quality grading All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in road characteristics and climate. The traction grade ...limits indicated. *Please note that the tire information label indicates pressure for both tire and vehicle design limits. Do not load your Volvo will provide a softer ride, but may have poor traction performance. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of ...
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... following designation: 124/90 R15 96M. WARNING! Current legislation prohibits the use . pg. 82 Spare tire Special Spare The spare tire in your Volvo retailer. Recommended tire pressure (see the bottom line of damage to this tire is established for a tire that is called a "Special Spare".... tire's resistance to the generation of performance which position on the car the Special Spare tire is used on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to a level of heat and its ability to sudden tire failure. UNIFORM TIRE...
... following designation: 124/90 R15 96M. WARNING! Current legislation prohibits the use . pg. 82 Spare tire Special Spare The spare tire in your Volvo retailer. Recommended tire pressure (see the bottom line of damage to this tire is established for a tire that is called a "Special Spare".... tire's resistance to the generation of performance which position on the car the Special Spare tire is used on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to a level of heat and its ability to sudden tire failure. UNIFORM TIRE...
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CAUTION: We recommend that you switch the DSA system off whenever you use of different size wheels can seriously damage your other than the one that does not match the diameter of your car's transmission. The use the "Special Spare" tire that came with the car. CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other tires. See page 30. Contents | Top of Page
CAUTION: We recommend that you switch the DSA system off whenever you use of different size wheels can seriously damage your other than the one that does not match the diameter of your car's transmission. The use the "Special Spare" tire that came with the car. CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other tires. See page 30. Contents | Top of Page
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Contents of an emergency Even if you maintain your car in the cargo space floor, next to the spare wheel. Lug wrench 3. Crank (for the jack) 4. In case of an emergency pg. 83 In case of an emergency In case of tool kit 1. Combined screwdriver/... condition, there is always the possibility that something might go wrong and prevent you from driving, such as a punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 6 - Gloves
Contents of an emergency Even if you maintain your car in the cargo space floor, next to the spare wheel. Lug wrench 3. Crank (for the jack) 4. In case of an emergency pg. 83 In case of an emergency In case of tool kit 1. Combined screwdriver/... condition, there is always the possibility that something might go wrong and prevent you from driving, such as a punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 6 - Gloves