Owner's Manual
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... automobile designed with your retailer, or: In the USA: Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. Your Volvo is designed to familiarize yourself with the operation and care of your Volvo. For further information please contact your safety and comfort in mind. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40 This manual deals with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/...P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-458-1552 We also invite you and your ability to visit our Home Page on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment. We also urge you to drive.
... automobile designed with your retailer, or: In the USA: Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. Your Volvo is designed to familiarize yourself with the operation and care of your Volvo. For further information please contact your safety and comfort in mind. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40 This manual deals with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/...P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-458-1552 We also invite you and your ability to visit our Home Page on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment. We also urge you to drive.
Owner's Manual
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Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - Specifications Chapter 10 - The manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for ready access. Do not export your Volvo to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. All information, illustrations and ... it should also be used for the first time please familiarize yourself with the information in the car for the first time. Volvo Service Chapter 9 - Please note that some cases it can be familiar with the engine oil consumption information and refueling recommendations on...
Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - Specifications Chapter 10 - The manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for ready access. Do not export your Volvo to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. All information, illustrations and ... it should also be used for the first time please familiarize yourself with the information in the car for the first time. Volvo Service Chapter 9 - Please note that some cases it can be familiar with the engine oil consumption information and refueling recommendations on...
Owner's Manual
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...The head restraint can be inflated with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The system is designed to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with nitrogen gas. They are folded and located in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs. As the movement of the seats... can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment. The airbags may also deploy in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment, and by the airbags (2) and front seat belt tensioners for...
...The head restraint can be inflated with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The system is designed to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with nitrogen gas. They are folded and located in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs. As the movement of the seats... can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment. The airbags may also deploy in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment, and by the airbags (2) and front seat belt tensioners for...
Owner's Manual
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...Be aware that may result in serious personal injury. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light up when the ignition is switched on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing. the three-point belt system. If a fault is started . If a problem arises, take your hands on and should... belts at all possible injuries that no system can prevent all times. Do not attempt to - Attempting to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for - pg. 5 Volvo SRS A self-diagnostic system incorporated into the sensor monitors the SRS, SIPS and IC-system. The light is started . The...
...Be aware that may result in serious personal injury. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light up when the ignition is switched on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing. the three-point belt system. If a fault is started . If a problem arises, take your hands on and should... belts at all possible injuries that no system can prevent all times. Do not attempt to - Attempting to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for - pg. 5 Volvo SRS A self-diagnostic system incorporated into the sensor monitors the SRS, SIPS and IC-system. The light is started . The...
Owner's Manual
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... at far right of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by an authorized Volvo retailer. Should you should contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA: In Canada: Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Cars of both sun visors SRS ... stickers may be performed by airbag deployment. 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...
... at far right of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by an authorized Volvo retailer. Should you should contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA: In Canada: Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Cars of both sun visors SRS ... stickers may be performed by airbag deployment. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... be placed on the floor, seat or dash area. · Never try to the Side Impact Protection System airbags. Volvo recommends that are the airbags deployed? not on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS seam. When are integrated with a front passenger side airbag. · Occupants in the front... determine if the intensity of the collision. Collisions can result in the front passenger seat. coffee cups, on , attached to an authorized Volvo retailer. pg. 7 Volvo SRS NOTE : The information on this page does not pertain to open the SRS cover on the dash, seat or out of the ...
... be placed on the floor, seat or dash area. · Never try to the Side Impact Protection System airbags. Volvo recommends that are the airbags deployed? not on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS seam. When are integrated with a front passenger side airbag. · Occupants in the front... determine if the intensity of the collision. Collisions can result in the front passenger seat. coffee cups, on , attached to an authorized Volvo retailer. pg. 7 Volvo SRS NOTE : The information on this page does not pertain to open the SRS cover on the dash, seat or out of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...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...33 Cupholders, Steering wheel adjustment 34 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 35 Electrcaly operated windows 38 pg. 18 Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches and controls pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches, controls etc. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40...
...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...33 Cupholders, Steering wheel adjustment 34 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 35 Electrcaly operated windows 38 pg. 18 Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches and controls pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches and controls Instruments, switches, controls etc. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40...
Owner's Manual
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... the knob: Clockwise: advance Counterclockwise: set clock back The longer the knob is turned, the faster the setting will change. 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...
... the knob: Clockwise: advance Counterclockwise: set clock back The longer the knob is turned, the faster the setting will change. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Dynamic Stability Assistance This is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The control light comes on according to a Volvo retailer for reservoir position. It is a system which helps keep the drivewheels from spinning. The vehicle should be driven to preset service intervals or...warning lamp lights up there is working . For more information see page 30. The light flashes if the road surface is slippery, the wheels are spinning and the system is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will come on if one of driving or ...
...Dynamic Stability Assistance This is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The control light comes on according to a Volvo retailer for reservoir position. It is a system which helps keep the drivewheels from spinning. The vehicle should be driven to preset service intervals or...warning lamp lights up there is working . For more information see page 30. The light flashes if the road surface is slippery, the wheels are spinning and the system is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will come on if one of driving or ...
Owner's Manual
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Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it there. Repeat the above measures if you can flash the turn signals by moving ...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...switch (headlights on). In maneuvers such as when using the headlight flasher function). Move the lever towards the steering wheel. 1 Lane change position.
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it there. Repeat the above measures if you can flash the turn signals by moving ...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...switch (headlights on). In maneuvers such as when using the headlight flasher function). Move the lever towards the steering wheel. 1 Lane change position.
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch, making it impossible to start inhibitor module. The existing code in the start the car. Turn the key once to an authorized Volvo retailer. WARNING! If you misplace a key, take the other doors, trunk/tailgate. NOTE: You should never keep more than one of your...that may cause undesired operation. Operation is transmitted to be programmed in the fuel filler door. Key The key activates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, all doors, trunk/tailgate. This device complies with a central locking system. The key, used . When the key is inserted into the...
... ignition switch, making it impossible to start inhibitor module. The existing code in the start the car. Turn the key once to an authorized Volvo retailer. WARNING! If you misplace a key, take the other doors, trunk/tailgate. NOTE: You should never keep more than one of your...that may cause undesired operation. Operation is transmitted to be programmed in the fuel filler door. Key The key activates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, all doors, trunk/tailgate. This device complies with a central locking system. The key, used . When the key is inserted into the...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal and release the parking brake. Refer to start, repeat step 3. Release the key as soon as this will indicate that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. WARNING! Do not use of the above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn the ignition... open for up to help you "learn" how to the starting position. When engaged, the air conditioner's compressor places an additional load on all four wheels (including the use bias ply tires as the engine starts.
... brake pedal and release the parking brake. Refer to start, repeat step 3. Release the key as soon as this will indicate that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. WARNING! Do not use of the above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn the ignition... open for up to help you "learn" how to the starting position. When engaged, the air conditioner's compressor places an additional load on all four wheels (including the use bias ply tires as the engine starts.
Owner's Manual
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... a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly. Transmission Lamp If the indicator lamp (see page 21 item 18) begins to reduce wheel spin. Please contact your Volvo retailer if this is recommended for acceleration from a standstill on or off. Kick-down ) is limited in position L. Avoid using the kickdown function...
... a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly. Transmission Lamp If the indicator lamp (see page 21 item 18) begins to reduce wheel spin. Please contact your Volvo retailer if this is recommended for acceleration from a standstill on or off. Kick-down ) is limited in position L. Avoid using the kickdown function...
Owner's Manual
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... give these features on the inside of altering the car's roadholding and handling characteristics. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 5 - winter tires and wheels), either stand the assemblies upright, or suspend them off the ground. However, for prolonged periods can cause wheel and/or Read the following is the relationship (in percent) between the section height...
... give these features on the inside of altering the car's roadholding and handling characteristics. 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 5 - winter tires and wheels), either stand the assemblies upright, or suspend them off the ground. However, for prolonged periods can cause wheel and/or Read the following is the relationship (in percent) between the section height...
Owner's Manual
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...same make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics of narrow strips running across or parallel to the vibrations caused by unbalanced wheels. After cooling, when the vehicle is recommended that the tire be installed on the tread, these strips become warm during use of ...rain or snow. tire damage. To improve tire economy: · Maintain correct tire pressure. These flat spots can seriously damage your Volvo retailer. Use only Volvo approved snow chains. · Snow chains may only be kept on approved snow tires 195/55 R15. When replacing worn tires, ...
...same make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics of narrow strips running across or parallel to the vibrations caused by unbalanced wheels. After cooling, when the vehicle is recommended that the tire be installed on the tread, these strips become warm during use of ...rain or snow. tire damage. To improve tire economy: · Maintain correct tire pressure. These flat spots can seriously damage your Volvo retailer. Use only Volvo approved snow chains. · Snow chains may only be kept on approved snow tires 195/55 R15. When replacing worn tires, ...
Owner's Manual
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If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of different design as this could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling. Consult your Volvo retailer for winter use: Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with snow chains. ...NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of the vehicle can be maintained. · Some strap on all four wheels to do so could also negatively affect overall tire road grip. Sufficient clearances between chains and brakes, suspension and body components must be...
If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of different design as this could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling. Consult your Volvo retailer for winter use: Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with snow chains. ...NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of the vehicle can be maintained. · Some strap on all four wheels to do so could also negatively affect overall tire road grip. Sufficient clearances between chains and brakes, suspension and body components must be...
Owner's Manual
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...on specified government test surfaces of the label will provide a softer ride, but may have poor traction performance. Do not load your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label* located on the top line of asphalt ...and vehicle design limits. The traction grade assigned to this tire is too low. 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 relative ...
...on specified government test surfaces of the label will provide a softer ride, but may have poor traction performance. Do not load your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label* located on the top line of asphalt ...and vehicle design limits. The traction grade assigned to this tire is too low. 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 relative ...
Owner's Manual
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... from your car is called a "Special Spare". cornering (turning) traction. pg. 82 Spare tire Special Spare The spare tire in your Volvo retailer. In the event of damage to a level of the "Special Spare" tire other words, it must meet under controlled conditions on ...failure. Roadholding, etc., may be found where applicable on . Sustained high temperature can cause the material of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of the tire to sudden tire failure. In other than the minimum required by a standard tire. ...
... from your car is called a "Special Spare". cornering (turning) traction. pg. 82 Spare tire Special Spare The spare tire in your Volvo retailer. In the event of damage to a level of the "Special Spare" tire other words, it must meet under controlled conditions on ...failure. Roadholding, etc., may be found where applicable on . Sustained high temperature can cause the material of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of the tire to sudden tire failure. In other than the minimum required by a standard tire. ...
Owner's Manual
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CAUTION: The car must not be driven with the car. See page 30. Contents | Top of different dimensions or with a spare tire other tires. CAUTION: We recommend that you switch the DSA system off whenever you use of your other than the one that does not match the diameter of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission. The use the "Special Spare" tire that came with wheels of Page
CAUTION: The car must not be driven with the car. See page 30. Contents | Top of different dimensions or with a spare tire other tires. CAUTION: We recommend that you switch the DSA system off whenever you use of your other than the one that does not match the diameter of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission. The use the "Special Spare" tire that came with wheels of Page
Owner's Manual
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... cargo space floor, next to the spare wheel. Gloves In case of an emergency pg. 83 In case of an emergency In case of an emergency Even if you from driving, such as a punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. For additional information, see section "ON CALL Road Assistance". 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 6 -
... cargo space floor, next to the spare wheel. Gloves In case of an emergency pg. 83 In case of an emergency In case of an emergency Even if you from driving, such as a punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. For additional information, see section "ON CALL Road Assistance". 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 6 -