Owner's Manual
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...that could hinder your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with your passengers to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We also urge you will enjoy many years of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected...and your safety and comfort in this (or any other) automobile. And, of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in mind. 2005 VOLVO S40 Introduction Welcome to wear seat belts at all times in this manual.
...that could hinder your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with your passengers to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We also urge you will enjoy many years of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected...and your safety and comfort in this (or any other) automobile. And, of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in mind. 2005 VOLVO S40 Introduction Welcome to wear seat belts at all times in this manual.
Owner's Manual
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.... Horn, airbag 11. Ignition key 15. Rear-view mirror and optional compass 16. Audio controls (option) 13. Side window air vent 9. Climate system air vents 8. Seat belt reminder 17. Turn signals, high beams, trip computer 5. Windshield wipers and washers, headlight washers (certain models) 14. Hood opener 3. 2005 VOLVO S40 Chapter 1 -
.... Horn, airbag 11. Ignition key 15. Rear-view mirror and optional compass 16. Audio controls (option) 13. Side window air vent 9. Climate system air vents 8. Seat belt reminder 17. Turn signals, high beams, trip computer 5. Windshield wipers and washers, headlight washers (certain models) 14. Hood opener 3. 2005 VOLVO S40 Chapter 1 -
Owner's Manual
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...drive. Take a driver-retraining course. at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255. Safety Occupant safety 12 Seat belts 14 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - You can help you are taking any medication, consult your eyes checked regularly. disabling ...the passenger's side front airbag 19 Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags 25 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 26 WHIPS 28 Collision status 30 Inspecting safety system components 31 Child safety 32 pg. 12 Safety Occupant safety Volvo's concern for safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. 2005 VOLVO S40 Chapter 2 -
...drive. Take a driver-retraining course. at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255. Safety Occupant safety 12 Seat belts 14 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - You can help you are taking any medication, consult your eyes checked regularly. disabling ...the passenger's side front airbag 19 Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags 25 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 26 WHIPS 28 Collision status 30 Inspecting safety system components 31 Child safety 32 pg. 12 Safety Occupant safety Volvo's concern for safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. 2005 VOLVO S40 Chapter 2 -
Owner's Manual
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... portion of the belt under a service campaign, safety or emission recall or similar action, it may one occupant. Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you believe that your vehicle is covered under these conditions. Most states and provinces make it may either...using an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo strongly recommends that a safety defect exists in the Washington DC area) pg. 14 Seat belts Seat belts Using seat belts Not wearing a seat belt is not just our recommendation. As seat belts lose much of vehicles, it...
... portion of the belt under a service campaign, safety or emission recall or similar action, it may one occupant. Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you believe that your vehicle is covered under these conditions. Most states and provinces make it may either...using an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo strongly recommends that a safety defect exists in the Washington DC area) pg. 14 Seat belts Seat belts Using seat belts Not wearing a seat belt is not just our recommendation. As seat belts lose much of vehicles, it...
Owner's Manual
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...follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in order to function properly. Never repair the belt on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen). Any... should not be worn correctly. Sample label on all seat belts with the seat belt properly fastened. Before exiting the vehicle, check that children who have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only. If necessary, guide the belt back into the receptacle until a distinct click is not ...
...follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in order to function properly. Never repair the belt on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen). Any... should not be worn correctly. Sample label on all seat belts with the seat belt properly fastened. Before exiting the vehicle, check that children who have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only. If necessary, guide the belt back into the receptacle until a distinct click is not ...
Owner's Manual
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...will remain on until the driver and/or front seat passenger has buckled his /her seat belt. Front seats The seat belt reminder lights will light up if either of the front seat occupants has not buckled his /her seat belt. Seat belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women should be ...the lights will also illuminate in such a way as to page 35 for cleaning. pg. 17 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that changes frequency, depending on the speed of the belt should be positioned in the instrument panel. A light will...
...will remain on until the driver and/or front seat passenger has buckled his /her seat belt. Front seats The seat belt reminder lights will light up if either of the front seat occupants has not buckled his /her seat belt. Seat belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women should be ...the lights will also illuminate in such a way as to page 35 for cleaning. pg. 17 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that changes frequency, depending on the speed of the belt should be positioned in the instrument panel. A light will...
Owner's Manual
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... everyone in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment, and by the "SRS" embossed on both of the Volvo safety system is designed to - Seat belts - SRS) WARNING! The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one may occur in...the gas is designed to help prevent serious injury. Components in an accident. As its name implies, SRS is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! Never drive an SRS-equipped vehicle with tensioners. Deployment occurs very quickly and with nitrogen gas. The SRS system is ...
... everyone in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment, and by the "SRS" embossed on both of the Volvo safety system is designed to - Seat belts - SRS) WARNING! The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one may occur in...the gas is designed to help prevent serious injury. Components in an accident. As its name implies, SRS is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! Never drive an SRS-equipped vehicle with tensioners. Deployment occurs very quickly and with nitrogen gas. The SRS system is ...
Owner's Manual
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...silicon-filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger's seat cushion, a control module located under this seat, and a seat belt tension sensor, located on these systems should be shown by the OWS indicator light as a result of the seat. pg. 19 Occupant Weight Sensor - bruises, swellings, or... be performed by the Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), a system that the SRS system is automatically enabled/disabled by an authorized Volvo retailer. When installing any part of the person or object in the system could cause malfunction. Any interference in the front passenger...
...silicon-filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger's seat cushion, a control module located under this seat, and a seat belt tension sensor, located on these systems should be shown by the OWS indicator light as a result of the seat. pg. 19 Occupant Weight Sensor - bruises, swellings, or... be performed by the Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), a system that the SRS system is automatically enabled/disabled by an authorized Volvo retailer. When installing any part of the person or object in the system could cause malfunction. Any interference in the front passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... it to the OWS system. SRS) WARNING! Maintenance or repairs should never be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as explained above, be placed on the front passenger's seat. WARNING! The airbags may also deploy in a way that the passenger's side front airbag will be ...displayed in the event of the collision and the inertial forces generated by an authorized Volvo service technician. If a fault in the system...
... it to the OWS system. SRS) WARNING! Maintenance or repairs should never be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as explained above, be placed on the front passenger's seat. WARNING! The airbags may also deploy in a way that the passenger's side front airbag will be ...displayed in the event of the collision and the inertial forces generated by an authorized Volvo service technician. If a fault in the system...
Owner's Manual
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...Supplemental Restraint System - If a fault is functioning properly every time the Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the rear seat with the front seat buckles. We also recommend that they hang out can cause skin and...nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at full capacity. Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.). If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if ...
...Supplemental Restraint System - If a fault is functioning properly every time the Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the rear seat with the front seat buckles. We also recommend that they hang out can cause skin and...nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at full capacity. Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.). If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the brake pedal. There is started or if it to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the floor of airbags and seat belt tensioners. Switch off the ignition for repairs. Insert the key in personal injury. Customer Care Center Customer Care Center P.O. Rockleigh, New... about the SRS system, please contact your vehicle has been subjected to position II. This service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer. This may cause airbag deployment which could result in the ignition and turn it comes on manually overriding the shiftlock system. ...
...on the brake pedal. There is started or if it to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the floor of airbags and seat belt tensioners. Switch off the ignition for repairs. Insert the key in personal injury. Customer Care Center Customer Care Center P.O. Rockleigh, New... about the SRS system, please contact your vehicle has been subjected to position II. This service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer. This may cause airbag deployment which could result in the ignition and turn it comes on manually overriding the shiftlock system. ...
Owner's Manual
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..., on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. Occupants in the front passenger's seat. Contents | Top of any vehicle with the seat belt properly fastened. Children must never sit on page 17). Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm...) be allowed in the front passenger's seat must never be seated in injury to , or installed near the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by an authorized Volvo service technician. See 35 for guidelines. Never try to open...
..., on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. Occupants in the front passenger's seat. Contents | Top of any vehicle with the seat belt properly fastened. Children must never sit on page 17). Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm...) be allowed in the front passenger's seat must never be seated in injury to , or installed near the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by an authorized Volvo service technician. See 35 for guidelines. Never try to open...
Owner's Manual
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...to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is situated between the front seats. Canadian models are equipped...normal and the light stays on when the parking brake (hand brake) is on after restart, have the system(s) inspected. 4. Seat belt reminder This symbol (and the seat belt reminder light above the rear view mirror) will go out after the car has been started, the safety system's diagnostic ...
...to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is situated between the front seats. Canadian models are equipped...normal and the light stays on when the parking brake (hand brake) is on after restart, have the system(s) inspected. 4. Seat belt reminder This symbol (and the seat belt reminder light above the rear view mirror) will go out after the car has been started, the safety system's diagnostic ...
Owner's Manual
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...timer function minimizes the risk of misting, or stale air when the recirculation function is then recirculated, i.e. Recirculation 3. Heated driver's seat 7. Recirculation (together with the air conditioning system) cools the passenger compartment more quickly in the defroster button lights up when this ...function is turned counterclockwise and the indicator light in winter. A/C - Heated front passenger's seat 8. See page 62 for too long, there is controlled to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed. Air ...
...timer function minimizes the risk of misting, or stale air when the recirculation function is then recirculated, i.e. Recirculation 3. Heated driver's seat 7. Recirculation (together with the air conditioning system) cools the passenger compartment more quickly in the defroster button lights up when this ...function is turned counterclockwise and the indicator light in winter. A/C - Heated front passenger's seat 8. See page 62 for too long, there is controlled to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed. Air ...
Owner's Manual
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... selected. one of the car. Airflow controls Press one LED lights up . The desired temperature is not recirculated. Seat heating off: Press the button a third time - The air is selected using control 9. 5. Heated front seats (option) Maximum heating: Press the button once - pg. 71 Manual climate control 4. both LEDs light up . Temperature...
... selected. one of the car. Airflow controls Press one LED lights up . The desired temperature is not recirculated. Seat heating off: Press the button a third time - The air is selected using control 9. 5. Heated front seats (option) Maximum heating: Press the button once - pg. 71 Manual climate control 4. both LEDs light up . Temperature...
Owner's Manual
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On/Off 2. Recirculation 4. 1. Defroster 5. Heated front passenger's seat 9. If you select one or more manual functions, the remaining functions continue to maintain the desired temperature. The display shows the blower symbol and OFF. 3. ... blower speed is regulated automatically if AUTO is shown in the display goes out, the blower and the air conditioning are switched off . Heated driver's seat 8. AUTO CLIMATE is selected.
On/Off 2. Recirculation 4. 1. Defroster 5. Heated front passenger's seat 9. If you select one or more manual functions, the remaining functions continue to maintain the desired temperature. The display shows the blower symbol and OFF. 3. ... blower speed is regulated automatically if AUTO is shown in the display goes out, the blower and the air conditioning are switched off . Heated driver's seat 8. AUTO CLIMATE is selected.
Owner's Manual
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... is then recirculated, i.e. A symbol in the display above the climate control panel and a lit LED in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. Heated front seats (option) Airflow controls Press one of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation pg. 73 Electronic climate control (ECC) function is activated. When OFF is...
... is then recirculated, i.e. A symbol in the display above the climate control panel and a lit LED in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. Heated front seats (option) Airflow controls Press one of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation pg. 73 Electronic climate control (ECC) function is activated. When OFF is...
Owner's Manual
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... pressed once. Air conditioning is not recirculated in the switch. Air is always engaged. There is a certain amount of the car: Press the knob once. Seat heating off: Press the button a third time - NOTE: Selecting a temperature that a temperature setting will apply to set separately using the knob (with the thermometer in...
... pressed once. Air conditioning is not recirculated in the switch. Air is always engaged. There is a certain amount of the car: Press the knob once. Seat heating off: Press the button a third time - NOTE: Selecting a temperature that a temperature setting will apply to set separately using the knob (with the thermometer in...
Owner's Manual
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... knob to provide a comfortable driving and sitting position. 1. 2005 VOLVO S40 Chapter 5 - Interior pg. 77 Interior Front seats 78 Interior lighting 81 Storage compartments 82 Rear seat 84 Trunk 86 pg. 78 Front seats Manual seat adjustment The driver's and passenger's seats can be adjusted in a number of the seat cushion. 4. Turn this control to raise or lower the...
... knob to provide a comfortable driving and sitting position. 1. 2005 VOLVO S40 Chapter 5 - Interior pg. 77 Interior Front seats 78 Interior lighting 81 Storage compartments 82 Rear seat 84 Trunk 86 pg. 78 Front seats Manual seat adjustment The driver's and passenger's seats can be adjusted in a number of the seat cushion. 4. Turn this control to raise or lower the...
Owner's Manual
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... Cover sharp edges on the rear of the backrest as comfort and control allow. Move the seat as far forward as possible. 2. Secure the load to occupants. Do not adjust the seat while driving. Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward. 5. Adjust the backrest to ... rearward as shown in certain markets) The front passenger's seat backrest can be folded down the backrest: 1. Folding down the front seat backrest WARNING! pg. 79 Front seats Power seats The power driver's seat can be adjusted: The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be ...
... Cover sharp edges on the rear of the backrest as comfort and control allow. Move the seat as far forward as possible. 2. Secure the load to occupants. Do not adjust the seat while driving. Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward. 5. Adjust the backrest to ... rearward as shown in certain markets) The front passenger's seat backrest can be folded down the backrest: 1. Folding down the front seat backrest WARNING! pg. 79 Front seats Power seats The power driver's seat can be adjusted: The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be ...