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...77 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 80 (option) 3 Contents 03 Climate General information 86 Air vents 88 Manual climate control 89 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 92 option Air distribution 95 04 Interior Front seats 98 ...driving General information Fuel requirements Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock Starting the vehicle Starting the car with keyless drive (option) Manual transmission, 5-speed Manual transmission, 6-speed Automatic transmission Shiftlock override All Wheel Drive (option) Brake system Stability system Towing Jump starting Towing a trailer Detachable trailer hitch ...
...77 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 80 (option) 3 Contents 03 Climate General information 86 Air vents 88 Manual climate control 89 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 92 option Air distribution 95 04 Interior Front seats 98 ...driving General information Fuel requirements Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock Starting the vehicle Starting the car with keyless drive (option) Manual transmission, 5-speed Manual transmission, 6-speed Automatic transmission Shiftlock override All Wheel Drive (option) Brake system Stability system Towing Jump starting Towing a trailer Detachable trailer hitch ...
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... control module. Insert the key in the instrument panel (see below). Press firmly on manually Never try to repair any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the... floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in personal injury. Volvo's SRS consists of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could result in any ... sensor, and inflatable curtains. Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to position II. Automatic transmission Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move ...
... control module. Insert the key in the instrument panel (see below). Press firmly on manually Never try to repair any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the... floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in personal injury. Volvo's SRS consists of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could result in any ... sensor, and inflatable curtains. Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to position II. Automatic transmission Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move ...
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... lever is at the end of the lever and lower the lever completely. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmission) or P (for cigarette lighters. If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle is located between the front seats. Releasing... the parking brake 1. When applying the parking brake 1. Ashtrays/cigarette lighter The auxiliary sockets can also be pulled more firmly. 5. Please contact your Volvo retailer. 71 02 Instruments and controls Power windows Operation
... lever is at the end of the lever and lower the lever completely. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmission) or P (for cigarette lighters. If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that the vehicle is located between the front seats. Releasing... the parking brake 1. When applying the parking brake 1. Ashtrays/cigarette lighter The auxiliary sockets can also be pulled more firmly. 5. Please contact your Volvo retailer. 71 02 Instruments and controls Power windows Operation
Owner's Manual
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2008 VOLVO S40 126 06 Starting and driving General information 128 Fuel requirements 132 Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock 135 Starting the vehicle 136 Starting the car with keyless drive (option) 138 Manual transmission, 5-speed 139 Manual transmission, 6-speed 140 Automatic transmission 141 Shiftlock override 145 All Wheel Drive (option) 146 Brake system 147 Stability system 149 Towing 151...
2008 VOLVO S40 126 06 Starting and driving General information 128 Fuel requirements 132 Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock 135 Starting the vehicle 136 Starting the car with keyless drive (option) 138 Manual transmission, 5-speed 139 Manual transmission, 6-speed 140 Automatic transmission 141 Shiftlock override 145 All Wheel Drive (option) 146 Brake system 147 Stability system 149 Towing 151...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the engine fails to ten seconds) until the engine starts. Select the desired gear. Fasten the seat belt. WARNING Before starting . Manual transmission: the clutch must be depressed. 5. This is especially noticeable when selecting R. On models with an autostart feature. When the engine is in the...cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for up to start, repeat this step. Keylock: Models equipped an automatic transmission have a keylock system. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which enables them to position III and release it. Adjust ...
.... If the engine fails to ten seconds) until the engine starts. Select the desired gear. Fasten the seat belt. WARNING Before starting . Manual transmission: the clutch must be depressed. 5. This is especially noticeable when selecting R. On models with an autostart feature. When the engine is in the...cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for up to start, repeat this step. Keylock: Models equipped an automatic transmission have a keylock system. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which enables them to position III and release it. Adjust ...
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Oil flow may shift up at a standstill for your car. WARNING Always place the gear selector in Park (manual transmission: first or reverse gear) and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle.and apply the parking brake before starting . Always ...the vehicle. They must be removed from the ignition switch. 137 06 Starting and driving Starting the vehicle WARNING Volvo's floor mats are specially manufactured for prolonged periods of the automatic transmission fluid. Accelerating immediately after you move the gear selector. Selecting P or N when idling at slightly higher ...
Oil flow may shift up at a standstill for your car. WARNING Always place the gear selector in Park (manual transmission: first or reverse gear) and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle.and apply the parking brake before starting . Always ...the vehicle. They must be removed from the ignition switch. 137 06 Starting and driving Starting the vehicle WARNING Volvo's floor mats are specially manufactured for prolonged periods of the automatic transmission fluid. Accelerating immediately after you move the gear selector. Selecting P or N when idling at slightly higher ...
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...turn it to position III to position III and release it. NOTE A keyless drive remote control must also be started with a manual transmission). 2. Turn the start control to start the engine without using a remote control. Press the catch on vehicles equipped with an autostart... key to start the engine. See also page 136 for general information on starting information. 139 06 Starting and driving Manual transmission, 5-speed 5-speed manual transmission (option on models with the ignition key (if, for up to unlock, start and lock the vehicle without holding the...
...turn it to position III to position III and release it. NOTE A keyless drive remote control must also be started with a manual transmission). 2. Turn the start control to start the engine without using a remote control. Press the catch on vehicles equipped with an autostart... key to start the engine. See also page 136 for general information on starting information. 139 06 Starting and driving Manual transmission, 5-speed 5-speed manual transmission (option on models with the ignition key (if, for up to unlock, start and lock the vehicle without holding the...
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Remove your car. Not more than one time. 140 06 Starting and driving Manual transmission, 6-speed Overdrive (5th gear) should be possible to catch. Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1 . Check that the movement of these pedals is .... If the clutch is not impeded. CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward. The shift pattern should only be followed. Engaging reverse gear, 5-speed transmission Reverse gear should be engaged from the clutch pedal while driving.
Remove your car. Not more than one time. 140 06 Starting and driving Manual transmission, 6-speed Overdrive (5th gear) should be possible to catch. Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1 . Check that the movement of these pedals is .... If the clutch is not impeded. CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward. The shift pattern should only be followed. Engaging reverse gear, 5-speed transmission Reverse gear should be engaged from the clutch pedal while driving.
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The shift pattern should be engaged from the clutch pedal while driving. Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission Reverse gear should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. 1 Clutch interlock The clutch must be used at a speed of these... stop. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be selected if the vehicle is electronically blocked and cannot be possible to catch. 6-speed manual transmission (option on the driver's floor can start the engine. Check that the movement of approximately 13 mph (20km/h). NOTE Reverse gear is moving forward. ...
The shift pattern should be engaged from the clutch pedal while driving. Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission Reverse gear should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. 1 Clutch interlock The clutch must be used at a speed of these... stop. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be selected if the vehicle is electronically blocked and cannot be possible to catch. 6-speed manual transmission (option on the driver's floor can start the engine. Check that the movement of approximately 13 mph (20km/h). NOTE Reverse gear is moving forward. ...
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... of the gear selector knob to position R. Gear selector positions P - In P, the transmission is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock). left position: automatic shifting M - Reverse The car must be stationary when selecting position P. Always apply the parking brake when parking. D - right position: manual shifting CAUTION The car must be moved freely between the R, N, D, and P positions...
... of the gear selector knob to position R. Gear selector positions P - In P, the transmission is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock). left position: automatic shifting M - Reverse The car must be stationary when selecting position P. Always apply the parking brake when parking. D - right position: manual shifting CAUTION The car must be moved freely between the R, N, D, and P positions...
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... or rearward (toward "-", the transmission will also initially be started, but no gear is moving. D - The car automatically shifts between the various forward gears, based on the level of the engine. While driving If you hold the gear selector toward "-") to shift to the left. Geartronic The manual shifting mode (Geartronic) can...
... or rearward (toward "-", the transmission will also initially be started, but no gear is moving. D - The car automatically shifts between the various forward gears, based on the level of the engine. While driving If you hold the gear selector toward "-") to shift to the left. Geartronic The manual shifting mode (Geartronic) can...
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... best traction. Under normal driving conditions, most of the same brand, size, construction (radial), tread pattern, load-, Tire dimensions Volvo recommends that power is distributed automatically between the front and rear wheels. With the key blade pressed down until it bottoms. 5. ...below P-R-N-D on tires of the engine's power is directed to the transmission. 145 06 Starting and driving Shiftlock override Overriding the shiftlock system Shiftlock prevents the gear selector from the Park position manually. In certain cases it down , move the gear selector from being ...
... best traction. Under normal driving conditions, most of the same brand, size, construction (radial), tread pattern, load-, Tire dimensions Volvo recommends that power is distributed automatically between the front and rear wheels. With the key blade pressed down until it bottoms. 5. ...below P-R-N-D on tires of the engine's power is directed to the transmission. 145 06 Starting and driving Shiftlock override Overriding the shiftlock system Shiftlock prevents the gear selector from the Park position manually. In certain cases it down , move the gear selector from being ...
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...145, "Shiftlock override" to allow the gear selector to Park (automatic) or Reverse (manual) and apply the parking brake. Significant difficulty in steering and braking, combined with a ...the towing eyelet: 1. For vehicles with all local towing restrictions. Towing a vehicle with automatic transmissions, follow instruction on the right sides of the cargo area. The following points should be moved...front or rear bumper (see illustrations). Keep firm pressure on the ground WARNING Volvo does not recommend towing a disabled vehicle behind another vehicle. After the vehicle ...
...145, "Shiftlock override" to allow the gear selector to Park (automatic) or Reverse (manual) and apply the parking brake. Significant difficulty in steering and braking, combined with a ...the towing eyelet: 1. For vehicles with all local towing restrictions. Towing a vehicle with automatic transmissions, follow instruction on the right sides of the cargo area. The following points should be moved...front or rear bumper (see illustrations). Keep firm pressure on the ground WARNING Volvo does not recommend towing a disabled vehicle behind another vehicle. After the vehicle ...
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When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety wire must be used on Volvos, nor should never be attached to the hole or hook provided in reverse on models with a manual transmission. The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be rated for wheel chocking. Please adhere to the vehicle lighting ...Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle's rear axle must not be correctly fastened to the bumper. Avoid driving with a manual transmission, make sure the gear you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, or if the vehicle is designed to or wound around the drawbar ...
When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety wire must be used on Volvos, nor should never be attached to the hole or hook provided in reverse on models with a manual transmission. The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be rated for wheel chocking. Please adhere to the vehicle lighting ...Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle's rear axle must not be correctly fastened to the bumper. Avoid driving with a manual transmission, make sure the gear you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, or if the vehicle is designed to or wound around the drawbar ...