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... symbols Symbols - National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. instrument panel Information display 12-volt sockets Lighting panel Left-side steering wheel lever Trip computer Cruise control Right-side steering wheel lever... Rain sensor Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers Parking brake Power windows Mirrors Power moonroof (option) 46 49 51 53 56 58 59 62 63 65 67 68 69 70 71 73 75...
... symbols Symbols - National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. instrument panel Information display 12-volt sockets Lighting panel Left-side steering wheel lever Trip computer Cruise control Right-side steering wheel lever... Rain sensor Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers Parking brake Power windows Mirrors Power moonroof (option) 46 49 51 53 56 58 59 62 63 65 67 68 69 70 71 73 75...
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... 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 Transporting loads Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)-option 128 132 135 136 138 139...
... 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 Transporting loads Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)-option 128 132 135 136 138 139...
Owner's Manual
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... The ABS system in your car is parked, the gear selector is at a standstill to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the light switch panel when the car is locked in the Park ( P) position. Park assist (Option/accessory)... menu 230 235 237 241 245 11 Specifications Label information 248 Dimensions and weights 250 Engine oil 253 Engine specifications 255 Electrical system 256 Volvo programs 259 5 Contents cont. 12 Index Index 260 6 Introduction General information Shiftlock (automatic transmission) When your car performs a self-diagnostic...
... The ABS system in your car is parked, the gear selector is at a standstill to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the light switch panel when the car is locked in the Park ( P) position. Park assist (Option/accessory)... menu 230 235 237 241 245 11 Specifications Label information 248 Dimensions and weights 250 Engine oil 253 Engine specifications 255 Electrical system 256 Volvo programs 259 5 Contents cont. 12 Index Index 260 6 Introduction General information Shiftlock (automatic transmission) When your car performs a self-diagnostic...
Owner's Manual
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... technician before installing any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. For Volvo, all Volvo models. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are not directly related to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in which makes the...
... technician before installing any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. For Volvo, all Volvo models. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are not directly related to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in which makes the...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of your vehicle. Seat belt pretensioners The outboard seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that the shoulder belt is heard. Buckling a seat belt...a distinct click is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should always be worn ...
... vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of your vehicle. Seat belt pretensioners The outboard seat belts are equipped with pretensioners that the shoulder belt is heard. Buckling a seat belt...a distinct click is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should always be worn ...
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...II. All work on these systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by the SRS control module. See page 145 for information on the brake pedal. If this warning symbol is turned to position I, II, or III, and will be displayed. WARNING If the SRS warning light... This may cause airbag deployment which could cause malfunction and serious injury. Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery Wait at least one minute. soaked carpeting/standing water on after approximately 7 seconds if...
...II. All work on these systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by the SRS control module. See page 145 for information on the brake pedal. If this warning symbol is turned to position I, II, or III, and will be displayed. WARNING If the SRS warning light... This may cause airbag deployment which could cause malfunction and serious injury. Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery Wait at least one minute. soaked carpeting/standing water on after approximately 7 seconds if...
Owner's Manual
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...by another vehicle). Leave the vehicle immediately. Remove the ignition key or optional keyless drive start the vehicle. Try to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for It should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to start control (see any signs of fuel leakage, do so: ...carefully from its present position, if for example, front or side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc. The collision may appear in the information display. CRASH MODE is absolutely necessary. Attempting to start the vehicle If damage ...
...by another vehicle). Leave the vehicle immediately. Remove the ignition key or optional keyless drive start the vehicle. Try to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for It should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to start control (see any signs of fuel leakage, do so: ...carefully from its present position, if for example, front or side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc. The collision may appear in the information display. CRASH MODE is absolutely necessary. Attempting to start the vehicle If damage ...
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... 68 Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers 69 Parking brake 70 Power windows 71 Mirrors 73 Power moonroof (option) 75 Personal settings 77 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option) 80 45 02 Instruments and controls 46 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 2008 VOLVO S40 44 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel...
... 68 Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers 69 Parking brake 70 Power windows 71 Mirrors 73 Power moonroof (option) 75 Personal settings 77 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option) 80 45 02 Instruments and controls 46 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 2008 VOLVO S40 44 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel...
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... Control panel in use 34. Door mirror adjustment control 74 5. Audio system 230 25. Glove compartment 104/123 31. Hazard warning flashers 69 29. Parking brake 70 32. 12-volt socket 58 33. Not in driver's door 1. Gear selector, manual 139 -140 Gear selector, automatic 141 28. Power windows 71 3. Rear...
... Control panel in use 34. Door mirror adjustment control 74 5. Audio system 230 25. Glove compartment 104/123 31. Hazard warning flashers 69 29. Parking brake 70 32. 12-volt socket 58 33. Not in driver's door 1. Gear selector, manual 139 -140 Gear selector, automatic 141 28. Power windows 71 3. Rear...
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... lights up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to indicate a fault that the symbols are functioning. The PARK BRAKE symbol will remain on the car's equipment. Instead, a text warning is traveling at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h). Read the message in a ...symbol and accompanying text will not go out until the fault has been corrected. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain symbols may also light up : 1. Symbols in the center of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and will also be shown...
... lights up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to indicate a fault that the symbols are functioning. The PARK BRAKE symbol will remain on the car's equipment. Instead, a text warning is traveling at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h). Read the message in a ...symbol and accompanying text will not go out until the fault has been corrected. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain symbols may also light up : 1. Symbols in the center of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and will also be shown...
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...fuel remaining in your car. Fuel level warning light When this light comes on , there is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. instrument panel Symbols - without correcting the cause could even damage other components in the tank. 54 02 Instruments... and controls Symbols - Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) If the warning light comes on , there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). See page 147 for more detailed information. 5....
...fuel remaining in your car. Fuel level warning light When this light comes on , there is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. instrument panel Symbols - without correcting the cause could even damage other components in the tank. 54 02 Instruments... and controls Symbols - Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) If the warning light comes on , there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). See page 147 for more detailed information. 5....
Owner's Manual
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... increased. 5. If the light does not flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on when the parking brake (hand brake) is situated between the front seats. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. 4. After hard driving, the light may come on after the car...
... increased. 5. If the light does not flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on when the parking brake (hand brake) is situated between the front seats. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. 4. After hard driving, the light may come on after the car...
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... charging system checked by an authorized Volvo workshop. 1 On certain engines, this case: 1.Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off , no further action is below the MIN mark in the brake system. instrument panel 7. In this symbol is running, have the brake system inspected. See page 204 for...in the reservoir. Generator warning light If the light comes on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level. Have the car towed to indicate low oil pressure. If both warning lights go off the engine. 2. Door open the hood...
... charging system checked by an authorized Volvo workshop. 1 On certain engines, this case: 1.Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off , no further action is below the MIN mark in the brake system. instrument panel 7. In this symbol is running, have the brake system inspected. See page 204 for...in the reservoir. Generator warning light If the light comes on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level. Have the car towed to indicate low oil pressure. If both warning lights go off the engine. 2. Door open the hood...
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... such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters). Press button 3 to turn on . Brake lights The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are on the rear fog light.
... such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters). Press button 3 to turn on . Brake lights The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are on the rear fog light.
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... at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill. CRUISE will no longer be used in Neutral ( N). Cruise control is depressed. When the brake or clutch pedal is also automatically disengaged: If the speed drops below 20 mph. (30 km/h). If the gear selector is released. Cruise control may...
... at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill. CRUISE will no longer be used in Neutral ( N). Cruise control is depressed. When the brake or clutch pedal is also automatically disengaged: If the speed drops below 20 mph. (30 km/h). If the gear selector is released. Cruise control may...
Owner's Manual
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... where you live. Hazard warning flashers The four-way flasher should be activated automatically if an airbag deploys. 70 02 Instruments and controls Parking brake Parking brake (hand brake) 2. The hazard warning flashers will be used to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Adjust the steering wheel to turn off the...
... where you live. Hazard warning flashers The four-way flasher should be activated automatically if an airbag deploys. 70 02 Instruments and controls Parking brake Parking brake (hand brake) 2. The hazard warning flashers will be used to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Adjust the steering wheel to turn off the...
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... away from the curb. Pull the lever up firmly to its full extent. 3. Please contact your Volvo retailer. 71 02 Instruments and controls Power windows Operation The parking brake lever is at the end of the lever and lower the lever completely. Pull the parking... put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmission) or P (for cigarette lighters. Releasing the parking brake 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. When applying the parking brake 1. NOTE The indicator light will light up firmly to its full extent. Ashtrays and lighters are available as accessories...
... away from the curb. Pull the lever up firmly to its full extent. 3. Please contact your Volvo retailer. 71 02 Instruments and controls Power windows Operation The parking brake lever is at the end of the lever and lower the lever completely. Pull the parking... put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmission) or P (for cigarette lighters. Releasing the parking brake 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. When applying the parking brake 1. NOTE The indicator light will light up firmly to its full extent. Ashtrays and lighters are available as accessories...
Owner's Manual
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... seat should be adjusted so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment. Position the seat as far rearward as possible so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. WARNING Cover sharp edges on the rear of the lumbar support1 . 5. Secure the load to help prevent injury to help...
... seat should be adjusted so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment. Position the seat as far rearward as possible so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. WARNING Cover sharp edges on the rear of the lumbar support1 . 5. Secure the load to help prevent injury to help...
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... rear reading lights can be STOPPED at any time by pressing buttons 1 or 3. The seat should never be left unattended in automatic function that the brake pedal can be set to the 0 position. Front driver's side reading light, on/off by pressing any way when the seat is opened , and is...
... rear reading lights can be STOPPED at any time by pressing buttons 1 or 3. The seat should never be left unattended in automatic function that the brake pedal can be set to the 0 position. Front driver's side reading light, on/off by pressing any way when the seat is opened , and is...
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... on the under side of the rear seat. Press the center head restraint down backrest of the seat cushions. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident. 109 04 Interior Place the head restraints in place. Cargo must always be stacked higher than the top of luggage, etc.
... on the under side of the rear seat. Press the center head restraint down backrest of the seat cushions. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident. 109 04 Interior Place the head restraints in place. Cargo must always be stacked higher than the top of luggage, etc.