Owner's Manual
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...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 All ...rights reserved. 2 Contents 00 Introduction General information 6 Volvo and the environment 7 Important warnings 8 01 Safety Occupant safety Seat belts Supplemental Restraint System Front airbags Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Side impact protection airbags...
...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 All ...rights reserved. 2 Contents 00 Introduction General information 6 Volvo and the environment 7 Important warnings 8 01 Safety Occupant safety Seat belts Supplemental Restraint System Front airbags Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Side impact protection airbags...
Owner's Manual
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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 button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). To release the selector from Park ( P). The...) Audio 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 test when ...
... the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). To release the selector from Park ( P). The...) Audio 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 test when ...
Owner's Manual
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... safely installed in completing the life cycle. See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. Properly dispose of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and... emission systems in or on the environment. Genuine Volvo accessories are involved, visit our Internet home...
... safely installed in completing the life cycle. See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. Properly dispose of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and... emission systems in or on the environment. Genuine Volvo accessories are involved, visit our Internet home...
Owner's Manual
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... when driving in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should sit in the front seat of a vehicle to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Volvo also believes no child should not be properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by the seat belt on ... belt is heard. These pretensioners are calling from the rear. The retractor will lock up as follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is normally "unlocked" and you should always be worn by all occupants of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted...
... when driving in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should sit in the front seat of a vehicle to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Volvo also believes no child should not be properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by the seat belt on ... belt is heard. These pretensioners are calling from the rear. The retractor will lock up as follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is normally "unlocked" and you should always be worn by all occupants of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted...
Owner's Manual
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... 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the ignition and turn it illuminates while you are monitored by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Automatic transmission Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the... an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your vehicle has been subjected to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs. See page 145 for information on the brake pedal. All of seat belt pretensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and inflatable...
... 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the ignition and turn it illuminates while you are monitored by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Automatic transmission Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the... an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your vehicle has been subjected to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs. See page 145 for information on the brake pedal. All of seat belt pretensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and inflatable...
Owner's Manual
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...to start the vehicle. Reinsert the key or start control (see any signs of the safety systems, the brake system, etc. There may be driven or towed (pulled by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may...or to control. Restoring the vehicle to start the vehicle. It should only be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for example, it difficult or impossible to reset the electrical system after CRASH MODE has been set, it should be done by ...
...to start the vehicle. Reinsert the key or start control (see any signs of the safety systems, the brake system, etc. There may be driven or towed (pulled by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may...or to control. Restoring the vehicle to start the vehicle. It should only be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for example, it difficult or impossible to reset the electrical system after CRASH MODE has been set, it should be done by ...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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Controls for rear windows 71 2. Hazard warning flashers 69 29. Parking brake 70 32. 12-volt socket 58 33. Door mirror adjustment control 74 5. Door mirror button, passenger's side 74 49 02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...
Controls for rear windows 71 2. Hazard warning flashers 69 29. Parking brake 70 32. 12-volt socket 58 33. Door mirror adjustment control 74 5. Door mirror button, passenger's side 74 49 02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...
Owner's Manual
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... as soon as possible in the information display. 3. This symbol may not have their functions illustrated, depending on until the parking brake has been released. 1 On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is provided in combination with other indicator or warning ...information display, see page 56). Read the message in a suitable location. 2. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The symbol and accompanying text will go out. Instead, a text warning is not used. Symbols in the information display. ...
... as soon as possible in the information display. 3. This symbol may not have their functions illustrated, depending on until the parking brake has been released. 1 On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is provided in combination with other indicator or warning ...information display, see page 56). Read the message in a suitable location. 2. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. The symbol and accompanying text will go out. Instead, a text warning is not used. Symbols in the information display. ...
Owner's Manual
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... second symbol. 3. instrument panel Symbols - NOTE Canadian models are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). See page 149 for additional information. The vehicle should be driven to stabilize the car. Stability system STC or DSTC... other components in the driver's side taillight cluster) is on. 4. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) If the warning light comes on, there is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. Rear fog light This symbol indicates that the rear fog light...
... second symbol. 3. instrument panel Symbols - NOTE Canadian models are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). See page 149 for additional information. The vehicle should be driven to stabilize the car. Stability system STC or DSTC... other components in the driver's side taillight cluster) is on. 4. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) If the warning light comes on, there is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. Rear fog light This symbol indicates that the rear fog light...
Owner's Manual
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... 10 seconds after the car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician. SRS system warning light If this light will flash simultaneously with the second symbol. 3. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained... information. NOTE Canadian models are towing a trailer, this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on when the parking brake (hand brake) is normal and the light stays on the trailer. If the oil level is applied. If the car is increased. 5. This is normal...
... 10 seconds after the car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician. SRS system warning light If this light will flash simultaneously with the second symbol. 3. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained... information. NOTE Canadian models are towing a trailer, this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on when the parking brake (hand brake) is normal and the light stays on the trailer. If the oil level is applied. If the car is increased. 5. This is normal...
Owner's Manual
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...equipped with the second symbol. instrument panel 7. If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on while the engine is not used to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the charging system checked by an authorized Volvo workshop. 1 On certain engines, this light comes on ...after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level. Generator warning light If...
...equipped with the second symbol. instrument panel 7. If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on while the engine is not used to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the charging system checked by an authorized Volvo workshop. 1 On certain engines, this light comes on ...after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level. Generator warning light If...
Owner's Manual
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... also be displayed. NOTE The rear fog light is on the rear fog light. Turn the ignition key to turn on . Brake lights The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are on the front fog lights. NOTE This function can be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke...
... also be displayed. NOTE The rear fog light is on the rear fog light. Turn the ignition key to turn on . Brake lights The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are on the front fog lights. NOTE This function can be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke...
Owner's Manual
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... mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill. Momentary acceleration, for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed: 1. When the brake or clutch pedal is released. 2. If the gear selector is stored in Neutral ( N). Returning to the set speed on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control...
... mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill. Momentary acceleration, for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed: 1. When the brake or clutch pedal is released. 2. If the gear selector is stored in Neutral ( N). Returning to the set speed on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel while driving. 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) The hazard warning flashers will be used to a suitable position 3. Press the button again to lock the steering wheel in the new position. 2. Adjust...
... wheel while driving. 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) The hazard warning flashers will be used to a suitable position 3. Press the button again to lock the steering wheel in the new position. 2. Adjust...
Owner's Manual
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...for automatic transmission). Releasing the parking brake 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. Pull the lever up firmly to its full extent. 3. 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 Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they ...
...for automatic transmission). Releasing the parking brake 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. Pull the lever up firmly to its full extent. 3. 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 Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they ...
Owner's Manual
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... seat should be adjusted so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment. Move the seat as far back as possible so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. Use this knob to provide room for the optional power seat. To fold down to adjust the backrest tilt. 6. Use...
... seat should be adjusted so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment. Move the seat as far back as possible so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. Use this knob to provide room for the optional power seat. To fold down to adjust the backrest tilt. 6. Use...
Owner's Manual
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... , and is running. Courtesy lighting 3. the courtesy lighting has not been switched off . automatic function The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that the brake pedal can be set to the 0 position.
... , and is running. Courtesy lighting 3. the courtesy lighting has not been switched off . automatic function The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that the brake pedal can be set to the 0 position.
Owner's Manual
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... the seat cushions. This will reduce the possibility of the backrest upward and forward to release the backrest lock. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident. 109 04 Interior Fold the backrest down the rear seat backrests, the outboard seat belts can be folded down , do not place...
... the seat cushions. This will reduce the possibility of the backrest upward and forward to release the backrest lock. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident. 109 04 Interior Fold the backrest down the rear seat backrests, the outboard seat belts can be folded down , do not place...