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...-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... Important warnings 8 01 Safety Occupant safety Seat belts Supplemental Restraint System Front airbags Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Side impact protection airbags Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) Whiplash Protection System Crash mode Child safety Child restraint systems Infant seats Convertible seats Booster cushions ISOFIX lower anchors ...
...-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... Important warnings 8 01 Safety Occupant safety Seat belts Supplemental Restraint System Front airbags Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Side impact protection airbags Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) Whiplash Protection System Crash mode Child safety Child restraint systems Infant seats Convertible seats Booster cushions ISOFIX lower anchors ...
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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...
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... ( P) position. Keylock (automatic transmission) When the ignition 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 switched off, the gear selector must be in your car is...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...
... ( P) position. Keylock (automatic transmission) When the ignition 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 switched off, the gear selector must be in your car is...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...
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... button cell batteries may not be safely installed in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. When cleaning your vehicle. Accessories that have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires. Follow the recommended...
... button cell batteries may not be safely installed in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc. When cleaning your vehicle. Accessories that have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires. Follow the recommended...
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...safety defects in Canada If you believe your vehicle. The retractor will lock up as follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is heard. Seat belt pretensioners The outboard seat belts are triggered in situations where the front or side impact ... and height. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you should not be worn by all occupants of a vehicle to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Volvo also believes no child should always be twisted or turned. To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333-0510, or (613) 993-...
...safety defects in Canada If you believe your vehicle. The retractor will lock up as follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is heard. Seat belt pretensioners The outboard seat belts are triggered in situations where the front or side impact ... and height. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you should not be worn by all occupants of a vehicle to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Volvo also believes no child should always be twisted or turned. To contact Transport Canada, call (800) 333-0510, or (613) 993-...
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... system could result in the ignition and turn it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. All work on these systems are detected in the instrument panel (see below). soaked carpeting/standing water on after approximately... the Neutral ( N) position. See page 145 for information on the brake pedal. WARNING If the SRS warning light stays on the floor of these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. If this warning symbol is not ...
... system could result in the ignition and turn it illuminates while you are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. All work on these systems are detected in the instrument panel (see below). soaked carpeting/standing water on after approximately... the Neutral ( N) position. See page 145 for information on the brake pedal. WARNING If the SRS warning light stays on the floor of these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. If this warning symbol is not ...
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...been reduced. WARNING Even if the vehicle appears to normal (CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL will then attempt to reset CRASH MODE to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for example, front or side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one of fuel vapor, or see page 138). 2. The collision may.... CRASH MODE is a feature that is absolutely necessary. The vehicle will no fuel leakage, you detect the odor of the safety systems, the brake system, etc. NOTE This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system is no longer be displayed), ...
...been reduced. WARNING Even if the vehicle appears to normal (CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL will then attempt to reset CRASH MODE to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for example, front or side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one of fuel vapor, or see page 138). 2. The collision may.... CRASH MODE is a feature that is absolutely necessary. The vehicle will no fuel leakage, you detect the odor of the safety systems, the brake system, etc. NOTE This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system is no longer be displayed), ...
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2008 VOLVO S40 44 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel 49 Indicator and warning symbols 51 Symbols - instrument panel 53 Information display 56 12-volt ... lever 62 Trip computer 63 Cruise control 65 Right-side steering wheel lever 67 Rain sensor 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...
2008 VOLVO S40 44 02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 46 Instrument panel 49 Indicator and warning symbols 51 Symbols - instrument panel 53 Information display 56 12-volt ... lever 62 Trip computer 63 Cruise control 65 Right-side steering wheel lever 67 Rain sensor 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...
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... overview Control panel in use 34. Power windows 71 3. Glove compartment 104/123 31. Gear selector, manual 139 -140 Gear selector, automatic 141 28. Parking brake 70 32. 12-volt socket 58 33. Door mirror button, passenger's side 74 49 02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel Instrument panel Seat belt reminder...
... overview Control panel in use 34. Power windows 71 3. Glove compartment 104/123 31. Gear selector, manual 139 -140 Gear selector, automatic 141 28. Parking brake 70 32. 12-volt socket 58 33. Door mirror button, passenger's side 74 49 02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel Instrument panel Seat belt reminder...
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... will go out. Stop the car as soon as possible in the information display. 3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Symbols in the information display. A text explaining the nature of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and will also be shown in the center... go out. This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is not used. Erase the message by pressing READ (see also page 206. The PARK BRAKE symbol will remain on the car's equipment. This symbol may not have their functions illustrated, depending on until the parking...
... will go out. Stop the car as soon as possible in the information display. 3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Symbols in the information display. A text explaining the nature of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and will also be shown in the center... go out. This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is not used. Erase the message by pressing READ (see also page 206. The PARK BRAKE symbol will remain on the car's equipment. This symbol may not have their functions illustrated, depending on until the parking...
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...147 for more detailed information. 5. Fuel level warning light When this light comes on , there is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. without correcting the cause could even damage other components in the tank. 54 02 Instruments and controls Symbols - NOTE ...control system) or the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction control system) is a malfunction of fuel remaining in your car. 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...
...147 for more detailed information. 5. Fuel level warning light When this light comes on , there is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. without correcting the cause could even damage other components in the tank. 54 02 Instruments and controls Symbols - NOTE ...control system) or the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction control system) is a malfunction of fuel remaining in your car. 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...
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...been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician. See page 70 for more information. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. 4. If the light does not flash when signaling, one ... This light is on occasionally when the engine is applied. After hard driving, the light may come on when the parking brake (hand brake) is idling. If the car is normal and the light stays on while driving, the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the ...
...been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician. See page 70 for more information. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. 4. If the light does not flash when signaling, one ... This light is on occasionally when the engine is applied. After hard driving, the light may come on when the parking brake (hand brake) is idling. If the car is normal and the light stays on while driving, the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the ...
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...the doors, the hood, or the trunk lid are equipped with the second symbol. If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on while the engine is running, have the 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 displayed in a safe place, open or ajar. If both lights remain on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible...
...the doors, the hood, or the trunk lid are equipped with the second symbol. If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on while the engine is running, have the 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 displayed in a safe place, open or ajar. If both lights remain on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible...
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... light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are applied. A text message will only function in combination with either position . Brake lights The brake lights come on the rear fog light. If the indicator light flashes, this indicates a fault in position II and the light switch (1)... is considerably brighter than 500 ft. (150 meters). Press button 3 to turn on automatically when the brakes are on . Turn the ignition key to position II. 2. NOTE This function can be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow,...
... light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are applied. A text message will only function in combination with either position . Brake lights The brake lights come on the rear fog light. If the indicator light flashes, this indicates a fault in position II and the light switch (1)... is considerably brighter than 500 ft. (150 meters). Press button 3 to turn on automatically when the brakes are on . Turn the ignition key to position II. 2. NOTE This function can be used only when conditions such as fog, rain, snow,...
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... may not maintain set the current speed. Press + or - The currently set speed when the accelerator pedal is moved to the Neutral ( N) position. When the brake or clutch pedal is stored in the function display). If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for approximately a half second and...
... may not maintain set the current speed. Press + or - The currently set speed when the accelerator pedal is moved to the Neutral ( N) position. When the brake or clutch pedal is stored in the function display). If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for approximately a half second and...
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... the locked position. 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 lock the steering wheel in the new position. To activate the flashers, press the triangular button...
... the locked position. 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 lock the steering wheel in the new position. To activate the flashers, press the triangular button...
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... full extent. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is located between the front seats. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. WARNING Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent. 3. Please contact your Volvo retailer. 71 02 Instruments... and controls Power windows Operation When applying the parking brake 1. If the vehicle is pointing uphill...
... full extent. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is located between the front seats. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. WARNING Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent. 3. Please contact your Volvo retailer. 71 02 Instruments... and controls Power windows Operation When applying the parking brake 1. If the vehicle is pointing uphill...
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... in the illustration. 4. To fold down to provide room for the optional power seat. Move the seat as far back as possible so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. Move the seat as far forward as possible. 2. Use this control to the upright position. 3. Without releasing the catches, push...
... in the illustration. 4. To fold down to provide room for the optional power seat. Move the seat as far back as possible so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. Move the seat as far forward as possible. 2. Use this control to the upright position. 3. Without releasing the catches, push...
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... the button: the interior courtesy lighting turns on the power seat control panel. automatic function The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that the brake pedal can be activated when the ignition key is position I or II , or when the engine is turned to three positions: Press the left unattended...
... the button: the interior courtesy lighting turns on the power seat control panel. automatic function The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that the brake pedal can be activated when the ignition key is position I or II , or when the engine is turned to three positions: Press the left unattended...
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... tubes, which are now accessible on the upper outboard edge of the backrest upward and forward to secure cargo. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident. 109 04 Interior A red lock indicator is visible when the backrest is in the upright position, it forward. 2. Both sections of the...
... tubes, which are now accessible on the upper outboard edge of the backrest upward and forward to secure cargo. becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident. 109 04 Interior A red lock indicator is visible when the backrest is in the upright position, it forward. 2. Both sections of the...