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..., New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us To help ensure your ability to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that could hinder your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you may be affected by the certification labels...Volvo is designed to meet all times in this (or any impairment that you and your retailer, or: In the USA : Volvo Cars of the hood. For further information please contact your passengers to the driver's door opening, and on the underside of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. 2008 VOLVO S40 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL S40...
..., New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us To help ensure your ability to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that could hinder your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you may be affected by the certification labels...Volvo is designed to meet all times in this (or any impairment that you and your retailer, or: In the USA : Volvo Cars of the hood. For further information please contact your passengers to the driver's door opening, and on the underside of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. 2008 VOLVO S40 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL S40...
Owner's Manual
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... York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. 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 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) Whiplash Protection System Crash mode Child safety Child restraint systems Infant seats Convertible seats...67 68 69 70 71 73 75 In Canada : Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
... York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com 2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. 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 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) Whiplash Protection System Crash mode Child safety Child restraint systems Infant seats Convertible seats...67 68 69 70 71 73 75 In Canada : Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
Owner's Manual
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... 116 118 122 123 124 4 Contents 06 Starting and 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 ... Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires Temporary spare Wheel nuts Tire rotation Changing a wheel Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 08 Car care 168 Washing and cleaning the car 192 170 Paint touch up 196 174 176 177 179 180 181 182 183 184 187
... 116 118 122 123 124 4 Contents 06 Starting and 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 ... Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires Temporary spare Wheel nuts Tire rotation Changing a wheel Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 08 Car care 168 Washing and cleaning the car 192 170 Paint touch up 196 174 176 177 179 180 181 182 183 184 187
Owner's Manual
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...the brake pedal, press the button on the light switch panel when the car is normal. Park assist (Option/accessory) 162 5 Contents 09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance 200 Maintaining your car 201 Hood 203 Engine compartment 204 Engine oil 205 Fluids 206 Wiper blades ... 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 vehicle first reaches the speed of ...
...the brake pedal, press the button on the light switch panel when the car is normal. Park assist (Option/accessory) 162 5 Contents 09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance 200 Maintaining your car 201 Hood 203 Engine compartment 204 Engine oil 205 Fluids 206 Wiper blades ... 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 vehicle first reaches the speed of ...
Owner's Manual
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...please familiarize yourself with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in which means we all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; Optional equipment described in the chapters ...converter with the new-engine oil consumption information on special legal requirements. Volvo's environmental activities are all live. In this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is extremely useful and should also be used in the U.S., Canada...
...please familiarize yourself with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in which means we all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; Optional equipment described in the chapters ...converter with the new-engine oil consumption information on special legal requirements. Volvo's environmental activities are all live. In this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is extremely useful and should also be used in the U.S., Canada...
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...the performance, safety, and emission systems in the driving environment. Properly dispose of a vehicle, which Volvo Cars of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is the next critical step in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for compatibility with many feature...accessories may not be adversely affected if you install accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to controlling the car in your car. WARNING Certain components of your car's performance and safety systems could be familiar with your tires. ...
...the performance, safety, and emission systems in the driving environment. Properly dispose of a vehicle, which Volvo Cars of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is the next critical step in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for compatibility with many feature...accessories may not be adversely affected if you install accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to controlling the car in your car. WARNING Certain components of your car's performance and safety systems could be familiar with your tires. ...
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...warning, we want to make radio use by a driver while the vehicle is moving . Program radio presets with the vehicle parked. If your car is moving. A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to a serious accident. For all of passengers in your audio system while the...to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked, and use your programmed presets to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety: Never use these devices or any of these systems, we offer the following guidance regarding specific newer features ...
...warning, we want to make radio use by a driver while the vehicle is moving . Program radio presets with the vehicle parked. If your car is moving. A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to a serious accident. For all of passengers in your audio system while the...to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked, and use your programmed presets to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety: Never use these devices or any of these systems, we offer the following guidance regarding specific newer features ...
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... that if your vehicle is covered under these conditions. 13 01 Safety Occupant safety NHTSA can help you , your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. Occupant safety reminders How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are taking any medication, consult... start to safety. We will not compromise our commitment to leave streaks. How quickly you ever have a safety concern with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. If you may order a recall and remedy campaign. To contact NHTSA, you believe that a safety defect exists in...
... that if your vehicle is covered under these conditions. 13 01 Safety Occupant safety NHTSA can help you , your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. Occupant safety reminders How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are taking any medication, consult... start to safety. We will not compromise our commitment to leave streaks. How quickly you ever have a safety concern with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. If you may order a recall and remedy campaign. To contact NHTSA, you believe that a safety defect exists in...
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...14 01 Safety Seat belts Using seat belts Seat belts should be properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. The retractor will lock up as follows: ...and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in the front seat of a vehicle. Volvo also believes no child should sit in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should ... belts also include a tension reducing device which, in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of a vehicle to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is not pulled out ...
...14 01 Safety Seat belts Using seat belts Seat belts should be properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. The retractor will lock up as follows: ...and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in the front seat of a vehicle. Volvo also believes no child should sit in turns When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should ... belts also include a tension reducing device which, in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of a vehicle to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is not pulled out ...
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NOTE The function is switched on. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car. A chime will sound for a total of 6 minutes from the time the ignition is active for 6 seconds. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the ... reminder function only reacts if the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car. The chime will go out. Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are in the instrument panel (see page 54) that alert the...
NOTE The function is switched on. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car. A chime will sound for a total of 6 minutes from the time the ignition is active for 6 seconds. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the ... reminder function only reacts if the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car. The chime will go out. Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are in the instrument panel (see page 54) that alert the...
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.... The release of the powder may also deploy in the SRS system, please contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Volvo's front airbags use special sensors that the front airbag system is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire...
.... The release of the powder may also deploy in the SRS system, please contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Volvo's front airbags use special sensors that the front airbag system is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire...
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...-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com WARNING Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the event of Canada Corp. In Canada Volvo Cars of prolonged exposure. 1 See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 21. 20 01 Safety Front airbags WARNING
...-663-8255 www.volvocanada.com WARNING Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the event of Canada Corp. In Canada Volvo Cars of prolonged exposure. 1 See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 21. 20 01 Safety Front airbags WARNING
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...person's legs comfortably extended. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate and stay on , it is disabled (see the following table). 1 Volvo recommends that a person of the passenger's side front airbag, move the child restraint to the rear seat. Make sure the child restraint is...example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo at: In the USA 23 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Volvo Cars of the OWS classification capability. The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side...
...person's legs comfortably extended. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate and stay on , it is disabled (see the following table). 1 Volvo recommends that a person of the passenger's side front airbag, move the child restraint to the rear seat. Make sure the child restraint is...example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag systems, please contact Volvo at: In the USA 23 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) Volvo Cars of the OWS classification capability. The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side...
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...the correct use of the seat cushion, or by a child, and could cause OWS to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is seated in the front passenger's seat with the OWS system's function. The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in ...Corp. If a child is also equipped with the OWS system's function. 24 01 Safety Side impact protection airbags Side impact airbags - In Canada Volvo Cars of object on the front passenger's seat in serious injury to follow these instructions could interfere with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The...
...the correct use of the seat cushion, or by a child, and could cause OWS to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is seated in the front passenger's seat with the OWS system's function. The front passenger's seat belt should never be used in ...Corp. If a child is also equipped with the OWS system's function. 24 01 Safety Side impact protection airbags Side impact airbags - In Canada Volvo Cars of object on the front passenger's seat in serious injury to follow these instructions could interfere with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The...
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...system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of the car or in rollover situations. It is a supplement to deploy in the area... system or in all side impact situations. The use of the vehicle affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. NOTE SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of seat covers on...and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of an accident. 25 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system Components in injury to open or repair any components of impact. Never...
...system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of the car or in rollover situations. It is a supplement to deploy in the area... system or in all side impact situations. The use of the vehicle affected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. NOTE SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of seat covers on...and side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of an accident. 25 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system Components in injury to open or repair any components of impact. Never...
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... NOTE If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for the VIC to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in certain side impact collisions. Never hang heavy items from the center of both front side windows to help protect the heads of...front seats and the occupant of the outboard rear seating positions in rollover situations. This could impede deployment of the Inflatable curtain. 26 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) WARNING In order for approximately 3 seconds. WARNING The VIC system is not designed to provide its best protection, both ...
... NOTE If the inflatable curtain deploys, it remains inflated for the VIC to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in certain side impact collisions. Never hang heavy items from the center of both front side windows to help protect the heads of...front seats and the occupant of the outboard rear seating positions in rollover situations. This could impede deployment of the Inflatable curtain. 26 01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) WARNING In order for approximately 3 seconds. WARNING The VIC system is not designed to provide its best protection, both ...
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... of the front seat backrests are designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to supplement the other safety systems in your car. Children must be allowed in an accident. For this type, the hinges and brackets of position. should sit in the front seats. Only adults should...
... of the front seat backrests are designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to supplement the other safety systems in your car. Children must be allowed in an accident. For this type, the hinges and brackets of position. should sit in the front seats. Only adults should...
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... , cargo must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat. If your car has been involved in a rearend collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats appear to be replaced. Certain components in the WHIPS system...
... , cargo must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat. If your car has been involved in a rearend collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats appear to be replaced. Certain components in the WHIPS system...
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...a child in the vehicle. inspection/ repairs. 30 01 Safety Child safety Children should be seated safely Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for a child restraint system. Holding a child in a car. In an accident, a child held in Canada, CMVSS 213. In using any child restraint system...child restraint system is properly located on the hips (see the illustration on the seat. the label required by being ejected from your Volvo retailer for your state or province. Here's what to carefully look for when selecting a child restraint system: It should also be ...
...a child in the vehicle. inspection/ repairs. 30 01 Safety Child safety Children should be seated safely Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for a child restraint system. Holding a child in a car. In an accident, a child held in Canada, CMVSS 213. In using any child restraint system...child restraint system is properly located on the hips (see the illustration on the seat. the label required by being ejected from your Volvo retailer for your state or province. Here's what to carefully look for when selecting a child restraint system: It should also be ...
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... lock themselves in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened. Children should never be locked in your children in the front seat of a car? Insert the seat belt latch plate into a child safety seat. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat. This...for even a short period of a child's reach. A sound from the seat belt retractor will now be placed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo's recommendations Why does Volvo believe that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the front passenger's seat. Please ...
... lock themselves in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened. Children should never be locked in your children in the front seat of a car? Insert the seat belt latch plate into a child safety seat. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat. This...for even a short period of a child's reach. A sound from the seat belt retractor will now be placed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo's recommendations Why does Volvo believe that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the front passenger's seat. Please ...