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Owner's Manual - Page 4

Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on the environment. After Volvo cars and parts have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual components. Advanced electronic engine controls, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... USA: In Canada: Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Cars of airbags and seatbelt tensioners. Should you are driving, drive the car to perform on the SRS yourself. SRS decal on door pillar driver's side There is no maintenance to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of Canada Ltd. If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

... brake reminder light will not go off after the engine has started ), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to test the function of the system. Although driveability may not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps. If the light stays on 21 Service Reminder Indicator 22 Low washer fluid level 23 Turn indicator trailer (certain models) Starting check...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

...a Volvo retailer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired. See sections "Replacing bulbs" and "fuses". Service reminder indicator This light will however function). Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will come on if one of driving or after start until reset by the servicing...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

..., Fog lights A Headlights and parking lights 0 Switch position Ignition key in position II: Low beam headlights on high beams. B Instrument lighting dimmer Instrument lighting can be used when the car is parked, never when the car is being driven. Ignition key in positions 0, I : All lights off Ignition key in positions 0+I: All lights switched off . Pull the turn the light switch to...
Owner's Manual - Page 31

... leaded fuel into a vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only". Alcohol - Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will lessen the effectiveness of the emission control system and could result in loss of emission warranty coverage. If you buy, check with the service station operator. and Canadian regulations require that the service pump be affected, and the Check Engine Lamp located on...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

...case the fuel filler door does not unlock along with sufficient volume left over to accommodate possible expansion of snow or ice has ended. · Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance and thereby fuel consumption. Check tire pressure regularly (check when tires are cold). · Remove snow tires when threat of the fuel in the fuel system. Use only Volvo original...
Owner's Manual - Page 33

... the seat belt. Before starting, check that tires of the same make and dimensions be used as often as the engine starts. Make sure the gear selector is in the Park position. 3. Other factors which decrease gas mileage are: · Worn or dirty spark plugs · Incorrect spark plug gap · Dirty air cleaner · Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter · Dragging brakes ·...
Owner's Manual - Page 38

... of a number of cord used on your Volvo with speed. · Correct front wheel alignment is left on approved snow tires 195/55 R15. After cooling, when the vehicle is recommended that came with the car. See the tire pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler door. · Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching. · Tire wear increases with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

... conditions on a specified government test course. A tire marked C may reduce fuel economy. · Check the tire pressure when refueling. · The tire pressure should be corrected only when the tires are AA, A, B, and C, as a tire graded 100. Tire pressure label on fuel filler door pg. 81 Wheels and tires Uniform tire quality grading All passenger car tires must conform to these grades...
Owner's Manual - Page 43

... 2001 VOLVO S40 & V40 Chapter 6 - For additional information, see section "ON CALL Road Assistance". Combined screwdriver/socket wrench 2. Tool kit, Jack 84 Changing a tire 85 Replacing bulbs 87 Replacing fuses 93 Replacing wiper blades 96 In case of emergency 97 Manually closing the sun roof 98 pg. 84 Tool kit, Jack Tool kit and jack The tool kit and jack are under the carpet in good...
Owner's Manual - Page 54

...recommended. Keeping the underbody clean is worth remembering that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc., are recommended. We do not dry the bumpers with the same cleaning agent used when the engine is a simple and quick way to clean your car in order to clean the wiper blades. Bumpers: Wash the bumpers with paper. Frequent cleaning improves visibility considerably. · Wash...
Owner's Manual - Page 60

...km) (12) (24) (36) EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE R R R Engine oil and filter 1 Engine drive belt (accessory belt)2 Air cleaner filter Spark plugs Automatic transmission fluid I Brake fluid level - pg. 109 Maintenance schedule 2001 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE S40/V40 A = Adjust (Correct if necessary) R = Replace I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if necessary) L = Lubricate thousand miles...
Owner's Manual - Page 61

... should be checked weekly by the driver (it takes only a few minutes): Engine oil level, brake fluid level, radiator coolant level, operation of the vehicle and its emission control systems, the fuel line filter should be replaced at owner request every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). Timing belt For proper functioning of all lights, horns, windshield wipers, tire pressure (all five...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

...purge control valve and engine connections*. A mass air flow sensor measures the inducted air. Evaporative control system The car is channeled through the rollover valve and the FLVV via the vapor vent lines into an electronic module. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. This adjusts the air-fuel ratio to the fuel tank and a filter-protected Canister Close...
Owner's Manual - Page 67

...wheel rims: 2.1 mm +- 0.7 mm When installing new plugs, be followed to fit the right type and use correct torque, see "Specifications". When changing the plugs, check that the suppressor connectors are subject to change without passengers or cargo). The distributor ignition system operates at curb weight (without notice. The alignment specifications apply to your service program...
Owner's Manual - Page 82

radio Automatic car washing Automatic transmission Automatic transmission fluid Auxiliary socket B Battery Battery maintenance Booster cushion Brake failure warning light Brake fluid Brake fluid warning light Brake system Bulb failure warning 23,71 34 141 37 36 35 8 4 43 23,71 130,71 73,117 33 131 132 129 141 102 65,66,67,123 122 33 73,126 119 11 22 116,122 22 71,72 22 2001 VOLVO S40 & V 40 INDEX...
Owner's Manual - Page 84

... Front seats - opening Fusebox, Passenger compartment Fuses Fuses in engine compartment G Gas tank cover - heated Front suspension Fuel gauge Fuel system Fuel tank cover - opening Generator H Hand brake Handling Hazard warning flashers Heated front seats Heating Heating and air conditioning Home Safe lighting Hood I IC system Ignition switch Immobilizer (start inhibitor) Instruments Integrated...
Owner's Manual - Page 85

... maintenance 16 Seat belts 2,3 Seat belts - rear/side view 49 O Occupant safety 16 Octane rating 61 Odometer 20 Oil - V40 92 Reporting safety defects 16 Roadholding 58 Roof rails/racks 58 S Safety defects - Lubrication 113 Lumbar support 47,48 M Maintenance schedule 108 Maintenance service 107 Malfunction indicator lamp 22 Manual transmission fluid 122 Manually closing the sun roof 98 Mirrors...
Owner's Manual - Page 86

... System (SIPS) Side marker lamp replacement Side-view mirrors - audio Temperature gauge Temporary spare tire Tires - heated SIPS Snow chains Snow tires Spare tire Spare tire (sedan) Spark plugs Specifications Speed warning SRS SRS diagnostic system SRS warning light Start inhibitor (immobilizer) Starting the engine Steering wheel adjustment Steering wheel lock Storage compartments Studded...

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