Volvo 2005 S40 User Manual

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VOLVO
S40
Introduction
Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your
Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this
vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and
maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts
at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by
alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.

Volvo 2005 S40 Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo
Model	2005 S40
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrument Overview

Instrument Panel Components

Identifies and describes various components of the main instrument panel.

Safety Features

Occupant Safety

Discusses Volvo's commitment to safety and occupant protection.

Seat Belt Usage

Explains proper seat belt use, tensioners, and warnings.

Front Airbags (SRS)

Details the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and airbag deployment.

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)

Explains the system for automatically enabling/disabling the passenger airbag.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Describes the layout and function of the main instrument panel.

Indicator and Warning Symbols

Explains the meaning and function of various dashboard indicator lights.

Left Side Instrument Panel Symbols

Right Side Instrument Panel Symbols

Locks and Alarm System

Remote Control and Key Blade

Explains the functions and use of the remote control and key blade.

Key Blade Operation

Locking and Unlocking Car

Instructions for locking and unlocking vehicle doors and trunk.

Alarm System Operation

Starting and Driving

General Driving Information

Winter/Wet Driving Mode

Fuel Requirements and Recommendations

Details recommended fuel types, octane ratings, and additives.

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide for starting the vehicle's engine.

Ignition Switch and Steering Wheel Lock