Volvo 2008 S40 User Manual

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VOLVO
S40
VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL S40
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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.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as indicated
by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening, and on the underside of
the hood.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.us

Volvo 2008 S40 Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo
Model	2008 S40
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

00 Introduction

Important warnings

Highlights critical warnings regarding accessory installation and driver distraction.

01 Safety

Occupant safety

Discusses occupant safety based on driver awareness and safe driving practices.

Seat belts

Explains proper seat belt use, features, and safety for all occupants.

Front airbags

Details the function, deployment, and limitations of the front airbag system.

Child safety

Provides essential guidelines for securing children safely in the vehicle using restraints.

02 Instruments and controls

Instrument overview

Information display

05 Locks and alarm

Remote control and key blade

Explains the operation of remote controls, key blades, and immobilizer systems.

Keyless drive (option as available)

Alarm

06 Starting and driving

Fuel requirements

Specifies the recommended fuel types, octane ratings, and additives.

Starting the vehicle

Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine safely and correctly.

Automatic transmission

Brake system

Covers the vehicle's braking systems, including ABS and EBD, and troubleshooting.

Stability system

Explains the functions of traction control (STC) and dynamic stability control (DSTC).

07 Wheels and tires

Tire inflation

Details on checking and maintaining correct tire inflation pressure for safety and wear.

Changing a wheel

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

09 Maintenance and servicing

Volvo maintenance

Maintaining your car

Battery

Fuses

11 Specifications

Engine oil

Details engine oil specifications, viscosity, and recommendations for use.