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Volvo S40 2001 User Manual

Volvo S40 2001
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2001 Volvo S40 & V 40
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VOLVO
S40 & V 40
This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.
Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We trust 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 evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine
compartment.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Relations
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
file:///K|/ownersdocs/2001/2001_SV40/01sv40_00.htm (1 of 5)12/30/2006 3:49:08 PM

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Volvo S40 2001 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
ModelS40 2001
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Occupant safety

Occupant safety

Safety recommendations for all vehicle occupants, including proper seat belt use.

Seat belts

Instructions on how to fasten and wear seat belts correctly for maximum protection.

Volvo SRS

Details on the Supplemental Restraint System, including airbags and tensioners.

Child safety

Guidelines for proper use of child restraint systems and selecting the right one.

Instruments, switches and controls

Instruments, switches and controls

Overview of dashboard instruments, switches, and their functions.

Indicator and warning lights

Identification and meaning of dashboard indicator and warning lights.

Check Engine Lamp

Action required if the check engine light indicates a fault.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Controls and operation of the climate control system.

Body and interior

Body and interior

Overview of interior components and features.

Doors and locks

Operation of the central locking system for doors and fuel filler.

Child safety locks

How to activate child safety locks for rear doors.

Steering wheel adjustment

How to adjust the steering wheel's position for comfort and control.

Starting and driving

Starting and driving

Guide to starting the engine, operating the gear selector, and general driving.

Fuel requirements, Refueling

Information on fuel types, octane ratings, and refueling procedures.

Starting the engine

Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine.

Automatic transmission

Operation and selection of automatic transmission gears.

Wheels and tires

Wheels and tires

Information on tire types, inflation, wear, and maintenance.

Inflation pressure

Procedures for checking and correcting tire inflation pressure.

Snow chains, Snow tires, Studded tires

Use of snow chains, winter tires, and studded tires.

In case of an emergency

In case of an emergency

General advice and procedures for emergency situations.

Changing a tire

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

Replacing fuses

How to identify and replace blown fuses.

Shiftlock release

Manual procedure to release the shiftlock for the gear selector.

Car care

Car care

Maintaining the vehicle's appearance and exterior protection.

Washing the car

Regular washing procedures to protect paint and prevent corrosion.

Cleaning the upholstery

How to clean fabric, plastic, and leather upholstery.

Volvo Service

Service - an investment

Importance of following the recommended service program for optimal vehicle performance.

Maintenance schedule

Recommended maintenance intervals and operations.

Engine oil

Specifications and recommendations for engine oil.

Coolant, drive belt

Checking coolant level and drive belt condition.

Specifications

Specifications

Technical data and figures pertaining to the vehicle's specifications.

Oil/fluids specifications

Detailed specifications for engine oil, transmission fluid, and other vehicle fluids.

Engine specifications

Technical details about the vehicle's engine.

Dimensions/weights

Vehicle dimensions and weight specifications.

Audio systems

Audio systems

Description of the audio system in your car.

Anti-theft code

How to enter the anti-theft code for the audio system.

Audio system HU-415

Controls and functions of the HU-415 audio system.

Audio system HU-615

Controls and functions of the HU-615 audio system.

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