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Volvo S40 User Manual

Volvo S40
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VOLVO S40
Owners Manual Web Edition

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Volvo S40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
ModelS40
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

00 Introduction

Important information

Details on reading the manual, specifications, options, decals, and special texts like WARNING, IMPORTANT, and NOTE.

01 Safety

Seatbelts

Explains general seatbelt usage, how they lock, proper fit, and safety warnings regarding airbags and pregnancy.

Airbag system

Details the warning symbol for the airbag system and what it signifies, recommending workshop checks for faults.

Airbags

Describes the SRS airbag system, how it inflates with hot gas, and notes on collision reaction and deployment.

WHIPS

Explains the Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), its properties, and correct seating positions.

Crash mode

Describes the car's reduced functionality after a collision and how to handle it, including warnings.

Child safety

Provides recommendations for children's seating, regulations, and the use of Volvo's child safety equipment.

02 Instruments and controls

Combined instrument panel

Explains the speedometer, tachometer, warning symbols, and other displays in the instrument panel.

Indicator and warning symbols

Describes the meaning of various symbols on the instrument panel and their corresponding actions.

Information display

Explains messages displayed in the information display, including specifications and actions.

Cruise control*

Explains how to activate, set, increase/decrease speed, and temporarily disengage cruise control.

03 Climate control

General information on climate control

Covers air conditioning, misting windows, ice/snow, fault tracing, refrigerant, and passenger compartment filter.

04 Interior

Front seats

Details manual and power seat adjustment, lumbar support, backrest rake, and memory function.

05 Locks and alarm

Remote control key with key blade

Details the remote control key, its functions, loss of key, immobiliser, and detachable key blade.

Keyless drive*

Covers the keyless lock and ignition system, remote control key range, and interference to function.

Locking and unlocking

Details how to lock and unlock the car from outside and inside, including rapid closing and automatic relocking.

Alarm*

Describes the alarm system, its indicators, arming/disarming, and testing procedures.

06 Starting and driving

Refuelling

Provides instructions for opening the fuel filler flap, filling with fuel, and general fuel information.

Alcoguard *

Explains the Alcolock function, its operation, battery status, and results after a breath test.

Starting the engine

Details how to start the engine for petrol and diesel, including key positions and autostart.

Keyless drive*

Explains starting the car using the keyless drive system and starting with the remote control key.

Automatic gearbox

Covers Geartronic gear positions, manual gearshift, kick-down, and safety functions.

Brake system

Explains brake servo, brake circuits, dampness effects, ABS, and emergency brake assistance (EBA).

DSTC – Stability and traction control system*

Details the DSTC system, its general functions, reduced operation, and system symbols.

Park Assist*

Covers general information on parking assistance, variants, function, limitations, and sensor cleaning.

07 Wheels and tyres

General

Discusses driving characteristics, tyre designation, speed ratings, new tyres, tyre age, and wear indicators.

Tyre pressure

Covers recommended tyre pressure, ECO pressure, checking pressure, and fuel economy.

Emergency puncture repair*

Explains the emergency puncture repair kit, its operation, taking it out, and rechecking repair and pressure.

08 Car care

09 Maintenance and service

10 Infotainment system

Bluetooth handsfree*

Explains Bluetooth handsfree system, connecting a mobile phone, menus, and making/receiving calls.

11 Specifications

Symbols in the display

Lists common symbols in the instrument panel and centre console display with their meanings and page references.

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