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Key advice and recommendations before operating the car for the first time.
Operation and manual override procedures for shiftlock and keylock.
Explanation of the ABS system, its self-diagnostic test, and normal operation.
Details on how the fuel filler door locks and unlocks with the vehicle.
Volvo's holistic approach to environmental impact reduction in production and use.
Practical advice for owners to minimize their vehicle's environmental footprint.
Guidance on wearing and adjusting seat belts correctly for maximum protection.
Explanation of the SRS, airbag deployment, and seat belt tensioners.
Key advice and recommendations before operating the car for the first time.
Operation and manual override procedures for shiftlock and keylock.
Explanation of the ABS system, its self-diagnostic test, and normal operation.
Details on how the fuel filler door locks and unlocks with the vehicle.
Volvo's holistic approach to environmental impact reduction in production and use.
Practical advice for owners to minimize their vehicle's environmental footprint.
Guidance on wearing and adjusting seat belts correctly for maximum protection.
Explanation of the SRS, airbag deployment, and seat belt tensioners.
This manual describes the operation and care of the 2000 Volvo S & V 40. It provides comprehensive information for owners to ensure safe driving, proper maintenance, and optimal performance of their vehicle.
The manual emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with the vehicle, particularly engine oil consumption and refueling recommendations (pages 58 and 59), as well as the first three chapters covering occupant safety, instruments/controls, and body/interior. It is structured for easy reference and should be kept in the car.
Volvo strongly advises against exporting the vehicle to another country without investigating local safety and emission requirements, as compliance may be difficult or impossible, and modifications could invalidate U.S./Canadian certification.
All information, illustrations, and specifications are based on the latest product data at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes, alter specifications, or modify designs without prior notice or obligation.
When the car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release it, the ignition key must be in position II (or the engine started), the brake pedal depressed, and the button on the front of the gear selector knob pressed while moving the selector from (P)ark.
Manual Shiftlock Override:
The ignition key can only be removed when the gear selector is in the (P)ark position.
The ABS system performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle reaches approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). During this test, the brake pedal may pulsate, and a sound might be audible from the ABS control module, which is normal.
The fuel filler door locks automatically with a 10-minute delay when the doors are locked. It unlocks when any door is unlocked using the key, keyless remote, or the dashboard door lock button. To open, press the forward edge of the door.
Volvo is committed to environmental responsibility, adopting a holistic view that considers a product's entire life cycle: design, production, use, and recycling.
Production: Volvo has significantly reduced or phased out several chemicals (e.g., freons, lead chromates, naphthenates, asbestos, mercury, cadmium) and cut overall chemical use in its plants by 50% since 1991.
Use: Volvo pioneered the three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sensor (oxygen sensor) in 1976. This system reduces harmful emissions (CO, HC, NOx) by approximately 95%. Volvo also offers CFC-free retrofit kits for air conditioning systems in models as far back as the 1975 240.
Recycling: Metal content accounts for about 75% of a car's total weight, making Volvo cars highly recyclable. Dismantling manuals are provided for many variants, detailing component weights and materials. All homogeneous plastic parts weighing over 1.7 oz (50 grams) are marked with international symbols for proper sorting.
Owner Actions to Reduce Environmental Impact:
For more information, visit http://www.volvocars.com.
Volvo emphasizes the critical importance of seat belt usage for all occupants and proper child restraint. WARNING: No child should sit in the front seat, and no one under 4 feet 7 inches should ride as a passenger in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger-side airbag.
Legislation: Most states and provinces mandate seat belt usage and child restraint.
Function: Two lights above the rear-view mirror illuminate for 4-8 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the driving position. A chime sounds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Rear seats have self-retracting inertial reel belts; front seats have single roller belts with tensioners.
To Buckle:
Correct Wear for Maximum Protection:
WARNING:
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts, ensuring the lap portion is positioned low on the hips to avoid pressure on the abdomen.
Rear head restraints are adjustable to the passenger's height to support the head. They can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by pressing catch (1) at the base of the left head restraint support and pushing down.
Function: The SRS supplements the three-point seat belt system. It includes airbags (2) for the driver and passenger, and seat belt tensioners (4) in both front door pillars. Indication: "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad, above the glove compartment, and on sun visors and the far right side of the dash.
Airbag Deployment:
WARNING:
Self-Diagnostic System:
Monitored Items:
Maintenance:
Contact Information for SRS Questions: Volvo Cars of North America Customer Relations P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-458-1552
General| Brand | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | V 40 2000 |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
