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Volvo V40 2001 User Manual

Volvo V40 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 V40 2001 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
ModelV40 2001
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 - Occupant safety

Occupant safety

General safety advice for vehicle occupants, including seat belt usage and child restraint recommendations.

Seat belts

Instructions and importance of proper seat belt usage for all occupants.

Volvo SRS

Description of the Supplemental Restraint System (airbags) and its components.

Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag

Details on side impact airbags designed to protect occupants in side collisions.

Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)

Explanation of the whiplash protection system designed for rear-impact collisions.

IC system (inflatable curtain)

Information on the inflatable curtain system for head protection in side impacts.

Child safety, Booster cushion (optional)

Guidance on child safety seats and booster cushions.

Child Restraint Anchorages

How to use child seat anchor points like ISOFIX and tether anchorages.

Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls

Instruments

Overview of dashboard instruments and gauges for monitoring vehicle functions.

Indicator and warning lights

Explanation of dashboard indicator lights and their meanings.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Operation of the climate control system for cabin comfort.

Chapter 3 - Body and interior

Doors and locks

Operation of the central locking system for all doors and trunk.

Remote keyless entry system

Using the remote for access, alarm activation/deactivation.

Chapter 4 - Starting and driving

Fuel requirements

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

Starting the engine

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

Automatic transmission

Operation and modes of the automatic gearbox.

Emergency towing (pulling of vehicle)

Procedures for towing the car safely.

Jump starting

How to start the car with a dead battery using jumper cables.

Brake system

Description of the braking system, including ABS and brake fluid.

Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires

Inflation pressure

Checking and maintaining correct tire pressure for safety and economy.

Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency

Tool kit, Jack

Location and use of emergency tools for roadside assistance.

Wheel changing

Step-by-step guide to changing a tire safely.

Chapter 8 - Volvo Service

Maintenance schedule

Recommended maintenance intervals and operations for optimal vehicle performance.

Engine oil

Specifications and procedures for engine oil checks and changes.

Chapter 9 - Specifications

Engine

Technical description of the engine, including its construction and systems.

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