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If the fluid level  is below  the MIN  mark in either section of the reservoir: DO  NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a  Volvo
retailer and  have the brake system checked and  any  leakage repaired.
Brake failure warning light
If the light  comes on while driving or  braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check  the brake fluid  level
in the reservoir.  See  page 114
 for reservoir  position.
If the control lamp still stays on, the EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) is not working.
Drive to your Volvo dealer. See  ABS  control lamp and also page 69.
 
Bulb failure warning light
The light  will come on if one of the brake light  bulbs are defective when the brake pedal is pressed.
Check the fuse and bulb.  See  sections "Replacing bulbs" and "fuses. 
pg. 21 Warning lights, Daytime Running  Lights
 DSA  (option) 
Dynamic Stability Assistance
This is a system which helps keep the drivewheels from spinning. The light  flashes  if the road surface is slippery,
the wheels are spinning and the system is working.
The control light  comes on if a fault occurs in the DSA  system. It also comes on if the system is switched off via
the switch.
For more information see page 28.
 Service reminder indicator
This light  will come on according to preset service  intervals or  after 750 hours  of driving or  after 12 months,
whichever occurs first. It is a reminder to the driver that the service  interval has  been exceeded. The light  will
stay on for 2 minutes after start until  reset by the servicing retailer.
Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)
If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS  system (the standard braking system will
however function). The vehicle  should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection.
See  page 69
 for additional information. 
Daytime Running Lights:
The S40 and V40 come from the factory with daytime  running  lights activated. Carry out the following  steps if
you will deactivate them. These steps may be carried out again to reactivate and deactivate the daytime  running
lights as desired.
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VOLVO
S & V 40
Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency
pg. 81 In case of an emergency
In case of an emergency
Even if you maintain your car in good running condition, there is always the possibility that something might go wrong
and  prevent you from  driving, such as a  punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. For additional information, see section
"ON CALL Road Assistance".  Tool  kit, Jack
82
Changing a wheel83
Replacing bulbs85
Replacing fuses91
Replacing wiper  blades94
In  case of emergency96
Manually closing  the sun  roof96
pg. 82 Tool kit, Jack
Tool  kit and jack
The tool kit and  jack are under the carpet  in the cargo space floor,  next to the spare wheel.
Contents of tool kit 
1. Combined screwdriver/socket wrench  
2. Lug wrench  
3. Crank  (for the jack) 
4. Gloves
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Fuel system110,122
Fuel tank cover - opening59
Fuses91,92,93
G
Gas tank cover - opening59
Generator124
H
Hand brake30
Handling56
Hazard  warning flashers24
Heated front  seats30
Heating35
Heating and  air conditioning33
Hood50
I
Ignition switch24
Immobilizer  (start inhibitor)38
Instruments16,17
Integrated booster  cushion10
J
Jack82
Jack (sedan)52
Jump starting68
K
Keyless entry system40
Keylock61
Keys38
L
Label information104
Locking button - central39
Locks39
Long distance trips72
Lubrication111
Lumbar support45,46
M
Maintenance schedule106
Maintenance service105
Malfunction  indicator lamp20
Manual transmission fluid120
Mirrors - rear/side  view47
O
Occupant safety14
Octane rating59
Odometer18
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Oil - engine113
Oil pressure warning light20
On-call126
P
Paint touchup98
Parking brake30
Parking brake reminder light20
Polishing100
Power seats46
Power steering fluid114,120
R
Radio
SC-813128
SC-816141
Reading lights48
Rear fog light22
Rear suspension122
Refueling59
Remote control (central locking system)40
Remote keyless  entry system40
Replacing bulbs86,88,89,90
Replacing fuses91
Reporting safety defects14
Roadholding56
Roof rails/racks56
S
Safety defects - reporting14
Safety locks - child44
Seat belt maintenance14
Seat belts2,3
Seat belts - cleaning101
Seats45
Service reminder indicator21
Servicing108,109
Shift  lock61,62
Shiftlock release (override)95
Side Impact Protection System  (SIPS)8
Side-view  mirrors  - heated24
SIPS8
Snow chains77
Snow tires77
Spare tire80
Spare tire (sedan)52
Spark plugs122
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