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VOLVO
S40 & V 40
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
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Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches, controls etc. are described on the following pages. Instruments
18
Indicator and warning lights21
Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights24
Turn signals, home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers25
Ignition switch/steering wheel locks, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors26
Trip Computer27
Dynamic Stability Assistance30
Cruise control31
Heated seats, Parking brake32
Ashtrays, Auxiliary socket, Cupholder33
Cupholders, Steering wheel adjustment34
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning35
Electrcaly operated windows38
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pg. 19 Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note that vehicles may
be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.Page
1 Adjustable door mirrors 49
2Air vents 35
3Headlight switch 24
4Front foglight switch 24
5Instrument lighting 24
6Rear foglight switch 24
7Turn signals, high/low beams, Home Safe Lighting, cruise control 31
8Instruments, indicator and warning lights 20
9Horn
10 Windshield wash/wipe, headlight wash/wipe 25
11Blower control 36
12Air distribution control 36
13Hazard warning flashers 26
14Air flow, air vents 35
15Temperature control 36
16Glove compartment 45
17Passenger airbag 4
18Sunlight sensor for electronic climate control and LED for immobilizer and alarm 37,44
19Fuse box 94/95
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2 Clock
3 Tachometer
Reads thousands of engine rpm. The needle should never be in the solid red range.
4 Trip odometer reset button
Press the button to reset the trip odometer. The ignition must be switched on.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 Trip odometer
Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer.
8 Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: 16 US gallons (60 liters).
When the warning light comes on there is approximately 1.5 US gal. (7 liters) of fuel remaining. See "Refueling"
for additional information. When refueling the fuel gauge needle will not register until the volume of gasoline in
the tank exceeds 3.5 US gal. (12 liters).
9 Trip Computer/Ambient temperature
NOTE: See page 27- 29
for information on the trip computer.
10 Temperature gauge (engine coolant)
Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range. The pointer should be approximately midway on the
gauge face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant level. See page 117
.
pg. 21 Indicator and warning lights
1 Turn signal, left
2 Turn signal, right
3 Fuel level low
4 Front fog lights on
5 Rear fog lights on
6 Rear fog lamp on
7 Cruise control
8 High beams on
9 ABS (anti-lock brakes) malfunction
10 Door open
11 Parking brake applied
12 Low oil pressure
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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.
Programming for On or OFF
Turn the headlight switch to position
.
Turn the ignition key in position II.
Pull the turn signal lever towards you and hold it while turning the headlight switch to position 0.
WARNING!
Do not activate or deactivate the daytime running lights while driving. Laws in your area may mandate the use of
daytime running lights. Check your local laws before deactivating daytime running lights.
pg. 24 Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights
A Headlights and parking lights0 Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0+I: All lights switched off
Ignition key in position II:
Low beam headlights on (+ front and rear parking lights, license plate light and instrument lighting).
Switch position
Parking lights front and rear.
Ignition key in positions 0, I and II
Parking lights should only be used when the car is parked, never when the car is being driven.
It also switches on the position lights in bumpers, and license plate light (and the instrument lights in position II).
Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0 and I: All lights off.
Ignition key in position II: Headlights on (+ parking lights front and rear, license plate light, position lights in
the bumpers and instrument lights).
Note: You have to turn the light switch to this position in order to switch on high beams.
B Instrument lighting dimmer
Instrument lighting can be dimmed to 6% of maximum lighting.
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Rear fog light *
The rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail
lights and should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce
the daytime or nighttime visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
C D Fog lights
Ignition key must always be in position II.
Headlight or parking lights must be activated
- Front fog lights (option): press
- Rear fog light: press - headlights or front fog lights must be activated
Switching fog lights off
To switch the fog lights off, press the appropriate fog light switch again.
If headlights or parking lights are switched off, the fog lights will also go out. The fog lights are also switched
off when the ignition is switched off and must be switched back on manually if required when the ignition is
switched on again.
The fog lights switch off automatically when the high beams are switched on.
* By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
pg. 25 Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers
Turn signalsWipers/washers
Turn signals
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Replacement of rear light bulbs - V40
All the bulbs in the rear light unit are replaced from inside the cargo area. Procedure:
· Switch off the lights and remove the ignition key.
· Open the cover in the panel
· Push catches A and B in and remove the bulb holder. The bulbs are held in the bulb holder.
· Leave the connector and cables connected to the bulb holder.
· Remove the bulb by pressing it inwards and turning it a few degrees counterclockwise.
· Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder and replace the holder. Check that the bulb works and refit the cover.
1 Tail light (rear parking light) 5W
2 Direction indicator 21W
3 Brake light 21W
4 Tail light 5W
5 Backup light 21W
6 Rear fog light (LH side only) 21W
pg. 91 Replacing bulbs
Side direction indicator
1. Slide the lens forward and pull out the rear edge.
2. Pull out the entire lens/bulb unit.
3. With the lens toward you, turn the bulb holder 1/4 turn (the wires should not be disconnected from the holder) and
pull out the bulb holder from the lens unit.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out and press a new one into place.
5. Replace the entire unit in the reverse order.
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The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The label lists both tire and vehicle design
limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltagecontrolled generator. Singlewire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/100 min
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: 120 A
Bulbs Bulb US no.Power Socket No/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W - 2
Low beam H755W - 2
Parking lights and Turn signals, front 3457NA26/7W/30/2.2cp W2.5 16q 2
Turn signals, rear 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Side direction indicators -5W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Front fog lights H355 W PK22.5 2
License plate light (S40) -5 W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
License plate light (V40) -5 W SV8.5 2
Door step courtesy lights -10W SV8.5 2
Trunk light -5 W SV 8.5 1
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Bulbs126
C
Cabin air filter35
Capacities125
Center head restraint3
Central locking switch41
Chains - winter driving79
Changing a wheel85
Child booster cushion11
Child Restraint Anchorages14
Child safety15
Child safety locks - rear doors46
Clock20
Concealed storage bin (wagon)58
Coolant - checking/changing117
Cooling system66,124
Cruise control31
Cupholders33, 34
D
Daytime Running Lights23
Dimensions127
Doors and locks41
Drive belt117
Driving economy62
Dynamic Stability Assistance (DSA)30
E
EBD72
ECC - Electronic Climate Control36,37
Electrical Outlet33
Electrical system67,126
Electrically operated driver's seat49
Electrically operated front seats48
Emergency towing68
Emergency warning flashers26
Emissions systems112
Engine123
Engine air filter110
Engine compartment111
Engine oil115,122
Engine oil - checking/changing114
F
Fog light - rear24
Fog lights24
Folding rear seat (sedan)55
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