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1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the
turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when
released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
4 Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.
NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash
more rapidly than normal.
Home Safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function:
· Remove the key from the ignition switch.
· Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.
Repeat the above measures if you want to switch off the Home Safe Lighting.
Wipers/washers
1 "Single sweep" position:
The switch returns automatically when released.
2 Intermittent wiper
The wipers will sweep approximately every 5 seconds (car speed depending).
3 Wipers, normal speed
4 Wipers, high speed
5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer.
The wipers will make 23 sweeps across the windshield and headlights and 1 additional sweep after 3 seconds.
6 Tailgate window wiper (V40)
The tailgate wiper switch has two positions:
OFF
ON : intermittent and synchronized with windshield wiper
Tip function
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VOLVO
S40 & V40
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 39 Body and interior
Body and interior
The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages. Keys
40
Doors and locks41
Remote keyless entry system42
Alarm43
Trunk/Tailgate/Glove compartment45
Child safety locks46
Front seats47
Rear/side view mirrors/Vanity mirrors49
Interior lights, Sun roof50
Sun roof51
Hood/Luggage cover52
Storage compartments53
Cargo space/Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack54
Folding rear seat55
Folding rear seat, Luggage strap56
Side cargo net, Cargo net57
Weight distribution, Handling, Roadholding, Roof rack58
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Arming (setting) the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key in the driver's door . One long flash of the
turn signals will confirm that the alarm is set.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the driver's door with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal
If the alarm is set off, a visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
Audible alarm signal
If the alarm is set off, an audible alarm signal is given by the backup siren. One alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
"Panic" function
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention, if you are within 10-15 feet (3-5) meters of the
car. .
Activate the "panic" function by pressing the red panic button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds or by
pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash, the interior lights will go on and the alarm will
sound.
The "panic" alarm can be turned off after 5 seconds by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or it
will stop automatically after 25 seconds.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 44 Alarm
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the right side of the dash:
· LED off - the alarm is not armed (set)
· LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed (set)
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Remove cover
Removing high/low beam headlight bulbs
· Your car is fitted with separate high and low beam bulbs.
· Switch off the lights and remove the ignition key.
· Open the hood.
· Pull off the rubber cover from the rear of the bulb unit to be replaced.
· Release the retaining spring and withdraw the connector/bulb from the headlight unit. Pull the bulb out of the
connector.
NOTE: Never touch the glass of a bulb with your fingers: this could leave traces of grease or oil on the glass which
then evaporate and may damage the reflector.
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Installing high/low beam headlight bulbs
· Insert the new bulb in the headlight unit
· Reconnect the connector and wiring.
· Press the retaining spring over the connector/bulb until it clicks into position.
· Reinstall the rubber cover at the rear of the headlight unit.
· Put the hard plastic cover in place above the headlight housing and press the tab down to secure the cover.
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NOTE: Never touch the glass of a bulb with your fingers: this could leave traces of grease or oil on the glass which
then evaporate and may damage the reflector.
Side marker lamp replacement
Slide the lamp insert backward and pull out. Try to loosen the lamp insert with your fingers if possible. Otherwise use
a stiff piece of plastic or wood to protect the paint. Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise and pull out. Replace with
a new bulb. Press in the bulb holder and twist clockwise. Reinstall the lamp insert by pressing it into the bodywork.
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Front direction indicators and parking lights
Removing the bulb:
· Loosen the screw (A) between the headlight and direction indicator housings (max. 2 complete turns
counterclockwise), using the screwdriver supplied in the tool kit.
· Press clip D and move the direction indicator housing forward.
· With the wiring still attached, turn bulb holder slightly counterclockwise and withdraw it from the lamp housing.
· Pull the bulb to remove.
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Replacement
· Insert a new bulb in the holder.
· Reinsert the bulb holder in the lamp housing and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place.
· Press the lamp housing into place.
Make sure than locating pin B fits into the hole in the fender and slotted hole (C) around the screw.
· Tighten the screw.
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Replacement of rear light bulbs - S40
All the bulbs in the rear light unit are replaced from inside the trunk Procedure:
· Switch off the lights and remove the ignition key.
· Turn the clip 90° and pull it out. Fold the panel in the boot towards the middle so as to get access to the bulb holder.
· 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 panel.
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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
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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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Insert screwdriver, turn and pull downward
Front courtesy lights
· Switch off the ignition.
· Insert a flat screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
· Replace the bulb and press the glass lens back into place.
Insert a screwdriver and turn
Rear reading lights
· Switch off the ignition.
· Insert a screwdriver and turn to loosen the lens unit.
· Replace the bulb and press the lens unit back into place.
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