
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  three positions:
 : Intermittent
O : Off  : Continuous
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Tip  function
When pressing switch 7 briefly the wiper  will make one sweep, independent of the interval
Backing  up
When the vehicle  is put  into reverse with the windshield wipers on and tailgate wiper  off, the rear window
wiper  will come on for two sweeps.
7 Tailgate window washer (V40)
The washer keeps working for as long as you keep the button depressed.
The wiper  will make 2-3 sweeps  after the lever is released and 1 sweep after 3 seconds.
   
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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
Remote keyless entry system41
Doors and locks42
Alarm43
Trunk/Tailgate/Glove compartment45
Opening the trunk  from the inside  (S40)46
Front  seats47
Child safety locks49
Rear/side view  mirrors/Vanity mirrors50
Interior lights, Sunroof51
Sunroof52
Hood/Luggage cover53
Storage compartments54
Folding rear seat55
Securing carge56
Cargo space/Trunk light,  Spare tire, Jack57
Side cargo net, Cargo net58
Weight distribution, Handling,  Roadholding,  Roof rack59
pg. 40 Keys
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Key
The key  activates all locks (ignition  switch/steering wheel lock, all doors including the fuel filler  door, trunk/tailgate,
and  the glove compartment).
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car is electronically  coded. When the key  is inserted into the ignition switch, the
code is transmitted to and  compared  with a  code stored  in the start inhibitor  module. The car can only be  started if a
properly coded key  is used.
If you misplace a  key,  take the other keys to an  authorized Volvo retailer. The existing code in the start inhibitor
module and  all the keys will be  erased as an  antitheft measure and  a  new code will be  programmed in.
NOTE:
You should never keep more than one  of your ignition keys on the ring at the same time. This could cause conflicting
signals to be  transmitted to the ignition switch, making it impossible to start the car.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
pg. 41 Remote keyless entry system
Remote keyless entry system
Your car is equipped with a  remote control transmitter. This transmitter uses a  radio frequency which  will allow
"keyless"  entry into the passenger  compartment or the trunk. You will be  supplied with two coded key  ring
transmitters, which  will enable you to lock/unlock all doors and  the trunk/tailgate and  fuel filler  door from  a  distance
of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).
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The Remote also activates/deactivates the alarm system that comes standard with this  car.
The car can also be locked/unlocked  with the key.
Using  the remote control
· Press the LOCK  button once to lock all doors and  trunk/tailgate.
·  Press the UNLOCK  button once to unlock the driver's door and  the fuel filler  door only. Press this  button again
(within 10 seconds) to unlock other doors, trunk/tailgate.
· Press the OPEN trunk/tailgate  button to unlock the tailgate/trunk.
NOTE : If only the driver's door is unlocked, the lock will automatically  reengage (re-lock) and  the alarm will be  set
after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened.
The lock/unlock and  alarm features can also be  utilized by using the keys. See  section: Doors  and  Locks  on page 42.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from  inside the car. The alarm would be  activated
and  would sound when one  of the doors is opened. The doors must  not be  locked using the remote transmitter while
the vehicle is occupied. In case of an  accident, this  may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle.
Remote control not functioning.
If the remote control is not functioning the car can be  started as follows:
Open the driver's door with the key.
Note: The remote control will not function if a  key  is left in the ignition switch.
FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian 2306104388 
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not cause
interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device
Canadian 2306104388A 
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics Operation is subject to the following conditions:  (1) this  device may not
cause interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device
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Doors and locks
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Your car is equipped with a  central locking system.
The key,  used on the driver's door, the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock all doors,
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door and  the fuel filler  door.
Turn the key again within 10 seconds  to unlock other doors, trunk/tailgate.
One turn with the key  towards "lock" in the driver's door locks all doors, trunk/tailgate and  fuel filler  door with a  10
minutes delay in the fuel filler  door.
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this  may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child  safety locks").
Central locking  button
Central locking switch
You can use the button to lock or unlock all doors (unlock only for 25 seconds after locking by remote). LEFT side of
button: lock RIGHT side of button: unlock
Note:  If the key  is in the ignition switch and  you close the driver's door, the driver's door will be  immediately
unlocked again in order to prevent accidentally locking the car with the keys left inside the car.
pg. 43 Alarm
Alarm
The radio signal emitted from  the transmitter, which  is used to set/unset the alarm, is a  "rolling code" signal. This
means that the signal is changed randomly for each transmission and  is intended  to help prevent unauthorized
recording of the code.
When armed (set), the alarm continuously monitors a  number of points  on the car. The following conditions will set off
the alarm: 
· The hood is opened 
· The trunk/tailgate is opened 
· A door is opened 
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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)
· LED  flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
· LED  flashes rapidly for 15 seconds after the ignition has been switched on - a  fault has been detected in the alarm
system. Contact a  Volvo retailer.
Automatic relock
If only the driver's door is unlocked with the remote control, the lock will automatically  reengage (re-lock) and  the
alarm will be  set after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened.
Batteries
Each remote transmitter is powered  by two three-volt batteries, type CR 2016. If the range of the transmitter is
noticeably reduced, this  indicates that the battery is weak and  should be  replaced.
Replacement: Open the remote control by twisting a  coin in the ring between front  and  back (leave  the ring in place).
Replace the batteries. Reinstall the cover, making sure it is secured tightly.
CAUTION:  Do not attempt to service or repair any  components of the alarm system yourself. This should only be
done  by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
pg. 45 Trunk/Tailgate, Glove compartment
Opening/unlocking the trunk/tailgate
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The trunk/tailgate locks are incorporated in the central locking system and  are locked or unlocked when the driver's
door is locked/unlocked.
A - Remove  key vertically: Trunk/tailgate remains locked (disconnected from  the central locking system). 
B - Turn key clockwise and remove: Trunk/tailgate are locked/unlocked with the central locking system). 
C - Turn key counterclockwise:  Insert key  and  open  lock without using central locking system. The key  cannot be
removed.
Glove compartment
The glove compartment can be  locked with the key.
A unlocked
B  locked
   
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