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13 Hazard warning light on
14 Fault in SRS system
15 Brake circuit not working (brake fluid level too low) and EBD
16 Battery charge failure
17 DSA (option)
18 Automatic transmission: position W, 4 or 3 or L
19 Check engine light
20 Immobilizer on
21 Service Reminder Indicator
22 Low washer fluid level
23 Turn indicator trailer (certain models)
Starting check
After a few seconds, all lights except 9 and 20 will go out. Once the engine starts, 9 and 20 will also go out.
* Indicates failure of a brake light, not failure of the braking system (see item 15).
pg. 22 Warning lights
The warning lights described on pages 22 and 23 should never stay on when driving
When the ignition key is turned on and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should go on to test the
function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be
inspected. However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully
released.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault.
Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.
Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil
level . See page 114.
If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo
retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal,
provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated
between the front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the lowest MIN mark in the brake fluid 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
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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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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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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.
pg. 90 Replacing bulbs
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.
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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Fog lights24
Folding rear seat (sedan)55
Folding rear seat55
Front seats47,48
Front seats - heated32
Front suspension124
Fuel gauge20
Fuel system112,124
Fuel tank cover - opening63
Fusebox, Passenger compartment96
Fuses95,96,97
Fuses in engine compartment97
G
Gas tank cover - opening63
Generator126
H
Hand brake32
Handling59
Hazard warning flashers26
Headlight bulbs, replacing90
Heated front seats32
Heating37
Heating and air conditioning35
Home Safe lighting25
Hood53
I
IC system10
Ignition switch26
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)40
Instruments18,19
Integrated booster cushion11
ISOFIX fasteners12
J
Jack86
Jack (sedan)57
Jump starting72
K
Keyless entry system41
Keylock65
Keys40
Kick -down67
L
Label information108
Locks42
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