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4speed automatic electronically controlled gearbox comprising a hydraulic torque converter with a lockup function;
planetary gear, integrated final drive.
Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical joint location. Overdrive.
Final drive ratio 2.70:1
Reduction ratios
1st gear 3.61:1
2nd gear 2.06:1
3rd gear 1.37:1
4th gear 0.98:1
Reverse 3.96:1
Capacities
Fuel tank : 16 US gal. (60 liters)
Cooling system : 6 US qts. (5,7 liters)
Engine oil (incl. filter) : 5.7 US qts. ( 5.4 liters)
Engine oil (excl. filter) : 5.3 US qts. ( 5.0 liters)
Automatic transmission : 8 US qts (7.6 liters)
Power steering fluid : 1.05 US qts (1 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir : 3.9 US qts. (3.75 liters)
Brake system : 0.42 US qts (0.4 liters)
Vehicle loading
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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Track, frontS40/V40 57.1 in. (145 cm)
Track, rearS40/V40 57.9 in. (147 cm)
Turning circle: S40/V40 34.8 ft. (10.6 m)
Cargo capacity:
S40 13.2 ft
3 (374 liters)
V40 33.5 ft
3 (948 liters)
Max width of load opening 27.6 in. (67 cm)
Max height of load opening 20.1 in. (51 cm)
Weights Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW):
S40 3924 lbs (1780 kg)
V40 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Capacity Weight:
S40 826 lbs (375 kg)
V40 826 lbs (375 kg)
Permissible axle weight, front:
S40 2090 lbs (950 kg)
V40 2090 lbs (950 kg)
Permissible axle weight, rear:
S40 1870 lbs (850 kg)
V40 1920 lbs (870 kg)
Permissible axle weight total:
S40 3920 lbs (1780 kg)
V40 3970 lbs (1800 kg)
Curb weight:
S40 3068 lbs (1392 kg)
V40 3118 lbs (1414 kg)
The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
Max roof load * 220 lbs (100 kg)
Max trailer weight
(w/o brakes) 1000 lbs (455 kg)
(with brakes) 2002 lbs (908 kg)
Max tongue weight ** 110 lbs (50 kg)
* For non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight specifications. the maximum permitted roof load weight
may not be exceeded
** Please refer to section "Trailer towing"
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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2 0 0 2
VOLVO
S40 & V40
INDEX
pg. 143 - 145 Index
A
ABS 23
,73
Adjustable steering wheel34
Advanced user Mode (AUM) - radio141
Air conditioning37
Air distribution36
Air vents35
Airbag (SIPS)8
Airbag (SRS)4
Alarm43
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)23,73
Anti-theft code130
Antifreeze75,117
Ashtrays33
Audio system HU -415131
Audio system HU -615132
Audio systems129
AUM - Advanced user Mode - radio141
Automatic car washing104
Automatic transmission67,68,69,125
Automatic transmission fluid122
Auxiliary socket33
B
Battery75
,126
Battery maintenance119
Booster cushion11
Brake failure warning light22
Brake fluid116,122
Brake fluid warning light22
Brake system73,74
Bulb failure warning22
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Bulbs126
C
Cabin air filter35
Capacities125
Center head restraint3
Central locking switch42
Chains - winter driving81
Changing a wheel87
Child booster cushion11
Child Restraint Anchorages14
Child safety15
Child safety locks - rear doors49
Clock20
Concealed storage bin (wagon)59
Coolant - checking/changing117
Cooling system68,124
Cruise control31
D
Daytime Running Lights23
Detachable trailer hitch76
Detachable trailer hitch - installing76
Detachable trailer hitch - removing77
Dimensions127
Doors and locks42
Drive belt117
Driving economy64
Dynamic Stability Assistance (DSA)30
E
EBD74
ECC - Electronic Climate Control36,37
Electrical Outlet33
Electrical system69,126
Electrically operated driver's seat50
Electrically operated front seats48
Emergency towing70
Emergency warning flashers26
Emissions systems112
Engine123
Engine air filter110
Engine compartment111
Engine oil115,122
Engine oil - checking/changing114
F
Fog light - rear24
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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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Long distance trips75
Lubrication113
Luggage strap (V40)56
Lumbar support47,48
M
Maintenance service109
Malfunction indicator lamp23
Manual transmission fluid122
Manually closing the sun roof100
Mirrors - rear/side view50
O
Occupant safety16
Octane rating63
Odometer20
Oil - engine115
Oil pressure warning light22
Opening the trunk from the inside S406
P
Paint touchup102
Parking brake32
Parking brake reminder light22
Polishing104
Power seats48
Power steering fluid116,122
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING72,119
R
Radio tuning modes - changing142
Rear fog light24
Rear suspension124
Rear waste bin34
Refueling63
Remote control (central locking system)41
Remote keyless entry system41
Replacing bulbs90, 92, 93, 94
Replacing fuses95
Replacing number plate lighting - V4094
Reporting safety defects16
Road assistance128
Roadholding59
Roof rails/racks59
S
Safety defects - reporting16
Safety locks - child49
Seat belt maintenance16
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Seat belts2,3
Seat belts - cleaning105
Seats47
Service reminder indicator23
Servicing110,111
Shift lock66
Shiftlock release99
Shiftlock release (override)99
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side marker lamp replacement90
Side-view mirrors - heated26
SIPS8
Snow chains81
Snow tires81
Spare tire84
Spare tire (sedan)57
Spark plugs124
Specifications121
SRS5,6,7
SRS diagnostic system22
SRS warning light5,22
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)40
Starting the engine65
Steering wheel adjustment34
Steering wheel lock26
Storage compartments54
Studded tires81
Sun roof51,52
T
Tachometer20
Tailgate (opening/locking)45
Technical Data - audio142
Temperature gauge20
Temporary spare tire84
Tires - changing87
Tire pressure82
Tires80
Tool kit86
Towing70,71
Towing a trailer78
Traction Control System (TRACS)23,74
Trailer hitch -detachable76
Trailer towing78
Transmission Lamp67
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Trip Computer27
Trip odometer20
Trunk - opening from the inside S4046
Tuning modes, radio - changing142
Turn signals25
U
Uniform tire quality grading83
Upholstery - cleaning105
V
Vanity mirrors51
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)108
Vehicle loading125
Volvo On Call128
Volvo SRS4
W
W - Winter/Wet Weather67
Warning flashers26
Warning lights22,23
Warranty109
Washer fluid reservoir118
Washing103
Waste bin - rear34
Waxing104
Weights127
Wheel changing86, 87, 88
Wheels and tires80
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)9
WHIPS9
Windows - electrically -operated38
Windshield wiper blades - replacing98
Winter driving75
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