
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 2-3 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
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 cargo56
Cargo space/Trunk light,  Spare tire, Jack57
Side cargo net, Cargo net58
Weight distribution, Handling,  Roadholding,  Roof racks59
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"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). 
The Remote also activates/deactivates the alarm system that comes standard with this  car. 
The car can also be locked/unlocked  with the key.
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.
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  the following page.
Remote control not functioning.  
If the remote control is not functioning, the car can be  opened using the master or service key  in the driver's door.
Note: The remote control will not function if a  key  is left in the ignition switch.
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.
*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:  The panic button will NOT  unlock the car.
pg. 42 Doors and locks
Doors and locks 
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. 
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Lift the wheel and  place it on the hub.
Install the wheel lugs and  tighten handtight.
Using the lug wrench.  Tighten crosswise until all lugs are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and  alternately tighten the lugs crosswise to 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm).
Install the wheel cover (where applicable).
CAUTION:
 Correct tightening torque on wheel lugs must  be  observed. The wheel lugs should never be  greased or lubricated.
Extended, chromed wheel lugs must  not be  used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the hub caps.
pg. 89 Replacing bulbs
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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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.
Replacement
 Insert a  new bulb in the holder.
 Re-insert 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.
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 (Left 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.
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.
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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  door. The label  also lists vehicle load limits. Do
not load your car beyond  the indicated limits.
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. 
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire 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
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