
Contents
Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 6 - In  case of an emergency
Chapter 7 - Car care
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
Index
Back Cover
General information
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time please familiarize yourself  with the engine oil consumption
information and refueling recommendations on pages 62 and 63
. You should also be familiar  with the
information in the first four chapters of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read  after operating the
vehicle  for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used  for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the car for
ready  access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating  that country's applicable safety and exhaust
emission requirements. In  some cases it may be difficult or  impossible  to comply with these requirements.
Modifications to the emission control system(s)  may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the
U.S., Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based  on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped  differently,
depending  on special legal requirements and that optional  equipment described in this manual may not be
available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or  to change specifications or  design, without
notice and without incurring obligation.
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If the light  comes on while driving or  braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check  the brake fluid  level
in the reservoir. See  page 116 for reservoir position. 
If the control lamp still  stays on, the EBD (Electronic  Brakeforce  Distribution) is not working. 
Drive to your Volvo retailer. See  ABS  control lamp and  also page 73.
 
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
Bulb failure warning light
The light will come on if one  of the brake light bulbs are defective when the brake pedal is pressed. 
Check the fuse and  bulb. See  sections "Replacing bulbs" and  "fuses".
pg. 23 Warning lights, Daytime Running  Lights
 DSA  (option) 
Dynamic Stability Assistance
This is a  system which  helps keep the drive wheels from  spinning.  The light flashes  if the road surface  is slippery, the
wheels are spinning  and  the system is working. 
The control light comes on if a  fault occurs in the DSA  system. It also comes on if the system is switched off via the
switch. 
For more information see page 30.
 Service Reminder Light
This light will come on according  to preset service intervals  or after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months,
whichever occurs first. It is a  reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on
for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.
Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)
If the warning lamp lights up there is a  malfunction of the ABS  system (the standard braking system will however
function). The vehicle should be  driven to a  Volvo retailer for inspection. 
See  page 73
 for additional information.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp  
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII):  As you drive, a  computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine,
transmission, electrical and  emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a
condition that potentially may need correcting. When this  happens, please have your car checked by a  Volvo retailer as
soon as possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes,  you may not notice  a  change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an  uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and  driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
NOTE : If the fuel filler  cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine
Lamp may indicate a  fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be  affected. Use only Volvo original or
approved fuel filler  caps.
Daytime Running Lights:
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Instrument lighting can be  dimmed to 6% of maximum lighting.
C Rear fog light  * 
The rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and
should be  used only when the atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce the daytime or
night-time visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
- Rear fog light: press 
- headlights or front  fog lights must  be  activated 
D Front  Fog lights
Ignition key must always be in position II.  
Headlight  or parking lights must  be  activated 
- Front fog lights (option): press 
Switching fog lights off  
To switch the fog lights off, press the appropriate fog light switch again. 
If headlights or parking lights are switched off, the fog lights will also go out. The fog lights are also switched off
when the ignition is switched off and  must  be  switched back on manually if required when the ignition is switched on
again. 
The front fog lights switch off automatically when the high beams are switched on.
* By design, there is one  rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
pg. 25 Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers
Turn  signalsWipers/washers
Turn signals
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.
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Get all the passengers to move to a safe place outside the car.
Close all doors.
 Block the wheels remaining on the ground with wooden blocks, stones or something similar.
 With the car still  on the ground, use the lug wrench  to loosen the wheel lugs 1/2 - 1 turn. Position the lug wrench  so
that you apply force in a  downward direction. Never  lift up on the lug wrench  to loosen or tighten lugs.
 Turn  the bolts  counterclockwise to loosen. If necessary,  press down on the lug wrench  with your foot to loosen the
lugs.
CAUTION:
 The car must  not be  driven with wheels of different  dimensions or with a  spare tire other than the one  that came
with the car. The use of different  size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
pg. 88 Wheel changing
Attaching the jack  
There are two jack attachment points  located on each side of the car. These attachment points  are marked by arrows on
the outside of the cover over the bottom sill (see illustration). 
Check that the doors are closed  and  stay closed all the time the car is jacked up.
 Position the jack under the two notches closest to the wheel to be  changed.
 Attach the crank to the jack (A).
 Attach the lug wrench  (B) to the crank.
 Raise the jack by cranking it clockwise. Be sure the jack engages the attachment point correctly.
The base of the jack must be flat  on a level,  firm, non-slippery  surface. Before raising  the car, check  that the
jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment point.
 Raise the car until the wheel to be  changed is lifted off the ground.
 Unscrew the wheel bolts  completely  and  carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the thread on the studs.
WARNING!
The jack must  be  correctly placed in the jack attachment.
Installing the wheel
Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and  hub.
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Fuel system 
The engine is equipped with a  multipoint fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system  
Firing  order: 1-3-4-2 
Distributor ignition setting:  Not adjustable 
Spark plugs:  Champion RC8PYP or equivalent 
Spark plug gap: 0.0315" (0.80 mm) 
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special  safety precautions must  be  followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
 Replacing distributor ignition components e.g.  plugs, coil, etc.
 Do not touch any  part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and  body injury.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Front  suspension  
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and  control arms  linked to the support frame. Power assisted
rack and  pinion steering. Safety type steering column. 
The alignment specifications apply to a  car at curb weight (without passengers or cargo). 
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 1.4 mm +/- 0.2 mm 
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.0 mm +/- 0.4 mm
Rear suspension  
Multilink individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms,  double link arms  and  track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 2.6 mm +/- 0.8 mm
pg. 125 Specifications
Power transmission  
Automatic transmission: AW 55-50 
5-speed 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  2.44:1 
Reduction ratios  
1st gear 4.77:1 
2nd gear 3.00:1 
3rd gear 1.96:1 
4th gear 1.32:1 
5th gear 1.02:1 
Reverse 3.23:1
Capacities  
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License plate  light (S40)-5 W W  2.1x9.5 d 2
License plate  light (V40) -5 W SV8.5 2
Door step courtesy lights -10W SV8.5 2
Trunk  light -5 W SV 8.5 1
Vanity mirror lights -1.2 W SV5.5 2
Front courtesy lights -5 W SV5.5 2
Rear reading lights -5 W W  2.1x9.5 d 2
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 127 Specifications
Dimensions Length S40/V40 178.0 in. (452 cm)
Width S40/V40 67.7 in. (172 cm)
Height S40/V40 55.9 in. (142 cm)
Wheel base S40/V40 100.4 in. (255 cm)
Track, front S40/V40 57.1 in. (145 cm)
Track, rear S40/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:
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Random
Press "RND" to connect the random function. The unit plays tracks from  the magazine in random order. "RANDOM"
is displayed as long as the function is activated.
Scan
Press "SCAN" for a  longer period to connect the scan function. The unit plays the first 10 seconds of each track.
"SCAN" is displayed as long as the function is activated.
pg. 141 AUM  (Advanced User Mode)
AUM (Advanced User Mode)
 With the radio switched off, press and  hold the volume wheel down for at least 5 seconds to start the AUM function.
Turn the 1-20/DISC  knob to choose an  AUM function (see function list below).
 When the function has been chosen, the function's default position flashes. Press  the 1-20/DISC knob to choose an
alternative (e.g. ON/OFF, LOW/MID/HIGH, etc., depending on the function).
 Continue to choose function/alternative.
To reset all AUM functions to factory settings, turn the 1-20/DISC  knob until "SET TO  DEFAULT " is shown in the
display, and  then press the same knob. All AUM settings are reset to default position and  the radio reverts to normal
status (music, news, etc.).
To save  any  changes and  revert to normal position, turn the 1-20/DISC  knob until "BACK and SAVE " are shown in
the display, and  press the same knob.
To revert to normal position without saving the changes, turn the 1-20/DISC  knob until "BACK without SAVE " is
shown in the display, and  press the same knob.
AUM functions  (starting position "default" is underscored)  
- SET TO DEFAULT (See left-hand  column). 
- ASC  (Active Sound Control) ON
/OFF - The ASC  function automatically  matches the sound volume to the speed of
the car.
- ASC  TABLE - Choose level  of the ASC  function (LOW/ MID
/HIGH).. 
- SRC ON/ OFF
- Use this  function to activate/deactivate  the function which  reduces the noise in poor reception
conditions. The function is normally used when the radio is in AM mode. 
- SRC TABLE - Choose level  of SRC function (LOW/MID/HIGH).  
- DOLBY  NR ON
/OFF - Activates/ deactivates  Dolby noise reduction when you listen to a  cassette tape (HU
415/615). 
- BACK and  SAVE (See left-hand  column). 
- BACK without SAVE (See left-hand  column).
pg. 142 Technical data - Audio
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