
CALIFORNIA  Proposition  65 Warning
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its  constituents, and  certain vehicle components contain  or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm.
 
 In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and  certain products  of component  wear  contain  or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and  birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from  this  position,
turn the ignition key  to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front  of the
gear selector knob and  move the selector from  (P)ark.
If it is necessary to manually  override the shiftlock system:
 Turn  the starting (ignition) key  to position I
 Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located at the base of the gear selector
 While  holding the override button down, press the button on the front  of the gear selector
 Move the selector from  the ( P)ark position.
Keylock
When you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must  be  in the (P)ark position before the key  can be  removed.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS  system in your car performs a  self -diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately
4 mph (6 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and  a  sound may be  audible  from  the ABS  control module.
This is normal.
Fuel filler door
When you lock the doors, the fuel filler  door also locks, with a  delay of 10 minutes. When all doors are unlocked, the
fuel filler  door is also unlocked. Your key,  keyless  remote, and  the door lock button in the driver's door control pod
will all unlock the fuel filler  door. To open  the unlocked fuel filler  door, press at the forward edge of the door. See
pages 42
 for information about locking and  unlocking features.
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Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of our customers. As a  natural part of this  commitment, we care about the
environment in which  we all live. Caring for the environment means an  everyday involvement in reducing our
environmental impact.
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20Hood latch 53
21Steering wheel height adjustment 34
2212-volt electrical outlet 33
23AC on and  off 36
24Trip Computer 27
25Coin  holder 33
26Recirculation 36-37
27Cupholder 33
28Defroster - door mirrors/rear window 26
29Not in use -
30 Dynamic Stability Assistance (DSA) 30
31Controls  for heated front  seats 32
32Switch for selecting door mirror left and  right 50
33Control for adjusting door mirrors 50
34Door lock switch 42
35Window  left and  right front 38
36Window  left and  right rear 38
37Cut -out switch windows rear 38
Some of the items listed on this page are available on certain models only.
pg. 20 Instruments
1 Coolant temperature gauge 
Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red  range. The pointer should be  approximately midway on the gauge
face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant  level.  See  page 117
.
2 Coolant temperature warning light  
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If this  light comes on while driving, the coolant  temperature is too high. Stop the engine and  check the coolant  level  in
the expansion tank. See  page 117.
3 Odometer
4 Speedometer  
The longer the knob is turned, the faster the setting will change.
5 Trip  odometer  
This indicator measures shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer.
6 Button  for setting clock/resetting trip odometer  
In both cases, the ignition must  be  switched on
Clock:  Without pressing the button, turn it clockwise to advance the clock, or counterclockwise to set the clock back.
Trip  odometer:  Press the button to reset the trip odometer.
7 Tachometer  
Reads  thousands of engine rpm. The needle should never be  in the solid  red range.
8 Clock, Trip  Computer/Ambient temperature
NOTE:  See  page 27- 29 
for information on the trip computer.
9 Low fuel level  warning light  
When this  light comes on, there are approximately 1.9 US gal. (7 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
10 Fuel gauge 
Fuel tank capacity: 16 US gallons (60 liters). 
When refuelling the fuel gauge needle will not register until the volume of gasoline in the tank exceeds 3.2 US gal. (12
liters).
pg. 21 Indicator and warning lights
1 Turn  signal, left 
2 Turn  signal, right 
3 Low washer fluid level  
4 Brake light* failure warning 
5 Turn  signals - trailer (certain models) 
6 Front fog lights on 
7 Door open  
8 Rear fog light on 
9 Seat belt warning 
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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
pg. 40 Keys
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Key 
The master key  is integrated into the remote keyless  entry system's remote control.
 To fold out the key,  press the button indicated by the downward pointing arrow in the illustration above.
 To retract the key,  press the button and  fold the key  into the slot  in the remote control. 
The key  activates all locks (ignition  switch/steering wheel lock, all doors, fuel filler  door, trunk/tailgate), and
locks/unlocks the glove compartment.
Service Key (Valet key)  
This key  (grey in color) activates only ignition switch/steering wheel lock and  all doors, including the fuel filler  door.
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  anti-theft 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
1 - Lock,  2-Unlock, 3-Open trunk/tailgate,  4-Panic button*
Remote keyless entry system  
Your car is equipped with a  remote control transmitter. This transmitter uses a  radio frequency which  will allow
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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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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
 The ignition switch is tampered with 
The alarm will sound for 30 second intervals,  with a  10 second pause between intervals.  This function cannot be
interrupted.
 If the battery or the siren  are disconnected, the alarm will sound for five minutes
Arming (setting) the alarm  
The alarm can be  armed in the following ways:
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Press the LOCK button on the remote control (the turn signals will flash  to confirm that the car is locked and  the
alarm is armed)
Lock the car using the key  in the driver's door (the LED  on the dashboard will blink to indicate that the alarm is
armed)
Disarming the alarm  
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the driver's door with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm  
If the alarm is sounding, it can be  stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal  
If the alarm is set off, a  visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and  turning on the interior  lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
Audible alarm signal  
If the alarm is set off, an  audible  alarm signal is given by the backup siren.  One alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
pg. 44 Alarm
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.
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.
Battery  
Each remote transmitter is powered  by a  three-volt battery, type CR 2025. If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this  indicates that the battery is weak and  should be  replaced.
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