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pg. 19 Instruments, switches and controls
The pages in this  section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and  controls. Note  that vehicles may
be  equipped differently, depending on special legal  requirements.Page
1 Adjustable door mirrors 50
2Air vents 35
3Headlight  switch 24
4Front foglight 24
5Instrument lighting 24
6Rear foglight 24
7Turn  signals, high/low beams, Home  Safe Lighting,  cruise control 25, 31
8Instruments, indicator and  warning lights 20-21
9Horn
10 Windshield wash/wipe, headlight wash/wipe 25
11Blower  control 36
12Air distribution control 36
13Hazard  warning flashers 26
14Passenger compartment temperature sensor 36
15Temperature control 36
16Glove  compartment 45
17Passenger airbag 4
18Sunlight sensor for electronic  climate  control and  LED  for immobilizer and  alarm 37, 44
19Fuse box 96-97
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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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VOLVO
S40 & V40
Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency
pg. 85 In case of an emergency
In case of an emergency
Even if you maintain your car in good running condition, there is always the possibility that something might go wrong
and  prevent you from  driving, such as a  punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. For additional information, see section
"ON CALL Road Assistance" in chapter  9
. 
Tool  kit, Jack
86
Tire changing87
Replacing bulbs89
Replacing fuses95
Replacing wiper  blades98
In  case of emergency99
Manually closing  the sun  roof100
pg. 86 Tool kit, Jack
Tool  kit and jack  
The tool kit and  jack are under the carpet  in the cargo space floor,  next to the spare wheel.
Contents of tool kit 
1. Combined screwdriver/socket wrench  
2. Lug wrench  
3. Crank  (for the jack) 
4. Gloves
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Timing belt 
For proper functioning of the vehicle and  its  emission control systems, the timing belt and  belt tensioner must  be
replaced  every 105,000 miles (168,000 km). Engine damage will occur if the belt fails.
PCV system
(on turbocharged models) 
The nipple in the intake  manifold and  the filter  at the end  of the PCV  hose in the air cleaner  should be  inspected and
cleaned at 105,000 miles (168,000 km) and  thereafter, again at 150,000 mile (240,000 km) intervals.
Spark plugs  
The spark plugs should be  replaced  every 45,000 miles (72,000 km) under normal driving conditions. City driving or
fast  highway  driving may necessitate replacement  sooner.
Under normal driving conditions, spark plugs require no maintenance between replacement  intervals.  When installing
new plugs, be  sure to use the right type and  to tighten them correctly. When changing the plugs, clean the terminals
and  rubber seals.  Also check that the suppressor connectors are in good condition. Cracked or damaged connectors
should be  replaced.
pg. 111 Engine compartment
Engine  compartment S40/V40
1 Power brakes 
2 Brake fluid reservoir 
3 Fusebox 
4 Engine air cleaner  
5 Battery  
7 Radiator  
8 Oil filter  
10 Engine oil dipstick 
11 Generator 
12 Windshield/headlight washer fluid reservoir 
13 Power steering pump 
14 Power steering fluid reservoir 
15 Engine oil filler  cap 
16 Coolant expansion tank 
17 Windshield wiper motor 
18 Chassis number
A ABS  
B Air conditioning compressor 
C Air conditioning condenser 
D Air conditioning accumulator  
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Folding rear seat (sedan)55
Folding rear seat55
Front seats47,48
Front seats  - heated32
Front suspension124
Fuel filter110
Fuel system110, 112,124
Fuel tank cover - opening63
Fuse box, 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
Keys40,41
Kick -down67
L
Label information108
Locks42
Long distance trips75
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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
Oil - engine115
Oil pressure warning light22
Opening  the trunk from  the inside S4046
P
Paint touchup102
Parking brake32
Parking brake reminder light22
PCV  system110
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
Seat belts2,3
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