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VOLVO
S40 & V40
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches,  controls etc. are described on the following pages.  Instruments
18
Indicator and warning lights21
Headlights, Parking  lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights24
Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers25
Ignition switch/steering wheel  lock, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors26
Trip  Computer27
Dynamic Stability Assistance30
Cruise control31
Heated seats, Parking  brake32
Auxiliary socket, Cupholder33
Steering wheel  adjustment34
Heating, Ventilation and Air  Conditioning35
Electrically operated windows38
pg. 18 Instruments, switches and controls
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The S40 and  V40 come from  the factory with daytime running lights activated. Carry out the following steps if you
will deactivate them (in the U.S. only *). These steps may be  carried out again to reactivate  and  deactivate the daytime
running lights as desired.
Programming for On or  OFF
Turn  the headlight switch to position 
.
Turn  the ignition key  in position II.
Pull the turn signal lever towards you and  hold it while turning the headlight switch to position 0.
WARNING!
Do not activate or deactivate the daytime running lights while driving. Laws in your area may mandate the use of
daytime running lights. Check your local  laws before deactivating daytime running lights.
* The use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
pg. 24 Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog  lights
A Headlights and parking lights 0 Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0+I:  All lights switched off.
Ignition key in position II:
Low beam headlights on (+ front  and  rear parking lights, license plate  light and  instrument lighting).
Switch position
Parking  lights  front  and  rear.
Ignition key in positions 0, I and II
Parking lights should only be  used when the car is parked, never when the car is being driven.
It also switches  on the position lights in bumpers,  and  license plate  light (and the instrument lights in position II).
Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0 and I: All lights off.
Ignition key in position II: Headlights on (+ parking lights front  and  rear, license plate  light, position lights in
the bumpers  and  instrument lights).
Note: You have to turn the light switch to this  position in order to switch on high beams.
B Instrument lighting dimmer
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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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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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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.
pg. 126 Specifications
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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If an  incorrect code has been entered  "Error" is displayed. Enter the correct code. After three unsuccessful coding
attempts the set will lock and  remain locked for two hours.
"OFF" is displayed. 
During this waiting period:
 the battery must  be  connected
 the ignition key  must  be  turned to position I
the unit must  be  turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain.
Enter the code again once 2 hours have elapsed.
pg. 131 Audio system  HU-415
1. Switch On/off  (push)
Volume  (turn) 
2. Selector  knob : 
Select  the channel (turn) 
CD changer - Selecting disc (turn) 
Program  radio frequency in a  channel (push) 
3. Selector  knob for choosing (turn)  : 
Radio 
Cassette 
CD changer (option) 
Mode  knob (push) for setting :
Bass, Treble, Fader and  Balance
4. Radio  - Station seek up/down 
Cassette position  - Selecting next/previous  track 
CD  position  - Selecting next/previous  track
5. Radio  - Manual station selection 
Cassette position  - Fast winding forward/  backwards 
CD -position  - Fast winding forwards/ backwards
6. Display
7. Random for CD  (Description for CD is applicable when a  CD Changer is connected)  
8. SCAN
9. Dolby B NR  noise reduction
10. Auto store of radio stations
11. Tape direction selector/
12. Cassette opening
13. Tape eject
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