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VOLVO
S40 & V40
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 107 Volvo Service
Service - an investment
An investment which  will pay  dividends in the form  of improved reliability, durability and  resale value. Label  information
108
Maintenance service,  Warranty109
Emissions maintenance110
Engine  compartment111
Fuel/emissions systems112
Lubrication113
Engine  oil114
Power steering fluid,  Brake fluid  reservoir116
Coolant, drive belt117
Washer fluid  reservoir118
Battery maintenance,  Proposition  65 Battery Warning119
pg. 108 Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information  
Your Volvo is designed to meet  all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label  on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations,  please consult your Volvo retailer.
2 Vacuum hose routing
(underside of hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel filler  door)
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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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Engine  oilQuality:
 Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including
ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF  and  SJ/Energy Conserving. Capacity (incl. filter)
: 5.7
US qts (5.4 liters). 
Capacity (excl. filter) : 5.3
US qts (5.0 liters)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Quality:
 JWS-3309 P/N 1161540 Capacity:
 8 US qts. (7.6
liters)
Power steering
fluid Quality:
 ATF oil Capacity:
 1.05 US qts. (1
liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+  boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433 Capacity:
 0.42 US qts.
(0.4 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 123 Engine
Engine
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast-iron
cylinder liners cast directly into the block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts and  separate
intake  and  outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an  eccentric pump driven from  the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.  Exhaust
emission control is accomplished by multiport fuel injection, a  heated oxygen  sensor and  a  three-way catalytic
converter. Designation: Volvo B 4204 T4
Output 170 hp at 5500 rpm (127 kW  at 92 rps)
Max torque 177 ft. lbs. at 1800-5000 rpm (240 Nm at 30-75 rps)
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 1.95 liters (118.9 cu.  in.)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 16
Valve clearance mechanical
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 124 Specifications
Cooling system  
Type: Positive pressure, closed system 
Thermostat begins to open  at 186° F (90° C) 
Coolant:  Volvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 water-antifreeze  mix). 
Capacity: 6 US qts. (5.7 liters)
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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
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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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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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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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the vehicle and  others  sharing  the roadway.  Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
Octane rating, see page 63
The following  should be checked  regularly: *
1 Washer fluid  reservoir should be  filled with water and  solvent (wintertime:  windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 118
.
2 Coolant  level  should be  between the expansion tank marks.  Mixture: 50% anti-freeze  and  50% water. See  page 117
.
3 Power steering  - When cold, the level  must  not be  above the MAX mark. Top up if necessary  with ATF fluid. See
page 116
.
4 Engine  oil  level  should be  between the dipstick marks.  The distance between the marks  represents approx. 2 US qts.
(1.9 liters). See  page 114
.
5 Oil filler cap
6 Brake fluid  - check, without removing the cap, that the level  is above the MIN  mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+.  See
page 116
.
* Engine oil should be  checked each time the car is refuelled.
Tire pressure, see label located on inside  of fuel filler door.
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