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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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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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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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Transmission Lamp67
Trip Computer27
Trip odometer20
Trunk  - opening from  the inside - S4046
Tuning modes, radio - changing142
Turn  signals25
U
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY  GRADING83
Uniform  tire quality grading83
Upholstery  - cleaning105
V
Vanity mirrors51
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)108
Vehicle loading125
Volvo On Call128
Volvo SRS4
W
W  - Winter/Wet Weather67
Warning flashers26
Warning lights22,23
Warranty109
Washer fluid reservoir118
Washing103
Waste bin - rear34
Waxing104
Weights127
Wheel changing86, 87, 88
Wheels and  tires80
Whiplash Protection System  (WHIPS)9
WHIPS9
Windows - electrically -operated38
Windshield wiper blades - replacing98
Winter driving75
   
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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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