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VOLVO
S40 & V40
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving
pg. 61 Starting and driving
Starting and driving
This section on starting and driving contains items such as starting the engine, operating the gear selector, towing,
trailers, etc. Fuel requirements, Refueling
62
Driving economy64
Starting the engine65
Automatic transmission66
Points to remember68
Emergency towing70
Vehicle towing information71
Jump starting, Proposition 65 Battery Warning72
Brake system, ABS73
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)74
Winter driving, Before a long distance trip75
Detachable trailer hitch, installing/removing76
Trailer towing78
pg. 62 Fuel requirements
Deposit control (detergent) gasoline
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping
injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good driveability and
fuel economy. If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains deposit control additives, check with the service
station operator.
Unleaded fuel
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may not be exceeded.
** Please refer to section "Trailer towing"WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 128 On Call Roadside Assistance
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year On Call Roadside Assistance program. Additional information, features, and
benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A .
1-800-63-VOLVO (1-800-638-6586)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence
(A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing
exams each technicians must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued. These
professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary service procedures to
keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.
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CD Changer (option)139
CD player138
Center head restraint3
Central locking switch42
Chains - winter driving81
Changing a wheel87
Child booster cushion11
Child Restraint Anchorages14
Child safety15
Child safety locks - rear doors49
Concealed storage bin (wagon)59
Coolant - checking/changing117
Cooling system68,124
Cruise control31
D
Daytime Running Lights23
Detachable trailer hitch76
Detachable trailer hitch - installing76
Detachable trailer hitch - removing77
Dimensions127
Doors and locks42
Drive belt117
Driving economy64
Dynamic Stability Assistance (DSA)30
E
EBD74
ECC - Electronic Climate Control36,37
Electrical outlet33
Electrical system69,126
Electrically operated driver's seat50
Electrically operated front seats48
Electrically operated moonroof52
Emergency towing70
Emergency warning flashers26
Emissions systems112
Engine123
Engine air filter110
Engine compartment111
Engine oil115,122
Engine oil - checking/changing114
F
Floor mats65
Fog light - rear24
Fog lights24
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S
Safety defects - reporting16
Safety locks - child49
Seat belt maintenance16
Seat belts2,3
Seat belts - cleaning105
Seats47
Service reminder indicator23
Servicing111
Shift lock66
Shiftlock release99
Shiftlock release (override)99
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side marker lamp replacement90
Side-view mirrors - heated26
SIPS8
Snow chains81
Snow tires81
Spare tire84
Spare tire (sedan)57
Spark plugs110, 124
Specifications121
SRS5,6,7
SRS diagnostic system22
SRS warning light5,22
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)40
Starting the engine65
Steering wheel adjustment34
Steering wheel lock26
Storage compartments54
Studded tires81
T
Tachometer20
Tailgate (opening/locking)45
Temperature gauge20
Temporary spare tire84
Timing belt110
Tire changing87
Tire pressure82
Tires80
Tires - changing87
Tool kit86
Towing70,71
Towing a trailer78
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Traction Control System (TRACS)23,74
Trailer hitch - detachable76
Trailer towing78
Transmission Lamp67
Trip Computer27
Trip odometer20
Trunk - opening from the inside - S4046
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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