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All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 127 Specifications
DimensionsLength S40/V40 178.0 in. (452 cm)
Width S40/V40 67.7 in. (172 cm)
Height S40/V40 55.9 in. (142 cm)
Wheel base S40/V40 101 in. (256 cm)
Track, front S40/V40 57.9 in. (147 cm)
Track, rear S40/V40 57.9 in. (147 cm)
Turning circle: S40/V40 36.7 ft. (11.2 m)
Cargo capacity:
S40 13.2 ft
3 (374 liters)
V40 33.5 ft
3 (948 liters)
Max width of load opening 27.6 in. (67 cm)
Max height of load opening 20.1 in. (51 cm)
Weights Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW):
S40 3924 lbs (1780 kg)
V40 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Capacity Weight:
S40 826 lbs (375 kg)
V40 826 lbs (375 kg)
Permissible axle weight, front:
S40 2090 lbs (950 kg)
V40 2090 lbs (950 kg)
Permissible axle weight, rear:
S40 1870 lbs (850 kg)
V40 1920 lbs (870 kg)
Permissible axle weight total:
S40 3920 lbs (1780 kg)
V40 3970 lbs (1800 kg)
Curb weight:
S40 2976 lbs (1350 kg)
V40 3020 lbs (1370 kg)
The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
Max roof load * 220 lbs (100 kg)
Max trailer weight
(w/o brakes) 1000 lbs (455 kg)
(with brakes) 2000 lbs (908 kg)
Max tongue weight ** 110 lbs (50 kg)
* For non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight specifications. The maximum permitted roof load weight
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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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S40 & V40
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg. 129 Audio systems
Audio systems
This chapter describes the audio system in your car. Audio system overview
130
Anti-theft code131
Radio - general functions132
Radio - program type135
Radio - Traffic information137
CD player138
CD changer139
Menu structure140
RDS142
Compact disc care143
Technical data144
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Audio system HU-555
1. ON/OFF (press)
VOLUME (turn)
2. Auto store (radio stations)
3. CD player/changer
4. FM radio
5. AM radio
6. Random track
7. CD slot
8. Display
9. CD eject
10. Radio mode - Station seek down
CD mode - Restart current track
CD mode - Fast back
11. Radio mode - Station seek up
CD mode - Select next track
CD mode - Fast forward
12. Traffic information
Activation/cancellation of TP
13. NEWS on/off
14. PRESET knob (turn to select - press to set)
Stores station at a preset number
Change CD in CD changer
Select a radio station found by the AUTO
function
15. MENU knob (turn to select - press to set)
Audio settings: Bass/Mid/Treble/Balance/Fader
Radio settings
pg. 131 Anti -theft code
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Anti-theft code
The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the vehicle or if the battery is disconnected, a special
code must be entered to enable operation of the set.
Refer to the radio code supplied by your Volvo retailer.
To enter the code (15)
After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the set displays Input CODE **** when it is
switched on. Enter the 4-digit code using the MENU knob.
Select a number for a digit by rotating the knob.
Then push it to enter the number.
Repeat the procedure for all 4 digits.
If the correct code is entered the set is ready to use. If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code
again from the beginning.
Incorrect code
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 when two hours have elapsed.
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Switch On/Off (1)
Press VOLUME to switch the unit on or off.
Volume control (1)
Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase volume.
NOTE: When listening to TP, NEWS or ALARM, the radio stores the most recently used volume level in these
modes.
Bass/Mid/Treble and
Balance/Fader (15)
Turn the MENU knob to enter the Main menu
Turn the knob again to choose Bass/Mid/Treble/Balance or Fader settings menu
Press to select an alternative
Adjust by turning the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.
NOTE: If no other selection is made within 8 seconds, the radio will return to its normal mode and retain the new
setting.
If you would like to exit the menus manually or make a new adjustment:
Press again to return to the Bass/Mid/Treble/Balance or Fader settings
Turn to make a new choice from Bass/Mid/Treble/Balance or Fader settings, or select the factory settings by
choosing SET TO ALL "0"
Press again to confirm or select EXIT and press to exit the menus.
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Select radio band (4, 5)
Press button (4) to select FM or (5) to select AM. The station and band are displayed.
Select a radio station (10, 11, 14)
There are four ways to select a radio station:
Select preset stations with the PRESET knob.
• Select among the AUTO tuned stations with the PRESET knob after using the AUTO function.
• Use buttons (10) or (11) in SEEK mode.
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Use buttons (10) or (11) in MANUAL mode.
Selecting a preset station (14)
To choose a radio station:
Turn PRESET (14) to choose a previously stored station.
FM can store up to 20 preset stations and AM can store a maximum of 10.
Seeking a new station - manual seek function (10, 11)
1. Press button (10) briefly to seek the next audible station at lower frequency, or button (11) for the next station at a
higher frequency. Hold the button in to select any frequency on the band.
2. To store a station that has been found, press the PRESET knob (14) briefly and select a number by turning the knob.
Press this knob again to store the station under the selected number.
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Auto storing radio stations (14)
This function seeks and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory. The function is especially
useful in areas where you are not familiar with the radio stations.
Press the AUTO button (2). A number of stations with strong signals (maximum 10) from the selected FM or AM
band can be stored automatically in the memory.
AUTO is displayed and the stations found will be indicated as A1-A0, where 0=10.
If, for example, there are only 5 strong stations in the area, only A1-A5 will be stored in the memory
If no stations with sufficient signal strength are found, NO STATION will be displayed.
Since Auto Store stores stations that have been found in a temporary memory, these stations will be erased from the
memory when the audio unit is switched off. When the unit is switched on again, the radio will search for and store up
to ten new stations.
If Auto Store finds a station that you would like to store in the system's permanent memory, please refer to point 2 in
the next section.
To restart the auto store function, press the AUTO button for more than 2 seconds.
Manual storing (presetting) radio stations (10, 11, 14)
This function will store stations in a permanent memory in knob (14).
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1. Press button (10) briefly to seek the next audible station at a lower frequency, or button (11) for the next station at a
higher frequency.
2. Press the PRESET knob (14) briefly. Select a number by turning clockwise/counterclockwise. Choose between AM
1-10 or FM 1-20.
Press this button again briefly to store the desired frequency/station.
Using preset stations (14)
To tune to a pre-selected radio station, turn PRESET (14) to the stored number: AM 1-10 or FM 1-20.
The selected station will be displayed with its number under the text PRESET.
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Program type - PTY (10, 11, 15)
The PTY function enables you to select specific types of programs.
To set a certain program type:
1. Turn the MENU knob (15) until OTHER Settings is displayed. Press the knob.
2. Turn the MENU knob until PTY ON/OFF is displayed. Press the knob to toggle between ON and OFF .
3. Turn the MENU knob until PTY Settings is displayed. Press the knob.
4. Turn the MENU knob and select the program type of your choice (see the list of program types on the following
page. Press the knob.
After completing step 4, the program terminates and the radio goes back to its normal listening mode. It will now
search for the selected program type.
5. If the radio finds a station with the selected program type, this station is tuned in. This will override (interrupt) any
CD that is currently playing.
If no station with the selected program type is found, the radio returns to the previous channel, and will continue to
search for the selected program type.
When PTY is ON the PTY symbol is displayed.
The radio will search for the first radio station matching the selected program type, after which buttons (10) or (11) can
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