2005 VOLVO S40 wheel

Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to the
environment.
Introduction
PremAir®
The surface of the radiator in the engine compartment is treated with a special coating called Premair*. This coating
works as a catalytic converter, converting most of the ground level ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen,
thereby reducing harmful ground-level ozone.
* PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation.
Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 - Instrument overview
Chapter 2 - Safety
Chapter 3 - Instruments and controls
Chapter 4 - Climate
Chapter 5 - Interior
Chapter 6 - Locks and alarm
Chapter 7 - Starting and driving
Chapter 8 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 9 - Vehicle care
Chapter 10 - Maintenance and servicing
Chapter 11 - Audio
Chapter 12 - Specifications
Index
Supplement - VALET OR SERVICE LOCKING
Supplement - ACCESSORY 18-INCH TIRE PRESSURES
Supplement - SAFETY - AIRBAG LABELS
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Chapter 1 - Instrument overview
pg. 8 Instrument overview
pg. 9 Instrument overview
1. Steering wheel adjustment
2. Hood opener
3. Controls in driver's door
4. Turn signals, high beams, trip computer
5. Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
6. Central locking button, door open handle
7. Climate system air vents
8. Side window air vent
9. Cruise control
10. Horn, airbag
11. Main instrument panel
12. Audio controls (option)
13. Windshield wipers and washers, headlight washers (certain models)
14. Ignition key
15. Rear-view mirror and optional compass
16. Seat belt reminder
17. Driver's side reading light
18. Movement detector (option), alarm
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Components in the SRS system
Front airbags
Your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which consists of front airbags that enhance the
three-point seat belt system. The Volvo SRS system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front
seat belt tensioners for both of the front seats. To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing
the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to
provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process,
including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a second.
Location of the passenger's side front airbag
The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt system. The outboard rear
seat belts are also equipped with tensioners. The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel
pad and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash.
The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment.
Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system
The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to
provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the vehicle. The SRS system is a
supplement to the seat belts.
pg. 18 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)
WARNING!
As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three-point belt system.
For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that
may occur in an accident.
Never drive an SRS-equipped vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel pad/ airbag housing.
SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable able force.
During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions,
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SRS text on outside of both sun visors
SRS text on inside of both sun visors
WARNING!
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and
children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger -side front
airbag. See 35
for guidelines.
Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel
or otherwise sit out of position.
The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly
fastened.
Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
pg. 24 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)
WARNING!
No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or installed near the SRS
hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see the illustration on page
17).
There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.
Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This should only be done
by an authorized Volvo service technician. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle
occupants.

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Chapter 3 - Instruments and controls
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Instrument panel38
Indicator and warning symbols39
Symbols on the left side of the instrument panel40
Symbols on the right side of the instrument panel41
Information display43
Center console controls44
Lighting panel45
Left-side steering wheel lever47
Cruise control (option)49
Right-side steering wheel lever51
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers53
Parking brake, 12 volt socket54
Power windows55
Mirrors57
Power moonroof (option)59
Personal settings61
Home Link® Universal Transceiver (option)63
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14. Temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling system. If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle
enters the red zone, a message is shown in the display. Bear in mind that extra lamps in front of the air intake reduce
the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads.
15. Indicator and warning symbols
1. Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons (57 liters).
Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 US gallons (55 liters). This code is the 6th and 7th digits
from the left in your vehicle's VIN number. See page 184
for the location of the VIN plate.
pg. 39 Indicator and warning symbols
Function check
The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (position II) before
starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not
started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and
will go out. Certain symbols may not
have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment. The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the
parking brake has been released.
Symbols in the center of the instrument panel
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's driveability. A text explaining the nature
of the fault will also be shown in the information display. This symbol may also light up in combination with other
indicator or warning symbols.
If the red warning symbol lights up:
1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location.
2. Read the message in the information display.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact an authorized Volvo Retailer or workshop.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information display. This symbol may
also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
NOTE: The car can still be driven after the information symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1-2 weeks
after service-related information has been displayed.
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1. Headlights and parking lights
All lighting off.
Models with daytime running lights:
Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights
and license plate lights will also be on. Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you would
prefer to have these lights turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note that the use of
daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
NOTE: Bi -Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to position 0 to activate a daylight sensor, which
automatically switches the low beams on or off, depending on ambient light conditions. When driving in daylight, the
headlights will switch off and the daytime running lights will come on. In darkness, the daytime running lights will
switch off and the Bi -Xenon headlights will switch on.
Parking lights
When the switch is in this position, the front and rear parking lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel
lighting will be on. The parking lights should be switched off when you leave the car to help avoid battery drain.
High/low beam headlights
The headlights, front and rear parking lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lighting will be on if
the ignition key is in position II. If the headlight switch is in this position, all lights will go out when the ignition is
switched off.
NOTE: The headlight switch must be in position
before the high beams will function (this also applies on models
equipped with the optional Bi -Xenon headlights).
Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by pulling the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering
column toward you.
2. Instrument panel lighting
Move the thumb wheel up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
There is also an instrument panel illumination sensor that automatically adjusts the level of illumination.
The background of the center console's display automatically becomes lighter or darker, depending on the amount of
ambient light.
3. Front fog lights (option)
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The front fog lights will only function with the ignition key in at least position II. These lights can only be used in
combination with the low beam headlights or the parking lights. These lights will be automatically switched off the
next time the car is started.
An LED in the switch indicates when the front fog lights are on.
4. Unlocking the fuel filler door
With the ignition switched off, press this button to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will
remain unlocked until the car begins to move
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forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
If it should be necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened manually from the inside the trunk.
To do so:
1. Move the cover panel to one side.
2. This exposes a handle, located near the fuel filler door locking mechanism.
Pull the handle rearward to release the fuel filler door.
5. Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side tail light cluster. The ignition key must be in at least position II
for the rear fog light to function. This light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only
when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150
meters). An LED in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on. The rear fog light will only function in
combination with the high/ low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
pg. 47 Left-side steering wheel lever
Turn signals, high/low beams, headlight flasher, exterior courtesy lights
Lane change position (1)
When changing lanes, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and
releasing it. This will cause the turn signal to flash three times.
Position for normal turns (2)
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
With the headlights on: high/low beams (3)
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