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Have the transmission oil level checked2.
Check condition of drive belts.
Check state of the battery's charge.
Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those that are worn. Check tire pressures.
The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician only.
Check all lights, including high beams.
Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states/provinces.
Have a word with a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if you intend to drive in countries where it may
be difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where snow or ice are likely to occur, consider
snow tires.
2. To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have
your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
pg. 95 Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed for optimum performance on unleaded premium gasoline with an AKI octane rating of 91
or above. AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number, RON, and the Motor Octane
Number, MON. ((RON + MON)/2). The minimum octane requirement is AKI 87 (RON 91).
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
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.
NOTE: Volvo does not recommend the use of store -bought fuel injector cleaning additives.
Unleaded fuel
Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and Canadian regulations
require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labelled "UNLEADED". Only these pumps have nozzles which fit
your vehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehicle labelled "unleaded gasoline only".
Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of
leaded gasoline will lessen the effectiveness of the emission control system and could result in loss of emission
warranty coverage. State and local vehicle inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly
resulting in emission test failure for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE: Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methyl-cyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your Emission Control System performance may be affected,
and the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) located on your instrument panel may light. If this occurs,
please return your vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for maintenance.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or ethers. In some areas, state or
local laws require that the service pump be marked indicating use of alcohols or ethers. However, there are areas in
which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check
with the service station operator. To meet seasonal air quality standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated"
fuel. Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on this page must
still be met.
Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to as
Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
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CAUTION!
Do not refuel with the engine runninga. Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
Allow for fuel expansion by not overfilling the tank. Overfilling could also cause damage to the emission control
systems.
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environment, gasolines containing
alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces, which may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice can result in vehicle
performance deterioration and can damage critical parts in the fuel system. Such damage may not be covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
a. If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine
Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use
only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
pg. 98 Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
0 - Locked position
Remove the key to lock the steering wheel1. Never turn the key to position 0 while driving or when the vehicle is
being towed.
NOTE: A ticking sound may be audible if the key is turned to a position between 0 and I. To stop this sound, turn the
key to position II and back to position 0.
I - Intermediate position
2
Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off
1. The gear selector must be in the Park position.
2. Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase battery drain.
II - Drive position
The key's position when driving. The vehicle's entire electrical system is activated.
III - Start position
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Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to you, in accordance with Volvo specifications.
The maintenance procedures outlined in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet, many of which will
positively affect your vehicle's emissions, should be performed as indicated. It is recommended that receipts for
vehicle emission maintenance be retained in case questions arise concerning maintenance. Inspection and maintenance
should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Applicable warranties - U.S/Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, the following list of warranties is provided.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
These are the federal warranties; other warranties are provided as required by state/provincial law. Refer to your
separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties.
Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions
Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well. Your Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet provides a comprehensive periodic maintenance schedule up to 150,000 miles (240,000 km) of vehicle
maintenance. The schedule includes components that affect vehicle emissions. This page describes some of the
emission-related components.
Vehicle Event Data (Black Box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information
about your vehicle's operation. One or more of these computers may store what they monitor, either during normal
vehicle operation or in a crash or near-crash event. Stored information may be read and used by:
Volvo Car Corporation
service and repair facilities
law enforcement or government agencies
others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information.
pg. 143 Maintaining your car
Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the car is refueled:
Check the engine oil level
Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and tail lights
Monthly:
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
Check that engine coolant and other fluid levels are between the indicated "min" and "max" markings.
Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and soft paper towels.
Wipe driver information displays with a soft cloth.
Visually inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminal connector, or a battery near
the end of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo retailer for additional information.
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VOLVO S40
Index
pg. 185-188 Index
Numerics
12 volt socket, in trunk 80
12 volt socket, rear seat49
12 volt sockets40
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system)2
Active yaw control - AYC109
Airbag system14
Alarm89, 90
All Wheel Drive106
Antifreeze147
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)2, 36
Approach lighting56, 83
ASC - speed compensated volume, audio system165
Audio system - introduction164
Audio system menus, list of173, 174
Autolock56
Automatic transmission - Geartronic103, 104
Auxiliary equipment40
AWD106
B
Backrests, rear seat78
Battery drain - avoiding93
Battery maintenance150
Battery replacement151
Battery replacement, remote control86
Battery, conserving electrical current93
Battery, specifications181
Bi -Xenon headlights153
Black box (Vehicle Event Data)142
Booster cushion28
Brake fluid148
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Fog lights41
Front airbags15, 16
Front fog light, replacing155
Front fog lights41
Front seats, manual adjustment72
Front seats, power73
Fuel filler cap2
Fuel filler door2, 96
Fuel filler door, unlocking41
Fuel gauge34
Fuel requirements95
Fuel system180
Fuel tank capacity96
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, accessing160
Fuses158
Fuses in the engine compartment159
Fuses in the passenger compartment161
G
Gasoline95
Geartronic (manual shifting)103
Generator181
Generator warning light37
Glossary of tire terminology126
Glove compartment77
Glove compartment, locking88
Grocery bag holder (option)80
H
Hazard warning flashers48
Head restraints, rear seat78
Headlight housing, removing153
Headlight washers46
Headlights41
High beam bulb, replacing154
High beam flash42
High beam headlights42
High beam indicator34
Home safe lighting42, 56
Hood, opening145
I
Immobilizer82
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Indicator and warning symbols34
Inflatable Curtain22
Inflation pressure tables124
Information display34
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Information display, messages in39
Information symbol34, 35
Inspection readiness144
Instrument overview7
Instrument panel34
Instrument panel lighting41
Interior lighting75
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors28
J
Jack, positioning correctly133
Jump starting114
K
Key blade84
Keylock2, 99
Kickdown104
L
Label information176
LATCH anchors28
License plate lighting, replacing157
Lighting panel41
Loading the vehicle127
Long distance trips94
Low beam bulb, replacing153
Low beam headlights42
M
Maintenance142
Malfunction indicator light36
Manual front seat adjustment72
Manual shifting (Geartronic)103
Manual transmission101
Mirror, rearview52
Mirrors, door-mounted53
Moonroof54
O
OBD II144
Occupant safety10
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), disabling front passenger's side airbag18
Octane rating95
Oil pressure warning light37
Oil, changing146
On Call Roadside Assistance183
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)144
Opening the hood145
Opening the trunk from the inside87
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P
Paint touch up139
Parking lights, instrument41
Panic alarm, central locking system remote control83
Parking assist111
Parking brake49
Parking light bulb, replacing154
Parking lights41
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling18
Personal settings56
PI (Program Information) seek167
Polishing137
Power door mirrors53
Power front seats73
Power moonroof54
Power steering fluid148
Power windows50
PremAir ®4
Program Information seek167
Program type, audio system168
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING150
R
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS167
Radio station formats168
Radio text167
Rain sensor47
Reading lights, rear75
Rear fog light41
Rear park assist111
Rear reading lights75
Rear seat backrests, folding down78
Rear seat head restraints78
Rearview mirror52
Rearview mirror with compass (option)52
Refueling96
Remote control functions83
Remote control, battery replacement86
Remote controls, central locking system82
Removing a wheel133
Replacing fuses158
Reporting safety defects10
Restraint anchorages30
S
Safety defects, reporting10
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