
In  Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National  Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2006 ©  Volvo Car  Corporation. All rights reserved.
2 Contents
00 Introduction
General information 6
Volvo and  the environment7
Important  warnings9
01 Safety
Occupant safety 12
Seat belts14
Supplemental Restraint System17
Front airbags18
Occupant Weight  Sensor (OWS)21
Side impact protection airbags24
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)25
Whiplash Protection System27
Crash mode29
Child safety30
Child restraint systems33
Infant seats35
Convertible seats37
Booster cushions40
ISOFIX lower anchors41
Top tether anchors42
02 Instrument and controls
Instrument overview 46
Instrument panel49
Indicator and  warning symbols51
Symbols  - instrument panel52
Information display55
Center console controls57
Lighting  panel58
Left-side steering wheel lever60
Trip computer61
Cruise control63
Right-side steering wheel lever64
Rain sensor65
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard
warning flashers66
Parking brake
67
Power windows68
Mirrors70
Power moonroof  (option)72
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belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and  pull rapidly on the strap.
17 01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
As an  enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a  Supplemental Restraint System  (SRS).
Volvo's  SRS consists of seat belt tensioners, front  airbags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and
inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the
instrument panel (see the illustration above) illuminates  when the ignition key  is turned to position I, II, or III, and  will
normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a  text message will also be  displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates.  If this  warning
symbol  is not functioning properly, the general  warning symbol  
 illuminates  and  either SRS AIRBAG SERVICE
URGENT  or SRS AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED  will be  displayed.
 WARNING 
 If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates  while you are driving, have the
vehicle inspected by a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
 Never  try to repair any  component  or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and  serious injury. All work on these systems should be  performed by a  trained and  qualified Volvo
service technician.
 WARNING 
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor  of the
vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any  way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key
in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which  could result in
personal injury. Have the vehicle towed  to a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear
selector to the neutral position:
 Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and  disconnect the battery
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Volvo recommends that ALL  occupants (adults and  children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be  seated in the rear
seat of any  vehicle with a  passenger's  side front  airbag, and  be  properly restrained.  Children should always be  seated
in child restraints appropriate for their size and  weight. See  also the child safety recommendations beginning on page
30.
The Occupant Weight  Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet  the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS)  208 and  is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's  side front  airbag under certain
conditions.
The OWS works  with sensors  that are part of the front  passenger's  seat and  seat belt. The sensors  are designed to
detect the presence of a  properly seated occupant and  determine if the passenger's  side front  airbag should be  enabled
(may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate).
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the passenger's  side front  airbag when:
 the front  passenger's  seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front  seat,
 the system determines that an  infant is present in a  rear-facing infant seat that is installed according  to the
manufacturer's instructions,
 the system determines that a  small child is present in a  forward-facing child restraint that is installed according  to
the manufacturer's instructions,
 the system determines that a  small child is present in a  booster  seat,
 a  front  passenger  takes his/her weight off of the seat for a  period of time,
 a  child or a  small person occupies the front  passenger's  seat.
The OWS uses a  PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which  will illuminate and  stay on to remind you that the
passenger's  side front  airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in the overhead
console, near the base of the rearview mirror.
 NOTE 
The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will illuminate for a  short period of time when the ignition is turned
on to confirm it is functional. When the front  passenger's  seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the event that the
passenger's  side front  airbag is enabled (may inflate), the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be  off.
However, if a  fault is detected in the system:
 The OWS indicator light will stay on
 The SRS warning light (see page 17) will come on and  stay on
 The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be  displayed in the information display.
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 WARNING 
 Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front  seats  could impede  the function of the WHIPS system.
 If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must  be  secured to prevent it from  sliding forward against the
front  seat backrests in the event of a  collision  from  the rear. This could interfere  with the action  of the WHIPS
system.
29 01 Safety
Crash mode
Driving after a collision
If the vehicle has been involved in a  collision,  the text CRASH MODE  SEE MANUAL may appear in the information
display. This indicates that the vehicle's functionality has been reduced.
 NOTE 
This text can only be  shown if the display is undamaged and  the vehicle's electrical system is intact.
CRASH MODE  is a  feature that is triggered if one  or more of the safety systems (for example, front  or side airbags,
an  inflatable curtain, or one  or more of the seat belt tensioners) has deployed. The collision  may have damaged an
important function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines, sensors  for one  of the safety systems, the brake system, etc.
 WARNING 
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 Never  attempt to repair the vehicle yourself or to reset the electrical system after the vehicle has displayed
CRASH MODE  SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper system function.
 Restoring the vehicle to normal operating mode should only be  done  by a  trained and  qualified Volvo service
technician.
 After CRASH MODE  SEE MANUAL has been displayed, if you detect the odor of fuel vapor, or see any  signs of
fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave  the vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicle
If damage to the vehicle is minor and  there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the vehicle. To do so:
1. Remove the ignition key  or optional keyless  drive start control (see page 131
).
2. Reinsert the key  or start control in the ignition switch. The vehicle will then attempt to reset CRASH MODE  to
normal mode.
3. Try  to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicle
If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (CRASH MODE  SEE MANUAL will no longer be
displayed), the vehicle may be  moved carefully from  its  present position, if for example, it is blocking traffic.  It
should, however,  not be  moved farther than is absolutely necessary.
 WARNING 
Even if the vehicle appears to be  drivable after CRASH MODE  has been set, it should not be  driven or towed
(pulled by another vehicle). There may be  concealed damage that could make it difficult or impossible to control.
The vehicle should be  transported on a  flatbed tow truck to a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician for
inspection/ repairs.
30 01 Safety
Child safety
Children should be seated safely
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless
of age and  size, a  child should always be  properly restrained  in a  car.
Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH attachments, which  make it more convenient to install  child seats.
Some restraint systems for children are designed to be  secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a  lap-
shoulder  belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event of an  accident only if they are
used properly. However, children could be  endangered in a  crash if the child restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle. Failure to follow the installation  instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the
vehicle's interior  in a  sudden stop.
Holding a  child in your arms  is NOT a  suitable substitute for a  child restraint system. In an  accident, a  child held in a
person's arms  can be  crushed between the vehicle's interior  and  an  unrestrained  person. The child could also be  injured
by striking the interior,  or by being ejected from  the vehicle during a  sudden maneuver  or impact. The same can also
happen if the infant or child rides  unrestrained  on the seat. Other occupants should also be  properly restrained  to help
reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a  child.
All states and  provinces have legislation governing how and  where  children should be  carried in a  car. Find out the
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VOLVO S40
44 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview 46
Instrument panel49
Indicator and  warning symbols51
Symbols  - instrument panel52
Information display55
Center console controls57
Lighting  panel58
Left-side steering wheel lever60
Trip computer61
Cruise control63
Right-side steering wheel lever64
Rain sensor65
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard  warning flashers66
Parking brake67
Power windows68
Mirrors70
Power moonroof  (option)72
Personal  settings74
Home  Link® Universal Transceiver (option)76
45 02 Instruments and controls
46 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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22. Rear-view  mirror70
23. Display for climate  control, personal settings, and  audio system74/210
24. Audio system 210
25. Controls  for personal settings and  audio system74/210
26. Controls  for climate  system 85/87
27. Gear  selector, manual 133-134
    Gear  selector, automatic135
28. Hazard  warning flashers66
29. Door open  handle, and  locking button115
30. Glove  compartment100/116
31. Parking brake 67
32. 12-volt socket57
33. Not in use
34. Not in use
48 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
Control panel in driver's door
1. Lockout switch for rear windows68
2. Power windows68
3. Door mirror button, driver's side71
4. Door mirror adjustment control71
5. Door mirror button, passenger's  side71
49 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
Instrument panel
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1. Speedometer
2. Turn  signal, left
3. Warning symbol  - See  the following pages for additional information.
4. Information display - The display presents information and  warning messages, the ambient temperature, and  the
clock, etc. When the ambient temperature is between 23° and  36°F (-5° and  +2°C), a  snowflake symbol  is shown in
the display. This symbol  serves as a  warning for possible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this  symbol  does not
indicate a  fault with your car. At low speeds, or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly
higher than the actual ambient temperature.
5. Information symbol  - See  the next pages for additional information.
6. Turn  signal, right
7. Tachometer - Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the
needle in the red area of the dial, which  indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a  higher gear
or slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically  prevent excessively high engines speeds.
This will be  noticeable as a  pronounced unevenness in engine speed.
8. Indicator and  warning symbols
9. The fuel tank holds approximately 15.9 US gallons (60 liters). When a  warning light in the gauge comes on, there
are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank
1.
10. Trip odometer reset button - The trip odometers are used to measure short distances. Press the button briefly to
1Models 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 US
gallons (53  liters). This  code is the 6th and 7th digits from  the left  in  your vehicle's VIN  number. See page 226
 for  the location of the VIN  plate.
50 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
switch between the odometer for the car's total mileage and  the two trip odometers, T1 and  T2. A long press (more
than 2 seconds) resets the currently selected trip odometer.
11. Function display - This window displays information on functions such as the odometer, trip odometers, optional
rain sensor, and  cruise control.
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