2007 VOLVO S40 ignition

Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn switch (1) to position .
The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.
Headlights
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running lights) illuminate automatically, except when the light switch (1) is in
position
1.
NOTE
See page 60
for information on switching between high and low beams.
Fog lights
Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights can be used in combination with either the headlights or the parking lights.
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button 3 to turn on the front fog lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.
Rear fog light
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The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side taillight cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal taillights 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).
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Lighting panel
Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in position II and the light switch (1) is in either position
or .
NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip odometer, clock, and ambient temperature, these gauges illuminate when
the vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch. The lighting will go out when
the vehicle is locked.
Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
With the ignition switched off, press button 4 to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will
remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.
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Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
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1. Turn signals, lane change position
2. Turn signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled
automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by:
Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it.
Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and immediately back to its original position.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position
, (see page 58) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position
4) to toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position
3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
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When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front
of the car.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be
changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 74
for more information.
1 Factory setting
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Trip computer
Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has five menus (six on Canadian
models) that can be shown in the information display.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
AVERAGE (average fuel consumption)
INSTANTANEOUS (current fuel consumption)
AVERAGE SPEED
ACTUAL SPEED (current speed in m.p.h., Canadian models only)
STC/DSTC (see page 142)
NOTE
Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function.
If a warning message is shown in the information display while you are using the trip computer:
1. Acknowledge the message by pressing the READ button (A).
2. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
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The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity
of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous page) up (the wipers
will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
On/Off
To activate the rain sensor:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
3. Press button B (see the illustration on the previous page). The rain sensor symbol will appear in the lower display.
The rain sensor can be deactivated by:
Pressing button (B).
or
Moving the windshield wiper lever down.
NOTE
The rain sensor function will remain activated if the lever is briefly moved up to activate the "manual sweep"
function.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function
is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:
When the key is removed from the ignition.
Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition.
C - Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount
of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease
wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity
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Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters. Ashtrays and lighters are available as accessories. Please
contact your Volvo retailer.
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Power windows
Operation
The power windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests.
The ignition must be ON (ignition key in position I, II or the engine running) for the power windows to function.
The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors
has been opened
Opening a window
Lightly press down the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to open a window to the
position of your choice.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Make sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are operated.
Press the front part of any of the buttons (A or B) as far down as possible and release it to automatically open the
window completely.
To stop the window at any time, pull the button up.
Closing a window
Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to close a window to the
position of your choice.
Pull the front part of any of the buttons (A or B) up as far as possible and release it to automatically close the
window completely. To stop the window at any time, press the button down.
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mirrors will automatically move to the position that they were in when the doors were most recently locked with the
same remote control.
WARNING
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the passenger's side wide -angle door mirror
are closer than they appear to be.
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Power moonroof (option)
Operating the moonroof
To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must first be turned to the intermediate or drive position (position I, II or the
engine running). The moonroof can be opened in two ways:
A. Tilt position
B. Sliding moonroof
1. Auto open
2. Manual open
3. Manual close
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4. Auto close
5. Tilt open
6. Tilt close
Tilt position
Open: Press the rear edge of the control upward to position 5.
Close: Pull the rear edge of the control down to position 6.
Sliding moonroof
Auto open/close
Open: Pull the switch as far back as possible (to position 1) and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof.
Close: Push the switch as far forward as possible (to position 4) and release it to automatically close the moonroof.
Manual open/close
Open: Pull the switch back to the first stop (position 2) and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position of
your choice.
Close: Push the switch forward to the first stop (position 3) and hold it until the moonroof has closed to the position of
your choice, or has closed completely.
WARNING
If the moonroof is obstructed during auto-close operation, it will automatically reverse direction and return to its
starting position.
During manual closing, if the moonroof is obstructed, immediately open it again.
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Power moonroof (option)
NOTE
If the moonroof is repeatedly obstructed during auto-close operation, an overload circuit breaker will temporarily halt
moonroof function. The moonroof will return to normal function after a brief cool-down period.
WARNING
Never open or close the moonroof if it is obstructed in any way.
Never allow a child to operate the moonroof.
Never extend any object or body part though the open moonroof, even if the vehicle's ignition is completely
switched off.
Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
CAUTION
Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof.
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