2007 VOLVO S40 open hood

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VOLVO S40
VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL S40
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Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that you will enjoy many
years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and
comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you
to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and
maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and
your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And,
of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol,
medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as
indicated by the certification labels attached to the driver's door opening, and on the
underside of the hood.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA : Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.us
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo maintenance184
Maintaining your car185
Hood and engine compartment187
Engine oil189
Fluids190
Wiper blades192
Battery193
Bulbs195
Replacing front bulbs196
Replacing taillight bulbs200
Replacing interior bulbs201
Fuses202
10 Audio
Audio functions 210
Radio functions213
Sirius satellite radio (option or
retailer-installed accessory)215
CD player/CD changer (option)
219
Audio menu223
11 Specifications
Label information226
Dimensions and weights228
Engine oil231
Engine specifications233
Electrical system234
Volvo programs236
6 01 Safety
General information
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the Park ( P) position. To release the selector from this position,
turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the
gear selector and move the selector from Park ( P).
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park ( P) position before the key can be removed
from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a selfdiagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control
module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a fault.
Points to keep in mind
Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 189
. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and
controls," and "Starting and driving."
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the
vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for
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47 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
1. Steering wheel adjustment66
2. Hood opener187
3. Controls in front doors(see inset illustration at next page)
4. Left steering wheel lever60
5. Lighting panel58
6. Door open handle and locking button115
7. Climate system air vent84
8. Side window air vent84
9. Cruise control63
10. Horn, airbag18
11. Main instrument panel49
12. Audio controls (option)211
13. Right steering wheel lever64
14. Ignition switch128
15. Moonroof control (option)72
16. Not in use
17. Movement detector (option), alarm sensor118
18. Courtesy lighting switch97
19. Driver's side reading light97
20. Passenger's side reading light97
21. Seat belt reminder53
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6. Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked by an authorized Volvo workshop.
1 On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also
page 190
.
54 02 Instruments and controls
Symbols - instrument panel
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and
check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 188
for the location of the reservoir.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed
in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
and have the brake system inspected.

If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level. See page 188
for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood, or the trunk lid are open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument
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117 05 Locks and alarm
Alarm
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the remote control, or if a front lock button is
depressed.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will trigger the
alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The trunk is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch is tampered with
An attempt is made to start the car with a non-approved key (a key not coded to the car's ignition).
If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor)
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
The alarm indicator light
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dashboard (see illustration):
Indicator light off - the alarm is not armed
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information on planning a trip.
Maintain your vehicle in accordance with your vehicle's maintenance schedule.
187 09 Maintenance and servicing
Hood and engine compartment
Opening the hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) up to the right, and lift the hood.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed.
188 09 Maintenance and servicing
Hood and engine compartment
Engine compartment
1. Cooling system expansion tank
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- High-mounted brake lights
- Bi -Xenon headlights
196 09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing front bulbs
Removing the headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high/low beam, parking light, turn signal, and side
marker bulbs. To lift out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to position 0.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining pin (1)
4. Pull the headlight housing to one side and then forward (2).
5. Disconnect the wiring connector.
6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
After the defective bulb has been replaced, reinsert the housing in the reverse order. Check that the retaining pin is
correctly inserted.
WARNING
Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be replaced by
an authorized Volvo service technician.
Low beam bulb
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing.
3. Press the retaining clamps to the sides.
4. Release the bulb's retaining spring by pressing it to the right, and then moving it outward and downward.
5. Pull out the bulb.
6. Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb.
197 09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing front bulbs
Installing a new bulb
1. Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed in one position.
2. Press the retaining spring upward and slightly to the left until it snaps into place.
3. Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
4. Put the plastic cover in place.
5. Press the retaining clamps back into place.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing.
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