2008 VOLVO S40 warning

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 by pressing down clip (3) with your thumb while at the same time pulling the
connector (4) with your other hand.
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 a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Replacing bulbs
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing (see page 212
).
3. Remove the cover on the upper side of the headlight housing by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Driver's side headlight: Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise.
Passenger's side headlight: Turn the bulb holder clockwise.
214 09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
NOTE
The halogen high beam bulb has a different socket on vehicles equipped with Bi -Xenon® headlights. On these
models, pull the bulb straight out.
WARNING
Bi -Xenon® headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, the Bi -Xenon® bulbs should only
be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
5. Pull out the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be installed in one position.
7. Reinstall the cover on the upper side of the headlight housing by turning it clockwise.
8. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Parking light bulb
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WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the following pages. Doing so could
seriously damage or overload the vehicle's electrical system.
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Fuses
Fuse box in the engine compartment
The fuse box in the engine compartment has positions for 36 fuses.
Fuses 1-18 are relays/circuit breakers and should only be removed or replaced by an authorized Volvo service
technician.
Fuses 19-36 may be changed at any time when necessary.
Several extra fuses and a fuse removal tool to assist in removing/replacing fuses can be found on the underside of the
fuse box cover in the engine compartment.
222 09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
Fuse box in the passenger compartment
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239 10 Audio
Sirius satellite radio (option or retailer-installed accessory)
Advanced settings
This menu function enables you to make settings on certain Sirius satellite radio functions. To access this menu:
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to Sirius menu.
3. Select ADVANCED SIRIUS SETTINGS .
WARNING
Settings should be made when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The following settings can be made in the Sirius menu.
Songs can be added to the song list
Channel skip settings can be made
Channel lock settings can be made
The channel access code can be displayed or changed
Your Sirius ID can be displayed
Skip options
This function is used to remove a channel from the list of available channels.
Skip current
1. Select CHANNEL SKIP LIST and press ENTER.
2. Select a category in the list and press ENTER .
3. Skip channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow key.
Unskip all channels
This permanently removes all channels from the skip list and makes them available for selection.
Temp. unskip all ch.
This function will temporarily unskip all channels and make them available for selection. The channels remain on the
skip list and will again be skipped the next time the ignition is switched on.
Channel lock
Access to specific channels can be restricted (locked). A locked channel will not provide audio, song titles, or artist
information.
NOTE
All channels are initially unlocked.
Locking a channel:
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Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
CAUTION
The maximum permissible axle loads and/or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
WARNING
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total capacity weight must not be
exceeded.
251 11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Weights
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engine power over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator)
is located between the turbo-compressor and inlet manifold.
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
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Electrical system
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used as
conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery
1Models equipped with the High Performance audio system
2Models equipped with the Premium Sound audio system, the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the
original (see the decal on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Electrical system
Bulbs used in the car
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2 0 0 8
VOLVO S40
260-265 12 Index
12-volt socket 58
A
ABS6
, 147
malfunction of the ABS system53
Accessory Installation- Important Warning8
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights59
Active yaw control - AYC149
Air conditioning86
Air distribution95, 251
Air vents88
Airbag system17
Alarm124
All Wheel Drive146
Antifreeze206
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)6
Approach lighting78, 113
Audio system
CD player242
menu settings245
radio functions235
Sirius satellite radio237
system introduction230
USB/iPOD connector232
Autolock78
Automatic sound control234
Automatic transmission - Geartronic141
Autostart136
AUX (audio system)230
AUX menu245
Auxiliary equipment58
AWD146
B
Backrests, rear seat108
Battery
avoiding drain130
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D
Dimensions250
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag21
Display, instrument panel49
Door open warning55
Driving through water129
DSTC, stability system53
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)149
E
Economical driving128
Electrical current - conserving130
Electrical system256
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)148
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option92
Emergency brake lights60
Emission inspection readiness202
Engine oil
changing205
specifications253
Engine specifications255
Environment7
Equalizer, audio system233
F
Federal Clean Air Act200
Floor mats placing correctly137
FM1/FM2 menu245
Fog lights
front (option)60
rear53, 60
Front airbags18-19, 21
Front fog light, replacing216
Front seats, manual adjustment98
Front seats, power99
Fuel filler cap6
Fuel filler door6, 133
Fuel filler door, unlocking60
Fuel level warning light53
Fuel requirements132
Fuel system255
Fuses, replacing220
G
Gasoline131
Geartronic (manual shifting)141
General information86
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