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The keyless drive system has a number of antennas located at various points in the vehicle.
1. On the inside center of the rear bumper
2. Left rear door handle
3. Under the floor of the trunk, near the rear seat
4. Right rear door handle
5. Under the rear section of the center console
6. Under the front section of the center console.
WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than 9 inches (22 cm) to any of
the keyless drive system's antennas. This is to help prevent interference between the pacemaker and the keyless drive
system.
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Locking and unlocking
Locking/unlocking the car from the inside
The switches near the door opening handles on the driver's and front passenger's doors can be used to lock or unlock
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all doors and the trunk, open or close the side windows, and to set the alarm.
Unlocking:
Press in the upper section in the lock switch. A long press (for several seconds) also opens all the side windows.
Locking:
Press in the lower section of the lock switch.
1This function must be set to On in the Personal settings menu. See page 78.
A long press (for several seconds) also closes all the side windows.
NOTE
The ignition key must be in position I or higher (see page 135) before all side windows can be opened/closed using
the switches in the front doors.
The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock button.
Each door can also be locked manually using the lock button on that particular door. This applies only if the car
has not been locked from the outside.
The doors can also be unlocked (and the door opened) by pulling the handle in the door twice.
Opening the trunk from the inside
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The vehicle is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency
situation to open the trunk from the inside.
Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position
before the trunk can be closed.
2U.S. models only
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Locking the glove compartment, Child safety locks
Locking the glove compartment
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The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade on the remote control. See
page 115
for information on removing the key blade from the remote control.
To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key blade in the glove compartment lock.
Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise. The key slot will be in the horizontal position.
Remove the key blade.
Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse order.
Manual child safety locks, rear doors
The controls are located on the rear inside edges of the doors, and are only accessible when the doors are open.
1. Remove the key blade from the remote control (see page 115
).
2. Turn the control with the key blade.
A.The door cannot be opened from the inside.
B. The door can be opened from the inside.
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Alarm
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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
The indicator light flashes every two seconds - the alarm is armed
The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered. The message
"ALARM TRIGGERED, CHECK CAR" will also be displayed.
Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be shown in the
information display. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician to have the alarm system inspected and
repaired if necessary.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, or press the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door
open. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or insert the key in the ignition
1 to disarm the alarm. Two short
flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked.
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Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by inserting the
key in the ignition
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, press in the start control in the ignition switch.
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Alarm
switch. The driver's door must first be unlocked with the key blade.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the optional keyless drive, the start control must be removed from the ignition switch
before the key can be inserted. See page 138
for instructions.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
NOTE
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Temporarily turning off the accessory alarm sensor(s)
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if, for
example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in
the vehicle with the doors locked.
1. From position II or higher, turn the ignition key to 0 and remove it from the ignition switch
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2. Press the button (1). The LED in the button will remain on for one minute after the key has been removed from the
ignition switch or until the car is locked.
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The optional keyless drive start control does not need to be removed.
CAUTION
The accessory sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
then locked again.
This function will not turn off the vehicle's standard alarm
U.S.A. FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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VOLVO S40
126 06 Starting and driving
General information 128
Fuel requirements132
Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock135
Starting the vehicle136
Starting the car with keyless drive (option)138
Manual transmission, 5-speed139
Manual transmission, 6-speed140
Automatic transmission141
Shiftlock override145
All Wheel Drive (option)146
Brake system147
Stability system149
Towing151
Jump starting153
Towing a trailer154
Detachable trailer hitch156
Transporting loads157
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)-option158
Park assist (Option/accessory)162
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128 06 Starting and driving
General information
Economical driving conserves natural resources
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charge more frequently and spray an antirust oil on the battery posts.
Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see the chapter "Wheels and tires."
To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see page 204 for the
location of the washer fluid reservoir). This is important since dirt is often splashed on the windshield during winter
driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be diluted as follows:
Down to 14° F (-10° C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water Down to 5° F (-15° C): 1 part washer solvent and 3
parts water Down to 0° F (-18° C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts water Down to -18° F (-28° C): 1 part washer
solvent and 1 part water.
Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE
Avoid using de -icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
When the engine is not running, avoid turning the ignition key to position II. Many electrical systems (the audio
system, the optional navigation system, power windows, etc) will function with the ignition key in position I. This
position reduces drain on the battery.
Please keep in mind that using systems, accessories, etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not
running could result in the battery being completely drained.
The optional 12-volt socket in the cargo area provides electrical current even with the ignition switched off, which
drains the battery.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched on, a warning message will be displayed in the text window in the instrument panel
when the battery charge is low.
An energy conserving function designed into the vehicle's electrical system will switch off certain functions or
reduce the load on the battery by, e.g., reducing the audio system's volume.
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General information
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician before
driving long distances. Your retailer or service technician will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs
and wiper blades for your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip:
Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal.
Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
Have the transmission oil level checked1.
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.
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