2008 VOLVO S40 Owners Manual

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Mirrors
Rearview mirror
Night position
To reduce glare from the headlights of following vehicles, use control (1) to switch between the normal and night-
driving positions.
2. Normal position
3. Night position, reduces glare from following traffic
Auto-dim function (option)
An optional integrated sensor reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
The upper right-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward
which the car is pointing. Eight different directions can be displayed: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The display
shows your car's orientation with respect to true north.
Calibrating the compass
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The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car was delivered,
and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new magnetic zone. A "C" will be displayed if calibration
becomes necessary.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
2. Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (1) depressed for at least 6 seconds. "C" will be displayed.
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3. Press button (1) for at least 3 seconds to display the number of the current magnetic zone.
4. Press button (1) repeatedly until the number for the required geographical area (1-15) is displayed. "C" will be
displayed again.
5. Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h) until a compass direction is displayed.
Calibration is complete.
Power door mirrors
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To adjust the mirrors:
Driver's door mirror:
Press the L button (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this control to adjust the
driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door mirror:
Press the R switch (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this control to adjust the
passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment
control.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - option
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the presence of another vehicle in
the side-view mirror's "blind area." See page 158
for detailed information.
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
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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
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.
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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.
Do not operate the moonroof if it is frozen closed.
Never place heavy objects on the moonroof.
Visor
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The optional moonroof features a sliding visor. The visor slides open automatically when the moonroof is opened, and
must be closed manually.
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Personal settings
Control panel
A. Display
B. Menu button
C. Exit button
D. Enter button
E. Menu navigation controls
Personal settings can be made for some of the car's functions, such as the central locking system, climate control, and
the audio system. Please refer to the audio information beginning on page 230
for more information on the audio
functions that can be adjusted. The settings are presented in the display (A).
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To access the menu and adjust settings:
1. Press MENU (B).
2. Scroll to "Car Settings" using the menu navigation control (E).
3. Press ENTER (D).
4. Select an alternative using the menu navigation control (E).
5. Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER.
To exit the menu:
Press EXIT (C).
Available settings
Clock adjust
To set the time:
1. Use the number keys or the up/down arrow keys on the navigation control (E) to change the hour or minute.
2. Select hour(s) or minute(s) to be changed with the left/right arrow keys.
3. Press ENTER to start the clock.
NOTE
If you are currently using the 12-hour time setting, use the up/down arrow keys to select AM/PM after the minute-
setting has been adjusted.
Lock confirmation light
When the car is locked/unlocked with the remote control, the direction indicators can be selected to flash to confirm
the action. The alternatives On/Off are available for both locking and unlocking.
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Personal settings
Autolock
When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatically. The alternatives On/Off are available.
NOTE
Pulling the handle twice on a door unlocks and opens that door.
Unlock
There are two alternatives for unlocking:
1. Global (All doors) - unlocks all doors and the trunk with one press on the remote control.
2. Two Step (Two-stage unlocking) - This alternative unlocks the driver's door with one press on the remote control. A
second press unlocks the passenger's door and the trunk.
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Operating side windows
The following alternatives can be selected for opening and/or closing all side windows at the same time by pressing
and holding the Lock/Unlock switch in either of the front doors (see also page 122
for additional information) 1.
Auto close all windows On/Off
Auto open all windows On/Off
1This menu alternative also makes it possible to open all side windows by pressing and holding the Unlock button on the remote control for several
seconds.
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.
Approach lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the Approach light button
on the central locking system's remote control is pressed. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be selected. See page 113
for more information.
Home safe lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the
steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switched off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be
selected. See page 62
for information on using this function.
Information
VIN number - The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is the car's unique identity number.
Number of Keys - the number of keys registered for the car is displayed here.
Climate functions
Blower speed in AUTO mode - the blower speed can be set to AUTO mode in models equipped with ECC. Choose
between "Low", "Normal" and "High".
Timer for recirculation - when the timer is active, the air recirculates in the car for 3-12 minutes depending on the
ambient temperature. Select On/Off depending on whether the recirculation timer is to be active or not.
Keyless locking and unlocking (option as available)
The following alternatives can be selected for locking and unlocking the doors and trunk:
All doors - all doors are locked or unlocked at the same time.
Doors on the same side - front and rear doors on the same side are unlocked together.
Both front doors - both front doors are unlocked together.
One front door - either of the front doors can be unlocked separately2.
2Factory default
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Personal settings
Reset to factory settings
Use this alternative to return to the default climate system settings.
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