2008 VOLVO S40 manual radio set

systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may
also own other portable electronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the
driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.
For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your
safety:
Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident.
In addition to this general warning, we offer the following guidance regarding specific newer features that may be
found in your vehicle:
Never use a hand -held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit cellular telephone use by a
driver while the vehicle is moving.
If your car is equipped with a navigation system, set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle
parked.
Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program radio presets with the vehicle parked, and
use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.
Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.
A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in
the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
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3. MODE - select a sound source
4. TUNING dial
5. SOUND button
Selecting a sound source
Press AM/FM (2) repeatedly to toggle between FM1, FM2, and AM.
Press MODE (3) repeatedly to toggle between the CD player and the optional external sound source AUX or the
optional Sirius satellite radio.
The currently selected sound source will be shown in the display.
AUX (option)
The AUX (auxiliary) port, located under the center armrest, can be used to connect for example, an mp3 player.
If the player is being charged through a 12-volt socket while it is connect to the AUX port, sound quality may be
impaired.
The volume of the external sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as
the CD player or the radio. If the external sound source's volume is too high, the quality of the sound may be
impaired.
This can be prevented by adjusting the external sound source's input volume.
1. While playing the radio or a CD, lower the audio volume to about one -quarter.
2. Switch to AUX mode on the audio system.
3. Connect the headphone output from your music player to the AUX input using a cable with a stereo 3.5mm
miniplug at both ends.
4. Set your music player's headphone volume to three-quarters using the player's volume controls.
5. Press Menu on the audio system, and navigate to AUX Volume or AUX Input Volume.
6. Turn the volume knob to raise or lower the AUX Input Volume until you hear music at a comfortable level.
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7. If there is distortion, lower your music player's headphone volume until the distortion goes away.
8. Finally, exit the menu and adjust the audio volume to a comfortable level.
Volume
Use the volume dial (1) or the buttons in the optional steering wheel keypad to adjust the volume level. The volume
level is also adjusted automatically according to the vehicle's speed, see page 234
for more information on this
function.
Steering wheel keypad (option)
The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad can be used to control the audio system. The steering wheel keypad can
be used to adjust volume, shift between preset stations and change CD tracks. Press one of the two left-hand buttons
briefly to change to the next/previous preset radio station, or to go to the next/previous track on a CD. Press and hold
down these buttons to search within a track on a CD.
Daytime/twilight display
In daylight the information is displayed against a light background. In darkness it is displayed against a dark
background.
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USB/iPOD connector (option)
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acoustics, the seating position of the listener, etc., for each combination of vehicle and audio system. There is also
dynamic calibration that takes into account the setting of the volume control, radio reception, and the vehicle's speed.
The sound settings described in this manual, such as BASS, TREBLE, and EQUALIZER are only intended to enable
the user to adapt sound reproduction to his/her personal preferences.
1. Press SOUND (5). Press this button repeatedly until you come to the setting that you wish to change.
2. Turn the TUNING dial (4) to make the desired setting.
The following settings can be made:
BASS -set the bass level
TREBLE -set the treble level
BALANCE -set the left/right sound balance
FADER -set the front/rear sound balance
SUBWOOFER (accessory)-set the level for the subwoofer (bass speaker)
CENTER
1-make settings for the center speaker
SURROUND
1-make settings for surround sound
1Premium Sound System only
Subwoofer (accessory)
To switch the subwoofer on or off:
1. Press MENU followed by ENTER .
2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS and press ENTER.
3. Select SUBWOOFER and press ENTER.
Surround sound
Surround sound settings are used to balance sound levels throughout the vehicle. Surround settings for the various
sound sources are made separately.
NOTE
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is only available on the Premium Sound system.
When listening to FM radio stations, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions best in areas with strong reception. If
reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3-channel stereo may provide better sound quality.
The Dolby symbol will be appear in the display when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated.
There are three alternative settings:
Pro Logic II
3-channel
Off (normal 2-channel stereo)
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4. Select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH and press ENTER .
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Radio function controls
1. AM/FM1/FM2 selection
2. Station preset buttons
3. TUNING dial for selecting radio stations
4. SCAN
5. MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL -press the up or down arrow keys to scroll in a menu, or the keys on the
left/right sides of the control to search for or change radio stations/CD tracks
6. EXIT -press to cancel a menu selection or a selected function
7. AUTO -search for and store the strongest radio stations in the area in which you are driving
Searching for stations
There are two ways to manually tune a radio station:
1. Turn the TUNING dial (3) to the desired frequency.
2. Press the left or right arrow key on the MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL and hold it down. The radio scans
slowly in the selected direction and will increase the scanning speed after a few seconds. Release the button when the
desired frequency appears in the display.
The frequency can be fine-tuned by short presses on the left/right arrow keys.
Storing preset stations
Manually storing a station
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the preset button under which the station is to be stored. The audio system sound will be interrupted
for a few seconds and STATION STORED will appear in the display.
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NOTE
A total of 30 stations can be stored; 10 stations each in AM, FM1 and FM2.
Automatically storing a station
Pressing AUTO (7) automatically searches for and stores up to ten strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory. If
more than ten stations are found, the ten strongest ones are stored. This function is especially useful in areas in which
you are not familiar with radio stations or their frequencies.
To use the AUTO function:
1. Select a waveband using the AM/FM button (1).
2. Start the search by pressing AUTO until AUTO STORING appears in the display.
When the search is completed, AUTO STORING will no longer be displayed. If there are no stations with sufficient
signal strength, NO AST FOUND is displayed.
The auto-stored stations can be selected using the preset buttons (2).
Press EXIT (6) to terminate the automatic storing function.
When the radio is in auto-store mode, AUTO is shown in the display. AUTO disappears when you return to normal
radio mode, which can be done by briefly pressing AM/FM (1), EXIT (6), or AUTO (7).
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To return to the Auto-store mode, press the AUTO button briefly and select a stored station by pressing one of the
preset buttons (2).
Saving auto-stored stations in the preset memory
An auto-stored station can be saved in the memory for manually preset stations.
1. Press AUTO (7) briefly.
2. Auto is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons (2) under which the station is to be stored. Hold down the button until STATION
STORED is displayed.
The radio will then exit auto-store mode and the stored station can be selected by pressing the preset button.
Scanning
SCAN (4) automatically searches through the selected waveband for strong AM or FM stations. When the radio finds a
station, that station will be played for approximately 8 seconds, after which scanning resumes.
Activating/deactivating SCAN
1. Select radio mode using the AM/FM button (2).
2. Press SCAN to activate the function. SCAN is shown in the display.
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3. Press the SCAN or EXIT button to deactivate the scan function and listen to the selected station.
Storing a station found with SCAN
A station can be stored as a preset while the SCAN function is activated.
Press one of the preset buttons (2) under which the station is to be stored. Hold down the button until STATION
STORED is displayed.
The SCAN function will be deactivated and the station can be selected by pressing the preset button.
Radio text
Certain stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in the display.
To start this function:
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER .
3. Select RADIOTEXT in the menu and press ENTER .
To deactivate this function, select RADIOTEXT again and press ENTER.
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Sirius satellite radio (option or retailer-installed accessory)
Listening to satellite radio
The Sirius satellite system consists of a number of high elevation satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
NOTE
The digital signals from the Sirius satellites are line-of-sight, which means that physical obstructions such as
bridges, tunnels, etc, may temporarily interfere with signal reception.
Avoid any obstructions, such as metallic objects transported on roof racks or in a ski box, or other antennas that
may impede signals from the SIRIUS satellites.
Selecting Sirius radio mode
1. Press Power to switch on the audio system (see page 235
for information on the standard radio functions).
2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until Sirius 1 or 2 is displayed.
Activating Sirius radio
1. Tune to a satellite channel that has no audio, which means that the channel is unsubscribed and the text " CALL 888-
539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE " is displayed (see also "Selecting a channel" below).
2. Call Sirius at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). 3. When asked for the Sirius ID number press AUTO to display this
number. It is also possible to retrieve the Sirius ID from the MENU.
4. " UPDATING SUBSCRIPTION " will be displayed while the subscription is being updated, after which the display
will return to the normal view.
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NOTE
SCAN automatically searches through the list of satellite channels. See page 236
for more detailed information.
Storing a channel
A long press on one of the number keys stores the currently tuned channel on that key.
A short press on a number key while the radio is in Sirius 1 or 2 mode will tune to the preset satellite channel stored
on that button, regardless of the currently selected channel category.
Song Seek and Song Memory
The Song Seek and Song Memory functions provide both audio and visual notification when Sirius is broadcasting
your favorite songs. Song Seek enables you to store the name of the song for future advance notification when that
song is being played. The Song Memory feature makes it possible to view all of the current songs that are stored in
memory.
Song memory
Up to ten songs can be saved in the system's memory.
1. Press MENU .
2. Scroll to " ADD SONG TO SONG MEM. " and follow the instructions shown in the display.
If a new song is selected when the memory is full, you will be prompted to press ENTER to delete the last song on
the list.
NOTE
The remaining songs in the list will move down one position, and the newly added song will be placed at the top of
the list.
Song seek
When a satellite radio channel plays one of the songs stored in the song memory, the listener will be alerted by a text
message and an audible signal.
Press ENTER to listen to the song or EXIT to cancel.
To activate/deactivate the song seek function:
1. Press MENU
2. Scroll to " SONG SEEK"
3. Press ENTER to activate or deactivate the function.
NOTE
When the song has ended, the radio will remain tuned to the channel on which the song was played.
Radio text
The text that is displayed about the song that is currently playing can be changed. Use the AUTO button or the menu
to display the ARTIST, TITLE, COMPOSER , or switch RADIO TEXT OFF.
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