2009 VOLVO S40 trunk

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
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Reinserting the key blade in the remote
control1. Hold the remote control with the pointed
end down.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove
until it clicks into place.Unlocking the doors with the detached
key blade±
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock. Turn the key blade
clockwise approximately one-quarter turn
to unlock the driver's door only.
NOTE
After unlocking the driver's door with the
key blade, opening the door will trigger the
alarm.To disable the alarmPress the Unlock button on the remote control,
or insert the key in the ignition switch.Locking the doors with the detached key
blade1. Lock the other door(s) by pressing the lock
button on each door. Please note that this
does not arm the alarm or lock the trunk.2. Turn the key blade one-quarter turn coun-
ter-clockwise to lock the driver's door.

05 Locks and alarmValet locking
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Locking points
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Remote control: Normal locking/unlocking pointsBy utilizing the remote control without the key
blade, the valet locking feature enables you to
block access to the trunk and glove compart-
ment for e.g., valet parking or when the car is
brought to the retailer for service.
To use the valet locking function, begin by
removing the key blade from the remote con-
trol (see page 120).
Activating valet locking: Insert the key blade in the glove compart-
ment lock.
Turn the key blade 180° clockwise to lock
the glove compartment and disconnect the
trunk from the central locking system (a mes-
sage appears in the information display)
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Activating/deactivating the valet locking function Remove the key blade from the glove com-
partment lock.
The rear seat backrests must also be locked in
the upright position.
Driver’s side: Turn the key clockwise in the
lock on the upper outboard edge of the back-
rest.
Passenger’s side: Turn the key counterclock-
wise in the lock on the upper outboard edge of
the backrest.
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Remote control: Locking/unlocking points with
key blade removed (with valet locking activated)Give the parking attendant or service person-
nel only the remote control (with the key blade
removed).
Deactivating valet locking:
Turn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in
the glove compartment lock to deactivate valet
locking (the trunk can then be unlocked using
the remote control). Then use the key blade to
unlock the rear seat backrests.

05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive (option as available)
05``123 Keyless locking and unlocking
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Range of the keyless drive remote control–5 ft
(1.5 meters)This system makes it possible to unlock and
lock the vehicle without having to use the
remote control. It is only necessary to have a
keyless drive remote control in your posses-
sion to operate the central locking system.
NOTE
The buttons on the keyless drive remote
control can also be used to lock and unlock
the vehicle, see page 118 for more informa-
tion.
Both of the remote controls provided with the
vehicle have the keyless function, and addi-
tional remotes can be ordered. The system can
accommodate up to six keyless drive remote
controls.
NOTE
The number of doors that are unlocked at
the same time can be set in the Personal
settings menu, see page 83 for additional
information.Unlocking the vehicle•
A keyless drive remote control must be on
the same side of the vehicle as the door to
be opened, and be within 5 feet
(1.5 meters) of the lock or the trunk opening
control (see the shaded areas in the illus-
tration).
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Pull a door handle to unlock and open the
door or press the trunk opening control.
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See page 146 for information on starting a
vehicle equipped with keyless drive.
Locking the vehicle
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Keyless drive lock buttonThe doors and the trunk can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.
NOTE
•
If one or more doors and/or the trunk is
not fully closed when the lock button is
pressed, the door(s) or trunk will not be
locked.
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On keyless drive vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, the gear selector
must be in the Park (P) position and the
ignition must be switched off before the
doors/trunk can be locked.

05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive (option as available)
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CAUTION
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Keyless drive remote controls should
never be left in the vehicle. In the event
of a break-in, a remote found in the
vehicle could make it possible to start
the engine.
•
Electromagnetic fields or metal
obstructions can interfere with the key-
less drive system. Avoid placing the
remote control near cellular phones,
metallic objects or e.g., in a metal brief-
case.
Canada – IC:267T- 5WK48952,
267T- 5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891
NOTE
This device complies with RSS -210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952,KR55WK48964
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Siemens VDO
5WK48891
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
For Automobile Use
Location of the keyless drive antennas
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The keyless drive system has a number of
antennas located at various points in the vehi-
cle.
On the inside center of the rear bumperLeft rear door handleUnder the floor of the trunk, near the rear
seatRight rear door handleUnder the rear section of the center con-
soleUnder the front section of the center con-
sole

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
05``127 Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the
inside
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The switches near the door opening handles on
the driver's and front passenger's doors can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk,
open the side windows
1, and to set the alarm.
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Unlocking: Press the upper section of the
switch. A long press (for several seconds)
also opens all the side windows.
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Locking: Press the lower section of the
lock button.
NOTE
•
The ignition key must be in position I or
higher (see page 143) before all side
windows can be opened using the
switches in the front doors.
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The doors cannot be opened by pulling
up the lock buttons.
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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.
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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 han-
dle 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.
1This function must be set to On in the Personal settings menu (see page 84)2U.S. models only

05 Locks and alarmAlarm (option)
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The alarm systemThe 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.
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The trunk is forced open.
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A door is forced open.
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The ignition switch is tampered with
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An attempt is made to start the car with a
non-approved key (a key not coded to the
car's ignition).
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If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the car is equipped with the
optional movement sensor).
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The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equip-
ped with the optional inclination sensor)
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The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
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The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
The alarm indicator light
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Alarm indicator lightThe status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on at the top of the dash-
board (see the illustration):•
Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
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The indicator light flashes every two sec-
onds – the alarm is armed
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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.
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Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has
been detected in the alarm system, a mes-
sage will be shown in the information dis-
play. Contact your Volvo retailer to have
the alarm system inspected and repaired if
necessary.
Arming the alarmPress 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 alarmPress the UNLOCK button on the remote con-
trol 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.
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, press in the start control in the ignition switch.

06 Starting and drivingGeneral information
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Economical driving conserves natural
resourcesBetter driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:•
Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
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Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
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Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.
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Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.
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Do not exceed posted speed limits.
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Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.
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Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
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Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.
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Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,
increase air resistance and also fuel con-
sumption.
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At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.
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Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:•
Dirty air cleaner
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Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
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Dragging brakes
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Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the trunk must be kept open for
any reason, proceed as follows:
1. Close the windows.
2. Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est setting.Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ensures good stability and reduces
the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that
these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less
the tendency to understeer.

06 Starting and drivingGeneral information
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more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
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Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving – see
the chapter "Wheels and tires."
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To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze (see page 215 for the location of
the washer fluid reservoir). This is impor-
tant since dirt is often splashed on the
windshield during winter driving, requiring
the frequent use of the washers and wip-
ers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be dilu-
ted 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 sol-
vent 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.
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Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.NOTE
Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:•
When the engine is not running, avoid turn-
ing the ignition key to position II. Many
electrical systems (the audio system, the
optional navigation system, power win-
dows, etc) will function with the ignition key
in position I. This position reduces drain on
the battery.
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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.
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The optional 12 volt socket in the trunk
(certain models only) provides electrical
current even with the ignition switched off,
which drains the battery.
NOTE
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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.
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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 vol-
ume.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked at a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician 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.
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Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
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Have the transmission oil level checked
2.
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Check condition of drive belts.
2To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.