2009 VOLVO S40 seats

06 Starting and driving
Transporting loads
06
163 Loading the vehicle
Your vehicle's load-carrying capacity is affec-
ted by factors such as:•
the number of passengers
•
tire inflation
•
the amount of optional or accessory equip-
ment installed
•
the amount of cargo.
See the chapter "Wheels and tires" for more
detailed information.
Before loading the car, turn off the engine, and
apply the parking brake when loading or
unloading long objects. The gear selector can
be inadvertently knocked out of position by
long cargo, causing the car to move.
Keep the following in mind when
loading the vehicle:•
Load objects in the trunk against the rear
seat backrest.
•
Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
•
Center wide loads.
•
Secure all cargo with restraining straps
anchored to the load securing eyelets.
•
Cover sharp edges on the load.
•
Seats can be folded down and head
restraints removed to extend the cargo
compartment, see page 113.
WARNING
•
Remember that an object weighing
44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of
2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on colli-
sion at 30 mph (50 km/h)!
•
When the rear backrest(s) are folded
down, the vehicle should not be loaded
to a level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) below
the upper edge of the rear side win-
dows. Objects placed higher than this
level could impede the function of the
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.
Load carriers (accessory)Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Follow the installation instructions sup-
plied with the load carriers.
Observe the following points when using load
carriers:•
To avoid damaging your car and to achieve
maximum safety when driving, we recom-
mend using the load carriers that Volvo has
developed especially for your car.
•
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 165 lbs (75 kg).
For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 165 lbs (75 kg).
•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the car's center of gravity
and handling change when you carry a
load on the roof.
•
The car's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.

09 Maintenance and servicingFuses
09236
56.
Volvo Navigation System
remote control module
(option), alarm siren control
module
10A
57.
On-board diagnostic
socket, brake light switch
15A
58.
Right high beam, auxiliary
lights relay
7.5A
59.
Left high beam
7.5A
60.
Heated driver's seat
(option)
15A
61.
Heated passenger's seat
(option)
15A
62.
Moonroof (option)
20A
63.
Power window and door
lock – rear passenger's side
door
20A
64.
Audio system, Volvo Navi-
gation system (option)
5A
65.
Audio system
5A
66.
Audio system control mod-
ule (ICM), climate system
10A
67.
Not in use
68.
Cruise control
5A
69.
Climate system, rain sensor
(option), BLIS button
(option)
5A
70.
Not in use
71.
Not in use
72.
Not in use
73.
Moonroof, front ceiling
lighting, auto-dim mirror,
(option) seat belt reminder
5A
74.
Fuel pump relay
15A
75.
Not in use
76.
Not in use
77.
Auxiliary equipment control
module (AEM)
15A
78.
Not in use
79.
Back-up lights
5A
80.
Not in use
81.
Power window and door
lock – rear driver's side door
20A
82.
Power window – front pas-
senger's side door
25A
83.
Power window and door
lock – front driver's side
door
25A
84.
Power passenger's seat
25A
85.
Power driver's seat
25A
86.
Interior lighting relay, trunk
lighting, power seats
5A

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277
fluid.....................................................219
general information............................. 153
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 223
list of................................................... 272
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 267
Capacity weight............................... 183, 265
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 274
CD changer.............................................. 249
CD player................................................. 249
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 254
Central locking system - remote control. 118
Chains...................................................... 186
Changing a wheel.................................... 190
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46
Child restraint systems.............................. 37
booster cushions.................................. 42
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 43
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety................................................ 35
booster cushions.................................. 42
child restraint systems.......................... 37
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
Child safety locks....................................129
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 267
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting...................................................83
Coat hanger............................................. 110
Cold weather precautions........................ 137
Compact disc care..................................251
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 138
Convertible seats....................................... 40Coolant.................................................... 267
changing............................................. 218
checking level of................................. 218
Courtesy lighting...................................... 107
Crash mode............................................... 34
Cruise control............................................ 70
Cup holders.....................................109, 111
Curb weight.....................................183, 265
DDetachable key blade.............................. 120
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 264
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 26
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display....................................................... 60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 243
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Driving economically................................ 136
Driving through water..............................137

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DSTC, stability system............................. 155EEconomical driving..................................136
Electrical current – conserving................ 138
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 81
Electrical system...................................... 272
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 154
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 101
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option. 98
Emergency brake....................................... 75
Emergency locking retractor...................... 36
Emergency starting.................................. 159
Emergency towing................................... 157
Emission inspection readiness................ 212
Engine
specifications...................................... 270
starting................................................ 144
starting with keyless drive.................. 146
Engine compartment overview................ 215Engine oil................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216
specifications...................................... 269
volumes.............................................. 267
Equalizer, audio system........................... 243
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 115
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 210
Flat tires
changing............................................. 190
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Fluids and oils.......................................... 267
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 244
Fog lights
front...................................................... 64
rear........................................................ 64
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 64
Front park assist...................................... 168
Front seats............................................... 104
folding backrests................................ 104manually operated.............................. 104
power.................................................. 105
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 65
Fuel gauge................................................. 53
Fuel requirements.................................... 140
Fuel tank volume...................................... 267
Fuses, replacing....................................... 230
GGasoline requirements............................. 140
Geartronic................................................ 150
Generator................................................. 272
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 182
Glove compartment................................. 110
locking................................................ 128
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............183, 265

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HHand brake (parking brake)....................... 75
Hands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 254
Hazard warning flashers............................ 74
Headlights.................................................. 63
Active Bi-Xenon (option)....................... 63
changing bulbs................................... 223
high and low beams............................. 66
high beam flash.................................... 66
Headlight washers..................................... 72
Head restraints, rear seat........................113
High beam flash......................................... 66
High beams................................................ 66
Home safe lighting............................... 66, 84
Hood, opening......................................... 214IIgnition switch.......................................... 143
Immobilizer.............................................. 144
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 118
Indicator and warning symbols............ 53, 55Infant seats................................................ 38
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure..................................... 176
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Information display..............................53, 60
messages in.......................................... 60
Information symbol.................................... 55
Inspection, preparing for......................... 212
Inspection readiness................................ 212
Instrument overview.................................. 50
Instrument panel.................................. 50, 53
Instrument panel lighting........................... 64
Interior lighting......................................... 107
iPOD connector (audio system)...............241
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 43
JJacket hanger.......................................... 110
Jump starting........................................... 159
KKey blade.........................................120, 124
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 125
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 123
power seat memory............................ 124
starting the engine.............................. 146
Keylock.................................................... 144
Kickdown.................................................150LLabel information..................................... 262
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 43
Lighting panel............................................ 63
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 115
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 163
Locking
from the inside.................................... 127
glove compartment............................. 128
Locking the vehicle.................................. 123
Locks, child safety................................... 129

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Long distance trips.................................. 138
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 188MMaintenance............................................ 210
performed by the owner.....................212
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Manual transmission........................ 147, 148
Mirrors.................................................. 78, 79
Model plate.............................................. 263
Moonroof................................................... 81
Motor oil........................................... 216, 269
checking............................................. 216OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................140
Oil............................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 275
Opening the hood.................................... 214
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 127
Owner maintenance................................. 212
PPanel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 168
Parking brake............................................. 75
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 212
Permissible axle weight........................... 183
Personal settings....................................... 83
Power door mirrors.................................... 79
Power front seat...................................... 105
memory function................................. 105
Power moonroof........................................ 81
Power steering fluid................................. 219
Power windows......................................... 76
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
Private locking......................................... 122
RRadio
Sirius satellite radio............................ 245
Radio functions........................................ 244
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 168
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 113
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 113
Rearview mirror.......................................... 78
auto-dim function................................. 78
Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 78
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 267
Refueling.................................................. 142
fuel tank volume.................................267
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote control........................................ 118
battery replacement............................ 120
functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 230

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Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads................................................ 163
Rotating tires........................................... 189SSafety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 129
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 36
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 104Shiftlock
override............................................... 151
Side door mirrors....................................... 79
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 245
Snow chains............................................ 186
Snow tires................................................ 186
Sound control, automatic........................243
Sound settings, audio system................. 242
Spare tire................................................. 187
Stability system........................................ 155
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 155
Starting the engine................................... 144
with keyless drive...............................146
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............118, 144
STC, stability system............................... 155
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 74
keypad................................................241
Storage compartments............................ 109
Studded tires........................................... 186
Subwoofer............................................... 242Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 81
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
TTachometer................................................ 53
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 254
Temporary spare tire...............................187
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire inflation............................................. 176
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 197
Tires.........................................................174
age...................................................... 175
changing............................................. 190
changing from summer to winter........ 189
designations....................................... 180
glossary of terms................................ 182
improving economy............................ 175
inflation............................................... 176
inflation pressure, checking................ 177