2009 VOLVO S40 steering wheel adjustment

Contents
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 12
Important warnings................................... 13
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01 SafetyOccupant safety........................................ 16
Seat belts.................................................. 18
Supplemental Restraint System............... 21
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS).............. 26
Side impact protection airbags................. 29
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC).................... 30
Whiplash Protection System..................... 32
Crash mode.............................................. 34
Child safety............................................... 35
Child restraint systems............................. 37
Infant seats............................................... 38
Convertible seats...................................... 40
Booster cushions...................................... 42
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 43
Top tether anchors.................................... 45
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 46
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02 Instruments and controlsInstrument overview.................................. 50
Instrument panel....................................... 53
Indicator and warning symbols................. 55
Symbols – instrument panel..................... 57
Information display................................... 60
12-volt sockets......................................... 62
Lighting panel........................................... 63
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 66
Trip computer........................................... 68
Cruise control (option)............................... 70
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 72
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warn-
ing flashers................................................ 74
Parking brake............................................ 75
Power windows......................................... 76
Mirrors....................................................... 78
Power moonroof (option).......................... 81
Personal settings...................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(option)...................................................... 86

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Instrument overview................................................................................ 50
Instrument panel..................................................................................... 53
Indicator and warning symbols............................................................... 55
Symbols – instrument panel.................................................................... 57
Information display.................................................................................. 60
12-volt sockets........................................................................................ 62
Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 63
Left-side steering wheel lever................................................................. 66
Trip computer.......................................................................................... 68
Cruise control (option)............................................................................. 70
Right-side steering wheel lever............................................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers............................. 74
Parking brake.......................................................................................... 75
Power windows....................................................................................... 76
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 78
Power moonroof (option)........................................................................ 81
Personal settings..................................................................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)....................................... 86

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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Steering wheel adjustmentHood openerControls in front doors (see
page 52)Left steering wheel leverLighting panel, fuel filler door
openerDoor open handle and locking but-
tonClimate system air ventSide window air ventCruise controlHorn, airbagMain instrument panelAudio controls (option)Right steering wheel leverIgnition switchMoonroof control (option)
Not in useNot is useCourtesy lighting switchDriver's side reading lightPassenger's side reading lightSeat belt reminder and Occupant
Weight Sensor indicatorRear-view mirrorDisplay for climate control, personal
settings, and audio systemAudio systemControls for personal settings and
audio systemControls for climate systemGear selectorHazard warning flashersDoor open handle, and locking but-
tonGlove compartment
Parking brake12-volt socketPosition for optional equipmentPosition for optional equipment

02 Instruments and controlsSteering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Both the height and the reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi-
tion for the driver.
1. Pull down the lever on the steering column
to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable
position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the
steering wheel in the new position. If nec-
essary, press the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the lever into the locked
position.Check that the steering wheel is locked in the
new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.Hazard warning flashers
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The four-way flasher should be used to indi-
cate that the vehicle has become a traffic haz-
ard. To activate the flashers, press the triangu-
lar button in the center dash. Press the button
again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
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Regulations regarding the use of the
hazard warning flasher may vary,
depending on where you live.
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The hazard warning flashers will be acti-
vated automatically if an airbag
deploys.