sensor VOLVO S40 2002 Owners Manual
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sond, now called oxygen  sensor, in 1976. The current version  of this  highly efficient system reduces emissions  of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from  the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and  the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions  continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer  CFC-free retrofit kits  for the air
conditioning system for all models as far back as the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic  engine controls, refined
purification systems and  cleaner  fuels  are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and  parts  have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content  is about 75% of the total weight of a  car, which  makes the car among the most  recycled  industrial
products.  In order to have efficient and  well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals, indicating the weight and  material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz.  (50 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component  is to be
sorted  for recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered  internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology  alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a  Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen  the car's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
· Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased  fuel economy with improperly  inflated tires
· Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and  Service Records Infromation booklet.
· Drive at a  constant speed
· See  an  authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
illuminates,  or stays on after the vehicle has started
· Properly  dispose of any  vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
· When cleaning your car, use Volvo's  own car care products,  all of which  have systematically been adapted to the
environment
For additional information regarding the environmental activities in
which  Volvo Cars of North America,  Inc. and  Volvo Car  Corporation are involved, visit our Internet Home  Page  at:
http://www.volvocars.com
 
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The rear head restraints can be  adjusted according  to the passenger's  height. The restraint should be  carefully adjusted
to support the occupant's head. 
The head restraint can be  raised by pulling straight up or lowered  by pressing the catch (1) at the base of the left head
restraint support and  pushing down.
Removing/replacing the head restraints
When folding the rear seats  flat for carriage of cargo ( see page 55), head restraints should be  fully removed by pulling
all the way up, pressing the catch at base of the left support and  pulling the head restraint all the way out. Be sure to
reinstall and  adjust head restraints to their proper position before allowing passengers to occupy the seats.  
pg. 4 Volvo SRS
Passenger side SRS hatch
As an  enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a  Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS).  The Volvo SRS consists of an  airbag (2) on both the driver's and  passenger's  sides and  seat belt tensioners in
both front  door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt
system.
The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed  on the steering wheel pad  and  above the glove compartment, and
by decals on both sun visors and  on the far right side of the dash.
The airbags are folded and  located in the steering wheel hub and  above the glove compartment. They are designed to
deploy during certain frontal or front -angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and  object  impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where  rapid
deceleration  occurs.
The airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and  front  seat belt tensioners for both of
the front  seats  (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be  inflated
with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both  seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any  seat belt slack.
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The entire process, including inflation and  deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a  second.
WARNING!
· As its  name implies,  SRS is designed to be  a  SUPPLEMENT  to - not a  replacement  for - the three-point belt
system. For maximum protection, wear  seat belts at all times. Be aware  that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an  accident.
· When installing any  optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not attempt to service
any  component  of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury. If a  problem arises,
take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
pg. 5 Volvo SRS
A self -diagnostic system incorporated into the sensor monitors the SRS, SIPS  and  IC-system. If a  fault is detected, the
"SRS" warning light will illuminate. The light is included  in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel.
Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light up when the ignition is switched on and  should go out after 5 seconds or
when the engine is started. Check that this  light is functioning properly every time the car is started.
The following items are monitored by the self -diagnostic system:
· Sensor unit
· SRS wiring
· InflatorsWARNING!
Never  drive an  SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad  / airbag housing.
No objects, accessory  equipment or stickers may be  placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the
center  of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment.
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the car to
the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
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SRS decal on door pillar driver's side
There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and  year shown on the decal on the door pillar
indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement  of airbags and  seatbelt
tensioners. This service must  be  performed by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
Should you have any  questions about the SRS system, please contact
your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA: In Canada:
Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road
P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-663-8255
800-458-1552
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SRS texts on inside of both
sun visorsSRS texts on outside of both
sun visorsSRS texts on the
passenger's dashSRS text  at far right  of
instrument panel
WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats  or child booster  cushions/backrests in the front  passenger's  seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these devices sit  in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
NOTE:  Deployment  of SRS components occurs only one  time during an  accident. In a  collision  where  deployment
occurs, the air bags and  seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and  a  small amount of powder is released. The
release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a  normal characteristic and  does not indicate fire.
NOTE:  NOTE:  Volvo's  dual-threshold air bags use special sensors  that are integrated with the front  seat buckles. The
point at which  the air bag  deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as, the severity of
the collision.  Collisions can occur where  only one  of the airbags deploys.
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WARNING!
· Children must  never be  allowed in the front  passenger  seat. Volvo recommends that ALL  occupants (adults and
children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be  seated in the back seat of any  vehicle with a  front  passenger  side
airbag.
· Occupants in the front  passenger's  seat must  never sit  on the edge of the seat, sit  leaning  toward the instrument
panel or otherwise sit  out of position. The occupant's back must  be  as upright as comfort allows and  be  against the
seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
· Feet must  be  on the floor,  e.g.  not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
· No objects or accessory  equipment, e.g.  dash covers, may be  placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS hatch
(the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration).
· There should be  no loose articles, e.g.  coffee cups, on the floor,  seat or dash area.
· Never  try to open  the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger  side SRS seam. This should only be  done
by an  authorized Volvo service technician.
· Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an  accident.
pg. 7 Volvo SRS
NOTE: The information on this  page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System  airbags.
When are the airbags deployed?
The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or frontangular  collisions, impacts, or decelerations,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and  object  impacted. The SRS sensor is designed to react  to both the
impact of the collision  and  the inertial forces  generated  by it and  to determine if the intensity  of the collision  is
sufficient for the airbags to be  deployed.
WARNING!
The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment  occurs very quickly and  with considerable force.
During normal deployment and  depending on variables such as seating position, one  may experience abrasions,
bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a  result of airbag(s) deployment.
If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:
· Have the car towed  to an  authorized Volvo retailer. Never  drive with the airbags deployed.
· Have an  authorized Volvo retailer replace  the SRS system components.
· Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).
When are the airbags NOT deployed?
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pg. 19 Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches  and  controls 
The pages in this  section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and  controls. Note  that vehicles may
be  equipped differently, depending on special legal  requirements.Page
1 Adjustable door mirrors 50
2Air vents 35
3Headlight  switch 24
4Front foglight switch 24
5Instrument lighting 24
6Rear foglight switch 24
7Turn  signals, high/low beams, Home  Safe Lighting,  cruise control 31
8Instruments, indicator and  warning lights 20-21
9Horn
10 Windshield wash/wipe, headlight wash/wipe 25
11Blower  control 36
12Air distribution control 36
13Hazard  warning flashers 26
14Passenger compartment temperature sensor 36
15Temperature control 36
16Glove  compartment 45
17Passenger airbag 4
18Sunlight sensor for electronic  climate  control and  LED  for immobilizer and  alarm 37,44
19Fuse box 96/97
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station operator.
Unleaded fuel
Each Volvo has a  three-way catalytic converter and  must  use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and  Canadian regulations
require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be  labeled "UNLEADED".  Only these pumps have nozzles which  fit
your car's filler  inlet. It is unlawful to dispense  leaded fuel into a  vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded
gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and  the heated oxygen  sensor system. Repeated use of leaded
gasoline will lessen  the effectiveness of the emission control system and  could result in loss of emission warranty
coverage. State and  local  vehicle inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly resulting in
emission test failure for misfueled  vehicles.
NOTE: Some U.S. and  Canadian gasolines contain  an  octane enhancing additive called methly-cyclopentadienyl
manganese  tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels  are used, your Emission Control System  performance may be  affected,
and  the Check Engine Lamp located on your instrument panel may light. If this  occurs, please return your vehicle to
an  authorized Volvo retailer for service.
Carbon Monoxide - Important  Warning
Carbon  monoxide is a  poisonous, colorless, and  odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust gases. If you ever smell
exhaust fumes  inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger  compartment is ventilated,  and  immediately return the
vehicle to your retailer for correction.
Fuel Formulations 
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a  knock  inhibitor,  and  do not use lead additives. Besides damaging  the
exhaust emission control systems on your car, lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels  contain  benzene as a  solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer. If you
live in an  area where  you must  fill your own gas tank, take precautions. These may include:
standing upwind away from  the filler  nozzle while refueling
refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of the filler  neck during refueling
wear  neoprene gloves while handling a  fuel filler  nozzle.
Use of Additives 
With the exception of gas line antifreeze  during winter months,  do not add  solvents, thickeners, or other store -bought
additives to your car's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may damage your engine, and  some of these
additives contain  organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals.
ENGINE  OIL
Although some oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation, more oil is consumed when the engine is new
as the internal parts  generate  higher friction  while wearing in to each other. From the time the engine is new until
the first service  is performed, the oil consumption  could be higher than  normal. For this reason, it is especially
important to check  the oil every time you refuel your car during this period. See  page 114
.
pg. 63 Fuel  requirements, Refueling
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed for optimum performance on unleaded premium gasoline with an  octane rating. AKI of 91,
or above. AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX)  is an  average of the Research Octane Number, RON, and  the Motor Octane
Number, MON. (RON  +  MON/2).
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16 Coolant expansion tank 
17 Windshield wiper motor 
18 Chassis number
A ABS  
B Air conditioning compressor 
C Air conditioning condenser 
D Air conditioning accumulator  
WARNING!
The coolant  fan may start or continue  to operate  (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
pg. 112 Fuel/emissions  systems
Fuel system
The fuel system is all electronic  and  is microprocessor controlled. It can continually compensate for variation in engine
load, speed and  temperature to give the best economy and  power. A mass air flow sensor measures the inducted  air. In
this  way the system can make instantaneous  adjustments for changes in air temperature or density, thus always
assuring the best economy with the lowest possible exhaust emissions.
Heated oxygen sensor
This is an  emission control system designed to reduce emissions  and  improve fuel economy. The heated oxygen  sensor
monitors the composition  of the exhaust gases leaving  the engine. The exhaust gas analysis is fed into an  electronic
module. This adjusts the air-fuel ratio to provide optimum conditions for combustion and  efficient reduction of the
three major pollutants  (hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and  oxides of nitrogen (NOx) by a  three-way catalytic
converter.
Crankcase ventilation
The engine is provided with positive crankcase  ventilation which  prevents crankcase  gases from  being released into the
atmosphere. Instead, the crankcase  gases are admitted to the intake  manifold and  cylinders.
Evaporative control system
The car is equipped with an  evaporative control system which  prevents gasoline vapor from  being released into the
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atmosphere.
The system consists of a  fuel tank with filler  pipe and  cap, a  rollover valve, a  Fill Limit Vent  Valve (FLVV), vapor
vent lines, a  charcoal  canister, a  purge line, a  purge control valve and  engine connections*.
In addition, there is a  pressure sensor connected to the fuel tank and  a  filter -protected Canister Close Valve (CCV) on
the atmospheric side of the canister, for system diagnosis.
The gasoline vapor is channeled through the rollover valve and  the FLVV via the vapor vent lines into the charcoal
canister, where  it is 
stored.  When the engine is started, the gasoline vapor is drawn from  the charcoal  canister to the engine's air intake
system and  into the combustion process.
NOTE:
· If the fuel filler  cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction  Indicator
light may indicate a  fault.
· During a  transitional period, a  small number of service stations may still  have fuel nozzles that are not compatible
with the fuel filler  neck on cars equipped with the evaporative control system (ORVR)  mandated by the U.S.
Environmental  Protection Agency and  the California Air Resources Board.  If you experience difficulties in refueling
your vehicle, please ask the gas station attendant for assistance.
CAUTION:
Fuel must  not be  siphoned from  the fuel tank. This will damage the Evaporative control system.
   
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Engine  oilQuality:
 Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including
ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF  and  SJ/Energy Conserving.
Capacity (incl. filter) : 5.7
US qts (5.4 liters). 
Capacity (excl. filter) : 5.3
US qts (5.0 liters)
Automatic
transmission
fluid Quality:
 JWS-3309 P/N 1161540 Capacity:
 8 US qts. (7.6
liters)
Power steering
fluid Quality:
 ATF oil Capacity:
 1.05 US qts. (1
liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+  boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433 Capacity:
 0.42 US qts.
(0.4 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 123 Engine
Engine
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, inline, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast-iron
cylinder liners cast directly into the block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts and  separate
intake  and  outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an  eccentric pump driven from  the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.  Exhaust
emission control is accomplished by multiport fuel injection, a  heated oxygen  sensor and  a  three-way catalytic
converter. Designation: Volvo B 4204 T3
Output 162 hp at 5100 rpm (121 kw at 5100 rpm)
Max torque 177 ft. lbs. at 1800-4800 rpm (240 Nm at 1800-4800 rpm)
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 1.95 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 16
Valve clearance mechanical
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 124 Specifications
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open  at 186° F (90° C)
Coolant:  Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
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