turn signal VOLVO S40 2003 Owners Manual
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VOLVO
S40 & V40
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches, controls etc. are described on the following pages. Instruments
18
Indicator and warning lights21
Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights24
Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers25
Ignition switch/steering wheel lock, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors26
Trip Computer27
Dynamic Stability Assistance30
Cruise control31
Heated seats, Parking brake32
Auxiliary socket, Cupholder33
Steering wheel adjustment34
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning35
Electrically operated windows38
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pg. 19 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 24
5Instrument lighting 24
6Rear foglight 24
7Turn signals, high/low beams, Home Safe Lighting, cruise control 25, 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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If this light comes on while driving, the coolant temperature is too high. Stop the engine and check the coolant level in
the expansion tank. See page 117.
3 Odometer
4 Speedometer
The longer the knob is turned, the faster the setting will change.
5 Trip odometer
This indicator measures shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer.
6 Button for setting clock/resetting trip odometer
In both cases, the ignition must be switched on
Clock: Without pressing the button, turn it clockwise to advance the clock, or counterclockwise to set the clock back.
Trip odometer: Press the button to reset the trip odometer.
7 Tachometer
Reads thousands of engine rpm. The needle should never be in the solid red range.
8 Clock, Trip Computer/Ambient temperature
NOTE: See page 27- 29
for information on the trip computer.
9 Low fuel level warning light
When this light comes on, there are approximately 1.9 US gal. (7 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
10 Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: 16 US gallons (60 liters).
When refuelling the fuel gauge needle will not register until the volume of gasoline in the tank exceeds 3.2 US gal. (12
liters).
pg. 21 Indicator and warning lights
1 Turn signal, left
2 Turn signal, right
3 Low washer fluid level
4 Brake light* failure warning
5 Turn signals - trailer (certain models)
6 Front fog lights on
7 Door open
8 Rear fog light on
9 Seat belt warning
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The S40 and V40 come from the factory with daytime running lights activated. Carry out the following steps if you
will deactivate them (in the U.S. only *). These steps may be carried out again to reactivate and deactivate the daytime
running lights as desired.
Programming for On or OFF
Turn the headlight switch to position
.
Turn the ignition key in position II.
Pull the turn signal lever towards you and hold it while turning the headlight switch to position 0.
WARNING!
Do not activate or deactivate the daytime running lights while driving. Laws in your area may mandate the use of
daytime running lights. Check your local laws before deactivating daytime running lights.
* The use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
pg. 24 Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights
A Headlights and parking lights 0 Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0+I: All lights switched off.
Ignition key in position II:
Low beam headlights on (+ front and rear parking lights, license plate light and instrument lighting).
Switch position
Parking lights front and rear.
Ignition key in positions 0, I and II
Parking lights should only be used when the car is parked, never when the car is being driven.
It also switches on the position lights in bumpers, and license plate light (and the instrument lights in position II).
Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0 and I: All lights off.
Ignition key in position II: Headlights on (+ parking lights front and rear, license plate light, position lights in
the bumpers and instrument lights).
Note: You have to turn the light switch to this position in order to switch on high beams.
B Instrument lighting dimmer
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Instrument lighting can be dimmed to 6% of maximum lighting.
C Rear fog light *
The rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and
should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce the daytime or
night-time visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
- Rear fog light: press
- headlights or front fog lights must be activated
D Front Fog lights
Ignition key must always be in position II.
Headlight or parking lights must be activated
- Front fog lights (option): press
Switching fog lights off
To switch the fog lights off, press the appropriate fog light switch again.
If headlights or parking lights are switched off, the fog lights will also go out. The fog lights are also switched off
when the ignition is switched off and must be switched back on manually if required when the ignition is switched on
again.
The front fog lights switch off automatically when the high beams are switched on.
* By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
pg. 25 Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers
Turn signalsWipers/washers
Turn signals
1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn
signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
4 Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.
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NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more
rapidly than normal.
Home Safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.
Repeat the above measures if you want to switch off the Home Safe Lighting.
Wipers/washers
1 "Single sweep" position:
The switch returns automatically when released.
2 Intermittent wiper
The wipers will sweep approximately every 5 seconds (car speed depending).
3 Wipers, normal speed
4 Wipers, high speed
5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer.
The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield and headlights and 1 additional sweep after 3 seconds.
6 Tailgate window wiper (V40)
The tailgate wiper switch has three positions:
: Intermittent
O : Off
: Continuous
Tip function When pressing switch 7 briefly the wiper will make one sweep, independent of the interval
Backing up When the vehicle is put into reverse with the windshield wipers on and tailgate wiper off, the rear window
wiper will come on for two sweeps.
7 Tailgate window washer (V40)
The washer keeps working for as long as you keep the button depressed.
The wiper will make 2-3 sweeps after the lever is released and 1 sweep after 3 seconds.
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"keyless" entry into the passenger compartment or the trunk. You will be supplied with two coded key ring
transmitters, which will enable you to lock/unlock all doors and the trunk/tailgate and fuel filler door from a distance
of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).
The Remote also activates/deactivates the alarm system that comes standard with this car.
The car can also be locked/unlocked with the key.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Using the remote control
Press the LOCK button once to lock all doors and trunk/tailgate.
Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door only. Press this button again
(within 10 seconds) to unlock other doors, trunk/tailgate.
Press the OPEN trunk/tailgate button to unlock the tailgate/trunk.
NOTE : If only the driver's door is unlocked, the lock will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will be set
after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened.
The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the keys. See the following page.
Remote control not functioning.
If the remote control is not functioning, the car can be opened using the master or service key in the driver's door.
Note: The remote control will not function if a key is left in the ignition switch.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from inside the car. The alarm would be activated
and would sound when one of the doors is opened. The doors must not be locked using the remote transmitter while
the vehicle is occupied. In case of an accident, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle.
*Panic function
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention, if you are within 10-15 feet (3-5) meters of the
car.
Activate the "panic" function by pressing the red panic button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds or by
pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash, the interior lights will go on and the alarm will
sound.
The "panic" alarm can be turned off after 5 seconds by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or it
will stop automatically after 25 seconds.
NOTE: The panic button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 42 Doors and locks
Doors and locks
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The key (used on the driver's door) the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock all doors,
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door.
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Turn the key again within 10 seconds to unlock other doors, trunk/tailgate.
One turn with the key towards "lock" in the driver's door locks all doors, trunk/tailgate and fuel filler door with a 10
minutes delay in the fuel filler door.
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks").
Central locking button
Central locking switch
You can use the button to lock or unlock all doors (unlock only for 25 seconds after locking by remote).
LEFT side of button: lock
RIGHT side of button: unlock
Note: If the key is in the ignition switch and you close the driver's door, the driver's door will be immediately
unlocked again in order to prevent accidentally locking the car with the keys left inside the car.
pg. 43 Alarm
Alarm
The radio signal emitted from the transmitter, which is used to set/unset the alarm, is a "rolling code" signal. This
means that the signal is changed randomly for each transmission and is intended to help prevent unauthorized
recording of the code.
When armed (set), the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will set off
the alarm:
The hood is opened
The trunk/tailgate is opened
A door is opened
The ignition switch is tampered with
The alarm will sound for 30 second intervals, with a 10 second pause between intervals. This function cannot be
interrupted.
If the battery or the siren are disconnected, the alarm will sound for five minutes
Arming (setting) the alarm
The alarm can be armed in the following ways:
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Press the LOCK button on the remote control (the turn signals will flash to confirm that the car is locked and the
alarm is armed)
Lock the car using the key in the driver's door (the LED on the dashboard will blink to indicate that the alarm is
armed)
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the driver's door with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal
If the alarm is set off, a visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
Audible alarm signal
If the alarm is set off, an audible alarm signal is given by the backup siren. One alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
pg. 44 Alarm
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the right side of the dash:
LED off - the alarm is not armed (set)
LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed (set)
LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
LED flashes rapidly for 15 seconds after the ignition has been switched on - a fault has been detected in the alarm
system. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Automatic relock
If only the driver's door is unlocked with the remote control, the lock will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the
alarm will be set after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to service or repair any components of the alarm system yourself. This should only be
done by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Battery
Each remote transmitter is powered by a three-volt battery, type CR 2025. If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery is weak and should be replaced.
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Fuel tank : 16 US gal. (60 liters)
Cooling system : 6 US qts. (5.7 liters)
Engine oil (incl. filter) : 5.7 US qts. (5.4 liters)
Engine oil (excl. filter) : 5.3 US qts. (5.0 liters)
Automatic transmission : 8 US qts (7.6 liters)
Power steering fluid : 1.05 US qts (1 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir : 3.9 US qts. (3.75 liters)
Brake system : 0.42 US qts (0.4 liters)
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler door. The label also lists vehicle load limits. Do
not load your car beyond the indicated limits.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 126 Specifications
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/100 min
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: 120 A
Bulbs
Bulb US no.Power Socket No/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W - 2
Low beam H755W - 2
Parking lights and Turn signals, front 3457NA26/7W/30/2.2cp W2.5 16q 2
Turn signals, rear 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Side direction indicators -5W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Front fog lights H355 W PK22.5 2
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