key VOLVO S40 2005 Owners Manual
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Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as indicated by the certification labels
attached to the driver's door opening, and on the underside of the hood.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada:Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Center
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
2005 © Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Introduction
General information
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position,
turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the
gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.
Keylock
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from
the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self -diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control
module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a fault.
Points to keep in mind
Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 187
. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and
controls", and "Starting and driving".
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle
for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for
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VOLVO S40
Chapter 1 - Instrument overview
pg. 8 Instrument overview
pg. 9 Instrument overview
1. Steering wheel adjustment
2. Hood opener
3. Controls in driver's door
4. Turn signals, high beams, trip computer
5. Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
6. Central locking button, door open handle
7. Climate system air vents
8. Side window air vent
9. Cruise control
10. Horn, airbag
11. Main instrument panel
12. Audio controls (option)
13. Windshield wipers and washers, headlight washers (certain models)
14. Ignition key
15. Rear-view mirror and optional compass
16. Seat belt reminder
17. Driver's side reading light
18. Movement detector (option), alarm
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Have the vehicle 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.).
NOTE:
Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment occurs,
the airbags 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.
Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles.
The point at which the airbag 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. If the impact is less severe, but
severe enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70% of their total capacity. If the
impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.
WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle. Other
safety systems can also be damaged.
The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of
prolonged exposure.
When do the front airbags not deploy?
Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or
bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily deploy. Front airbags do not
normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation. The amount of
damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.
pg. 22 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)
Safety system warning light in the instrument panel
A self -diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors certain safety system components. A check is performed
on components such as seat belt locks, SRS, SIPS, OWS, and/or the VIC system. If a fault is detected, the warning
light will illuminate. The light is included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the
safety system warning lamp should light up when the ignition key is turned to positions I, II or III and should go out
after approximately 7 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this light is functioning properly every time the
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vehicle is started.
WARNING!
If the safety system warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive
the vehicle to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
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 seat belt
tensioners. This service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer. WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the floor of the
vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key
in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in
personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear
selector to the neutral position.
Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
Wait at least one minute.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See page 111 for information on manually overriding
the shiftlock system.
pg. 23 Front airbags (Supplemental Restraint System - SRS)
SRS text on passenger's dash
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, LLC Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Center Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 175 Gordon Baker Rd.
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-091 North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
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14. Temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling system. If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle
enters the red zone, a message is shown in the display. Bear in mind that extra lamps in front of the air intake reduce
the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads.
15. Indicator and warning symbols
1. Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons (57 liters).
Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 US gallons (55 liters). This code is the 6th and 7th digits
from the left in your vehicle's VIN number. See page 184
for the location of the VIN plate.
pg. 39 Indicator and warning symbols
Function check
The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (position II) before
starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not
started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and
will go out. Certain symbols may not
have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment. The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the
parking brake has been released.
Symbols in the center of the instrument panel
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's driveability. A text explaining the nature
of the fault will also be shown in the information display. This symbol may also light up in combination with other
indicator or warning symbols.
If the red warning symbol lights up:
1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location.
2. Read the message in the information display.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact an authorized Volvo Retailer or workshop.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information display. This symbol may
also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
NOTE: The car can still be driven after the information symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1-2 weeks
after service-related information has been displayed.
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12 volt socket, stability system, auxiliary equipment
12 volt sockets
The 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function. The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters,
which are available at your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
Stability system STC or DSTC
The stability system - Stability and Traction Control (STC), or the optional Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
(DSTC) - activate automatically when the car is started. In certain situations, it may be necessary to disable the
system's anti-spin function, for example, while driving for a short period with tires of different dimensions.
To disable the anti-spin function:
Press the STC or DSTC button for approximately one second. The indicator light in the button will go out, and
STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF will be shown in the information display.
WARNING!
The car's handling and stability characteristics will be altered with the anti-spin function disabled.
NOTE: The anti-spin function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is started
Auxiliary equipment
The button to the right of the STC/DSTC button can be used for Volvo-installed optional or auxiliary equipment.
pg. 45 Lighting panel
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1. Headlights and parking lights
All lighting off.
Models with daytime running lights:
Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights
and license plate lights will also be on. Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you would
prefer to have these lights turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note that the use of
daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
NOTE: Bi -Xenon headlights (option): Turn the headlight switch to position 0 to activate a daylight sensor, which
automatically switches the low beams on or off, depending on ambient light conditions. When driving in daylight, the
headlights will switch off and the daytime running lights will come on. In darkness, the daytime running lights will
switch off and the Bi -Xenon headlights will switch on.
Parking lights
When the switch is in this position, the front and rear parking lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel
lighting will be on. The parking lights should be switched off when you leave the car to help avoid battery drain.
High/low beam headlights
The headlights, front and rear parking lights, license plate lights, and instrument panel lighting will be on if
the ignition key is in position II. If the headlight switch is in this position, all lights will go out when the ignition is
switched off.
NOTE: The headlight switch must be in position
before the high beams will function (this also applies on models
equipped with the optional Bi -Xenon headlights).
Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by pulling the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering
column toward you.
2. Instrument panel lighting
Move the thumb wheel up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
There is also an instrument panel illumination sensor that automatically adjusts the level of illumination.
The background of the center console's display automatically becomes lighter or darker, depending on the amount of
ambient light.
3. Front fog lights (option)
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The front fog lights will only function with the ignition key in at least position II. These lights can only be used in
combination with the low beam headlights or the parking lights. These lights will be automatically switched off the
next time the car is started.
An LED in the switch indicates when the front fog lights are on.
4. Unlocking the fuel filler door
With the ignition switched off, press this button to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will
remain unlocked until the car begins to move
pg. 46 Lighting panel
forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
If it should be necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened manually from the inside the trunk.
To do so:
1. Move the cover panel to one side.
2. This exposes a handle, located near the fuel filler door locking mechanism.
Pull the handle rearward to release the fuel filler door.
5. Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side tail light cluster. The ignition key must be in at least position II
for the rear fog light to function. This light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only
when conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150
meters). An LED in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on. The rear fog light will only function in
combination with the high/ low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
pg. 47 Left-side steering wheel lever
Turn signals, high/low beams, headlight flasher, exterior courtesy lights
Lane change position (1)
When changing lanes, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and
releasing it. This will cause the turn signal to flash three times.
Position for normal turns (2)
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
With the headlights on: high/low beams (3)
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Move the lever toward the steering wheel and release it to switch between high and low beams.
With the headlights off: headlight flasher (3)
With the headlights switched off (the switch on the lighting panel in position 0), move the lever toward the steering
wheel. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting (3)
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front
of the car:
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights will now come on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds. The time
interval can be changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, described at the end of
this chapter.
Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian
models) that can be shown in the information display.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
Current speed in m.p.h. (Canadian models only)
pg. 48 Left-side steering wheel lever
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is shown in the information display while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the
message by pressing the READ button (A). Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Controls
The four trip computer functions (five on Canadian models) can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one step at a time
in either direction. Twisting a fifth time (sixth time on Canadian models) returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (average fuel consumption and average speed will be erased from system memory) by
pressing RESET (C) for at least five seconds.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
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Moving the windshield wiper lever down. If the lever is moved up, the rain sensor function will remain activated.
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function
is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:
When the key is removed from the ignition.
Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition.
C - Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount
of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease
wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity
when the this function is activated.
D - Not in use
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