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Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Use the transmission's (D)rive position as often as possible and avoid using kickdown.
Do not exceed posted speed limits.
Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increase air resistance and also fuel consumption.
At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed
than with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance intervals.
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be
turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good stability and reduces the risk
of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier the load in the cargo
area, the less the tendency to understeer.
WARNING!
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the
passenger compartment. If the trunk must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows:
Close the windows
Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side windows and the blower control to its
highest setting.
CAUTION!
Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the engine could
result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake system. Never drive the vehicle in water deeper than 18
inches (48 cm).
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Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be distributed
so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting:
Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture will reduce freeze protection.
This gives protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35°C). See section "Coolant". The use of "recycled" antifreeze
is not approved by Volvo. Different types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty
of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehicle during cold weather.
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Tread wear indicator
Tread wear indicator
The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread. The letters TWI are printed on the side of
the tire. When approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the tread, these strips become visible and indicate that the tire
should be replaced. Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer very poor traction.
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size as the one being
replaced. Using a tire of the same make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
New tires
Remember that tires are perishable goods. As of 2000, the manufacturing week and year will be indicated with 4 digits
(e.g. 1502 means that the tire illustrated was manufactured during week 15 of 2002).
Improving tire economy:
Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire pressure table on page 127.
Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching.
Tire wear increases with speed.
Correct front wheel alignment is very important.
Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort.
Tires must maintain the same direction of rotation throughout their lifetime.
When replacing tires, the tires with the most tread should be mounted on the rear wheels to reduce the chance of
oversteer during hard braking.
Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently.
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Trunk86
Trunk lighting, replacing160
Turn signal bulb, replacing158
Turn signals47
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading131
Unlock (personal settings)61
V
Vanity mirror80
Vanity mirror lighting, replacing160
Vehicle Event Data146
Vehicle Identification Number184
Vehicle loading130
Volvo and the environment3
Volvo Customer Care Center, contacting1
Volvo Inflatable Curtain26
Volvo maintenance146
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance191
W
W Winter/Wet driving mode100
Warning flashers53
Warning light, safety systems22
Warning symbol38, 39
Warranties146
Washer fluid150
Washing the car140
Waxing141
Weight distribution98
Weights185
Wheel nuts134
Wheels, removing136
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)28
Windshield washer fluid150
Windshield wiper blades152
Windshield wipers51
Wiper blades152
SUPPLEMENT - VALET OR SERVICE LOCKING
At the time of printing for your All New S40 owner's manual, information about seat back locking was not available.
The following information supplements your S40 owner's manual page 90
description of valet or service locking of the
glove compartment, rear seat backrests, and trunk.
Valet or service locking
By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the
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trunk and glove compartment for e.g. valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service.
With the valet locking function activated:
The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked
The engine can be started
The glove compartment cannot be unlocked
Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunk lid cannot be unlocked or opened, and the rear seat backrests are locked in
the upright position)
To activate the valet locking function:
1. Remove the key blade from the remote control
2. Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the glove compartment lock to activate the function. (A message appears in
the information display.)
3. Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the lock cylinders located near the backrest catches on the upper outboard
sections of the backrests to lock the backrests in the upright position. Both locks must be locked to completely block
access to the trunk from inside the car.
4. Give the parking attendant or service personnel only the remote control (with the key blade removed) Turn the key
blade 180° counterclockwise in the glove compartment lock and the backrest locks to deactivate valet locking.
SUPPLEMENT - ACCESSORY 18-INCH TIRE PRESSURES
Tire inflation pressures
The tables below show recommended tire inflation pressures for 18-inch tires you may have purchased as an accessory
from your authorized Volvo retailer. If your vehicle is equipped with factory-installed tires, see your vehicle's tire
inflation placard located on the driver's door pillar. See additional guidance in your owner's manual.
Tire size Cold tire pressure for vehicle loads up to 800 lbs (365 kg)a.
Front Rear
215/45R18 93W Extra load 36 psi / 250 kPa 36 psi / 250 kPa
Speed rating
The speed rating "W" translates to 168 mph (270 km/h). Tire size Cold tire pressure for vehicle loads up to 495 lbs (225 kg)a.
Front Rear
215/45R18 93W Extra load 35 psi / 240 kPa 32 psi / 220 kPa
Load rating
The load rating "93" translates to 1433 lbs (550 kg).
a. These weights include the weight of all occupants of the car, plus cargo.
SUPPLEMENT - SAFETY - AIRBAG LABELS
Page 23 of your owner's manual shows outdated airbag labels. This supplement shows the correct positions and text of
airbag warning labels located on your vehicle's dashboard and sun visors.
This supplement belongs together with your owner's manual. See the Safety section of your owner's manual for
additional information about airbags and child safety.
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