airbag VOLVO S40 2006 User Guide
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6. Fuel level warning light
When this light comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
pg. 37 Symbols on the right side of the instrument panel
Symbols - right side of instrument panel
1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light
does not flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the car are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake applied
This light is on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between
the front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol
.
3. SRS warning light
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds
after the car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or
tensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
4. Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level.
If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified
Volvo service technician. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is
normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
5. Seat belt reminder This symbol (and the seat belt reminder light above the rear view mirror) will light up if either front seat
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rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
Automatic locking: When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatically. This feature can
be turned on or off, see Personal settings on page 56
for more information.
Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the yellow button on the remote control to light the interior lighting, position/parking lamps, license plate
lighting and the lights in the door mirrors (option). These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90
seconds. See the Personal settings on page 56
for information about adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk - Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and unlock only the trunk. After closing, the trunk
will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
5. Panic alarm : - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The
turn signals and horn will be activated. The panic alarm will stop automatically after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait
approximately 5 seconds and press the red button again.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 84 Remote control and key blade
Removing the key blade
Key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows:
To lock/unlock the driver's door
To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 87)
For valet locking (see the explanation in below)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1 in the illustration shown) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote
control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
Hold the remote control with the pointed end down.
Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.
Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one -
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2 0 0 6
VOLVO S40
Index
pg. 185-188 Index
Numerics
12 volt socket, in trunk 80
12 volt socket, rear seat49
12 volt sockets40
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system)2
Active yaw control - AYC109
Airbag system14
Alarm89, 90
All Wheel Drive106
Antifreeze147
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)2, 36
Approach lighting56, 83
ASC - speed compensated volume, audio system165
Audio system - introduction164
Audio system menus, list of173, 174
Autolock56
Automatic transmission - Geartronic103, 104
Auxiliary equipment40
AWD106
B
Backrests, rear seat78
Battery drain - avoiding93
Battery maintenance150
Battery replacement151
Battery replacement, remote control86
Battery, conserving electrical current93
Battery, specifications181
Bi -Xenon headlights153
Black box (Vehicle Event Data)142
Booster cushion28
Brake fluid148
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Bulbs152
C
Capacities, fluids178
Catalytic converter, three-way182
CD player170
Central locking system, remote controls82
Changing a tire133
Changing oil146
Charge air cooler180
Child restraint anchorages30
Child safety27
Child safety locks88
Clock setting button34
Cold weather precautions93
Collision status25
Compact disc care172
Compass in rearview mirror52
Coolant147
Courtesy lighting75
Cruise control44
D
Dimensions177
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag18
Display, instrument panel34
Door mirrors53
Door open warning42
Driving after a collision25
DSTC40
E
Economical driving92
Electrical current - conserving93
Electrical system181
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)108
Emission inspection readiness144
Engine compartment145
Engine oil, changing146
Engine specifications180
Environment3
Equalizer, audio system165
F
Federal Clean Air Act142
Flash, high beam42
Floor mats99
Floor mats, cleaning138
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Fog lights41
Front airbags15, 16
Front fog light, replacing155
Front fog lights41
Front seats, manual adjustment72
Front seats, power73
Fuel filler cap2
Fuel filler door2, 96
Fuel filler door, unlocking41
Fuel gauge34
Fuel requirements95
Fuel system180
Fuel tank capacity96
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, accessing160
Fuses158
Fuses in the engine compartment159
Fuses in the passenger compartment161
G
Gasoline95
Geartronic (manual shifting)103
Generator181
Generator warning light37
Glossary of tire terminology126
Glove compartment77
Glove compartment, locking88
Grocery bag holder (option)80
H
Hazard warning flashers48
Head restraints, rear seat78
Headlight housing, removing153
Headlight washers46
Headlights41
High beam bulb, replacing154
High beam flash42
High beam headlights42
High beam indicator34
Home safe lighting42, 56
Hood, opening145
I
Immobilizer82
, 99
Indicator and warning symbols34
Inflatable Curtain22
Inflation pressure tables124
Information display34
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Information display, messages in39
Information symbol34, 35
Inspection readiness144
Instrument overview7
Instrument panel34
Instrument panel lighting41
Interior lighting75
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors28
J
Jack, positioning correctly133
Jump starting114
K
Key blade84
Keylock2, 99
Kickdown104
L
Label information176
LATCH anchors28
License plate lighting, replacing157
Lighting panel41
Loading the vehicle127
Long distance trips94
Low beam bulb, replacing153
Low beam headlights42
M
Maintenance142
Malfunction indicator light36
Manual front seat adjustment72
Manual shifting (Geartronic)103
Manual transmission101
Mirror, rearview52
Mirrors, door-mounted53
Moonroof54
O
OBD II144
Occupant safety10
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), disabling front passenger's side airbag18
Octane rating95
Oil pressure warning light37
Oil, changing146
On Call Roadside Assistance183
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)144
Opening the hood145
Opening the trunk from the inside87
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P
Paint touch up139
Parking lights, instrument41
Panic alarm, central locking system remote control83
Parking assist111
Parking brake49
Parking light bulb, replacing154
Parking lights41
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling18
Personal settings56
PI (Program Information) seek167
Polishing137
Power door mirrors53
Power front seats73
Power moonroof54
Power steering fluid148
Power windows50
PremAir ®4
Program Information seek167
Program type, audio system168
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING150
R
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS167
Radio station formats168
Radio text167
Rain sensor47
Reading lights, rear75
Rear fog light41
Rear park assist111
Rear reading lights75
Rear seat backrests, folding down78
Rear seat head restraints78
Rearview mirror52
Rearview mirror with compass (option)52
Refueling96
Remote control functions83
Remote control, battery replacement86
Remote controls, central locking system82
Removing a wheel133
Replacing fuses158
Reporting safety defects10
Restraint anchorages30
S
Safety defects, reporting10
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Safety locks, child88
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belt reminder13, 37
Seat belts11
SEE MANUAL39
SERVICE REQUIRED39
Shiftlock2
Shiftlock override105
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags21
Side marker light, replacing155
Speedometer34
Spin control - SC109
SRS warning light37
Stability system40, 109, 110
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)82
Station formats168
STC40, 109
Steering wheel adjustment48
Steering wheel lock98
Stone chips, paint touch-up139
STOP ENGINE39
STOP SAFELY39
Storage compartments76
Storing wheels and tires120
Sunroof (moonroof)54
T
Tachometer34
Tail light bulb holder, removing156
Technician certification183
Temperature gauge34
Three-way catalytic converter182
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE39
Tire inflation pressure tables124
Tire rotation132
Tires, changing133
Tires, general information120
Tires, storing120
Traction control - TC109
Transmission, automatic103, 104
Tread wear indicator121
Trip computer43
Trip odometer34
Trunk80
Trunk lighting, replacing157
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