display VOLVO S40 2007 User Guide

6. Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked by an authorized Volvo workshop.
1 On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also
page 190
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Symbols - instrument panel
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and
check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 188
for the location of the reservoir.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed
in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
and have the brake system inspected.

If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level. See page 188
for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood, or the trunk lid are open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument
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panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not
completely closed.
At higher speeds
If the car is moving at a speed above approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Warning symbol in the instrument panel
will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely
closed.
Hood and trunk
If the hood and/or trunk lid is not completely closed, the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a
message will be displayed, regardless of the vehicle's speed.
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Information display
Messages
When an indicator or warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also shown in the information
display. To read a message:
1. Press the READ button (1).
2. Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored.
NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, this message must be read before you can access
the trip computer.
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Information display
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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 as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be
changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 74
for more information.
1 Factory setting
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Trip computer
Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has five menus (six on Canadian
models) that can be shown in the information display.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
AVERAGE (average fuel consumption)
INSTANTANEOUS (current fuel consumption)
AVERAGE SPEED
ACTUAL SPEED (current speed in m.p.h., Canadian models only)
STC/DSTC (see page 142)
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:
1. Acknowledge the message by pressing the READ button (A).
2. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
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Controls
The trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one step at a time in either direction. Twisting a
final time 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.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank when the reading was taken. When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----
" will be displayed in the information display.
AVERAGE
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
INSTANTANEOUS
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
AVERAGE SPEED
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
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Trip computer
ACTUAL SPEED (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to m.p.h.
NOTE
Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car, tire inflation, or
driving style.
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Cruise control
Engaging the cruise control function
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The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub.
1. Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will appear in the function display in the center of the instrument panel.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.
2. Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE ON will be displayed.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed:
1. Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. This will become the set speed when the
button is released.
2. Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by
approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph. (30 km/h).
Momentary acceleration, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect cruise control
operation. The car will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
Temporarily disengaging the cruise control
Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control.
CRUISE will appear in the function display. The currently set speed is stored in the system's memory.
Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:
If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.
When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
If the gear selector is moved to the Neutral ( N) position.
During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.
Returning to the set speed
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Press the button to resume the previously set speed.
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display).
Putting the gear selector in Neutral ( N).
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers
A. Windshield/headlight washers
B. Rain sensor (option) - on/off, see page 65
C. Thumb wheel
D. Used on wagon models only
Windshield wipers off
The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0.
Manual wiper function
From position 0, move the lever upward. The windshield wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as the lever
is held up.
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The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity
of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous page) up (the wipers
will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
On/Off
To activate the rain sensor:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
3. Press button B (see the illustration on the previous page). The rain sensor symbol will appear in the lower display.
The rain sensor can be deactivated by:
Pressing button (B).
or
Moving the windshield wiper lever down.
NOTE
The rain sensor function will remain activated if the lever is briefly moved up to activate the "manual sweep"
function.
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
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The upper right-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward
which the car is pointing. Eight different directions can be displayed: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The display
shows your car's orientation with respect to true north.
Calibrating the compass
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car was delivered,
and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new magnetic zone. A "C" will be displayed if calibration
becomes necessary.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
2. Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (1) depressed for at least 6 seconds. "C" will be displayed.
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Mirrors
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3. Press button (1) for at least 3 seconds to display the number of the current magnetic zone.
4. Press button (1) repeatedly until the number for the required geographical area (1-15) is displayed. "C" will be
displayed again.
5. Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h) until a compass direction is displayed.
Calibration is complete.
Power door mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
Driver's door mirror:
Press the L button (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this control to adjust the
driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door mirror:
Press the R switch (a light in the switch will go on) to activate the adjustment control. Use this control to adjust the
passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment
control.
Storing the mirrors' position
The position of the door mirrors is stored when the vehicle is locked. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with
the same remote control and that door is opened within 2 minutes, the optional power driver's seat and side door
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Do not operate the moonroof if it is frozen closed.
Never place heavy objects on the moonroof.
Visor
The optional moonroof features a sliding visor. The visor slides open automatically when the moonroof is opened, and
must be closed manually.
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Personal settings
Control panel
A. Display
B. Menu button
C. Exit button
D. Enter button
E. Menu navigation controls
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