ignition VOLVO S40 2008 User Guide

NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip odometer, clock, and ambient temperature, these gauges illuminate when
the vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch. The lighting will go out when
the vehicle is locked.
Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
With the ignition switched off, press button 4 to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that
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Lighting panel
the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.
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Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
1. Turn signals, lane change position
2. Turn signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled
automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
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When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by:
Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it.
Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and immediately back to its original position.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position
, (see page 59) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position
4) to toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position
3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE
The high beam flash only functions when the key is in the ignition.
Home safe lighting
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 77
for more information.
1Factory setting
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Trip computer
Trip computer (option)
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Windshield washers (A)
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and release it. The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield after the
lever has been released.
Headlight washers (certain models)
When the lever has been pulled, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.
The following applies to conserve washer fluid (see page 59
for information on the light switch positions):
Low/high beam headlights on
The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the headlights will only be washed
once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.
Parking lights on
Optional Bi -Xenon® headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed.
Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.
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Rain sensor
B - Rain sensor (option)
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.
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3. Press button B (see the illustration on page 67). 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
when the this function is activated.
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Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver.
1. Pull down the lever on the steering column to release the steering wheel.
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The power windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests.
The ignition must be ON (ignition key in position I, II or the engine running) for the power windows to function.
The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors
has been opened
Opening a window
Lightly press down the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to open a window to the
position of your choice.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Make sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are operated.
Press the front part of any of the buttons (A or B) as far down as possible and release it to automatically open the
window completely.
To stop the window at any time, pull the button up.
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly.
Closing a window
Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to close a window to the
position of your choice.
Pull the front part of any of the buttons (A or B) up as far as possible and release it to automatically close the
window completely. To stop the window at any time, press the button down.
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Power windows
Lockout switch for rear windows
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To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must first be turned to the intermediate or drive position (position I, II or the
engine running). The moonroof can be opened in two ways:
A. Tilt position
B. Sliding moonroof
1. Auto open
2. Manual open
3. Manual close
4. Auto close
5. Tilt open
6. Tilt close
Tilt position
Open: Press the rear edge of the control upward to position 5.
Close: Pull the rear edge of the control down to position 6.
Sliding moonroof
Auto open/close
Open: Pull the switch as far back as possible (to position 1) and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof.
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Close: Push the switch as far forward as possible (to position 4) and release it to automatically close the moonroof.
Manual open/close
Open: Pull the switch back to the first stop (position 2) and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position of
your choice.
Close: Push the switch forward to the first stop (position 3) and hold it until the moonroof has closed to the position of
your choice, or has closed completely.
WARNING
If the moonroof is obstructed during auto-close operation, it will automatically reverse direction and return to its
starting position.
During manual closing, if the moonroof is obstructed, immediately open it again.
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Power moonroof (option)
NOTE
If the moonroof is repeatedly obstructed during auto-close operation, an overload circuit breaker will temporarily halt
moonroof function. The moonroof will return to normal function after a brief cool-down period.
WARNING
Never open or close the moonroof if it is obstructed in any way.
Never allow a child to operate the moonroof.
Never extend any object or body part though the open moonroof, even if the vehicle's ignition is completely
switched off.
Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
CAUTION
Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof.
Do not operate the moonroof if it is frozen closed.
Never place heavy objects on the moonroof.
Visor
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Operating side windows
The following alternatives can be selected for opening and/or closing all side windows at the same time by pressing
and holding the Lock/Unlock switch in either of the front doors (see also page 122
for additional information) 1.
Auto close all windows On/Off
Auto open all windows On/Off
1This menu alternative also makes it possible to open all side windows by pressing and holding the Unlock button on the remote control for several
seconds.
NOTE
The ignition key must be in position I or higher (see page 135
) before all side windows can be opened/closed using
the switches in the front doors.
Approach lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the Approach light button
on the central locking system's remote control is pressed. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be selected. See page 113
for more information.
Home safe lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the
steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switched off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be
selected. See page 62
for information on using this function.
Information
VIN number - The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is the car's unique identity number.
Number of Keys - the number of keys registered for the car is displayed here.
Climate functions
Blower speed in AUTO mode - the blower speed can be set to AUTO mode in models equipped with ECC. Choose
between "Low", "Normal" and "High".
Timer for recirculation - when the timer is active, the air recirculates in the car for 3-12 minutes depending on the
ambient temperature. Select On/Off depending on whether the recirculation timer is to be active or not.
Keyless locking and unlocking (option as available)
The following alternatives can be selected for locking and unlocking the doors and trunk:
All doors - all doors are locked or unlocked at the same time.
Doors on the same side - front and rear doors on the same side are unlocked together.
Both front doors - both front doors are unlocked together.
One front door - either of the front doors can be unlocked separately2.
2Factory default
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Personal settings
Reset to factory settings
Use this alternative to return to the default climate system settings.
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
Introduction
HomeLink1 is a system that can be programmed to learn the codes of three different remote controlled-devices (for
example, a garage door opener, remote lighting, entry gate). HomeLink's sun visor-mounted transceiver, powered by
your car's electrical system, may then be used in place of your handheld remote controls. The HomeLink transceiver
consists of three programmable buttons and an indicator light.
1HomeLink is a registered trademark Johnson Controls, Intl.
® JCI, All rights reserved
NOTE
For your security, the HomeLink Universal Transceiver is designed to not function if you lock your car from the
outside.
Retain the original transmitter(s) for future programming procedures (for example, if you purchase a new vehicle).
For your own security, erase all programmed buttons on the HomeLink Universal Transceiver when you sell your
vehicle.
Metallic sun protection films should not be used on any windows in a vehicle equipped with HomeLink Universal
Transceiver. This could interfere with the transceivers function.
Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver
Once programmed, the HomeLink Universal Transceiver can be used in place of your handheld transmitters.
NOTE
The HomeLink universal transceiver will function for 30 minutes after the driver's door has been opened without
switching on the vehicle's ignition.
Press the programmed HomeLink button to activate the garage door, driveway gate, security lightning, home security
system etc. Your original hand -held transmitters may, of course, be used at any time.
WARNING
If you use HomeLink to open a garage door or gate, be sure no one is near the gate or door while it is in motion.
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The defrost function switches off automatically after 12-20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
NOTE
On certain markets, the defrost function may remain on longer than 20 minutes in cold weather to help keep the rear
window free from ice or condensation.
10. Temperature selector
The temperatures on the driver's and passenger's sides can be set separately using the knob (with the thermometer in
it). The temperature can be set for both sides of the car when the ignition is switched on (both LEDs will be on), which
means that a temperature setting will apply to both sides of the car.
To set the temperature on one side of the car:
1. Press the knob once. The LED for one side of the car will light up. Turn the knob to adjust the temperature.
2. Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite side of the car.
3. Press the knob a third time to set the temperature on both sides of the car at the same time.
NOTE
Selecting a temperature that is higher or lower than necessary will not heat or cool the passenger compartment faster.
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Air distribution
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