length VOLVO S40 2008 Owners Manual

Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information display. This symbol
illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds below 5 mph (7 km/h).
The message can be erased by pressing the READ button (see page 56
), or will disappear automatically (the length of
time required for the message to disappear varies, depending on the function indicated).
When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the information
symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out
automatically after two minutes.
52 02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
53 02 Instruments and controls
Symbols - instrument panel
Symbols - left side
1. Malfunction indicator light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, transmission, electrical
and emission systems.
The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting.
When this happens, please have your car checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability. Extended driving
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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
79 02 Instruments and controls
Personal settings
Reset to factory settings
Use this alternative to return to the default climate system settings.
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Never tow farther than 50 miles (80 km).
Keep the tow rope taut at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
The disabled vehicle should be towed in the forward direction only.
152 06 Starting and driving
Towing
WARNING
Never allow a vehicle to be towed without a driver behind the wheel of the disabled vehicle.
Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel could lock, making it
impossible to steer the vehicle.
When the engine is not running, steering resistance and the effort needed to apply the brakes will be great.
Never attempt to tow a vehicle with a dead battery at night.
CAUTION
Check with state and local authorities before attempting this type of towing, as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing device, lighting, marker flags, etc.
Never attempt to push- or tow-start a vehicle with a dead battery. This would inject unburned fuel into the three-
way catalytic converter(s), causing overheating, backfiring, and damage. See page 153
for instructions on jump
starting the vehicle.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment for towing vehicles with front wheel drive. If wheel lift equipment
must be used, please use extreme caution to help avoid damage to the vehicle.
In this case, the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, please refer to the towing
information on the previous page.
Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines.
It is equally important not to use sling -type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may result.
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
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1. Fold out the wiper arm.
2. Press the button on the wiper blade attachment and pull straight out (1), parallel with the wiper arm.
3. Press a new wiper blade (2) until it clicks into place.
4. Ensure the blade is securely attached (3).
5. Fold in the wiper arm.
NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver's side is longer than the one on the passenger's side.
Keeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs the service life of the wiper
blades. See page 192
for washing instructions.
209 09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery
Battery maintenance
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Ensure that INSERT DISC is displayed before inserting a disc.
If a CD position in the changer containing a disc is selected, and the audio system is in CD mode when it is
switched on, the CD will play automatically.
CD eject
Eject from Single CD player
Press the eject button (3) to eject the disc.
Eject from CD changer
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all of the discs in the changer.
Press the eject button (3) briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing.
A longer press (more than two seconds) starts the process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer.
242 10 Audio
CD player/CD changer (option)
NOTE
The EJECT ALL function can only be used while the vehicle is at a standstill and will be cancelled if the vehicle
begins to move.
For reasons of traffic safety, the ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically drawn
back into the slot and the CD player will enter pause mode. Press the CD button to restart the disc.
CD Pause
When the audio system volume is turned off completely, the CD player will pause and will resume playing when the
volume is turned up again.
Audio files
In addition to playing normal music CDs, the CD player/changer can also play discs containing files in mp3 or wma
format.
NOTE
Certain discs that are copy protected cannot be read by the player.
When a disc with audio files is inserted in the player, the player scans the disc's folders before it begins playing the
files. The length of time that this takes depends on the quality of the disc.
Navigating the disc and playing tracks
If a disc with audio files is in the CD player, press ENTER to display a list of folders on the disc. Use the up and
down arrows in the navigation control (see the illustration on page 241
) to move among the folders on the disc. Audio
files have
the symbol and folders containing these files have the symbol. Press ENTER to play a selected
folder or a file.
When the music file has been played, the player will continue to play the rest of the files in the current folder. When
all of the files in the folder have been played, the player will automatically go to the next folder and play the files in it.
Press the left or right arrow key on the navigation control if the entire name of the current track does not fit in the
display.
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