roof rack VOLVO S40 2008 Owners Manual

Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature.
Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Use the transmission's Drive ( D) 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
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.
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.
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
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General information
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Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Follow the installation instructions supplied with the load carriers.
Observe the following points when using load carriers:
To avoid damaging your car and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the load carriers
that Volvo has developed especially for your car.
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allowable roof load for this vehicle: 165
lbs (75 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of 165 lbs (75
kg).
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.
Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.
Remember that the car's center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof.
The car's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load.
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
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Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)-option
Introduction
1. BLIS camera
2. Indicator light
3. BLIS symbol
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the presence of another vehicle
moving in the same direction as your vehicle in the sideview mirror's "blind area."
CAUTION
The BLIS system should only be repaired by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
BLIS is an information system, NOT a warning or safety system.
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3. Press the SCAN or EXIT button to deactivate the scan function and listen to the selected station.
Storing a station found with SCAN
A station can be stored as a preset while the SCAN function is activated.
Press one of the preset buttons (2) under which the station is to be stored. Hold down the button until STATION
STORED is displayed.
The SCAN function will be deactivated and the station can be selected by pressing the preset button.
Radio text
Certain stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in the display.
To start this function:
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER .
3. Select RADIOTEXT in the menu and press ENTER .
To deactivate this function, select RADIOTEXT again and press ENTER.
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Sirius satellite radio (option or retailer-installed accessory)
Listening to satellite radio
The Sirius satellite system consists of a number of high elevation satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
NOTE
The digital signals from the Sirius satellites are line-of-sight, which means that physical obstructions such as
bridges, tunnels, etc, may temporarily interfere with signal reception.
Avoid any obstructions, such as metallic objects transported on roof racks or in a ski box, or other antennas that
may impede signals from the SIRIUS satellites.
Selecting Sirius radio mode
1. Press Power to switch on the audio system (see page 235
for information on the standard radio functions).
2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until Sirius 1 or 2 is displayed.
Activating Sirius radio
1. Tune to a satellite channel that has no audio, which means that the channel is unsubscribed and the text " CALL 888-
539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE " is displayed (see also "Selecting a channel" below).
2. Call Sirius at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). 3. When asked for the Sirius ID number press AUTO to display this
number. It is also possible to retrieve the Sirius ID from the MENU.
4. " UPDATING SUBSCRIPTION " will be displayed while the subscription is being updated, after which the display
will return to the normal view.
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