VOLVO S40 2009 Owner´s Manual

01 Safety
Convertible seats
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Fasten the seat belt2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt
out as far as possible to activate the belt's
automatic locking function.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically
release when the seat belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract fully.5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,
let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A
sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-
matic locking function will be audible at this
time and is normal. The seat belt should
now be locked in place.
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt6. Push and pull the convertible seat to
ensure that it is held securely in place by
the seat belt.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child
restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any
direction.The convertible seat can be removed by
unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract
completely.
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Ensure that the seat is securely in place

01 SafetyBooster cushions
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Securing a booster cushion
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Position the child correctly on the booster cushion
and fasten the seat belt
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the
front passenger seat of any vehicle with a
front passenger airbag – not even if thePassenger airbag off
symbol near the
rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles
equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If
the severity of an accident were to cause the
airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious
injury or death to a child seated in this posi-
tion.
Booster cushions are recommended for chil-
dren who have outgrown convertible seats.
1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
2. With the child properly seated on the
booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or
around the cushion according to the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch
plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct
click is audible.
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and
fits snugly around the child.
WARNING
•
The hip section of the three-point seat
belt must fit snugly across the child's
hips, not across the stomach.
•
The shoulder section of the three-point
seat belt should be positioned across
the chest and shoulder.
•
The shoulder belt must never be placed
behind the child's back or under the
arm.

01 Safety
ISOFIX lower anchors
01``43 Using the ISOFIX lower child seat
anchors
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ISOFIX lower child restraint anchorsLower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child
seats are located in the rear, outboard seats,
hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols
on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor
positions (see the illustration).To access the anchors:1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down
the seat cushion and locate the anchors by
feel.3. Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX lower
anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
NOTE
•
The rear seat's center position is not
equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors.
When installing a child restraint in this
position, attach the restraint's top tether
strap (if it is so equipped) to the top
tether anchorage point (see page 45)
and secure the restraint with the vehi-
cle's center seat belt (see page 37).
•
Always follow your child seat manufac-
turer's installation instructions, and use
both ISOFIX lower anchors and top
tethers whenever possible.
WARNING
•
The ISOFIX lower child restraint
anchors are only intended for use with
child seats positioned in the outboard
seating positions. These anchors are
not certified for use with any child
restraint that is positioned in the center
seating position. When securing a child
restraint in the center seating position,
use only the vehicle's center seat belt.
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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX
lower anchors

01 SafetyISOFIX lower anchors
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WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly
to the anchor (see the illustration). If the
attachment is not correctly fastened, the
child restraint may not be properly secured
in the event of a collision.

01 Safety
Top tether anchors
0145 Top tether anchors
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Top tether anchorage pointsVolvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint
top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi-
tions. They are located on the rear sides of the
backrests.Using the top tether anchorages1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Release the backrest and tilt it forward to
access the anchorage. Attach the hook to
the anchorage. Return the seat back to the
upright position and make sure it locks in
place.
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Route the strap under the head restraint
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the child tether attachment
correctly to the anchor. If it is not correctly
fastened, the child seat may not be properly
restrained in the event of a collision.3. Route the top tether strap under the head
restraint and fasten its attachment to the
anchorage.
4. Firmly tension the top tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Tension the top tether strap
only after the lower anchor straps or the
seat belt have been firmly tensioned.See page 43 for information on securing the
child restraint to ISOFIX lower anchors.
WARNING
•
Never route a top tether strap over the
top or around the head restraint. It
should always be routed under the head
restraint.
•
Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed
by correctly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts or harnesses. The
anchorages are not able to withstand
excessive forces on them in the event of
collision if full harness seat belts or adult
seat belts are installed to them. An adult
who uses a belt anchored in a child
restraint anchorage runs a great risk of
suffering severe injuries should a colli-
sion occur.
•
Do not install rear speakers that require
the removal of the top tether anchors or
interfere with the proper use of the top
tether strap.

01 SafetyChild restraint registration and recalls
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Registering a child restraintChild restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons. You must register your child restraint
to be reached in a recall. To stay informed
about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out
and return the registration card that comes
with new child restraints.
Child restraint recall information is readily avail-
able in both the U.S. and Canada. For recall
information in the U.S., call the U.S. Govern-
ment's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
In Canada, visit Transport Canada's Child
Safety website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/childsafety/menu.htm.

01 Safety
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Instrument overview................................................................................ 50
Instrument panel..................................................................................... 53
Indicator and warning symbols............................................................... 55
Symbols – instrument panel.................................................................... 57
Information display.................................................................................. 60
12-volt sockets........................................................................................ 62
Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 63
Left-side steering wheel lever................................................................. 66
Trip computer.......................................................................................... 68
Cruise control (option)............................................................................. 70
Right-side steering wheel lever............................................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers............................. 74
Parking brake.......................................................................................... 75
Power windows....................................................................................... 76
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 78
Power moonroof (option)........................................................................ 81
Personal settings..................................................................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)....................................... 86

02
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

02 Instruments and controlsInstrument overview
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