weight VOLVO S40 2011 Owner´s Manual

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
11
272
CAUTION
The maximum permissible axle loads and/
or the gross vehicle weight must not be
exceeded.
WARNING
When adding accessories, equipment, lug-
gage and other cargo to your vehicle, the
total capacity weight must not be exceeded.

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.281
SymbolDescriptionPage
Generator warn-
ing light61
Brake failure
warning light62
High beam indica-
tor56
Left turn signal56
Right turn signal56
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Rain sensor*76
Cruise control*73
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
G021216
Surround sound
(Premium Sound
only)246
HD radio250
Audio files256
CD folder256
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone260
BluetoothTM
hands-free
260
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder61
Occupant weight
sensor28

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 65
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 94
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 155
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 154
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 94
Air distribution table................................. 103
Air vents..................................................... 96
Alarm system........................................... 134
turning off sensors.............................. 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 155
Approach lighting...................................... 86
Audio files................................................ 256Audio system
audio functions................................... 243
automatic sound control..................... 247
AUX port............................................. 243
compact disc care.............................. 257
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 246
equalizer............................................. 247
HD digital radio................................... 250
menu settings..................................... 259
radio functions.................................... 248
selecting a sound source.................... 243
Sirius satellite radio............................252
sound settings.................................... 246
steering wheel keypad........................ 244
storing radio stations.......................... 248
subwoofer........................................... 246
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 244
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 80
Autolock..................................................... 85
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic sound control.........................247
Automatic transmission........................... 151
kickdown............................................ 152
oil........................................................ 273
shiftlock override................................ 153
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 152AUX port.................................................. 243
Axle weight......................................186, 271
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 115
Bass......................................................... 246
Battery
maintenance....................................... 224
remote key, replacing......................... 124
specifications...................................... 277
warning symbols................................. 224
Battery – replacing................................... 225
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 167
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 260
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
Brake fluid........................................ 222, 273
Brake lights........................................ 67, 154
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 155
emergency brake assistance.............. 155

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fluid..................................................... 222
general information............................. 154
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 226
list of................................................... 277
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 226
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 279
CD player................................................. 256
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 198
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 50
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 49
Child safety................................................ 38
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks....................................133
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 103
air vents................................................ 96
Electronic Climate Control.................. 100
manual climate control......................... 97
passenger compartment filter.............. 94
refrigerant.....................................94, 273
Climate system, general information......... 94
Clock
setting................................................... 85
Cold weather precautions........................ 141
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 80
Conserving electrical current................... 142
Convertible seats....................................... 44Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 221
checking level of................................. 221
Courtesy lighting...................................... 110
Crash mode............................................... 37
Cruise control............................................ 73
Cup holders.....................................112, 114
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 165
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................63
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 246
Door mirrors............................................... 81
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 140
Driving through water..............................141
DSTC, stability system............................ 158

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E
Economical driving.................................. 140
Electrical current – conserving................ 142
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 83
Electrical system...................................... 277
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 155
Electronic Climate Control......................... 95
air distribution table............................ 103
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............. 100
Emergency brake..................................... 157
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 162
Emergency towing................................... 160
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 275
starting................................................ 148
starting with keyless drive.................. 150
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 273
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 247
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 192, 198
repairing with tire sealing system....... 193
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 248
Fog lights
front...................................................... 67
rear........................................................ 67
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 67
Front seats............................................... 106
adjusting the head restraints.............. 108
manually operated.............................. 106
power.................................................. 106Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 68
Fuel gauge................................................. 56
Fuel requirements.................................... 144
Fuel tank volume.....................................273
Fuses, replacing......................................233G
Gasoline requirements............................. 144
Geartronic................................................ 152
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 113
locking................................................ 132
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 157
Hazard warning flashers............................ 77
HD digital radio........................................ 250
Headlights.................................................. 66
Active Bending Lights........................... 66

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Locks, child safety................................... 133
Long distance trips.................................. 142
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Manual climate control.............................. 97
Mirrors....................................................... 80
Model plate.............................................. 269
Moonroof................................................... 83
Motor oil........................................... 219, 274
checking............................................. 219
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................144Oil............................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 282
Opening the hood.................................... 217
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 131
Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 67
Park assist............................................... 171
Parking brake........................................... 157
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 85
Power door mirrors.................................... 81
Power front seat...................................... 106
memory function................................. 107
Power moonroof........................................ 83
Power steering fluid................................. 222Power windows......................................... 78
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
Private locking......................................... 126
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................252
Radio functions........................................ 248
HD digital radio................................... 250
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 76
Rear fog light............................................. 67
Rear park assist....................................... 171
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 80
auto-dim function................................. 80
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 80
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 50
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 94, 273
Refueling.................................................. 146
fuel tank volume.................................273
Registering child restraints........................ 50

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inflation............................................... 179
inflation pressure, checking................ 179
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................182
inflation pressure table, US models.... 181
load ratings......................................... 180
rotation............................................... 177
snow...................................................189
spare................................................... 190
spare tire (location)............................. 192
speed ratings...................................... 180
storing................................................. 177
studded............................................... 189
tire pressure monitoring system......... 200
tire sealing system.............................. 193
tread wear indicator............................ 178
uniform tire quality grading................. 188
winter driving...................................... 189
Tire sealing system.................................. 193
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 49
Towing a trailer........................................ 163
trailer hitch.......................................... 165
Towing the vehicle................................... 160
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 165
Trailer towing........................................... 163Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 152
shiftlock override................................ 153
Tread wear indicator................................ 178
Treble....................................................... 246
Trip computer............................................ 71
Trips, long distance................................. 142
Trunk
opening from the inside...................... 131
Turn signals............................................... 69
indicator lights...................................... 56
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................188
V
Valet locking............................................ 126
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 270
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle loading........................................ 186
roof loads............................................ 166Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
performed by the owner.....................215
Vehicle towing.........................................160
Vehicle weights........................................ 271
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 269
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 282
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 77
Warning symbol......................................... 58
Warranties................................................ 214
Washer fluid..................................... 221, 273
Washer fluid reservoir......................218, 221
Water, driving through............................. 141
Weights.................................................... 271
Wheel nuts............................................... 191
Wheels.....................................................176
changing............................................. 198
storing................................................. 177
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 35