battery replacement VOLVO S40 2011 Owner´s Manual

09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery09
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No smoking, no open flames,
no sparks
Explosion
Battery replacement
Removing the battery1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting the bat-
tery so that all information in the vehicle's
electrical system can be stored in the con-
trol modules.
3. Remove the cover over the battery.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (ground)
cable.
5. Disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front side of the battery box
with a screwdriver.7. Release the clamp holding the battery.
8. Lift out the battery.
Installing a new battery1. Put the battery in place in the engine com-
partment.
2. Install the battery's retaining clamp.
3. Reinstall the front side of the battery box.
4. Connect the positive cable.
5. Connect the ground cable.
6. Reinstall the cover over the battery.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed
of at a recycling station or similar facility, or
taken to your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•Do not smoke near the battery.
•Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.

12 Index
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289
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 124
functions............................................. 123
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 233
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Roof loads............................................... 166
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Safety, occupant........................................ 18
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 133
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 21
Seat belts................................................... 20
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 39
buckling................................................ 20
maintenance......................................... 22
pretensioners........................................ 20unbuckling............................................ 20
use during pregnancy........................... 21
Seats, front.............................................. 106
Shiftlock
override............................................... 153
Side door mirrors....................................... 81
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 252
Snow chains............................................ 189
Snow tires................................................ 189
Sound control, automatic........................247
Sound settings, audio system................. 246
Spare tire.........................................190, 192
Stability system....................................... 158
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 158
Starting the engine..................................148
with keyless drive...............................150
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............122, 148
STC, stability system............................... 158
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 77
keypad................................................ 244Storage compartments............................ 112
Studded tires........................................... 189
Subwoofer............................................... 246
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 83
Supplemental restraint system.................. 23
Symbols, overview................................... 280
T
Tachometer................................................ 56
Temporary spare tire.......................190, 192
Three-way catalytic converter................. 279
Tire inflation............................................. 179
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 200
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176
changing..................................... 192, 198
changing from summer to winter........ 177
designations....................................... 183
glossary of terms................................ 185
improving economy............................ 176