headlights VOLVO V4 2004 Owners Manual
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VOLVO
S40 & V40
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 17 Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches, controls etc. are described on the following pages. Instruments
18
Indicator and warning lights21
Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights24
Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers25
Ignition switch/steering wheel locks, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors26
Trip Computer27
Dynamic Stability Assistance30
Cruise control31
Heated seats, Parking brake32
Auxiliary socket, Cupholder33
Steering wheel adjustment34
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning35
Electrically operated windows38
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without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Check Engine
Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or
approved fuel filler caps.
Daytime Running Lights:
The S40 and V40 come from the factory with daytime running lights activated. Carry out the following steps if you
will deactivate them (in the U.S. only *). These steps may be carried out again to reactivate and deactivate the daytime
running lights as desired.
Programming for On or OFF
Turn the headlight switch to position
.
Turn the ignition key in position II.
Pull the turn signal lever towards you and hold it while turning the headlight switch to position 0.
WARNING!
Do not activate or deactivate the daytime running lights while driving. Laws in your area may mandate the use of
daytime running lights. Check your local laws before deactivating daytime running lights.
* The use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
pg. 24 Headlights, Parking lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights
A Headlights and parking lights 0 Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0+I: All lights switched off.
Ignition key in position II:
Low beam headlights on (+ front and rear parking lights, license plate light and instrument lighting).
Switch position
Parking lights front and rear.
Ignition key in positions 0, I and II
Parking lights should only be used when the car is parked, never when the car is being driven.
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It also switches on the position lights in bumpers, and license plate light (and the instrument lights in position II).
Switch position
Ignition key in positions 0 and I: All lights off.
Ignition key in position II: Headlights on (+ parking lights front and rear, license plate light, position lights in
the bumpers and instrument lights).
Note: You have to turn the light switch to this position in order to switch on high beams.
B Instrument lighting dimmer
Instrument lighting can be dimmed to 6% of maximum lighting.
C Rear fog light *
The rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and
should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce the daytime or
night-time visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
- Rear fog light: press
- headlights or front fog lights must be activated
D Front Fog lights
Ignition key must always be in position II.
Headlight or parking lights must be activated
- Front fog lights (option): press
Switching fog lights off
To switch the fog lights off, press the appropriate fog light switch again.
If headlights or parking lights are switched off, the fog lights will also go out. The fog lights are also switched off
when the ignition is switched off and must be switched back on manually if required when the ignition is switched on
again.
The front fog lights switch off automatically when the high beams are switched on.
* By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
pg. 25 Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers
Turn signalsWipers/washers
Turn signals
1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn
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signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
4 Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.
NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more
rapidly than normal.
Home Safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.
Repeat the above measures if you want to switch off the Home Safe Lighting.
Wipers/washers
1 "Single sweep" position:
The switch returns automatically when released.
2 Intermittent wiper
The wipers will sweep approximately every 5 seconds (car speed depending).
3 Wipers, normal speed
4 Wipers, high speed
5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer.
The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield and headlights and 1 additional sweep after 3 seconds.
6 Tailgate window wiper (V40)
The tailgate wiper switch has three positions:
: Intermittent
O : Off
: Continuous
Tip function When pressing switch 7 briefly the wiper will make one sweep, independent of the interval
Backing up When the vehicle is put into reverse with the windshield wipers on and tailgate wiper off, the rear window
wiper will come on for two sweeps.
7 Tailgate window washer (V40)
The washer keeps working for as long as you keep the button depressed.
The wiper will make 2-3 sweeps after the lever is released and 1 sweep after 3 seconds.
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Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler door. The label also lists vehicle load limits. Do
not load your car beyond the indicated limits.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 126 Specifications
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/100 min
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: 120 A
Bulbs
Bulb US no.Power Socket No/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W - 2
Low beam H755W - 2
Parking lights and
Turn signals, front 3457NA
26/7W/30/2.2cp W2.5 16q 2
Turn signals, rear 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Side direction indicators -5W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Front fog lights H355 W PK22.5 2
License plate light (S40) -5 W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
License plate light (V40) -5 W SV8.5 2
Door step courtesy lights -10W SV8.5 2
Trunk light -5 W SV 8.5 1
Vanity mirror lights -1.2 W SV5.5 2
Front courtesy lights -5 W SV5.5 2
Rear reading lights -5 W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
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Anti-theft code
The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the vehicle or if the battery is disconnected, a special
code must be entered to enable operation of the set.
Refer to the radio code supplied by your Volvo retailer.
To enter the code (15)
After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the set displays Input CODE **** when it is
switched on. Enter the 4-digit code using the MENU knob.
Select a number for a digit by rotating the knob.
Then push it to enter the number.
Repeat the procedure for all 4 digits.
If the correct code is entered the set is ready to use. If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code
again from the beginning.
Incorrect code
If an incorrect code has been entered Error is displayed. Enter the correct code. After three unsuccessful coding
attempts the set will lock and remain locked for two hours. OFF is displayed.
During this waiting period...
...the battery must be connected
...the ignition key must be turned to position I
...the unit must be turned on.
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain.
Enter the code again when two hours have elapsed.
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