Volvo S40 2001 Owner'S Manual Download

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2001 Volvo S40 & V40

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VOLVO

S40 & V40

Chapter 4 - Starting and driving

pg. 59 Starting and driving

Starting and driving

This section on starting and driving contains items such as starting the engine, operating the gear
selector, towing, trailers, etc.

Fuel requirements, Refueling 60

Driving economy 62

Starting the engine 63

Automatic transmission 64

Points to remember 66

Emergency towing 68

Vehicle towing information 69

Jump starting 70

Proposition 65 Battery Warning 70

Brake system, ABS 71

Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) 72

Winter driving 73

Long distance trips 74

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Summary of Contents for S40 2001

Page 1: ...also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this or any other automobile And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impa...

Page 2: ...iving Chapter 5 Wheels and tires Chapter 6 In case of an emergency Chapter 7 Car care Chapter 8 Volvo Service Chapter 9 Specifications Chapter 10 Audio systems Index General information Important Befo...

Page 3: ...pped differently depending on special legal requirements and that optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any...

Page 4: ...e based on a holistic view which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle In this context design production product use and recycling are all...

Page 5: ...the car s impact on the environment To reduce your vehicle s environmental impact you can Maintain proper air pressure in your tires Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated t...

Page 6: ...any vehicle equipped with a passenger side airbag Fact In every state and province some type of child restraint legislation has been passed Additionally most states and provinces have already made it...

Page 7: ...ve freely provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far The retractor will lock up as follows if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning ex...

Page 8: ...own these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened pg 3 Seat belts Head restraints During pregnancy Pregnant women should always wear seat belts Remember that the belt should...

Page 9: ...heel pad and above the glove compartment and by decals on both sun visors and on the far right side of the dash The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compart...

Page 10: ...s personal injury If a problem arises take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible pg 5 Volvo SRS A self diagnostic system incorporated into the sensor mon...

Page 11: ...he month and year shown on the decal on the door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of airbags and seatbelt tensioners This service must...

Page 12: ...upants in the front passenger s seat must never sit on the edge of the seat sit leaning toward the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position The occupant s back must be as upright as comfort a...

Page 13: ...lision from the rear or in a rollover situation The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not Seat belts the heart of the Volvo safety syst...

Page 14: ...gs deployed The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your car Other safety systems can also be damaged The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irri...

Page 15: ...to the electronic sensor units 3 The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase front seat occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions The SIPS airbags are designed to dep...

Page 16: ...mpact Protection System and the three point seat belt system It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations The use of seat covers on the fr...

Page 17: ...lt in the whiplash effect Do not wedge boxes suitcases etc behind front seats WARNING Boxes suitcases etc wedged behind the front seats see illustration above could impede the function of the WHIPS sy...

Page 18: ...t out of position The occupant s back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened pg 10 IC system inflatable curtain IC system Inflatable cur...

Page 19: ...ng on the crash severity angle speed and impact The inflatable curtains are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations In order for the IC to provide its best protection both front seat occu...

Page 20: ...er the child s shoulder and across their lap If the booster cushion is subjected to severe forces in an accident it must be replaced as a whole inclusive of belt and attachments Never leave children u...

Page 21: ...be folded down pg 12 Isofix Note Remove the Isofix guide if you do not plan to use it for an extended period Note Remove the Isofix guide before folding down the rear seat back Isofix fasteners and I...

Page 22: ...side of the rear seat begin by pushing aside the seat belt towards the middle of the car The seat belt would otherwise hinder access to the fasteners Make sure that the fasteners are visible in the ho...

Page 23: ...erly fastened Important Why Volvo believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car It s quite simple really A front air bag is a very powerful device designed by law to help protect an adult Be...

Page 24: ...4 feet 7 inches 140 cm be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag Drive safely pg 14 Child Restraint Anchorages S40 V40 Child Restraint Anchorages Volvo cars are fitt...

Page 25: ...in the vehicle Failure to follow the installation instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the vehicle s interior in a sudden stop Holding a child in your arms is NOT a...

Page 26: ...with the standard seat belt fastened The best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on the integrated booster cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips see page...

Page 27: ...and energy absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation We will not compromise our commitment to safety We continue to seek...

Page 28: ...investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your...

Page 29: ...ights Instrument illumination Fog lights 24 Turn signals home Safe lighting Wipers washers 25 Ignition switch steering wheel locks Flashers Heated rear window mirrors 26 Trip Computer 27 Dynamic Stabi...

Page 30: ...cle s instruments and controls Note that vehicles may be equipped differently depending on special legal requirements Page 1 Adjustable door mirrors 49 2 Air vents 35 3 Headlight switch 24 4 Front fog...

Page 31: ...37 44 19 Fuse box 94 95 20 Hood latch 52 21 Steering wheel height adjustment 34 22 Heating driver s seat 32 23 AC on and off 36 24 Trip Computer 27 25 Cup holder 34 26 Recirculation 36 37 27 Cup hold...

Page 32: ...ounterclockwise set clock back The longer the knob is turned the faster the setting will change 2 Clock 3 Tachometer Reads thousands of engine rpm The needle should never be in the solid red range 4 T...

Page 33: ...rip Computer Ambient temperature NOTE See page 27 29 for information on the trip computer 10 Temperature gauge engine coolant Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range The pointer should...

Page 34: ...he engine starts all of the warning lights should go on to test the function of the bulbs Should a light not go off after the engine has started the system indicated should be inspected However the pa...

Page 35: ...king brake hand brake is applied The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats Canadian models are equipped with this warning light WARNING If the fluid level is below the lowest MIN mar...

Page 36: ...t is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer Anti lock Brake system ABS If the warni...

Page 37: ...ate 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 bei...

Page 38: ...ss headlights or front fog lights must be activated 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...

Page 39: ...ghts 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 s...

Page 40: ...r 3 seconds 6 Tailgate window wiper V40 The tailgate wiper switch has two positions OFF ON intermittent and synchronized with windshield wiper Tip function When pressing switch 7 briefly the wiper wil...

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Page 42: ...gear selector must be in the P ark position ANTI Theft Immobilizer Your car is equipped with a sensor that will not allow the car to be started if the wrong key is used See page 40 for details Starti...

Page 43: ...heating the rear window and side view mirrors The control light in the switch will illuminate Press the switch again to switch off all heating A timer automatically switches off the heating to the sid...

Page 44: ...ank is nearly empty a frost sign will be shown if the ambient temperature is in the icing range 23 F to 36 F 5 C to 2 C See the following pages for more details On demand you can use the selector swit...

Page 45: ...et button Trip Computer Selector Knob Function selection knob A Use this to select one of the six functions Reset button B Resets Average speed Average fuel consumption Tripmeter Turn the knob to the...

Page 46: ...s the temperature of the outside air only accurate while driving approx 16 inches 40 cm above road surface The warning function comes on if the ambient temperature is between 23 F to 36 F 5 C and 2 C...

Page 47: ...SA option Dynamic Stability Assistance Your car can be fitted with Dynamic Stability Assistance DSA This is a system that helps prevent wheel spin It comes on automatically each time you start the car...

Page 48: ...f switch it on by pressing the DSA button The system will also switch on automatically whenever you restart the car Self test When you switch the ignition on the control light on the dashboard should...

Page 49: ...rily setting the switch to the RESUME position that speed will be reengaged If the cruise control is already engaged the cruising speed can be increased or decreased by depressing the SET button A tow...

Page 50: ...ng off the starting ignition switch will automatically disengage the cruise control system Or 3 If the switch B is pressed briefly to the right Tip off function WARNING The cruise control should not b...

Page 51: ...g Note If the outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C and the engine is cold the heating of the driver s seat will start automatically to high comfort level as soon as the engine is running If you want...

Page 52: ...lso turn the front wheels toward the curb The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parking brake is only applied only slightly Be sure to pull the lever up firmly Contents...

Page 53: ...hen it has become sufficiently hot after about 6 8 seconds it will spring back ready for use The lighter socket has a 120 W output Ashtray Lift the lid to open the ashtray To empty the ashtray grip it...

Page 54: ...will open part way Pull it out to open it fully To close it push it in until latch CAUTION Be careful when using cupholders Use them to carry only capped beverages A spilled hot liquid can scald you o...

Page 55: ...your passengers Spilled liquids can also damage upholstery carpeting and electrical components Steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be adjusted vertically Press the lever 1 in the steering...

Page 56: ...proper ventilation Under extreme conditions the filter may need to be changed more often Remarks If it has snowed brush the snow away from the air inlet grille at the base of the windshield A clean w...

Page 57: ...s automatically regulated Air through panel vents Defrost Air to windshield and side windows Recirculation will not function regardless of button setting Air to floor windshield and side windows Air t...

Page 58: ...run at its maximum speed When the windows have cleared move the function selector knob to the AUT position Additional information When the air conditioning system is used it will function best if it...

Page 59: ...certain amount of air will always flow through regardless of the position the air distribution selector is in To increase the flow of air to either the floor or the windows close the panel vents and o...

Page 60: ...pted by pressing the switch quickly once again Rear window locking switches To prevent small children opening the windows via the rear door switches use the locking switch in the driver s door LEFT si...

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Page 62: ...40 Doors and locks 41 Remote keyless entry system 42 Alarm 43 Trunk Tailgate Glove compartment 45 Child safety locks 46 Front seats 47 Rear side view mirrors Vanity mirrors 49 Interior lights Sun roo...

Page 63: ...witch the code is transmitted to and compared with a code stored in the start inhibitor module The car can only be started if a properly coded key is used If you misplace a key take the other keys to...

Page 64: ...tton will lock unlock all doors trunk tailgate Turn the key once to unlock the driver s door and the fuel filler door Turn the key again within 10 seconds to unlock other doors trunk tailgate One turn...

Page 65: ...will be supplied with two coded key ring transmitters which will enable you to lock unlock all doors and the trunk tailgate and fuel filler door from a distance of 10 15 feet 3 5 meters The Remote als...

Page 66: ...r while the vehicle is occupied In case of an accident this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle Remote control not functioning If the remote control is not functioning the car can...

Page 67: ...UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the driver s door with the key Visual alarm signal If the alarm is set off a visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning...

Page 68: ...the alarm is armed set LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on the alarm has been triggered LED flashes rapidly for 15 seconds after the ignition has been switched on a fault has been...

Page 69: ...orized Volvo retailer pg 45 Trunk Tailgate Glove compartment Opening unlocking the trunk tailgate The trunk tailgate locks are incorporated in the central locking system and are locked or unlocked whe...

Page 70: ...01 Volvo S40 V40 Glove compartment The glove compartment can be locked with the key A unlocked B locked Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2001 2001_SV40 01sv40_03a htm 9 of 9 12 30 2006 3 49 15 P...

Page 71: ...or cannot be opened from the inside Normal operation from the outside B The door can be opened from the inside WARNING Remember in the event of an accident the rear seat passengers cannot open the doo...

Page 72: ...he seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is moved 2 Forward rearward seat adjustment Pull the control upward then slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired po...

Page 73: ...s push the backrest forward Move the seat as far forward as possible pg 48 Electrically operated seat option 3 Lumbar support Use this control to adjust softer or firmer lumbar support Power seat cont...

Page 74: ...ed drivers seat has an overload protector that activates if the seat is blocked by an obstacle If this happens wait for about 20 seconds before using the seat again pg 49 Rear side view vanity mirrors...

Page 75: ...left mirror and to position R for the right mirror Adjust the position by tilting the adjustment knob When you have set the position toggle the switch again into position N WARNING The mirrors should...

Page 76: ...nlock the car from the outside with the key or remote control You switch off the ignition turn the key to position 0 Rear general lighting The courtesy lights stay on for 10 minutes if one of the door...

Page 77: ...roof will stop The left hand side of the button must be pressed and held to close the sunroof completely Sliding position B Press the button 1 shortly once on the left hand side to open the sunroof Th...

Page 78: ...er be obstructed in any way when in operation A position where the sun roof is not quite fully open This position helps alleviate rumbling wind noise See page 98 for instructions on manually closing t...

Page 79: ...closing Luggage cover attachment points Luggage cover V40 Pull out the luggage cover underneath the parcel shelf and hook it on to the pins A in the rear pillars in the luggage compartment Removing lu...

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Page 81: ...ocket in seat backrest 6 Storage compartment by seat 7 Cupholder in center console 8 Storage compartment by spare wheel 9 Storage compartments in the luggage area wheel arches 10 Map shelf 11 Clip for...

Page 82: ...Cargo space light Spare tire Jack Cargo space light The light comes on when the trunk tailgate is opened 1 Jack 2 Spare tire 3 Tool bag Spare tire The spare tire is located under the carpet in a speci...

Page 83: ...so that each section can be folded separately Remove the headrests see page 3 Put the belts over the upright section of the back rest The center seatbelt can stay where it is Pull the catch 1 forward...

Page 84: ...e when the backrest is correctly locked in place When the rear seat is folded down do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seats This places a severe strain on the folded down backre...

Page 85: ...2001 Volvo S40 V40 Luggage strap file K ownersdocs 2001 2001_SV40 01sv40_03c htm 5 of 9 12 30 2006 3 49 17 PM...

Page 86: ...d the luggage lock it in place pull it all the way out and then let it retract The belt will then be taut To release unclip the belt and let it roll up completely Inspect the belt for damage after an...

Page 87: ...inwards and place the upper bar of the net in the slots Click the lower bar in the lugs D on the wheel arches To remove push the buttons Replace the hat shelf if needed Remove Push the buttons on the...

Page 88: ...rack Roof rails racks Roof racks are available as Volvo accessories Observe the following points when in use Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load Observe that the center of gravity and handli...

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Page 90: ...r towing trailers etc Fuel requirements Refueling 60 Driving economy 62 Starting the engine 63 Automatic transmission 64 Points to remember 66 Emergency towing 68 Vehicle towing information 69 Jump st...

Page 91: ...alytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline U S and Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labeled UNLEADED Only these pumps have nozzles which fit your car s...

Page 92: ...hers in the gasoline you buy check with the service station operator To meet seasonal air quality standards some areas require the use of oxygenated fuel Volvo allows the use of the following oxygenat...

Page 93: ...l 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 Volv...

Page 94: ...rty 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 Service intervals NOTE The auto...

Page 95: ...engine starts Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake 4 To release the gear selector from the P ark position the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depresse...

Page 96: ...nded with the engine running Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is invisible a...

Page 97: ...1st 2nd 3rd and 4th occurs automatically Shifting up to Drive does not occur Position 4 can be used for mountain driving for driving with trailer to increase the engine braking 3 Low gear position Shi...

Page 98: ...he Winter Wet Weather function on or off The Winter Wet Weather function limits downshifting during acceleration helping to reduce wheel spin Because downshifting is limited in W mode performance may...

Page 99: ...chieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly Kick down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds Avoid using...

Page 100: ...or R your right foot should press firmly on the brake pedal to ensure that the car is standing still with the engine idling The gear selector should not be downshifted to L at speeds above 75 mph 125...

Page 101: ...section the following precautions should be taken Switch off the air conditioning system Pull off the road away from traffic stop the car and put the gear lever into neutral Do not stop the engine im...

Page 102: ...car is designed to accommodate Volvo accessories Three way catalytic converter Keep your engine properly tuned Certain engine malfunctions particularly involving the electrical fuel or distributor ig...

Page 103: ...Emergency towing pulling of vehicle Front eyelet Precautions when the car is in tow Steering must be unlocked Gear selector in position N Maximum speed 50 mph 80 km h Maximum distance with front whee...

Page 104: ...ets to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow truck CAUTION Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this type of towing as vehicles being towed are subject to regulations regardin...

Page 105: ...the previous page CAUTION Sling type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines It is equally important not to use sling type equipment at the rear or apply lifting...

Page 106: ...hot manifolds After the engine has started first remove the negative terminal jumper cable Then remove the positive terminal jumper cable CAUTION Improper hookup of jumper cables or use of other than...

Page 107: ...atically modulated in order to help prevent lock up which could lead to a skid The system performs a self diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 4 mph 6 km h To obtain...

Page 108: ...from the brakes Check that brake application feels normal This should also be done after washing or starting in very damp or cold weather Severe strain on the brake system The brakes will be subject...

Page 109: ...ave the brake system inspected pg 73 Winter driving Cold weather precautions If you wish to check your car before the approach of cold weather the following advice is worth noting Make sure that the e...

Page 110: ...the location of the washer fluid reservoir This is important since dirt is often splashed on the windshield during winter driving requiring the frequent use of the washers and wipers The Volvo Washer...

Page 111: ...s carefully the spare tire as well and replace those that are worn Check tire pressures The brakes front wheel alignment and steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only Check all light...

Page 112: ...ed the wheels may slide along the ground Chock the wheels with blocks or stones Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches which are specially designed for the car For trailer weights exceeding...

Page 113: ...le rear axle must not be used Never connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system nor a trailer s lighting system directly to the vehicle lighting system Consult your...

Page 114: ...r indicator Tire economy Flat spots 78 Snow chains Snow tires Studded tires 79 Inflation pressure 80 Uniform tire quality grading 81 Special spare tire 82 pg 78 Wheels and tires General information Yo...

Page 115: ...and or tire damage Wear indicator The tires have a so called wear indicator in the form of a number of narrow strips running across or parallel to the tread When approx 1 16 1 6 mm is left on the tre...

Page 116: ...ires Snow chains Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only Use only Volvo approved snow chains Snow chains may only be...

Page 117: ...their entire lifetime In other words if you wish to rotate the wheels make sure that the same wheels are always on the same side of the car NOTE Please consult state or provincial regulations restrict...

Page 118: ...ng just a few miles Vehicle loading The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label located on the inside of the f...

Page 119: ...es are AA the highest A B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...

Page 120: ...ire other than as a temporary replacement for a punctured tire In other words it must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire Roadholding etc may be affected with the Special Spare in use D...

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Page 122: ...such as a punctured tire blown fuse or bulb etc For additional information see section ON CALL Road Assistance Tool kit Jack 84 Changing a tire 85 Replacing bulbs 87 Replacing fuses 93 Replacing wiper...

Page 123: ...out of the handle and reinserting the opposite end of the shaft into the handle Removing the jack Take the spare wheel out Tighten the jack slightly by turning the axle 1 and remove it from the retai...

Page 124: ...ck intended for the car when replacing a wheel For any other job use stands to support the side of the car being worked on Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in position P Block the whe...

Page 125: ...direction Never lift up on the lug wrench to loosen or tighten lugs Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen If necessary press down on the lug wrench with your foot to loosen the lugs 3 CAUTION The...

Page 126: ...the lug wrench D to the crank Raise the jack by cranking it clockwise Be sure the jack engages the attachment point correctly The base of the jack must be flat on a level firm non slippery surface Bef...

Page 127: ...headlight bulbs Your car is fitted with separate high and low beam bulbs Switch off the lights and remove the ignition key Open the hood Pull off the rubber cover from the rear of the bulb unit to be...

Page 128: ...sition Reinstall the rubber cover at the rear of the headlight unit Put the hard plastic cover in place above the headlight housing and press the tab down to secure the cover NOTE Never touch the glas...

Page 129: ...ulb Press in the bulb holder and twist clockwise Reinstall the lamp insert by pressing it into the bodywork pg 89 Replacing bulbs Front direction indicators and parking lights Removing the bulb Loosen...

Page 130: ...e holder Reinsert the bulb holder in the lamp housing and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place Press the lamp housing into place Make sure than locating pin B fits into the hole in the fender...

Page 131: ...eplace the holder Check that the bulb works and refit the panel Replacement of rear light bulbs V40 All the bulbs in the rear light unit are replaced from inside the cargo area Procedure Switch off th...

Page 132: ...lens bulb unit 3 With the lens toward you turn the bulb holder 1 4 turn the wires should not be disconnected from the holder and pull out the bulb holder from the lens unit 4 Pull the old bulb straigh...

Page 133: ...b and press the glass lens back into place Insert a screwdriver and turn Rear reading lights Switch off the ignition Insert a screwdriver and turn to loosen the lens unit Replace the bulb and press th...

Page 134: ...screwdriver under the lower edge and turn to loosen the glass lens Pull out the bulb and replace it Press the lower edge of the lens into place above the four catches Press the upper edge of the lens...

Page 135: ...the lamp housing Replace bulb Reinstall and screw the lamp housing into place again NOTE Other bulbs may be difficult for the owner to replace Let your Volvo retailer replace these bulbs if necessary...

Page 136: ...e examine the curved metal wire to see if it is broken If so put in a new fuse of the same color and amperage written on the fuse Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box cover If fuses burn out repeate...

Page 137: ...rs 15 7 Cruise control Shiftlock SRS Alarm 10 8 Hazard warning flasher Central doorlock activated flasher 15 9 Audio system Cigarette lighter Accessories 15 10 Wiper Washer front 20 11 SRS ECM for DSA...

Page 138: ...iren Combined instrument panel 10 9 Central locking alarm 20 10 Audio 15 11 ECM for immobilizer engine relays 20 12 Power windows Power mirrors 30 13 Radiator fan 30 14 Starter motor supply to fuses 1...

Page 139: ...the radio when pulling up the fuseholder pg 96 Replacing wiper blades Replacing wiper blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshield and hold the blade at right angles to the arm Pinch the end of the p...

Page 140: ...ide of the windshield and wiper blades If the windshield tailgate is not clear after using the wiper s or if the blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or on the surface...

Page 141: ...ted at the base of the gear selector While holding the override button down press the button on the front of the gear selector Move the selector from the P ark position Manually operating the fuel fil...

Page 142: ...Remove the cap from the screw with the screwdriver Remove the screw 1 washer 2 spacer s 3 and collar Turn the screwdriver back into the handgrip to make it into a socket wrench Fit this onto the sun r...

Page 143: ...Polishing and waxing 102 Cleaning the upholstery 103 pg 100 Paint touch up Paint touchup Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting Make it a habit to check the finish regularly when w...

Page 144: ...emains the touchup paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned Deep scratches 1 Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint...

Page 145: ...car with a clean chamois and remember to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels The power radio antenna sedans must be dried after washing Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar r...

Page 146: ...not dry the bumpers with paper pg 102 Automatic car washing Polishing and waxing Automatic washing simple and quick Brushless car washes are recommended An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to...

Page 147: ...s not recommended pg 103 Cleaning the upholstery Cleaning the upholstery The fabric can be cleaned with soapy water or a detergent For more difficult spots caused by oil ice cream shoe polish grease e...

Page 148: ...are when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread Use solvents sparingly Too much solvent can damage the seat padding Start from the outside of the stain and work toward t...

Page 149: ...ue Label information 106 Maintenance service Warranty 107 Maintenance schedule 108 Servicing 110 Engine compartment 111 Fuel emissions systems 112 Lubrication 113 Engine oil 114 Power steering fluid B...

Page 150: ...mber VIN Codes for color and upholstery etc The plate is located in the engine compartment 5 Vehicle Identification Number VIN The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard 6 Feder...

Page 151: ...services necessary for the proper function of your car The maintenance services contain several checks which require special instruments and tools and therefore must be performed by a qualified techni...

Page 152: ...ces be retained in the event that questions arise concerning maintenance See your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet Applicable warranties In accordance with U S Federal Regulations the...

Page 153: ...ry belt 2 I Air cleaner filter R R R Spark plugs R R R Automatic transmission fluid I I I I I I Timing belt all engines3 1 See section Engine oil for detailed information NOTE The oil should be change...

Page 154: ...Engine Fuel line filter1 PCV nipple orifice hoses clean I I Battery check charge and electrolyte level I I I I I I I I I I I I Brakes Inspect brake pads replace components as necessary I I I I I I I...

Page 155: ...plate Oil 5 Trunk tailgate lid lock Low temperature grease 6 Window winder on inside of door Oil grease low temperature grease 7 Front seat side rail and latch Oil 8 Door locks Volvo teflon lock spra...

Page 156: ...il level can cause internal damage to the engine and overfilling can result in high oil consumption The distance between the dipstick marks represents approx 2 US qts 1 9 liters NOTE The engine must b...

Page 157: ...ity rating equal to or higher than ILSAC GF 2 Equivalent and better oils include ACEA A1 API SJ SJ CF and SJ Energy conserving Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy engine performance...

Page 158: ...tailer Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance service intervals The API Service Symbol donut is divided into three parts The top half describes the oil s performan...

Page 159: ...n the MIN and MAX marks Fluid type DOT 4 Replace Every second year or 30 000 miles 48 000 km The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15 000 miles 24 000 km when driving under extremely hard...

Page 160: ...es the rust protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze WARNING If the engine is warm and you ar...

Page 161: ...ry maintenance Driving habits and conditions climate the number of starts etc all affect the service life and function of the battery In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily keep the follo...

Page 162: ...tch off the radio before disconnecting the battery If your radio has an antitheft code and the battery is disconnected the radio code has to be reentered in order for the radio to function More freque...

Page 163: ...2001 Volvo S40 V 40 pg 120 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2001 2001_SV40 01sv40_08b htm 9 of 9 12 30 2006 3 49 27 PM...

Page 164: ...e specifications 123 Cooling fuel distributor ignition systems 124 Front rear suspensions 125 Transmission Capacities Vehicle loading 125 Electrical system bulbs 126 Dimensions weights 127 ON CALL roa...

Page 165: ...er 5 7 US qts 5 4 liters Capacity excl filter 5 3 US qts 5 0 liters Automatic transmission fluid Quality ATF Dexron III and Mercon Capacity 8 US qts 7 6 liters Power steering fluid Quality ATF oil Cap...

Page 166: ...fications are subject to change without notice pg 124 Specifications Cooling system Type Positive pressure closed system Thermostat begins to open at 186 F 90 C Coolant Volvo original coolant antifree...

Page 167: ...15 000 miles 24 000 km of driving When installing new plugs be sure to fit the right type and use correct torque see Specifications When changing the plugs check that the suppressor connectors are in...

Page 168: ...ive Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever Drive shafts with symmetrical joint location Overdrive Final drive ratio 2 76 1 Reduction ratios 1st gear 4 77 1 2nd gear 2 99 1 3rd gear 1 96 1 4...

Page 169: ...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 specification...

Page 170: ...ght 1156 21W 32cp BA 15 s 1 Front fog lights H3 55 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...

Page 171: ...m Weights Gross Vehicle Weight GVW S40 3910 lbs 1775 kg V40 3960 lbs 1795 kg Capacity Weight S40 826 lbs 375 kg V40 826 lbs 375 kg Permissible axle weight front S40 2090 lbs 950 kg V40 2090 lbs 950 kg...

Page 172: ...ur vehicle the total loaded weight capacity of the vehicle must not be exceeded All specifications are subject to change without notice pg 128 Road Assistance Your new Volvo comes with a four year roa...

Page 173: ...s Besides passing exams each mechanic must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued These professional mechanics are fully able to analyze vehicle problems an...

Page 174: ...his chapter describes the audio system in your car Anti theft 130 Audio system HU 415 131 Audio system HU 615 132 CD player HU 615 137 Advanced user mode 141 Technical data audio 142 pg 130 Anti theft...

Page 175: ...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 c...

Page 176: ...l station selection Cassette position Fast winding forward backwards CD position Fast winding forwards backwards 6 Display 7 Random for CD Description for CD is applicable when a CD Changer is connect...

Page 177: ...verse CD position Fast winding forwards backwards 7 Random for CD Description for CD is applicable when a CD Changer is connected 8 CD opening 9 Random for CD 10 ASC Active sound control 11 SCAN 12 Tr...

Page 178: ...tte deck CD or CD changer if connected with this knob pg 134 Audio system A Setting station Press the left side of the button to select lower frequencies and the right side for higher frequencies Set...

Page 179: ...nge to another of the preset stations A new station is set with every turn pg 135 Audio system Scan function Press the SCAN button to start the station scan function When a station is found scanning s...

Page 180: ...a new program source turn the SOURCE knob The cassette can be inserted or ejected even when the unit is switched off Dolby B Noise reduction The function is preset Carry out the following if you wish...

Page 181: ...y done this select CD by turning the SOURCE knob CD eject If you press this button the CD stops playing and the disc is ejected NOTE For traffic safety reasons you have twelve seconds to handle the ej...

Page 182: ...s the first 10 seconds of each track SCAN is displayed as long as the function is activated pg 139 CD Changer CD changer on Turn SOURCE to activate CD changer position The CD changer continues playing...

Page 183: ...CD Changer Random Press RND to connect the random function The unit plays tracks from the magazine in random order RANDOM is displayed as long as the function is activated Random Press RND to connect...

Page 184: ...normal status music news etc To save any changes and revert to normal position turn the 1 20 DISC knob until BACK and SAVE are shown in the display and press the same knob To revert to normal position...

Page 185: ...which reduces the noise in poor reception conditions The function is normally used when the radio is in AM mode SRC TABLE Choose level of SRC function LOW MID HIGH TAPE DOLBY ON OFF Activates deactiva...

Page 186: ...red under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporations Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2001 20...

Page 187: ...Airbag SIPS 8 Airbag SRS 4 Alarm 43 Anti lock Brake System ABS 23 71 Anti theft code 130 71 Antifreeze 73 117 Ashtrays 33 Audio system HU 415 131 Audio system HU 615 132 Audio systems 129 AUM Advance...

Page 188: ...25 Center head restraint 3 Central locking switch 41 Chains winter driving 79 Changing a wheel 85 Child booster cushion 11 Child Restraint Anchorages 14 Child safety 15 Child safety locks rear doors 4...

Page 189: ...hers 26 Emissions systems 112 Engine 123 Engine air filter 110 Engine compartment 111 Engine oil 115 122 Engine oil checking changing 114 F Fog light rear 24 Fog lights 24 Folding rear seat sedan 55 F...

Page 190: ...afe lighting 25 Hood 52 I IC system 10 Ignition switch 26 Immobilizer start inhibitor 40 Instruments 18 19 Integrated booster cushion 11 Isofix 12 Isofix fasteners 12 J Jack 84 Jack sedan 54 Jump star...

Page 191: ...Mirrors rear side view 49 O Occupant safety 16 Octane rating 61 Odometer 20 Oil engine 115 Oil pressure warning light 22 On call 128 P Paint touchup 100 Parking brake 32 Parking brake reminder light 2...

Page 192: ...ld 46 Seat belt maintenance 16 Seat belts 2 3 Seat belts cleaning 103 Seats 47 Service reminder indicator 23 Servicing 110 111 Shift lock 64 Shiftlock release 97 Shiftlock release override 97 Side Imp...

Page 193: ...er 20 Tailgate opening locking 45 Technical Data audio 142 Temperature gauge 20 Temporary spare tire 82 Tires changing 85 Tire pressure 80 Tires 78 Tool kit 84 Towing 68 69 Towing a trailer 75 Tractio...

Page 194: ...Warning lights 22 23 Warranty 107 Washer fluid reservoir 118 Washing 101 Waxing 102 Weights 127 Wheel changing 84 85 86 Wheels and tires 78 Whiplash Protection System WHIPS 9 WHIPS 9 Windows electrica...

Page 195: ...under the dashboard on the driver s side Please consult your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting accessory or optional equipment to the vehicle s electrical system Carbon monoxi...

Page 196: ...When cold the level must not be above the MAX mark Top up if necessary with ATF fluid See page 116 4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks The distance between the marks represents app...

Page 197: ...see label located on inside of fuel filler door 1 2x 55W H7 2 5 W BA 15s 3 21 W BA 15s 4 4W BA 9s Volvo Car Corporation G teborg Sweden Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2001 2001_SV40 01sv40_12...

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