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Volvo S40 2006, Owner'S Manual

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2006 Volvo S40 

number of occupants in the car, the amount of cargo, and the speed at which the vehicle will be driven 
for a prolonged period. This information can be found on the tire inflation placard(s) located on the 
driver's side B-pillar or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models, and in the tire inflation 
table in this chapter. 

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Cold tires: The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the 

surrounding (ambient) air. This temperature is normally reached after the car has been parked for at least 
3 hours. 

pg. 127 Vehicle loading

 

Vehicle loading 
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. 
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's 
weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/ Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire information placard:

Curb weight 
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include 
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.

Capacity weight 
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer hitch 
tongue load is also part of cargo weight.

NOTE: For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a trailer" on 

page 115

.

Permissible axle weight 
The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are 
shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load 
on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight.

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 
The vehicle's curb cargo + passengers.

NOTE: 

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The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on 

page 176

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A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on 

page 177

.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement ''the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX 
pounds'' on your vehicle's placard. 

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Summary of Contents for S40 2006

Page 1: ... encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions operating instructions and maintenance requirements recommendations in this manual We 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 impairment that could hinder your ability to dr...

Page 2: ...ake System ABS The ABS system in your car performs a self diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph 20 km h The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module This is normal Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door Fuel filler cap A...

Page 3: ...t several chemicals including freons lead chromates naphtanates asbestos mercury and cadmium and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50 since 1991 Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond now called the heated oxygen sensor in 1976 The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful ...

Page 4: ...ting works as a catalytic converter converting most of the ground level ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen thereby reducing harmful ground level ozone 1 PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation Contents Contents Chapter 1 Instrument overview Chapter 2 Safety Chapter 3 Instruments and controls Chapter 4 Climate Chapter 5 Interior Chapter 6 Locks and alarm Chapter 7 Sta...

Page 5: ... Steering wheel adjustment 2 Hood opener 3 Controls in driver s door 4 Turn signals high beams trip computer 5 Lighting panel fuel filler door opener 6 Central locking button door open handle 7 Climate system air vents 8 Side window air vent file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_01a htm 1 of 3 12 30 2006 4 46 11 PM ...

Page 6: ...roof control option 23 Display for climate control and audio systems 24 Audio system 25 Controls for audio system personal settings 26 Climate control system 27 Gear selector 28 Side window air vent 29 Central locking button door open handle 30 Glove compartment 31 Controls in passenger s door 32 Parking brake 33 12 volt socket 34 Stability system STC DSTC switch 35 Switch for optional equipment 1...

Page 7: ...2006 Volvo S40 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_01a htm 3 of 3 12 30 2006 4 46 11 PM ...

Page 8: ...nt safety Volvo s concern for safety Safety is Volvo s cornerstone Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line Three point seat belts a Volvo invention safety cages 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 s...

Page 9: ...diately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an 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 retailer or Volvo Cars ...

Page 10: ...hese tensioners are triggered in situations where the airbags deploy The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which in the event of a collision limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant Buckling a seat belt Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard The seat belt retractor is normally unlocked ...

Page 11: ...fter being unbuckled If necessary guide the belt back into the retractor slot Sample label on all seat belts with tensioners WARNING Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm behind the back or otherwise out of position Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to v...

Page 12: ...s crucial that it be worn in the correct way The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly It must never be allowed to ride upward Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists As a pregnancy progre...

Page 13: ...eases with the speed of the car After one minute has elapsed The seat belt reminder reacts if the driver and or the front seat passenger have not fastened their seat belts The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit until the seat belt s have been fastened or until the remaining 5 minutes of the 6 minute cycle have elapsed The chime will s...

Page 14: ...tected in the system Where applicable a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates If this warning symbol is not functioning properly the general warning symbol illuminates and a text message will be displayed WARNING If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving have the vehicle inspected by a trained and ...

Page 15: ... the neutral position Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery Wait at least one minute Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II Press firmly on the brake pedal Move the gear selector from P ark to the N eutral position See page 105 for information on manually overriding the shiftlock system pg 15 Front airbags Front airbags The front airbag syste...

Page 16: ...mpartment WARNING The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to not a replacement for the three point seat belts For maximum protection wear seat belts at all times Be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident Never drive a vehicle with a steering wheel mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel pad airbag housing The front airba...

Page 17: ...me during an accident In a collision where deployment occurs the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released The release of the powder may appear as smoke like matter This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire Volvo s dual threshold dual stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles T...

Page 18: ... the seat belt fasteneda Never drive with the airbags deployed The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle Other safety systems can also be damaged The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure a See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 18 pg 17 Front airbags Airbag decal on the fa...

Page 19: ...bag See page 31 for guidelines Occupants 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 allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened Feet must be on the floor e g not on the dash seat or out of the window Airbag decal on passen...

Page 20: ...front airbag Volvo recommends that ALL occupants adults and children shorter than 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag and be properly restrained for their size and weight See also the child safety recommendations on page 31 The passenger s side front airbag is automatically enabled disabled by the Occupant Weight Sensor OWS a system t...

Page 21: ...ined in the table to the right The OWS indicator light is separate and in addition to the SRS warning light in the instrument panel NOTE When the ignition is switched on the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs a self diagnostic test and then go out However if a fault is detected in the system The OWS indicator light will stay on The SRS warning light see p...

Page 22: ...ag systems please contact Volvo at In the USA Volvo Cars of North America Customer Care Center P O Box 914 Rockleigh New Jersey 07647 0914 1 800 458 1552 In Canada Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York Ontario M2H 2N7 1 800 663 8255 WARNING Never try to open remove or repair any components in the OWS system This could result in system malfunction Maint...

Page 23: ...the following points in mind with respect to the OWS system Failure to follow these instructions could adversely affect the system s function and result in serious injury to the occupant of the front passenger s seat The full weight of the front seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion The passenger should never lift him herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the ...

Page 24: ...PS airbags The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions depending on the crash severity angle speed and point of impact Components in the SIPS airbag system NOTE SIPS airbag deployment one airbag occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected...

Page 25: ...der for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident pg 22 Volvo Inflatable Curtain VIC The Volvo Inflatable Curtain system This system consists of inflatable curtains located along t...

Page 26: ...otection System WHIPS Whiplash Protection System WHIPS front seats only The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear when the vehicle is rear ended In the event of a collision of this type the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to change pos...

Page 27: ... technician even if the seats appear to be undamaged Certain components in the WHIPS system may need to be replaced Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS system yourself pg 24 Whiplash Protection System WHIPS WARNING Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS system If the rear seat is folded down the occupied front s...

Page 28: ...or more of the seat belt tensioners has deployed The collision may have damaged an important function in the car such as the fuel lines sensors for one of the safety systems the brake system etc WARNING Never attempt to repair the car yourself or to reset the electrical system after the car has displayed CRASH STATUS SEE MANUAL This could result in injury or improper system function Restoring the ...

Page 29: ... be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection repairs pg 26 Inspecting SRS system components Inspection date 1 Driver s side airbag 2 Passenger s side airbag 3 Side airbag on the driver s side 4 Side airbag on the passenger s side 5 Driver s side inflatable curtain 6 Passenger s side inflatable curtain WARNING There is no owner maintenanc...

Page 30: ...ly However children could be endangered in a crash if the child restraints are not properly secured 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 suitable substitute for a child restraint system In an accident a child held in a person s arms can ...

Page 31: ... should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened The best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips see the illustration on page 28 Legislation in your state or province may mandate the use of a child seat or cushion in combination with the seat belt depending on the child s age and or size Please check...

Page 32: ...booster cushion Volvo s optional integrated booster cushions are located in the outboard seating positions These booster cushions have been specially designed to help safeguard a child seated in the rear seat These seats should be stowed folded down into the seat cushion before installing accessory child seats When using an integrated booster cushion the child must be secured with the vehicle s th...

Page 33: ...t must never be placed behind the child s back or under the arm Folding up an integrated booster cushion 1 Pull the handle at the front of the cushion forward 2 With both hands push the cushion rearward 3 Push the cushion until it locks in place Folding down an integrated booster cushion 1 Pull the handle at the front of the cushion forward 2 Push the cushion forward downward NOTE Canada only This...

Page 34: ...d be performed by trained and qualified Volvo service technician only Canada only This cushion may be referred to as a built in booster cushion pg 30 Child safety Child restraint anchorages Volvo cars are equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat Refer to the child seat manufacturer s instructions for information on securing the child seat NOTE Child restraints could be ...

Page 35: ...acturer s instructions Pull the seat belt out as far as possible Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle lock in the usual way Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal The belt will now be locked in place This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is...

Page 36: ...sconnect the airbag system in your vehicle Volvo strongly recommends that everyone in the vehicle be properly restrained Volvo recommends that ALL occupants adults and children shorter than 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag Drive safely pg 32 Intentionally left blank Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_02b htm...

Page 37: ...right side of the instrument panel 37 Information display 39 Center console controls 40 Lighting panel 41 Left side steering wheel lever 42 Trip Computer 43 Cruise control option 44 Right side steering wheel lever 46 Rain Sensor 47 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 48 Parking brake 12 volt socket 49 Power windows 50 Mirrors 52 file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_03a htm 1 of 21 1...

Page 38: ...36 F 5 and 2 C a snowflake symbol is shown in the display This symbol serves as a warning for possible slippery road surfaces Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car At low speeds or when the car is not moving the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature 5 Information symbol See the next page for additional information 6 Turn sign...

Page 39: ...s window displays information on functions such as the odometer trip odometers optional rain sensor and cruise control 12 High beam indicator 13 Clock setting button Turn the button to set the time 14 Temperature gauge The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling system If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone a message is shown in the display Bear in m...

Page 40: ...ext will remain on until the fault has been corrected This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols If the red warning symbol lights up 1 Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location 2 Read the message in the information display 3 Follow the instructions provided or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Information symbol The yel...

Page 41: ...may need correcting When this happens please have your car checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes Sometimes you may not notice a change in your car s behavior Even so an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy emission controls and driveability Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage ot...

Page 42: ...ility and Traction control system is actively working to stabilize the car See page 109 for more detailed information 5 Not in use 6 Fuel level warning light When this light comes on there are approximately 2 1 US gallons 8 liters of fuel remaining in the tank pg 37 Symbols on the right side of the instrument panel Symbols right side of instrument panel 1 Turn signal indicator for trailer certain ...

Page 43: ...ified Volvo service technician as soon as possible 4 Oil pressure warning light If the light comes on while driving stop the car stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician After hard driving the light may come on occasionally when the engi...

Page 44: ...engine 2 Restart the engine 3 If both warning lights go off no further action is required and the car can be driven 4 If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level See page 145 for the location of the reservoir Door open warning The driver will be alerted if one of the doors the hood or the trunk lid are open or ajar At low...

Page 45: ...ton A Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored NOTE If a message is displayed when e g you are using the trip computer this message must be read before you can access the trip computer Message Meaning STOP SAFELY Stop and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious damage STOP ENGINE Stop and switch off the engine to help prevent the ris...

Page 46: ...2 volt sockets The 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones etc The key must be in position I or higher for the auxiliary socket to function The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters which are available at your Volvo retailer NOTE The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use Stability system STC or DSTC The st...

Page 47: ... handling and stability characteristics will be altered with the anti spin function disabled NOTE The anti spin function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is started Auxiliary equipment The button to the right of the STC DSTC button can be used for Volvo installed optional or auxiliary equipment pg 41 Lighting panel 1 Headlight parking light switch 2 Instrument panel lighting 3 Fro...

Page 48: ...ght in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are on Rear fog light The single rear fog light is located in the driver s side tail light cluster The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights Turn the ignition key to position II Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog light An indicator light in the button illuminate...

Page 49: ...1 Turn signals lane change position 2 Turn signals position for normal turns 3 High beam flash 4 Toggle between high and low beams Home Safe lighting Turn signals When turning Move the lever as far up or down as possible to position 2 to start the turn signals The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the movement of the steering wheel or the lever can be returned to its initial position...

Page 50: ...ever is released Home safe lighting When you leave your car at night you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front of the car Remove the key from the ignition switch Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel to position 4 and release it Exit the car and lock the doors The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and ...

Page 51: ...s The four trip computer functions five on Canadian models can be accessed by twisting INFO B one step at a time in either direction Twisting a fifth time sixth time on Canadian models returns you to the original function The trip computer can be reset average fuel consumption and average speed will be erased from system memory by pressing RESET C for at least five seconds Driving distance on curr...

Page 52: ...ET button C When the engine is switched off information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET button C is pressed again Current speed in m p h Canadian models only This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car s current speed from km h to m p h NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires...

Page 53: ...n at speeds below 20 m p h 30 km h Momentary acceleration for less than 1 minute e g when passing another car does not affect cruise control operation The car will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released Temporarily disengaging the cruise control Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control CRUISE will appear in the function display The currently ...

Page 54: ...isengaged by Pressing the CRUISE button CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display Putting the gear selector in N eutral WARNING Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades pg 46 Right side steering wheel lever Windshield wipers A Windshield headlight washers B Rain sensor o...

Page 55: ...s wiper function The wipers operate at normal speed High speed wiper function A Windshield washers Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and release it The wipers will make 2 3 sweeps across the windshield after the lever has been released CAUTION Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield to avoid scratching the glass Headlight washers certain models When the lever has been pulled high...

Page 56: ...hield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel C in the illustration on the previous page up the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently or down the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently On Off To activate the rain sensor 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Put the windshield wiper lever in po...

Page 57: ...ignition Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition C Thumb wheel The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected or the sensitivity to the amount of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected Move the wheel upward or downward to increase decrease wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected or to...

Page 58: ...osition for the driver 1 Pull down the lever on the steering column to release the steering wheel 2 Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position 3 Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position If necessary press the steering wheel slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_03b htm 1 of 18 12 30 2006 4 46 16 ...

Page 59: ...ould be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard To activate the flashers press the triangular button in the center dash Press the button again to turn off the flashers NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary depending on where you live pg 49 Parking brake 12 volt socket file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_03b htm 2 of 18 12 30 2006 4 46 16 ...

Page 60: ... pull up firmly on the lever To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly press the button lower the lever and release the button Rear seat 12 volt socket The 12 volt socket on the rear side of the center console can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones etc The ignition key must be in at least position I for the socket to provide electrical current If the 1...

Page 61: ...he ignition must be ON ignition key in position I II or the engine running for the power windows to function The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened Opening a window Lightly press down the front edge of any of the buttons A or B to the first detent stop to open a window to the position of your choice WARNIN...

Page 62: ...matically close the window completely To stop the window at any time press the button down Lockout switch Lockout switch for rear windows The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch located on the driver s door see illustration If the light in the switch is OFF rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on the rear door armrests or with the buttons on t...

Page 63: ...dow in the front passenger s door operates that window only Power windows in the rear doors The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and with the switch on the driver s door pg 52 Mirrors file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_03b htm 6 of 18 12 30 2006 4 46 16 PM ...

Page 64: ...wing traffic Auto dim function option An optional sensor 4 at the lower edge of the mirror reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare Rearview mirror with compass option The upper right hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_03b htm 7 of 18 12 30 2006 4 46 16 PM ...

Page 65: ... character C appears in the mirror s display Calibrating the compass To calibrate the mirror 1 Stop the car in a large open area away from traffic 2 Start the car 3 Using a pen or similar object hold the button 1 depressed for at least six seconds The character C will be displayed again 4 Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 6 m p h 10 km h until a compass direction is displayed Calibrat...

Page 66: ... similar object hold the button 1 in the illustration on the previous page depressed for at least 3 seconds The number for the current area is displayed 3 Press the button repeatedly until the number for the required geographical area 1 15 is displayed Power mirror controls A few seconds after browsing is complete the display reverts to the compass direction file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_0...

Page 67: ...er s door mirror After you have adjusted the mirror s press the L or R switch again the LED will go out to deactivate the adjustment control WARNING The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving Objects seen in the passenger s side wide angle door mirror are closer than they appear to be pg 54 Power moonroof option Operating the moonroof To operate the moonroof the ignition key must first...

Page 68: ...ion 1 and release it to automatically slide open the moonroof Close Push the switch as far forward as possible to position 4 and release it to automatically close the moonroof Manual open close Open Pull the switch back to the first stop position 2 and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position of your choice Close Push the switch forward to the first stop position 3 and hold it until t...

Page 69: ...ction after a brief cool down period WARNING Never open or close the moonroof if it is obstructed in any way Never allow a child to operate the moonroof Never extend any object or body part though the open moonroof even if the vehicle s ignition is completely switched off Never leave a child alone in a vehicle CAUTION Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof Do not operate the moonroof if i...

Page 70: ...l and the audio system Please refer to page 173 for more information on the audio functions that can be adjusted The settings are presented in the display A To access the menu and adjust settings 1 Press MENU B 2 Scroll to Car Settings using the menu navigation control E 3 Press ENTER D 4 Select an alternative using the menu navigation control E 5 Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER To exit t...

Page 71: ...f time for which the car s lights will remain on when the Approach light button on the central locking system s remote control is pressed Intervals of 30 60 90 seconds may be selected See page 83 for more information Home safe lighting This alternative determines the length of time for which the car s lights will remain on when the high beam lever on the steering column is pulled toward the wheel ...

Page 72: ...or mounted transceiver powered by your car s electrical system may then be used in place of your hand held remote controls NOTE For your security the HomeLink Universal Transceiver is designed to not function if you lock your car from the outside HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Intl JCI All rights reserved Programming the transceiver 1 The ignition switch must be turned to t...

Page 73: ...ncludes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener that cannot detect an object signalling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death For more information on this matter call toll free 1 800 355 3515 Internet www HomeLink com pg 59...

Page 74: ... garage door The remaining two HomeLink buttons can be programmed in the same way In the event of any problems in programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver call toll free 1 800 355 3515 Internet www HomeLink com Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver Once programmed the HomeLink Universal Transceiver can be used in place of your handheld transmitters To operate the key must be turned to...

Page 75: ...e can be activated by pressing the HomeLink button that has just been programmed This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink buttons NOTE Retain the original transmitter s for future programming procedures e g if you purchase a new vehicle For your own security erase all programmed buttons on the HomeLink Universal Transceiver when you sell your vehicle Metallic sun protection fil...

Page 76: ...fogging the air conditioning should be left on even in cool weather NOTE In warm weather a small amount of water may accumulate under the car when it has been parked This water is condensation from the A C system and is normal Ice and snow Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow Climate control maintenance Special tools and equipment are required to maintain an...

Page 77: ... functions in the climate system that can be set to your preferences Blower speed to Auto mode models with ECC only Timer controlled recirculation of the air in the passenger compartment For information about how to make these settings see the Personal settings section on page 57 Models equipped with ECC option Sensors The sunlight sensor on the upper side of the dashboard and the passenger compar...

Page 78: ...low Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost pg 64 Manual climate control Climate system control panel 1 Blower speed 2 Recirculation 3 Defroster 4 Airflow controls 5 A C OFF ON 6 Heated driver s seat file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_04a htm 3 of 11 12 30 2006 4 46 17 PM ...

Page 79: ...e air conditioning system cools the passenger compartment more quickly in very warm weather If the air in the car recirculates for too long there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows especially in winter Timer The timer function minimizes the risk of misting or stale air when the recirculation function is selected See page 57 for information on setting the recirculation ...

Page 80: ...the ON LED is lit The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up If Defroster 3 is activated the air conditioning is always engaged 6 7 Heated front seats option Maximum heating Press the button once both LEDs light up Reduced heating Press the button a second time one LED lights up Seat heating off Press the button a third time no LEDs are lit 8 Heated rear window and door mirrors Use this funct...

Page 81: ... and door mirror defrosters 10 Temperature selector ECC functions 1 Auto On Off The AUTO function automatically regulates climate control to maintain the desired temperature The automatic function controls heating air conditioning blower speed recirculation and air distribution If you select one or more manual functions the remaining functions continue to be controlled file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_...

Page 82: ...and OFF 3 Recirculation This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes smoke etc from the passenger compartment The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated i e no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated If the air in the car recirculates for too long there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows especially in winter ...

Page 83: ... air can be selected See also the table on page 69 6 Air conditioning On Off The air conditioning system is controlled automatically by the system when the ON LED is lit to maintain the selected temperature When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit the air conditioning system is deactivated Other functions are still controlled automatically When Defroster 4 is selected the air conditioning syste...

Page 84: ...car when the ignition is switched on both LEDs will be on which means that a temperature setting will apply to both sides of the car To set the temperature on one side of the car Press the knob once The LED for one side of the car will light up Turn the knob to adjust the temperature pg 68 Electronic climate control ECC option Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite sid...

Page 85: ...irected to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents To ensure efficient cooling in a warm weather Air to the floor and windows There is also a certain amount of airflow to the dashboard air vents For comfortable conditions and good defrosting in cold weather Medium to high blower speed Air to the floor and dashboard air vents For sunny weather with cool ambient temperatures Air to the floor...

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Page 87: ...terior lighting 75 Storage compartments 76 Rear seat 78 Trunk 80 pg 72 Front seats Manual seat adjustment The driver s and passenger s seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_05a htm 1 of 12 12 30 2006 4 46 18 PM ...

Page 88: ...ke pedal can be depressed fully Position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow Folding down the front seat backrests certain models The front passenger s seat backrest can be folded down to provide room for long loads To fold down the backrest 1 Move the seat as far back as possible 2 Adjust the backrest to the upright position 3 Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest as show...

Page 89: ...6 Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the rear section of the seat Move the control forward to move the seat forward 7 Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the front section of the seat Move the control rearward to move the seat rearward NOTE The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object If this occurs swit...

Page 90: ...trically operated driver s seat in the following way 1 Adjust the seat to the desired position 2 When you leave the car lock it using the remote control 3 The next time the driver s door is unlocked with the same remote control and the driver s door is opened the pg 74 Front seats driver s seat will automatically move to the position that it was in when the door was most recently locked with that ...

Page 91: ...ighting The reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons 1 or 3 The function selector 2 can be set to three positions Press the left side of the switch the interior courtesy lighting is always on Neutral position the interior courtesy lighting comes on when a door is opened and is switched off file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_05a htm 5 of 12 12 30 2006 4 46 18 PM ...

Page 92: ... when the engine is started the car is locked from the outside using the key or remote control If the courtesy lighting is not switched off manually it will be turned off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off The courtesy lighting can be switched on or off within 30 minutes after the key has been turned to position 0 by pressing the left side of button 2 Rear reading light...

Page 93: ...the center instrument panel 6 Storage compartment and cup holders 7 Storage compartment and cup holders WARNING Anchor any heavy objects to prevent them from moving during sudden stops Packages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a sudden stop or an accident file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_05a htm 7 of 12 12 30 2006 4 46 18 PM ...

Page 94: ...arm for further information about the key blade pg 78 Rear seat Adjust the head restraint vertically Rear seat head restraints Each of the rear seat head restraints can be adjusted vertically to suit the height of the passenger The upper edge of the head restraint should be on a level with the midpoint of the rear side of the passenger s head see illustration To raise slide the head restraint up t...

Page 95: ...he rear seat backrests Both sections of the rear seat backrest can be folded down together or separately to enable you to transport long objects Before folding down the rear seat backrests the outboard seat belts can be attached to the clothes hook as shown in the middle illustration To fold down one or both sections 1 Grasp the rear edge of the seat cushions and pull it forward 2 Pull the catch o...

Page 96: ...t position it must always be 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 backrest of the rear seat Be sure to secure cargo Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seat backs This will reduce the possibility of luggage etc becoming projectiles during sudden maneuve...

Page 97: ...that 0 1A is connected to a socket a battery alert will be shown in the driver information display The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use Maximum current from the socket is 15A Grocery bag holder option The grocery bag holder keeps bags in place and prevents them from tipping over and spilling their contents in the trunk file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_05a htm 11...

Page 98: ...2006 Volvo S40 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_05a htm 12 of 12 12 30 2006 4 46 18 PM ...

Page 99: ... ignition keys are provided with your car The remote controls contain detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver s door and the glove compartment USA FCC ID LTQVO315TX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference receiv...

Page 100: ...ompared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module The car will start only with a properly coded key If you misplace a key take the other keys to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for reprogramming as an antitheft measure USA FCC ID LTQWFS 125VO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following condition 1 This device may not cause harmfu...

Page 101: ...rsonal settings on page 56 for more information Automatic relocking If the doors are unlocked the locks will automatically reengage re lock and the alarm will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened Automatic locking When the car starts to move the doors and trunk can be locked automatically This feature can be turned on or off see Personal settings on page 56 for more inf...

Page 102: ...r s door To lock unlock the glove compartment see page 87 For valet locking see the explanation in below Removing the key blade Slide the spring loaded catch 1 in the illustration shown to the side and pull the key blade 2 out of the remote control Reinserting the key blade in the remote control Hold the remote control with the pointed end down Carefully slide the key blade into its groove Gently ...

Page 103: ...unlocking points 2 Locking unlocking points with valet locking activated Valet or service locking By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the trunk and glove compartment for e g valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service With the valet locking function activated The vehicle s doors can be locked o...

Page 104: ...ing the valet locking function Turn the key blade 180 counterclockwise in the glove compartment lock to deactivate valet locking and use the key blade to unlock the rear seat backrests pg 86 Remote control battery Weak battery in the remote control When the battery begins to lose its charge the Information symbol in the instrument panel see page 35 lights up and REMOTE BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE is shown...

Page 105: ...nsert the key blade in the remote control NOTE The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician pg 87 Locking and unlocking Locking unlocking the car from the inside The switches near the door opening handles on the driver s and front passenger s doors can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk and to set the ala...

Page 106: ...ce Opening the trunk from the inside Opening the trunk from the inside U S models only The car is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid which can be used in an emergency situation to open the trunk from the inside Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid After use the handle must be pushed back into its original position before the trunk can be closed pg 88 Locking ...

Page 107: ...ed from the inside when the slot in the control is in the horizontal position The door can be opened from the outside B The door can be opened from the inside when the slot in the control is in the vertical position pg 89 Alarm The alarm system The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the remote control or if a front lock button is depressed When armed the alarm continuousl...

Page 108: ...ion display Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician to have the alarm system inspected and repaired if necessary Arming the alarm Press the LOCK button on the remote control or press the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed Disarming the alarm Press the UNLOCK button on the remote c...

Page 109: ...the ignition key to position II and then back to position 0 and remove it from the ignition switch 2 Press the button 1 The LED in the button will remain on for one minute after the key has been removed from the ignition switch or until the car is locked Important The accessory sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and then locked again Thi...

Page 110: ...ject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_06a htm 12 of 12 12 30 2006 4 46 19 PM ...

Page 111: ...he vehicle 99 Manual transmission 5 speed 101 Manual transmission 6 speed 102 Automatic transmission Geartronic 103 Shiftlock override 105 All Wheel Drive option 106 Brake system 107 Stability system 109 Rear park assist accessory 111 Towing 112 Jump starting 114 Towing a trailer 115 Detachable trailer hitch 117 file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_07a htm 1 of 17 12 30 2006 4 46 20 PM ...

Page 112: ...ires are cold Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended Note that roof racks ski racks etc increase air resistance and also fuel consumption At highway driving speeds fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open Using the onboard trip computer s fuel consumption modes can help you learn how t...

Page 113: ...s gives protection against freezing down to 31 F 35 C See section Coolant The use of recycled antifreeze is not approved by Volvo Different types of antifreeze must not be mixed Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle s radiator Try to keep the fuel tank well filled this prevents the formation of condensation in the tank In addition in extremely cold weather conditions...

Page 114: ... the ignition key in position I This position reduces drain on the battery Please keep in mind that using systems accessories etc that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not running could result in the battery being completely drained The optional 12 volt socket in the trunk provides electrical current even with the ignition switched off which drains the battery NOTE If the ignitio...

Page 115: ... minimum octane requirement is AKI 87 RON 91 Deposit control gasoline detergent additives Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposits Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good driveability and fuel economy If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains deposit contr...

Page 116: ...15 MTBE may be used Fuel Formulations Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor and do not use lead additives Besides damaging the exhaust emission control systems on your vehicle lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer If you live in an area where you mus...

Page 117: ...ply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel Therefore it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone or when the fuel warning light comes on 1 Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons 57 liters Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity of 14 US gallons 53 liters This code is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle ...

Page 118: ...e key to position 0 while driving or when the vehicle is being towed NOTE A ticking sound may be audible if the key is turned to a position between 0 and I To stop this sound turn the key to position II and back to position 0 I Intermediate position2 Certain accessories radio etc on daytime running lights off 1 The gear selector must be in the Park position 2 Please be aware that leaving the key i...

Page 119: ...urn the steering wheel slightly and hold it to relieve pressure on the lock mechanism Reinsert it the key The steering should immediately unlock If not try again NOTE In order to help reduce vehicle theft make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the vehicle WARNING Never switch off the ignition turn the ignition key to position 0 or remove the key from the ignition switch while ...

Page 120: ...pedal halfway and turn the key to the starting position Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts 4 To release the gear selector from the P ark position the engine must be running or the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed 5 Select the desired gear On models with an automatic transmission the gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially not...

Page 121: ...ing P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of the automatic transmission fluid WARNING Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation...

Page 122: ...possible to start the engine Engaging reverse gear 5 speed transmission Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator brake and or clutch pedal to catch Check that the movement of these pedals is not impeded Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at...

Page 123: ... gears should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy Engaging reverse gear 6 speed transmission Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop NOTE Reverse gear is electronically blocked and cannot be selected if the vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 13 mph 20 km h CAUTION Never shift into reverse while moving forward file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_0...

Page 124: ...e possible to start the engine pg 103 Automatic transmission Geartronic Shift gate positions Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the selector between the R N D and P positions The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic manual shifting and D rive positions while driving Gear selector positions P Park Select the P position when starting or parking In P...

Page 125: ... the gear selector will be locked in Neutral In order to move the gear selector to another position Turn the ignition key to position II if the engine is not already running Depress the brake pedal Move the gear selector to the desired position D Drive D is the normal driving position The car automatically shifts between the various forward gears based on the level of acceleration and speed The ca...

Page 126: ... helps improve traction when starting off on a slippery surface Press the button near the base of the gear selector to engage disengage this driving mode A W will be displayed in the instrument panel when Winter Wet driving mode is engaged Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the D rive position Once underway turn off mode W to improve vehicle performance and fuel economy Cold star...

Page 127: ...ischarged Overriding the shiftlock system Manually overriding the Shiftlock system 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 There is a small cover behind P R N D on the gear selector panel Open the rear edge of the panel 4 Insert the key blade see page 84 or a screwdriver into the opening and press it down until it bottoms and move the gear selector out of the P position Contents Top ...

Page 128: ...ed inside the fuel filler door Temporary Spare The temporary spare tire is for temporary low speed short distance use only Replace it with a full sized tire as soon as possible Do not drive on the temporary spare at speeds above 50 m p h 80 km h or for distances greater than 50 miles 80 km Never install snow chains on a temporary spare pg 107 Brake system Brake system Brake circuit malfunction The...

Page 129: ...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 to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas or when towing a trailer Vehicle speed is usually slower which means that the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level roads To reduce the ...

Page 130: ...e a problem in the brake system If the brake fluid level is normal in these circumstances drive carefully to the nearest Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked Emergency Brake Assistance EBA EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden hard braking The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed When the EBA system is activat...

Page 131: ... done by temporarily reducing engine torque to the drive wheels which helps improve tractive force Under certain circumstances such as when driving with snow chains or driving in deep snow or loose sand it may be advisable to temporarily disable this function for maximum tractive force This is done by pressing the STC DSTC button see the illustration on page 110 Active yaw control AYC This functio...

Page 132: ...Yaw Control is actively functioning to help avoid skids or lateral slides The information symbol lights up and remains on STC DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF is shown in the information display The Spin Control function has been disabled with the STC DSTC button The information symbol lights up and remains on TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF is shown in the information display with the symbol The Traction C...

Page 133: ...gauge distance and provides an audible signal when the vehicle is being backed close to another vehicle object or a person When is park assist active The system is activated when reverse gear is selected When the system is actively working 1 The audio system s volume will be reduced 2 An intermittent signal will be audible from the speakers to indicate that you are approaching a person object park...

Page 134: ...nted carrier etc could trigger the rear park assist system s sensors WARNING This system is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle It is not however intended to replace the driver s attention and judgement Cleaning the sensors For the system to function properly the sensors in the rear bumpers should be kept clean They can be cleaned with car washing detergent and a sponge Fau...

Page 135: ...osition Towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground WARNING Volvo does not recommend towing a disabled vehicle behind another vehicle Significant difficulty in steering and braking combined with unfavorable weather traffic and road conditions may make it impossible to maintain vehicle control 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Insert the key into the ignition to unlock the steering wheel The stee...

Page 136: ...NING Never allow a vehicle to be towed without a driver behind the wheel of the disabled vehicle Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving The steering wheel could lock making it impossible to steer the vehicle When the engine is not running steering resistance and the effort needed to apply the brakes will be great Never attempt to tow a vehicle with a dead battery at nig...

Page 137: ...pment 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 equipment inside the rear wheels serious damage to the rear axle may result If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat bed Consult the tow truck operator WARNING T...

Page 138: ...in your vehicle s battery 2 marked with a sign 3 Connect the auxiliary battery s negative terminal 3 to the ground point in your vehicle s engine compartment near the driver s side spring strut 4 4 Start the engine in the assisting vehicle then start the engine in the vehicle with dead battery 5 After the engine has started first remove the negative terminal jumper cable Then remove the positive t...

Page 139: ... interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems but take into consideration Increase tire pressure to recommended full See section Wheels and tires When your vehicle is new avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles 1 000 km Maximum speed when towing a trailer 50 m p h 80 km h Engine and transmission are subjec...

Page 140: ...le with a trailer on a hill apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in P ark or in reverse on models with a manual trans pg 116 Towing a trailer mission Always follow the trailer manufacturer s recommendations for wheel chocking When starting on a hill put the gear selector in D rive before releasing the parking brake If you use the manual Geartronic shift positions while towing a...

Page 141: ...e at the end of the locking bolt Removing the ball holder 1 Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder hitch assembly 2 Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly NOTE A cover for the hitch assembly is also included in the kit pg 118 Transporting loads Transporting loads Loading the car Your vehicle s load carrying capacity is affected by fact...

Page 142: ...d carriers are available as Volvo accessories Follow the Installation Instructions supplied with the load carriers Observe the following points when using load carriers To avoid damaging your car and to achieve maximum safety when driving we recommend using the load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your car Volvo approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allow...

Page 143: ...ding 128 Temporary Spare 130 Wheel nuts 131 Tire rotation 132 Changing a wheel 133 pg 120 General information General information Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle s tire information placard on the B pillar the structural member at the side of the vehicle at the rear of the driver s door opening or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models file K ownersdoc...

Page 144: ...wheels tires mounted on rims they should be suspended off the floor or placed on their sides on the floor Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on their sides or standing upright but should not be suspended CAUTION Tires should preferably be stored in a cool dry dark place and should never be stored in close proximity to solvents gasoline oils etc Tread wear indicator Tread wear indicator The...

Page 145: ...n when they are not being used which can affect their reliability and roadholding characteristics Therefore all tires older than 6 years including the spare tire and winter tires should be inspected by a qualified technician regardless of appearance or mileage Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process A tire s age can be determined by the DOT ...

Page 146: ...pressure for your vehicle can be found on page 124 Tire inflation pressure placards are also located on the driver s side B pillar the structural member at the side of the vehicle at the rear of the driver s door opening or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models These placards indicate the designation of the factory mounted tires on your vehicle as well as load limits and inflati...

Page 147: ...sponding drop of 1 psi 7 kPa in inflation pressure Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the vehicle s tire information placard or certification label Checking tire pressure Cold tires Inflation pressure should be checked when the tires are cold The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the surrounding amb...

Page 148: ...ire higher inflation pressure than the other tires Consult the tire inflation table on page 124 or see the inflation pressure placard pg 124 Tire inflation pressure tables Tire pressures recommended by Volvo for your vehicle Refer to the tire inflation placard for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory Tire size Cold tire pressure for vehicle loads up to 800 lbs...

Page 149: ...tra load 35 240 32 220 215 45R18 93W Extra load 35 240 32 220 Temporary spare tire T125 85R16 99M 61 420 61 420 Load ratings The load ratings in the tables above translate as follows 91 1365 lbs 615 kg 93 1433 lbs 650 kg 99 1709 lbs 755 kg Speed ratings The speed ratings in the tables translate as follows M 81 mph 130 km h V 149 mph 240 km h See also page 125 for an explanation of the designations...

Page 150: ...n may not appear on the tire because it is not required by law 7 M S or M S Mud and Snow AT All Terrain AS All Season 8 U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the...

Page 151: ...sing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability Extra load A class of P metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi 43 psi 2 9 bar for Metric tires Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability kPa Kilopascal a metric unit of air pressure PSI Pounds per ...

Page 152: ...urb weight The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment It does not include passengers cargo or optional equipment Capacity weight All weight added to the curb weight including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo weight NOTE For trailer towing information please refer to the section Towing a trailer on page ...

Page 153: ...inal equipment on the vehicle because this will lower the vehicle s GVW rating Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the vehicle s GVW rating limitations 1 See Towing a trailer on page 115 pg 128 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Uniform Tire Quality Grading ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES Quality gra...

Page 154: ... laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and tire failure pg 129 Snow chains snow tire studded tires Snow chains Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with th...

Page 155: ...do so could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively affect overall tire road grip Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather They should be removed when the winter driving season has ended Studded tires should be run in 300 600 miles 500 1000 km during which the car should be driven as smoot...

Page 156: ...e wheels can seriously damage your car s transmission pg 131 Wheel nuts Low and high wheel nuts Wheel nuts There are two different types of wheel nut depending on whether the wheels are steel or aluminum Steel rims low nut Steel rims are normally secured using the low type of nut although steel rims may also use the high type WARNING Never use the short type of nut for aluminium wheels This could ...

Page 157: ...r and winter tires mark the tires to indicate where they were mounted on the car e g LF left front RR right rear Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an arrow on the sidewall Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car s braking properties and ability to force aside rain snow and slush The tires with the most tread should always be at the rear to reduce the risk of ...

Page 158: ...se the lug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1 2 1 turn by exerting downward pressure Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen 6 There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car Position the jack correctly in the attachment see illustration above and crank while simultaneously guiding the base of the jack to the ground The base of the jack must be flat on a level firm non slippery surfac...

Page 159: ...ar when changing a tire For any other job use stands to support the car Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the P ark position Block the wheels standing on the ground use rigid wooden blocks or large stones The jack should be kept well greased Installing the wheel 1 Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub 2 Lift the wheel and place it on the hub 3 Install the wheel nuts an...

Page 160: ...jack s crank 4 and place the lug wrench 5 on the jack 3 Screw the jack s retaining pin into hole 6 so that it holds the jack securely in place 4 Place the spare wheel 7 over the jack 5 Insert the spare wheel s retaining pin through the center hole in the spare wheel so that it aligns with hole 8 Screw the retaining pin into hole 8 so that it holds the spare wheel securely in place Contents Top of ...

Page 161: ... out and become abrasive To avoid scratching use lukewarm water to soften the dirt before you wash with a soft sponge and plenty of sudsy water Bird droppings Remove from paint work as soon as possible Otherwise the finish may be permanently damaged A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of dirt and oil A water soluble grease solvent may be used in cases of sticky dirt However use a w...

Page 162: ...ial moonroof cautions Always close the moonroof and sun shade before washing your vehicle Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof Automatic washing simple and quick We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently An automatic wash is a simple ...

Page 163: ... polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight the surface of the vehicle should not be warmer than 113 F 45 C CAUTION Volvo does not recommend the use of long life or durable paint protection coatings some of which may claim to prevent pitting fading oxidation etc These coatings have not been tested by Volvo for compatibility with your vehicle s clear coat Some of them may cause the clear coat to...

Page 164: ...n cause damage Take extra care 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 the center Sharp objects e g pencils or pens in a pocket or Velcro fasteners on clothing may damage the textile upholstery Cleaning the seat belts Clean only with lukewarm wa...

Page 165: ... the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains the touch up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned Paint color code Deep scratches 1 Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it 2 Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush When the primer surface is dry the paint can be applied using a ...

Page 166: ...2006 Volvo S40 pg 140 This page intentionally left blank Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_09a htm 6 of 6 12 30 2006 4 46 24 PM ...

Page 167: ...145 Engine oil 146 Fluids 147 Wiper blades 149 Battery 150 Bulbs 152 Replacing front bulbs 153 Replacing tail light bulbs 156 Replacing interior bulbs 157 Fuses 158 pg 142 Volvo maintenance Volvo maintenance Volvo advises you to follow the maintenance program outlined in the Warranty and Service Records file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10a htm 1 of 15 12 30 2006 4 46 25 PM ...

Page 168: ...maintenance be retained in case questions arise concerning maintenance Inspection and maintenance should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Applicable warranties U S Canada In accordance with applicable U S and Canadian regulations the following list of warranties is provided New Vehicle Limited Warranty Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty Corrosion Protection Limi...

Page 169: ...l tires Inspect the tires for wear Check that engine coolant and other fluid levels are between the indicated min and max markings Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and soft paper towels Wipe driver information displays with a soft cloth Visually inspect battery terminals for corrosion Corrosion may indicate a loose terminal connector or a battery near the end of its useful servic...

Page 170: ...II will still have a recorded fault Your vehicle may pass or fail depending on the inspection practices in your area If you had recent service that required disconnecting the battery OBD II diagnostic information may be incomplete and not ready for inspection A vehicle that is not ready may fail inspection How can I prepare for my next OBD II emission inspection If your Check Engine MIL light is l...

Page 171: ...enter up to the right and lift the hood WARNING Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed Engine compartment 1 Cooling system expansion tank 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Dipstick engine oil 4 Radiator 5 Cooling fan 6 Washer fluid reservoir 7 Engine oil filler cap 8 Brake clutch fluid reservoir 9 Battery 10 Relay fuse box 11 Air cleaner file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10a ht...

Page 172: ...ed at the normal maintenance intervals except at owner request and at additional charge Please consult your Volvo retailer Checking and adding oil The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled This is especially important during the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service CAUTION Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil l...

Page 173: ...2 Reinsert the dipstick pull it out and check the oil level 3 Add oil if necessary If the level is close to the MIN mark add approximately 1 US quart 1 liter of oil 4 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 5 Switch off the engine and wait for at least 10 15 minutes and recheck the oil level If necessary add oil until the level is near the Max mark file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_...

Page 174: ...AX mark This could cause an increase in oil consumption WARNING Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces pg 147 Fluids Washer fluid reservoir Washer fluid The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approximately 6 8 US qts 6 5 liters During cold weather the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing ...

Page 175: ...eeze CAUTION The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level and the level must be between the MIN and MAX marks If it is not kept filled there can be high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage Different types of antifreeze coolant may not be mixed Check coolant regularly WARNING Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm Wait until the vehicl...

Page 176: ...cording to the intervals specified in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet When driving under extremely hard conditions mountain driving etc it may be necessary to replace the fluid more often Consult your Volvo retailer Always entrust brake fluid changing to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician Power steering fluid reservoir Power steering fluid The fluid level should ...

Page 177: ...pg 149 Wiper blades Wiper blades Replacing windshield wiper blades 1 Fold out the wiper arm and fold out the wiper blade at a 90 angle to the wiper arm 2 Pull off the wiper blade from the attachment straight to the side 3 Slide in a new wiper blade at a 90 angle to the wiper arm 4 Fold in the wiper blade under the metal plate and fold the wiper arm down NOTE The wiper blades are different lengths ...

Page 178: ...2006 Volvo S40 pg 150 Battery file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10a htm 12 of 15 12 30 2006 4 46 25 PM ...

Page 179: ...fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged After inspection be sure the cap over each battery cell is securely in place Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running or when the key is in the ignition This could damage the vehicle s electrical system The battery should be disconnected from t...

Page 180: ... all information in the vehicle s electrical system can be stored in the control modules 4 Remove the cover and unscrew the front side of the battery box using a screwdriver 5 Disconnect the battery negative ground 6 Release the clamp holding the battery 7 Disconnect the positive cable and lift out the battery Install the new battery in the reverse order file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10a h...

Page 181: ...fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin fabrics or painted surfaces If contact occurs flush the affected area immediately with water Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10a htm 15 of 15 12 30 2006 4 46 25 PM ...

Page 182: ... fog light P21 W5 5 Turn signal front rear amber bulb PY21W 6 Tail lights Parking light Side marker light P21 W5 7 Footwell lighting cargo compartment light W5W 8 Vanity mirror 1 2W 9 License plate lighting Parking light in headlight housing Side turn signal amber bulb W5W 10 Front fog light option 55W H11 file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10b htm 1 of 14 12 30 2006 4 46 26 PM ...

Page 183: ...ht housing The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high low beam parking light turn signal and side marker bulbs To lift out the housing 1 Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to position 0 2 Open the hood 3 Pull up the headlight housing s retaining pin 1 4 Pull the headlight housing to one side and then forward 2 5 Disconnect the wiring connect...

Page 184: ...Remove the headlight housing 3 Press the retaining clamps to the sides 4 Release the bulb s retaining spring by pressing it to the right and then moving it outward and downward 5 Pull out the bulb 6 Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb Installing a new bulb 1 Insert the new bulb It can only be installed in one position pg 154 Replacing front bulbs Low beam bulb file K ownersdocs 2006 2006...

Page 185: ...ght housing 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out Replace the bulb Note how the bulb holder is positioned 4 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 5 Reinstall the headlight housing Parking light bulb 1 Pull out the bulb holder with a pair of pliers The bulb holder should not be pulled out by the wire 2 Replace the bulb 3 Press the bulb holder back into...

Page 186: ...ing it in and twisting it counterclockwise 3 Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb holder in the headlight housing Side marker light 1 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise pull it out and replace the bulb 2 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10b htm 5 of 14 12 30 2006 4 46 26 PM ...

Page 187: ...ght housing with the screws and press the panel back into place pg 156 Replacing tail light bulbs Removing the tail light bulb holder All bulbs in the tail light cluster can be replaced from the trunk To access the bulb holder 1 Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 2 Remove the covers in the left right panels to access the bulbs 3 Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb holde...

Page 188: ...ge indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been replaced consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician High level brake light These bulbs are of a special type It is recommended that they be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician pg 157 Replacing interior bulbs file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10b htm 7 of 14 12 30 20...

Page 189: ...sides To replace a bulb 1 Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the lens Turn the screwdriver gently to detach the lens 2 Remove the defective bulb 3 Install a new bulb 4 Press the lens back into place Trunk lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to detach the bulb housing 2 Remove the defective bulb 3 Install a new bulb 4 Press the bulb housing back into place Vanity mirror lighting ...

Page 190: ... to a blown fuse The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it To do so 1 Pull the fuse straight out If a fuse is difficult to remove special fuse removal tools are located on the inside of the fuse box covers 2 From the side examine the curved metal wire in the fuse to see if it is intact 3 If the wire is broken insert a new fuse of the same color and amperage written on the fuse If f...

Page 191: ...on the underside of the fuse box cover in the engine compartment pg 159 Fuses Fuses in the engine compartment 1 Coolant fan radiator 50A 2 Power steering 80A 3 Feed to passenger compartment fuse box 60A 4 Feed to passenger compartment fuse box 60A 5 Not in use 6 Not in use 7 ABS pump 30A 8 ABS valves 20A 9 Engine control module ECM 30A 10 Climate system blower 40A 11 Headlight washers 20A 12 Feed ...

Page 192: ...20A 34 Ignition coils engine control module climate unit pressure sensor 10A 35 Engine sensor valves A C relay relay coil water shut off valve 15A 36 Engine control module ECM throttle sensor 10A pg 160 Fuses Fuse box in the passenger compartment The fuse box in the passenger compartment is located under the glove compartment To access the fuses 1 Remove the upholstery covering the fuse box by fir...

Page 193: ...lips then expand holding the upholstery in position pg 161 Fuses Fuses in the passenger compartment 37 Not in use 38 Not in use 39 Not in use 40 Not in use 41 Not in use 42 Not in use 43 Audio system Volvo Navigation system option 15A 44 Supplemental Restrain System SRS 10A 45 12 volt socket in rear seat 15A 46 Lighting glove compartment instrument panel and footwells 5A 47 Interior lighting 5A 48...

Page 194: ... system 10A 67 Not in use 68 Cruise control 5A 69 Climate system rain sensor option 5A 70 Not in use 71 Not in use 72 Not in use 73 Moonroof front ceiling lighting auto dim mirror option seat belt reminder 5A 74 Fuel pump relay 15A pg 162 Fuses 75 Not in use 76 Not in use 77 12 volt socket in trunk accessory control module AEM 15A 78 Not in use 79 Back up lights 5A 80 Not in use 81 Power window an...

Page 195: ...2006 Volvo S40 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_10b htm 14 of 14 12 30 2006 4 46 26 PM ...

Page 196: ...dio pg 163 Audio Audio functions 164 Radio functions 166 CD player CD changer option 170 Compact disc care 172 Audio menu settings and selections 173 pg 164 Audio functions file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_11a htm 1 of 16 12 30 2006 4 46 27 PM ...

Page 197: ...he volume dial 1 or the buttons in the optional steering wheel keypad to adjust the volume level The volume level is also adjusted automatically according to the vehicle s speed see page 165 for more information on this function Optional steering wheel keypad file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_11a htm 2 of 16 12 30 2006 4 46 27 PM ...

Page 198: ...M repeatedly to toggle between FM1 FM2 and AM The currently selected sound source will be shown in the display Sound settings Press SOUND 5 Press this button repeatedly until you come to the setting that you wish to change 3 Turn the TUNING dial 4 to make the desired setting The following settings can be made BASS set the bass level TREBLE set the treble level BALANCE set the left right sound bala...

Page 199: ...d press ENTER Select Pro logic II 3 channel stereo or Off and press ENTER Equalizer Front Rear This function is used to fine tune the sound from the front and rear speakers separately NOTE This function is only available on certain sound systems To adjust the equalizer settings Press MENU followed by ENTER Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER Select Equalizer Front Rear and press ENTE...

Page 200: ...tion 2 Station preset buttons 3 TUNING dial for selecting radio stations 4 SCAN 5 MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL press the up or down arrow keys to scroll in a menu or the keys on the left right sides of the control to search for or change radio stations CD tracks 6 EXIT press to cancel a menu selection or a selected function 7 AUTO search for and store the strongest radio stations in the area in which y...

Page 201: ...up to ten strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory If more than ten stations are found the ten strongest ones are stored This function is especially useful in areas in which you are not familiar with radio stations or their frequencies To use the AUTO function Select a waveband using the AM FM button 1 Start the search by pressing AUTO until AUTO STORING appears in the display When the search...

Page 202: ...preset while the SCAN function is activated Press one of the preset buttons 2 under which the station is to be stored Hold down the button until STATION STORED is displayed The SCAN function will be deactivated and the station can be selected by pressing the preset button Radio Broadcast Data System RBDS This feature which may not be available in your area functions only with FM broadcasts The rad...

Page 203: ...activate this function select RADIOTEXT again and press ENTER Alarm Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically by certain RBDS stations The function cannot be deactivated Alarm is shown in the radio display when an alarm message is sent The function is used to warn motorists of serious accidents etc Program type station format PTY The PTY function allows you to find stations whose programs sui...

Page 204: ...ct FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button Press ENTER Select PTY and press ENTER Choose SELECT PTY and press ENTER Press ENTER for one or more of the listed station formats Once you have selected all the desired types select EXIT to exit the PTY list Select SEARCH PTY and press ENTER If the radio finds a station with the selected format it will tune to this station If you would like to continue sear...

Page 205: ...INGS in the menu and press ENTER Select AF and press ENTER To deactivate this function select AF and press ENTER Resetting RBDS functions This function restores all radio settings to the original factory settings Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button Press ENTER Select ADVANCED RADIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER Select RESET ALL in the menu and press ENTER Press ENTER again to confir...

Page 206: ...t 4 NOTE Ensure that INSERT DISC is displayed before inserting a disc Changing tracks Press the left or right arrow keys on the MENU NAVIGATION control to skip to the previous or next track NOTE The TUNING dial 6 turn clockwise to go to the next track or counterclockwise to go to the previous track or the optional steering wheel keypad can also be used for this purpose Fast forward back Press and ...

Page 207: ... appear in the display To deactivate this function select DISCTEXT in the menu and press ENTER Scan This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD Press SCAN Press EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track CD eject Single CD player Press the eject button 3 to eject the disc CD changer This function makes it possible to eject a single disc or to eject all of the...

Page 208: ...f plastic outer rings on the disc Condensation may occur on discs optical components of the changer in cold winter weather The disc can be dried with a clean lint free cloth Optical components in the CD changer may however take up to one hour to dry off Never attempt to play a damaged CD When not in use the discs should be stored in their covers Avoid storing discs in excessive heat direct sunligh...

Page 209: ...ly 1 1 1 Dolby Pro Logic II 1 1 2 3 Channel 1 1 3 OFF default 1 2 SURROUND CD Premium sound system only 1 2 1 Dolby Pro Logic II default 1 2 2 3 Channel 1 2 3 Off 1 3 SUBWOOFER ON default OFF accessory 1 4 EQUALIZER FRONT certain audio systems 1 5 EQUALIZER REAR certain audio systems 1 6 Auto volume control speed compensated volume 1 6 1 Low 1 6 2 Medium default 1 6 3 High 1 7 RESET ALL CD menu 1 ...

Page 210: ...ult 1 2 Single Disc 1 3 All Discs 2 DISC TEXT ON OFF default 3 AUDIO SETTINGS 3 1 SURROUND FM Premium sound system only 3 1 1 Dolby Pro Logic II 3 1 2 3 Channel 3 1 3 Off default 3 2 SURROUND CD Premium sound system only 3 2 1 Dolby Pro Logic II default 3 2 2 3 Channel 3 2 3 Off 3 3 SUBWOOFER ON default OFF accessory 3 4 EQUALIZER Front certain audio systems 3 5 EQUALIZER Rear certain audio system...

Page 211: ...2006 Volvo S40 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_11a htm 16 of 16 12 30 2006 4 46 27 PM ...

Page 212: ...pecifications 180 Electrical system 181 Three way catalytic converter 182 Volvo programs 183 pg 176 Label information 1 Vacuum hose routing underside of hood 2 Model plate Vehicle Identification Number VIN Codes for color and upholstery etc The label is located on the passenger s side center door pillar file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_12a htm 1 of 9 12 30 2006 4 46 28 PM ...

Page 213: ...ion Number VIN 1 The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door pillar 8 Vehicle Emission Control Information Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards as evidenced by the certification label on the underside of the hood For further information regarding these regulations please consult your Volvo retailer 1 T...

Page 214: ... Turbo 2200 lbs 970 kg 970 kg 1000 kg Curb weight FWD 3170 3285 lbs AWD 3405 3455 lbs 1440 1500 kg 1550 1575 Max roof load All models 165 lbs All models 75 kg Max trailer weight w o brakes All models 1540 lbs All models 700 kg Max trailer weight with brakes All models 2000 lbs All models 900 kg Max tongue weight All models 165 lbs All models 75 kg 1 FWD Front Wheel Drive 2 AWD All Wheel Drive CAUT...

Page 215: ...e superior fuel economy and engine protection Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils Oil additives must not be used NOTE Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal service intervals This oil is only used at customer request at additional charge Please consult your Volvo retailer Oil viscosity stable ambient temperatures Operation in hot cl...

Page 216: ...bol The API Service Symbol donut is divided into three parts The upper section describes the oil s performance level The center identifies the oil s viscosity The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy conserving properties in a standard test in comparison to a reference oil pg 180 Engine specifications Engine designation B5244S4 B5244S7 B5254T3 Output kW rps 125 100 125 1...

Page 217: ...is located between the turbo compressor and inlet manifold Fuel system The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system pg 181 Electrical system General information 12 volt system with voltage controlled generator Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors grounded on the chassis Bulbs Please refer to page 152 for a list of the bulbs used in your c...

Page 218: ...converter or exhaust system overheating Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine the Engine Control Module or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating This includes Altering fuel injection settings or components Altering emission system components or location or removing components Repeated use of leaded fuel NO...

Page 219: ...4 US gallons 53 liters This code is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle s VIN number See page 176 for the location of the VIN plate Engine oil with filter replacement See page 179 for information on engine oil specifications 6 1 US quarts 5 8 liters Automatic transmission oil JWS 8 19 US quarts 7 75 liters Manual transmission oil MTF 97309 10 2 2 US quarts 2 1 liters non turbo mod...

Page 220: ...s 1 2 liters system and reservoir combined Washer fluid reservoir Use washer fluid solvent in cold weather conditions 6 8 US quarts 6 5 liters Air conditioning system Refrigerant R134a 1 2 lbs 530 grams file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_12a htm 9 of 9 12 30 2006 4 46 28 PM ...

Page 221: ...ystem 14 Alarm 89 90 All Wheel Drive 106 Antifreeze 147 Anti lock Brake System ABS 2 36 Approach lighting 56 83 ASC speed compensated volume audio system 165 Audio system introduction 164 Audio system menus list of 173 174 Autolock 56 Automatic transmission Geartronic 103 104 Auxiliary equipment 40 AWD 106 B Backrests rear seat 78 file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_13 htm 1 of 10 12 30 2006 4 4...

Page 222: ...pacities fluids 178 Catalytic converter three way 182 CD player 170 Central locking system remote controls 82 Changing a tire 133 Changing oil 146 Charge air cooler 180 Child restraint anchorages 30 Child safety 27 Child safety locks 88 Clock setting button 34 Cold weather precautions 93 Collision status 25 Compact disc care 172 Compass in rearview mirror 52 Coolant 147 Courtesy lighting 75 Cruise...

Page 223: ...readiness 144 Engine compartment 145 Engine oil changing 146 Engine specifications 180 Environment 3 Equalizer audio system 165 F Federal Clean Air Act 142 Flash high beam 42 Floor mats 99 Floor mats cleaning 138 Fog lights 41 Front airbags 15 16 Front fog light replacing 155 Front fog lights 41 Front seats manual adjustment 72 Front seats power 73 Fuel filler cap 2 Fuel filler door 2 96 Fuel fill...

Page 224: ...tire terminology 126 Glove compartment 77 Glove compartment locking 88 Grocery bag holder option 80 H Hazard warning flashers 48 Head restraints rear seat 78 Headlight housing removing 153 Headlight washers 46 Headlights 41 High beam bulb replacing 154 High beam flash 42 High beam headlights 42 High beam indicator 34 Home safe lighting 42 56 Hood opening 145 I Immobilizer 82 99 Indicator and warni...

Page 225: ...oning correctly 133 Jump starting 114 K Key blade 84 Keylock 2 99 Kickdown 104 L Label information 176 LATCH anchors 28 License plate lighting replacing 157 Lighting panel 41 Loading the vehicle 127 Long distance trips 94 Low beam bulb replacing 153 Low beam headlights 42 M Maintenance 142 Malfunction indicator light 36 Manual front seat adjustment 72 Manual shifting Geartronic 103 Manual transmis...

Page 226: ...od 145 Opening the trunk from the inside 87 P Paint touch up 139 Parking lights instrument 41 Panic alarm central locking system remote control 83 Parking assist 111 Parking brake 49 Parking light bulb replacing 154 Parking lights 41 Passenger s side front airbag disabling 18 Personal settings 56 PI Program Information seek 167 Polishing 137 Power door mirrors 53 Power front seats 73 Power moonroo...

Page 227: ...ing down 78 Rear seat head restraints 78 Rearview mirror 52 Rearview mirror with compass option 52 Refueling 96 Remote control functions 83 Remote control battery replacement 86 Remote controls central locking system 82 Removing a wheel 133 Replacing fuses 158 Reporting safety defects 10 Restraint anchorages 30 S Safety defects reporting 10 Safety locks child 88 Seat belt maintenance 13 Seat belt ...

Page 228: ... Steering wheel lock 98 Stone chips paint touch up 139 STOP ENGINE 39 STOP SAFELY 39 Storage compartments 76 Storing wheels and tires 120 Sunroof moonroof 54 T Tachometer 34 Tail light bulb holder removing 156 Technician certification 183 Temperature gauge 34 Three way catalytic converter 182 TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE 39 Tire inflation pressure tables 124 Tire rotation 132 Tires changing 133 Tires ...

Page 229: ...nlocking the fuel filler door 41 V Valet locking 85 Vanity mirror 74 Vanity mirror lighting replacing 157 Vehicle Event Data 142 Vehicle Identification Number 176 Vehicle loading 127 Volvo and the environment 3 Volvo Customer Care Center contacting 1 16 19 Volvo Inflatable Curtain 22 Volvo maintenance 142 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 183 W W Winter Wet driving mode 104 Warning flashers 48 War...

Page 230: ...Wheels removing 133 134 Wheels storing 120 Whiplash Protection System WHIPS 23 Windshield washer fluid 147 Windshield wiper blades 149 Windshield wipers 46 Winter Wet driving mode 104 Wiper blades 149 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2006 2006_S40 06s40_13 htm 10 of 10 12 30 2006 4 46 29 PM ...

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