Volvo V 40, Owner'S Manual

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03 Instruments and controls
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Seats, front
The car's front seats have different setting
options for optimum seating comfort.
To adjust lumbar support*, turn the
wheel
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Forward/backward: lift the handle to
adjust the distance to the steering wheel
and pedals. Check that the seat is locked
after changing position.
To raise/lower the front edge of seat
cushion*, pump up/down.
Adjust backrest rake, turn the wheel.
Raise/lower the seat*, pump up/down.
Control panel for power seat*.
WARNING
Adjust the position of the driver's seat
before setting off, never while driving.
Make sure that the seat is in locked posi-
tion in order to avoid personal injury in the
event of sudden braking or an accident.
Adjusting front seat head restraints
The height of the front seat head restraints can
be adjusted.
Adjust the head restraint based on the per-
son's height so that the whole of the back of
the head is covered if possible.
To adjust the height, the button (see illustra-
tion) must be pressed while the restraint is
moved up or down.
The head restraint can be adjusted in three
different positions.
Lowering the front seat backrest*
The passenger seat backrest can be folded
forward to make room for long loads.
Move the seat as far back/down as possi-
ble.
Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
Lift the catches on the rear of the back-
rest and fold it forward.
4. Push the seat forward so that the head
restraint "locks" in under the glovebox.
Raising takes place in reverse order.
WARNING
Do not use the space behind the front
seat, or the rear seat's centre seat, when
the front seat backrest is lowered.
17 Also applies to power seat.