VOLVO S40
QUICK GUIDE
WelCOMe TO YOUR neW VOlVO!
Getting to know your car is an exciting experience.
After looking through this Quick Guide you'll like your new Volvo even more. You can find detailed information in the Owner's Manual.
Warning texts and other important information are only available in the Owner's Manual, not in this folder. The Owner's Manual contains the most
Options are marked with an asterisk (*).
KeY & ReMOTe COnTROl
locks doors and boot lid and arms the alarm*.
Unlocks doors1 and boot lid and dis- arms the alarm.
Unlocks boot lid. (Boot lid does not open.)
Switches on lighting for 30 seconds2 in side mirrors*, in cabin, by feet and on number plate. Indicators and parking lamps illuminate.
"panic" button. Press and hold for approx. 3 seconds in an emergency to trigger the alarm. Switch off the alarm with the unlock button.
KeY BlAde
Used to lock/unlock the glovebox or the driver's door lock, e.g. if car is without electrical power.
1. Automatic relocking takes place if a door/boot lid is not opened within 2 minutes after unlocking.
2. The time is adjustable to 30, 60 or 90 seconds, see Owner's Manual.
COld START
nOTe
The idling speed may briefly be slightly higher in order to achieve efficient emission control.
diReCTiOn indiCATORS
A.Short sequence, three flashes.
B.Continuous flash sequence.
AUTOSTART (ApplieS TO 2.4i, T5 And d5)
Turn the ignition key/dial to position iii and release. The engine starts automatically.
diesel engines must always be preheated in position ii before the engine is started.
AdJUSTinGTHe STeeRinG WHeel
WARninG! Adjust the steering wheel before setting off, never while driving.
liGHT SWiTCHeS
Headlamp levelling, automatic for
Automatic dipped beam and main beam flash. Main beam cannot be activated.
parking lamps
dipped beam, switches off when the ignition is switched off. Main beam can be activated.
Active
display and instrument lighting Front fog lamps*
Rear fog lamp, one lamp
AMain beam flash
BMain/dipped beam switching and approach lighting.
A
B
COnTROl pAnel in dRiVeR'S dOOR
CAR CARe
Washing by hand is gentler to the paintwork than an automatic car wash. The paintwork is also more sensitive when it is new. For this reason, handwashing is recommended during the first few months with a new car.
L R Adjusting the door mirrors, select l or R. Set with the lever.
Retracting the door mirrors*, press l and R simultaneously. Press again to extend.
Manual windows
locking the rear windows and doors*, child safety locks.
Leather upholstery requires regular cleaning. Treat with leather care products, once to four times per year or as necessary. Leather care products are available at your Volvo dealer.
AUdiO SYSTeM
1On/Off and audio volume. Press for On/Off. Turn to adjust the volume. Radio, TP, handsfree* and RTI* volume are stored individually.
2FM1, FM2 or AM radio
4display, clock set via personal settings.
5MOde. Cd or AUX1
6Sound pattern, press to select sound pattern e.g. BASS and Dolby Pro Logic II* or SUBWOOFER*. Turn to adjust.
9MenU, AUX, volume and advanced audio settings. Activate/deactivate SUB- WOOFER*.
RAdiO
6 Select radio station by turning.
10Search for station using Left/Right arrow or SCAn (8). Store up to 20 stations by holding in
11Autostoring stations.
Press AUTO for approx. 2 seconds. Autostoring is shown in the display. The ten strongest stations are stored. Then press
Cd plAYeR
10Change Cd track using Left/Right arrow or turn (6).
Select Cd disc2 using Up/Down arrow.
3ejecting a Cd disc. One short press ejects the current disc. One long press ejects all2.
7 direct selection Cd disc2. Press
1.AUX input for e.g. MP3 player (set volume at me- dium for optimum audio reproduction).
2.Only CD changer*.
WindSCReen WipeRS And RAin SenSOR*
#Single sweep
0 Off
$intermittent wiping, turn (B) to adjust.
%normal speed
FHigh speed
GWindscreen and headlamp washing
AActivates rain sensor. Position
BAdjustwheel. sensitivity using the thumb- display symbol for rain sensor On.
eleCTROniC CliMATe COnTROl, eCC*
AUTOMATiC COnTROl
In AUTO mode the ECC system controls all functions automatically making driving simpler with optimum air quality.
1Automatic
Press AUTO for automatic control of set temperature and other functions.
2Temperature
Press for individual adjustment of left l or
MAnUAl COnTROl
Fan speed
Air distribution
defroster to quickly remove misting from the windscreen and side windows.
Air quality system* On A.
Recirculation On M.
Air conditioning On/Off.
Rear window and door mirror defrost- ers. Automatic deactivation1.
1. Rear window 12 minutes. Mirrors 6 minutes.
pACOS*, deACTiVATinGTHe AiRBAG
WARninG
Incorrect use could endanger life. Consult the Owner's Manual if you have the slightest doubt about its use.
pACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch) Use the ignition key to switch On/OFF.
OFF: The airbag is deactivated. pASSenGeR AiRBAG OFF is shown in the warning lamp above the interior rearview mirror.
A child can sit on a booster cushion or child
seat in the front seat but never passengers taller than 140 cm.
On: The airbag is activated.
Passengers taller than 140 cm can sit in the front seat but never a child on a booster cushion or child seat.
TRip COMpUTeR AndTRip MeTeRS
FUel
1low fuel level
8 litres petrol (7 litres diesel) remain.
2Fuel gauge.
The arrow indicates that the fuel filler flap is on the
TRip MeTeRS
5display shows two independent trip meters, T1 & T2.
3Switch between T1 & T2 with one short press. Reset the current meter with one long press.
indiCATOR And WARninG lAMpS
Read in information display
Stop safely. Rectify in accordance with the information display.
low oil pressure. Stop safely. Check the oil level2.
TRip COMpUTeR
6press to clear a message.
7Turn to show e.g. KILOMETRES TO EMPTY TANK in the display (4).
8Reset the current function. One long press resets all functions.
iMpORTAnT
KilOMeTReS TO eMpTY TAnK is an esti- mate based on earlier driving conditions.
ABS fault. Stop safely. Restart the engine1.
Fault in brake system. Stop safely.
Check the brake fluid2.
dSTC* Stability system. Flashes when the system is operating.
1. Contact a Volvo workshop if the symbol illuminates after restart. 2. Have the car towed if the symbol remains visible.
ReFUellinG
Press the button to open the fuel filler flap. Hang up the fuel filler cap during refuelling.
dieSel pARTiCle FilTeR
Diesel cars are equipped with a particle filter, which results in more efficient emission control. The particles in the exhaust gases are collected in the filter during normal driving.
BliS ??? Blind SpOT inFORMATiOn SYSTeM*
If the BLIS indicator lamp illuminates despite there being no vehicle within the blind spot, the cause could be for example, reflection from shiny wet road surface, own shadow on light road surface or low sun in the camera.
In the event of a direct fault in the system the display shows the text BliS SeRViCe
ReQUiRed.
lOWeRinGTHe ReAR SeAT BACKReSTS
eMeRGenCY BRAKe ASSiST, eBA
Emergency Brake Assistance helps to increase brake force and so reduce braking distance. EBA is activated when the driver brakes suddenly. When EBA is activated the brake pedal lowers slightly more than usual, depress (hold) the brake pedal as long as necessary. If the brake pedal is released then all braking ceases.
A.Hang the seatbelt up in the coat hanger.
B.Fold up the seat cushion.
C.Disengage the catch in the backrest and fold forward.
D.Disengage the catch in the head restraint.
E.Transfer the head restraint to the sleeves on the underside of the seat cushion.
F.Lower the backrest.
The front passenger seat can also be lowered. See ADJUSTING THE FRONT SEAT in point (6).
AdJUSTinGTHe FROnT SeAT
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STORAGe SpACeS, 12 V SOCKeT & AUX
12 V socket in centre console front/rear works in ignition position i or ii. 12 V socket on
The car's audio system can playback music from an MP3 player etc. using the AUX output.
1lumber support
2Backrest rake
3Raise/lower seat
4Seat cushion front edge raise/lower
5Forwards/backwards
6lowering the passenger seat backrest