Volvo S40 2008 User Manual
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 up-to-date information.
Options are marked with an asterisk (*).
KEY & REMOTE CONTROL
KEY BLADE
Used to lock/unlock the glovebox or the driver's
door lock, e.g. if car is without electrical power.
Locks doors and boot lid and arms the
alarm*.
Unlocks doors1 and boot lid and disarms 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.
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.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING! Adjust the steering wheel before
setting off, never while driving.
1
2
2
1
2
2
A
B
L R
2
LIGHT SWITCHES
A
B
Headlamp levelling, automatic for
Bi-Xenon lights*.
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 Bi-Xenon Lights*, the headlamp
pattern follows the movement of the
steering wheel.
Display and instrument lighting
Front fog lamps*
Rear fog lamp, one lamp
Main beam flash
Main/dipped beam switching and
approach lighting.
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.
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
Automatic 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.
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