Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when
the ignition key is in position II and the light
switch (1) is in either position 
Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
See also:
Bulb specifications
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts
department for the most up-to-date specifications. ...
Standby mode (temporary deactivation)
Press to temporarily deactivate
cruise control (put it in standby mode). The set speed, for example 55 mph, is then
shown in parentheses. The previously set speed and time interval are resumed by ...
Design Concept
The Volvo S40 is a tribute to Volvo's talented and multi-cultural design
teams in Gothenburg, Barcelona and California, who have captured the premium
values of a contemporary Volvo saloon in a com ...