Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most common symbols, their meaning and the pages in this manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning/information symbol
This symbol (
) lights up and
glows red if
the condition is related to safety and/or drivability
or yellow to alert the driver to e.g., fill the
washer fluid reservoir, etc. In either case, a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel display.
See also:
Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even when they are
not being used. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced after 6 years of normal
service. Heat caused by hot climates, frequent
high loadi ...
Driving Dynamics: Engines
The Volvo S40 is available with a range of high-tech engines that reflect its
role as a premium alternative. Three new engines joined the range in 2007: a 145
PS 2.0-litre petrol, a five-cylinder ...
Ski hatch
There is a hatch in the right section of the rear seat backrest that can be opened
for transportation.
Fold the right backrest forward.
Release the hatch in the rear seat backrest by sli ...