Volvo S40 - Manual (Page 3)

2003 Volvo S40 & V40
Before you operate your car for the first time please familiarize yourself with the engine oil
consumption information and refueling recommendations on
pages 62 and 63 . You should also be
familiar with the information in the first four chapters of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after
operating the vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in
the car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety
and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with
these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not
certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be
equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements and that optional equipment
described in this manual may not be available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design,
without notice and without incurring obligation.
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from
this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front of the gear selector knob and move the selector from (P)ark.
If it is necessary to manually override the shiftlock system:
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Turn the starting (ignition) key to position I
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