06 Starting and driving
Manual transmission, 6-speed (certain markets only)
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6-speed manual transmission (option
on certain models)
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Depress the clutch pedal completely when
changing gears
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.
Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while
driving. The shift pattern should be followed.
Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be used
as often as possible to help improve fuel econ-
omy.
Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed
transmission
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Reverse gear should only be engaged from a
complete stop.
NOTE
Reverse gear is electronically blocked to
help prevent it from being selected while the
vehicle is moving foward.
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while moving for-
ward.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause
the accelerator, brake, and/or clutch pedal
to catch. Check that the movement of these
pedals is not impeded. Not more than one
protective floor covering may be used at
one time.
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Clutch interlock: The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the clutch is notdepressed, it will not be possible to start the engine.
Summary of Contents for 2009 S40
Page 1: ...VOLVO S40 Owner s manual Web Edition...
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Page 8: ...Contents 12 12 Index Index 276...
Page 9: ...Contents...
Page 15: ...01 SAFETY...
Page 47: ...01 Safety 01...
Page 49: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...
Page 50: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 G019488...
Page 89: ...02 Instruments and controls 02...
Page 91: ...03 CLIMATE...
Page 102: ...G020908 Front seats 104 Interior lighting 107 Storage compartments 109 Rear seat 113 Trunk 115...
Page 103: ...04 INTERIOR...
Page 109: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 G026508...
Page 117: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM...
Page 133: ...05 Locks and alarm 05...
Page 135: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING...
Page 171: ...06 Starting and driving 06...
Page 173: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES...
Page 199: ...07 Wheels and tires 07...
Page 200: ...G020920 Washing and cleaning the car 202 Paint touch up 206...
Page 201: ...08 CAR CARE...
Page 207: ...08 Car care 08...
Page 209: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...
Page 237: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09...
Page 239: ...10 AUDIO...
Page 259: ...10 Audio 10...
Page 261: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 262: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 G032544 G026483...
Page 284: ...12 Index 12...
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