Volvo S40 Automobile User Manual


 
02 Instruments and controls
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Power windows
02
Operation
The power windows are operated using the
controls in the doors. The ignition key must
be in position I and II for the power windows
to operate. The windows continue to work for
a limited time when the car is stationary and
ignition key is removed, provided none of the
doors is opened. Operate the windows with
caution.
To open a window:
Depress the front of the control.
To close a window:
Raise the front of the control.
Remote control and lock buttons
To operate the power windows with lock but-
tons and remote control, see
page 94 and 102.
Driver’s door
Controls, power windows. A. Front B. Rear.
The driver can operate all of the power win-
dows from the driver’s seat.
The windows in the front doors can be
opened and closed in two ways:
Manual operation
Depress one of the controls (A) or (B)
gently or raise it gently. The power window
opens or closes as long as the switch is
actuated.
Automatic operation
Fully depress one of the controls (A) or
raise it fully, then release. The side window
will then open or close automatically. If the
window is obstructed by an object, the
movement will stop.
WARNING
Make sure that children and other passen-
gers cannot be trapped in any way when
closing the windows. Pay close attention if
the rear door windows are controlled from
the driver’s door or if the windows are
closed with the remote control.
WARNING
The function that interrupts the movement
of the windows in the event of blocking
works with both automatic and manual
closing, although not with pinch protection
deployed.
WARNING
If there are children in the car:
Remember to switch off the supply to the
power windows by removing the ignition
key if the driver leaves the car.
Make sure that children and other passen-
gers cannot be trapped in any way when
closing the windows.