REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Volvo S40 / V40 (from 1996 to 2000, the year of issue)

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	S40 / V40
		General Information
		Operation and maintenance of car
			Controls and instrument panel
			Egnition lock
			Management of outdoor lighting
			Windshield wiper / washer Windscreen wipers / headlight washers
			The warning light (emergency) alarm
			Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
			Using the Information Center
			System retention constant speed (cruise control)
			DSA System
			Tilt steering wheel
			Parking brake
			The front seats
			Mirror in the sun visor
			Interior lights
			Management elektrosteklopodemnikami side windows front doors
			Electric sunroof
			Management of heating and ventilation
			Running a new car
			Security methods for the use of catalytic converters
			Start the gasoline engine
			Lock reverse gear
			Automatic transmission
			brake system
			Service battery and start the engine from an external source
			Corrosion-resistant coating of the car and care
			General description of electric equipment
			Description of operations of maintenance
			Description of the main consumables and Capacities
		Design and specifications Engine
		Engine repair
		Transmission
		Brakes
		Front suspension and steering
		Rear suspension
		Engine Management System Fenix 5.1
		Electric. Wiring and components
		Body
		Diagrams

printable version

Parking brake

Fig. 2.18. Place parking brake lever

The parking brake lever is located between the front seats (Fig. 2.18). The parking brake acts on the rear wheels. If the parking brake is on, the instrument panel warning light is illuminated. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the button and lower the lever down.

During the stay you should always use the parking brake. To increase security and set the gearshift lever in first gear or reverse gear (position P for the automatic gearbox).

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