Volvo And The Environment - Volvo S40 2005 Owner's Manual

2005 Volvo S40
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.
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.
WARNING!
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its driveability and
safety.
Introduction
WARNING!
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
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.

Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in
which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environmental impact. Volvo's
environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product
throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important
considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the
heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO,
HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and the search to eliminate the remaining emissions continues. Volvo is
the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the
1975 model 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to
our goal. After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a car, which makes the car among the most recycled industrial products. In
order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the
weight and material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams)
are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling. In addition to continuous
environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced
technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce your
vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires.
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
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