Volvo S40 (2012 year). Instruction — part 7

05 Locks and alarm

Privacy locking*

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General information on privacy locking

The privacy locking function is intended for
when the car is left for service, with a hotel
parking valet or similar. The glovebox is then
locked and the boot lid lock is disconnected
from the central locking - the cargo area cannot
be opened with either the central locking but-
ton on the driver's door or the remote control
key.

This means that the remote control key without
key blade can only be used to activate/deacti-
vate the alarm, to open the doors and to drive
the car.

The remote control key without key blade can
then be handed over to the service or hotel staff
- the loose key blade is retained by the car
owner.

Activate privacy locking

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Privacy locking activated.

1.

Remove the detachable key blade from the
remote control key, see page 121.

2.

Insert the key blade in the glovebox

lock.

3.

Turn the key blade 180 degrees clock-

wise. The keyhole is vertical in the locked
position for privacy locking.

4.

Pull out the key blade.

The glovebox is then locked and the boot lid
can no longer be unlocked with the remote
control key or the central locking button.

Rear seat backrests

NOTE

Do not forget to lock the rear seat backrest.
Do not reinsert the key blade into the remote
control key - keep it in a safe place.

In order that the cargo area with privacy locking
cannot be reached from the passenger com-
partment, the opening mechanism in both rear
seat backrests must be locked with the key
blade.

–

Lock the left-hand backrest by turning the
key blade clockwise, the right-hand back-
rest is locked by turning the key blade anti-
clockwise.

Deactivate privacy locking

To reconnect the boot lid to the central locking
automatic function, proceed as follows:

1.

Insert the remote control key's detachable
key blade into the glovebox keyhole and
turn 180 degrees anticlockwise.

2.

Unlock the rear seat backrest.

3.

Refit the key blade into the remote control
key, see page 121.

Following which, the glovebox is unlocked and
all central locking functions are again con-

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trolled by the remote control key and the cen-
tral locking button on the driver's door.

For information on locking the glovebox only,
see page 122.

05 Locks and alarm

Keyless drive*

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Keyless lock and ignition system

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The keyless drive system allows the car to be
unlocked, driven and locked without the need
for a key. You simply need to have the remote
control key with you in a pocket or a bag.

The system makes it easier and more conven-
ient to open the car, for example with shopping
bags in one hand and a child in the other. It
saves you having to take out or look for the
remote control key.

The two remote control keys incorporate the
keyless drive function. You can order addi-
tional remote controls. The keyless drive sys-
tem can handle up to six remote controls.

Remote control key max. 1.5 m from the
car

In order to open a door or the boot lid, a remote
control key must be no more than approx.
1.5 m from the car door handle or boot lid.

This means that the person who wishes to
open a door must have the remote control key
with him or her. It is not possible to open a door
if the remote control key is on the other side of
the car.

The grey area in the illustration indicates the
range covered by the system's antennas.

If someone leaves the car and takes a keyless
drive remote control key with them, a warning
message appears on the information display
and a reminder signal sounds. The warning
message disappears when the remote control
key is brought back to the car or when the igni-
tion dial is turned to position 0. The warning is
only issued if the ignition dial is in position I or
II after someone has opened and closed a
door.

The warning message and reminder signal dis-
appear when the remote control key is brought
back to the car after one of the following
actions:

•

a door has been opened and closed

•

the ignition dial has been turned to position
0

•

the READ button has been pressed.

Never leave any remote control key in the
car

If a remote control key with keyless drive func-
tion is left in the car, it is made passive when
the car is locked. This prevents unauthorised
entry.

If someone breaks into the car and finds the
remote control key, it can be activated and
used again. It is therefore important to handle
all remote control keys with equal care.

Interference to remote control key
function

Electromagnetic fields and screening can inter-
fere with the keyless drive system.

NOTE

Do not place/store the remote control key
near a mobile phone or metal object - no
closer than 10-15 cm.

If interference is experienced nonetheless, use
the remote control key and key blade in the
normal way, see page 120.

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Keyless drive*

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Locking

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Cars with the keyless system have a button on the
outside door handles.

When the remote control key is within the range
covered by the system's antennas, the doors
and the boot lid are locked as follows:

–

Push in the lock button on one of the door
handles.

All doors must be closed before the lock button
is pushed in. Otherwise they will not lock.

When the car is locked, the lock buttons on the
inside of the doors retract.

NOTE

On cars with the keyless drive system and
automatic transmission the gear selector
must be moved to the P position and the
ignition dial turned to the 0 position. Other-
wise the car cannot be locked or alarmed.

Unlocking

When the remote control key is within the range
covered by the system's antennas:

1.

Open the doors by pulling the relevant han-
dle.

2.

Open the boot lid by pressing under the
boot lid opening button and lift the boot lid.

If for some reason the keyless drive function in
the remote control key is not operating, the car
can be unlocked using the remote control key
functions, see page 120.

Power seat – remote control key with
memory function

If several people with keyless drive remote
control keys get into the car, then the driver's
seat will be adjusted for the person who opens
the door first.

Unlocking doors with the key blade

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If central locking cannot be activated with the
remote control key, e.g. if the batteries are dis-
charged, then the driver's door can be opened
as follows:

1.

To access the keyhole: Carefully prize out
the plastic cover in the handle by inserting
the key blade in the hole on the bottom of
the cover.

2.

Unlock the door using the key blade.

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NOTE

When the driver's door is unlocked using the
key blade and is opened, the alarm is trig-
gered. It is switched off by inserting the
remote control key in the ignition switch, see
page 135.

Antenna location

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The keyless system has a number of integrated
antennae located around the car:

Rear bumper, inside centre

Door handle, left-hand rear

Cargo area, central and furthest in under
the floor

Door handle, right-hand rear

Centre console, under the rear section

Centre console, under the front section

WARNING

People with pacemaker operations should
not come closer than 22 cm to the keyless
system's antennae with their pacemaker.
This is to prevent interference between the
pacemaker and the keyless system.

Personal preferences

The Keyless Drive system can have personal
preferences applied, see page 83.

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Battery in remote control key

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Low battery in remote control key

When the battery runs down and full function-
ality cannot be guaranteed, the information
symbol

and display show

KEY BATTERY

LOW VOLTAGE

or

REMOTE BATTERY

LOW VOLTAGE

.

Changing the remote control key
battery

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If the locks repeatedly fail to respond to signals
from the remote control key at a normal dis-
tance, the battery should be replaced
(type CR 2450, 3 V).

1.

Place the remote control key with the key-
pad downward and prize up the cover
using a small screwdriver.

2.

Remove the cover.

3.

Carefully examine how the battery's (+) and
(–) sides are fitted (there is a diagram under
the cover).

4.

Prize out and change the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its terminals with
your fingers.

5.

Refit the cover and press it in.

> Dispose of the old battery in an environ-

mentally-responsible manner.

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Locking and unlocking

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Locking/unlocking the car from
outside

For cars with the Keyless system, see
page 126.

Unlocking

Using the remote control key's unlock button
the car can be unlocked in two different ways
(select in personal settings, see page 83):

•

One press unlocks the doors and the boot
lid

•

One press unlocks the driver's door and a
second press unlocks the other doors and
the boot lid.

Locking

The remote control key's lock button locks the
doors and boot lid simultaneously.

NOTE

The car can be locked even if the boot lid is
open - when the boot lid is then closed there
is a risk that the keys will be locked in.

WARNING

Be aware of the risk of being locked in the
car when it is locked from the outside using
the remote control key - it is then not pos-
sible to open any of the doors from the
inside with the door controls. Read more
about this in the section "Deadlocks" later
on.

Rapid closing

Press and hold (at least 2 seconds) on the
remote control key's lock button to close all
windows and sunroof* at the same time.

Boot lid

Unlocking

Unlocking boot lid only:

–

Press the remote control key's button to
unlock the boot lid.

Locking

If the doors are locked when the boot lid is
closed then it remains unlocked. Lock with the
remote control key's lock button or from inside
to lock both doors and the boot lid.

Automatic relocking

If none of the doors or the boot lid is opened
within 2 minutes of unlocking, all are locked
again automatically (does not apply to locking
from inside). This function reduces the risk that
the car is left unlocked unintentionally. (For
cars with alarm, see page 135.)

Locking/unlocking the car from inside

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With the central locking button on the driver's
door, the doors and boot lid can be locked or
unlocked simultaneously.

Unlocking

A door cannot be unlocked by pulling up its
lock button.

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Locking and unlocking

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–

Press the upper section of the central lock-
ing button

.

Global opening

–

Press the upper section of the central lock-
ing button

.

A long press (at least 4 seconds) also
opens all the side windows simultaneously
- for example, to quickly ventilate the pas-
senger compartment during hot weather.

Locking

–

Press the lower section of the central lock-
ing button

.

Press and hold (at least 2 seconds) to also
close all windows and the sunroof* at the
same time.

All doors can be locked with each respective
door's lock button.

Opening the doors

When the doors are locked from the inside:

–

Pull the handle twice to unlock and open
the door.

Automatic locking

When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h the
doors and boot lid are locked automatically.

When the function is activated and the doors
have been locked they can be opened in two
ways:

•

Pull one of the door handles twice

•

Press the upper section of the central lock-
ing button

and pull the door handle.

The function can be activated/deactivated by
means of personal preferences, see page 83.

Deadlocks*

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When deadlocked, the doors cannot be
opened from the inside if they are locked with
the remote control key.

The deadlocks are activated with the remote
control key and are set after a 10-25 second
delay after the doors have been locked.

The car can only be unlocked from a deadlock
state with the remote control key. The driver's
door can also be unlocked manually with the
remote control key's detachable key blade -
see page 121.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone to remain in the car
without first deactivating the deadlocks in
order to avoid the risk of anyone being
locked in.

Temporary deactivation

If someone is going to stay in the car but the
doors must be locked from the outside, then
the deadlocks function can be temporarily
switched off.

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Only in combination with alarm.

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Locking and unlocking

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Active menu options are indicated with a cross.

Display

MENU

EXIT

ENTER

Navigation

Deactivation is carried out as follows:

1.

Access the menu system under

CAR

SETTINGS

(for a detailed description of

the menu system, see page 83).

2.

Select

REDUCED GUARD

.

3.

Select

Activate once

: The instrument

panel display shows the message

REDUCED GUARD SEE MANUAL

and

the deadlocks function is switched off
when the car is locked.

or

Select

Ask on exit

: Each time the key is

turned to position 0 the audio system dis-
play shows the message

Reduced guard

ask on exit Press ENTER to reduce
guard until engine is started Press EXIT
to cancel

- select one of the options:

NOTE

•

Remember that the alarm is activated
when the car is locked.

•

If any of the doors are opened from the
inside then the alarm is triggered.

•

If the deadlocks function shall be switched
off: Press ENTER and lock the car. Note
that the alarm's* movement and tilt detec-
tors are switched off at the same time, see
page 135.

The next time the remote control key is turned
to key position II the system is reset to zero and
the instrument panel display shows the mes-
sage

FULL GUARD

at which the deadlocks

function and the alarm's movement and tilt
detectors* are re-engaged.

or

•

If the locking system shall not be changed:
Select no options at all and lock the car. Or
press EXIT and lock the car.

05 Locks and alarm

Child safety locks

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Manual select, child lock, rear doors

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Manual child lock in left-hand rear door.

The door cannot be opened from inside.

The door can be opened from inside.

The child safety lock controls are found on the
trailing edge of the rear doors and are only
accessible when the doors are open.

To activate or deactivate the child safety locks:

1.

Remove the remote control key's key
blade.

2.

Turn the control using the key blade.

Electrical locking of the rear doors and
power windows*

Driver's door control panel.

When the electric child safety lock is active
then the rear:

•

windows can only be opened with the driv-
er's door control panel

•

doors cannot be opened from inside.

1.

Child safety locks are activated in key posi-
tion I or II.

2.

Press the switch on the driver's door.

A message appears on the information dis-
play.

The lamp in the button illuminates when the
lock is active.

NOTE

Cars with electric child safety locks do not
also have manual child locks.

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Alarm*

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Alarm system

When the alarm is armed, it continually moni-
tors all alarm inputs.

The alarm is triggered if:

•

a door, the bonnet or boot lid is opened

•

a non-approved key is used in the ignition
or if an attempt is made to force the lock

•

a movement is detected in the passenger
compartment (if fitted with a movement
detector)

•

the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
with a tilt detector)

•

the battery's cable is disconnected

•

anyone tries to disconnect the siren.

Alarm indicator

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A red LED on the top of the instrument panel
indicates the alarm system's status:

•

LED not lit – the alarm is not armed.

•

The LED flashes once every other second
– Alarm is armed.

•

The LED flashes rapidly after disarming the
alarm and until key position II is activated
– the alarm has been triggered.

If there is a fault in the alarm system, a message
appears on the display. At which point you
should contact a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.

NOTE

Do not attempt to repair or modify alarm
system components. All such attempts
could affect the terms of insurance.

Arming the alarm

–

Press the remote control key lock button.
A long flash from the car's direction indi-
cators confirms that the alarm is armed
and that the doors are locked.

IMPORTANT

The alarm is fully armed when the car's
direction indicators have made one long
flash and the LED on the instrument panel
flashes once every other second.

Disarming the alarm

–

Press the remote control key unlock but-
ton. Two short flashes from the car's direc-
tion indicators confirm that the alarm is
disarmed and that the doors are unlocked.

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Automatic re-arming of the alarm

This function prevents the car being left with
the alarm disarmed unintentionally.

If the car is unlocked with the remote control
key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or the boot lid is opened within 2
minutes, then the alarm is automatically re-
armed. The car is relocked at the same time.

Deactivating a triggered alarm

–

Press the unlock button on the remote
control key or insert the key in the ignition
switch.

Confirmation is given by two short flashes from
the direction indicators.

If the remote control key's batteries are dis-
charged then the alarm can be deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door manually, inserting
the remote control key in the ignition switch
and turning it to key position II.

Remote control key not working

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If the alarm cannot be deactivated with the
remote control key, e.g. if the key's battery is
discharged - the car can be unlocked, dis-
armed and the engine started as follows:

1.

Open the driver's door with the detachable
key blade. The alarm is triggered and the
siren sounds.

2.

On cars with the keyless drive system: First
remove the knob by pressing in the
catch (1) and pulling out (2).

3.

Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch (3). The alarm is deactivated. The
alarm light flashes rapidly until the remote
control key is turned to key position II.

Alarm signals

When the alarm is triggered, the following hap-
pens:

•

A siren sounds for 25 seconds or until the
alarm is deactivated. The siren has its own
battery and works independently of the car
battery.

•

The direction indicators flash for
5 minutes or until the alarm is switched off.

Reduced alarm level

To avoid accidental triggering of the alarm -
e.g. if a dog is left in a locked car or during
transport on a car train or car ferry - the move-
ment and tilt detectors should be temporarily
deactivated.

The procedure is the same as with the tempo-
rary disengaging of deadlocks - see page 131

Testing the alarm system

Testing the movement detector* in the
passenger compartment

1.

Open all the windows.

2.

Engage the alarm function with the remote
control key's lock button. Active alarm
function is confirmed with a slowly flashing
alarm indicator.

3.

Please wait 30 seconds.

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4.

Test the movement detector by lifting out
a bag from a seat for example.

> A siren should sound and all direction

indicators should flash.

5.

Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control key.

Test of alarm for doors

1.

Engage the alarm function with the remote
control key's lock button.

2.

Please wait 30 seconds.

3.

Unlock the driver's door with the detacha-
ble key blade.

4.

Open one of the doors.

> A siren should sound and all direction

indicators should flash.

5.

Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control key.

Test of alarm for bonnet

1.

Sit in the car and deactivate the movement
detector, see the previous section
"Reduced alarm level".

2.

Remain sitting in the car and engage the
alarm function with the remote control
key's lock button.

3.

Please wait 30 seconds.

4.

Open the bonnet with the handle under the
dashboard.

> A siren should sound and all direction

indicators should flash.

5.

Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control key.

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General

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Economical driving

Driving economically means driving smoothly
while thinking ahead and adjusting your driving
style and speed to the prevailing conditions.

•

Drive in the highest gear possible, adapted
to the current traffic situation and road -
lower engine speeds result in lower fuel
consumption.

•

Avoid driving with open windows.

•

Avoid sudden unnecessary acceleration
and heavy braking.

•

Remove unnecessary items from the car -
the greater the load the higher the fuel con-
sumption.

•

Use engine braking to slow down, when it
can take place without risk to other road
users.

•

A roof load and ski box increase air resis-
tance, leading to higher fuel consumption
- remove the load carriers when not in use.

•

Do not run the engine to operating tem-
perature at idling speed, but rather drive
with a light load as soon as possible - a
cold engine consumes more fuel than a
warm one.

•

Cars with the D2 engine and 6-speed man-
ual transmission with Start/Stop* are
started in 2nd gear under normal condi-
tions on level ground.

For more information and further advice, see
the pages 13 and 292.

WARNING

Never switch off the engine while moving,
such as downhill, this deactivates important
systems such as the power steering and
brake servo.

Driving in water

The car can be driven through water at a maxi-
mum depth of 25 cm at a maximum speed of
10 km/h. Extra caution should be exercised
when passing through flowing water.

IMPORTANT

Engine damage can occur if water enters
the air filter.

In greater depths, water can enter the trans-
mission. This reduces the lubricating ability
of the oils and shortens the service life of the
systems.

When driving in water, maintain a low speed
and do not stop the car. When the water has
been passed, depress the brake pedal lightly
and check that full brake function is achieved.
Water and mud for example can make the

brake linings wet resulting in delayed brake
function.

•

Clean the electric contacts of the electric
engine block heater and trailer coupling
after driving in water and mud.

IMPORTANT

Do not let the car stand with water over the
sills for any long period of time. This could
cause electrical malfunctions.

In the event of stalling in water, do not try to
restart. Tow the car from the water.

Engine, gearbox and cooling system

Under special conditions, for example hard
driving in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is
a risk that the engine and drive system may
overheat - in particular with a heavy load.

For supplementary information about over-
heating when driving with a trailer - see
page 178.

•

Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front
of the grille when driving in hot climates.

•

In the event of a risk of overheating a built-
in protection function in the gearbox is acti-
vated which, amongst other things, illumi-
nates the instrument panel's yellow infor-
mation lamp and there is a text message

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displayed there regarding appropriate
action - follow the recommendation given.

•

If the temperature gauge for the engine's
cooling system goes into the red zone -
stop and let the engine idle for a few
minutes.

•

If the car overheats, the air conditioning
may be switched off temporarily.

•

Do not turn the engine off immediately you
stop after a hard drive.

NOTE

It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a while after the engine has been
switched off.

Diesel engine

When driving under heavy load in a hot climate,
the engine cooling fan can be replaced with
one of a greater capacity than the standard
model

1

. Check with your nearest Volvo dealer

regarding the options for your car.

Open boot lid

WARNING

Do not drive with the boot lid open. Toxic
exhaust fumes can be drawn into the car
through the cargo area.

Do not overload the battery

The electrical functions in the car load the bat-
tery to varying degrees. Avoid having the
remote control key in key position II when the
engine is switched off. Instead use the I mode
- which uses less power.

Note that the 12 volt outlet in the cargo area
supplies power even when the remote control
key has been removed from the ignition switch.

Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use functions
which use a lot of power when the engine is
switched off. Examples of such functions are:

•

ventilation fan

•

windscreen wiper

•

audio system (high volume)

•

headlamps.

If the battery voltage is low the information dis-
play shows the text

LOW BATTERY POWER

SAVE MODE

. The energy-saving function

then shuts down certain functions or reduces
certain functions such as the ventilation fan
and/or audio system.

–

In which case, charge the battery by star-
ting the engine and then running it for at
least 15 minutes - battery charging is more
effective during driving than running the
engine at idling speed while stationary.

Slippery driving conditions

Practise driving on slippery surfaces under
controlled conditions to learn how the car
reacts.

1

For certain engines.

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Refuelling

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Opening the fuel filler flap

Don not forget to switch off the fuel-driven heater
before refuelling!

Open the fuel filler flap with the button on the
lighting panel, see page 61. The engine must
be switched off before the flap can be opened.
The fuel flap is located on the rear right wing.

Closing

Push in the flap until you hear a click.

Fuel cap

1.

Turn the fuel cap until an obvious resis-
tance is felt.

2.

Turn past the resistance until it comes to a
stop.

3.

Take out the cap.

4.

Hang up the cap on the inside of the fuel
filler flap.

NOTE

Put the petrol cap back on after refuelling.
Turn until one or more clear clicks are heard.

Filling up with fuel

Do not overfill the tank but fill until the pump
nozzle cuts out.

NOTE

Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.

Fuel of a lower quality than that specified
should not be used as engine power and fuel
consumption could be negatively affected, for
more information see the following section
Fuel.

General information on fuel

WARNING

Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and get-
ting fuel splashes in the eyes.

In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any
contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol,
bioethanol and mixtures of them and diesel
are highly toxic and could cause permanent
injury or be fatal if swallowed. Seek medical
attention immediately if fuel has been swal-
lowed.

WARNING

Fuel which spills on to the ground can be
ignited by the exhaust fumes.

Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star-
ting to refuel.

Never carry an activated mobile phone
when refuelling. The ring signal could cause
spark build-up and ignite petrol fumes,
leading to fire and injury.