Information on repair and maintenance of Volvo XC40 cars electronically
The Volvo XC40 (types 536 and 539) is a compact SUV from the Swedish car brand Volvo. The car sits below the Volvo XC60 and XC90 SUVs and was the brand's smallest SUV until the launch of the Volvo EX30 in June 2023.
Back in May 2016, the manufacturer debuted the Volvo XC40 with the Volvo Concept Car 40.1. The production version was presented on September 21, 2017 in Milan and has been produced since the end of 2017 at the Belgian Volvo Cars Gent N.V. plant. and in Luqiao, China. The basic model appeared in the spring of 2018. The Volvo XC40 was scheduled to be launched on March 10, 2018.
Characteristics of Volvo XC40
The Volvo XC40 became the second SUV to win the European Car of the Year award in 2018. It also won the 2018 Women's Car of the Year and 2018 Family Car of the Year awards.
The crossover is built on a completely new modular platform, Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which will become the basis for future models from Volvo, Geely and Lynk&Co. It is based on an innovative transverse engine arrangement, with McPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link control blade rear suspension. The dimensions of the SUV are impressive: length, width, height and wheelbase are 4425, 1863, 1652 and 2702 mm, respectively.
The car offers a wide choice of powerful and economical petrol and diesel engines, as well as a choice of manual or automatic transmission. The drive options are also impressive, with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with a Haldex clutch. The luggage compartment is spacious and functional: the volume is 460 liters under the shelf and increases to 1336 liters with the rear sofa folded.
The SUV is equipped with a wide range of modern technologies and comfortable solutions. These include an elegant glass roof, 360-degree cameras for maximum road safety, a Harman/Kardon audio system for rich sound, as well as innovative automatic braking systems including City Safety and Cross Traffic Alert.
For 2020, the Volvo XC40 has received a number of updates aimed at improving its performance and efficiency. The power of the 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine has been increased from 156 to 163 horsepower. An important addition was an eight-speed automatic transmission offered as an option, while a six-speed manual became standard. Average fuel consumption when using a manual transmission is 7.6-6.8 liters per 100 kilometers (in previous models this figure ranged from 7.7 to 7.1 liters).
The standard 2020 Volvo XC40 comes with a wide range of safety features designed to keep both driver and passengers safe. These include lane keep assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beam headlights and a rearview camera.
Additional safety features include adaptive headlights, fog cornering lights, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view parking camera, a blind-spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and front and rear parking sensors.
Pilot Assist, available on this model, monitors the vehicle's speed in traffic and helps keep the vehicle within its lane for an added level of comfort and safety while traveling.
Volvo XC40 service manual
Owners of Volvo XC40 SUVs are often interested in the question of repair and diagnostics of faults. These processes require timely and high-quality maintenance, so every car owner strives to understand at least the basic aspects of servicing his car. In this they are helped by specialized technical literature, specialized Internet sites and video tutorials on repairs.
On our website you can read, purchase and download e-books on Volvo XC40 car repairs for free. The repair manual will answer many questions, including:
- methods for detecting and eliminating faults in engine electrical equipment;
- guide to self-repair of the gearbox without the involvement of specialists;
- instructions for replacing the fuel filter yourself;
- tips for replacing brake pads and discs;
- main malfunctions of the lubrication system and how to eliminate them and much more.
The book on repair and operation of the Volvo XC40 will become an indispensable assistant for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of their vehicle and troubleshoot its faults on their own. To always have handy repair manual, it is recommended to purchase and download it to your smartphone or tablet in PDF format in advance.