Volvo S40 2006 User manual

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Introduction
Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners. We hope that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an
automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you
to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations
in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of
course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your
ability to drive.
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Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as indicated by the certification labels attached to
the driver's door opening, and on the underside of the hood.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada:Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
Customer Care Center
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
2005 © Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Introduction
General information
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this position, turn the
ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and
move the selector from (P)ark.
Keylock
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly or if the
engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.
Points to keep in mind
●Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption
information on page 179. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and controls", and
"Starting and driving".
●Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the
first time.
●The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for ready access.
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●Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and emission control
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 a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction
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indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
●Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
Introduction
●When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to the
environment.
PremAir®
The surface of the radiator in the engine compartment is treated with a special coating called Premair1. This coating works as a
catalytic converter, converting most of the ground level ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen, thereby reducing
harmful ground-level ozone.
1. PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation.
Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 - Instrument overview
Chapter 2 - Safety
Chapter 3 - Instruments and controls
Chapter 4 - Climate
Chapter 5 - Interior
Chapter 6 - Locks and alarm
Chapter 7 - Starting and driving
Chapter 8 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 9 - Vehicle care
Chapter 10 - Maintenance and servicing
Chapter 11 - Audio
Chapter 12 - Specifications
Index
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Chapter 1 - Instrument overview
pg. 7 Instrument overview
pg. 8 Instrument overview
1. Steering wheel adjustment
2. Hood opener
3. Controls in driver's door
4. Turn signals, high beams, trip computer
5. Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
6. Central locking button, door open handle
7. Climate system air vents
8. Side window air vent
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9. Cruise control
10. Horn, airbag
11. Main instrument panel
12. Audio controls (option)
13. Windshield wipers and washers, headlight washers (certain models)
14. Ignition key/start control
15. Rear-view mirror and optional compass
16. Seat belt reminder
17. Driver's side reading light
18. Movement detector (option), alarm
19. Courtesy lighting switch
20. Position for accessory switch
21. Passenger's side reading light
22. Moonroof control (option)
23. Display for climate control and audio systems
24. Audio system
25. Controls for audio system/personal settings
26. Climate control system
27. Gear selector
28. Side window air vent
29. Central locking button, door open handle
30. Glove compartment
31. Controls in passenger's door
32. Parking brake
33. 12-volt socket
34. Stability system STC/DSTC switch
35. Switch for optional equipment
1. Power window lockout button
2. Power windows
3. Door mirror button, driver's side
4. Door mirror adjustment control
5. Door mirror button, passenger's side
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Chapter 2 - Safety
Occupant safety 10
Seat belts 11
Supplemental Restraint System - SRS 14
Front airbags 15
Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag 18
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags 21
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 22
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) 23
Collision status 25
Inspecting SRS system components 26
Child safety 27
pg. 10 Safety
Occupant safety
Volvo's concern for safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government
regulation.
We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to
refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions about
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improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your car.
Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255.
Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
●How well you see.
●Your ability to concentrate.
●How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident. The following suggestions are
intended to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.
●Never drink and drive.
●If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving
abilities.
●Take a driver-retraining course.
●Have your eyes checked regularly.
●Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
●Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
●Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping
distance.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,
your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1- 800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.
S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission
recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer
or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions. NHTSA can be
reached at:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
or by phone at:
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327- 4236) (toll free)
1-800-424-9393 (toll free)
1-202-366-0123 (in the Washington DC area)
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pg. 11 Seat belts
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt
Using seat belts
Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to wear seat
belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by
age, weight and height.
Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Seat belt tensioners
The front and rear outboard seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These
tensioners are triggered in situations where the airbags deploy. The front seat belts also include a tension
reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the
occupant.
Buckling a seat belt
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The
seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not
pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:
●if the belt is pulled out rapidly
●during braking and acceleration
●if the vehicle is leaning excessively
●when driving in turns
When wearing the seat belt remember:
●The belt should not be twisted or turned.
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●The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
●Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are
taut.
Unbuckling the seat belt
●To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehicle,
check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the
retractor slot.
Sample label on all seat belts with tensioners
WARNING!
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under
the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an
accident. As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be
replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
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WARNING!
●Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician only.
●Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will
have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
●The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function
properly.
●Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct
way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the
side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It
must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the
body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they
can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate
the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as
large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.
Child seats
Please refer to page 31 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
pg. 13 Seat belts
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Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console
Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a
symbol in the instrument panel (see page 37) that alert the driver and front seat passenger if their seat
belts are not fastened.
NOTE: The function is active for a total of 6 minutes from the time the ignition is switched on.
During the first minute:
The seat belt reminder function only reacts if the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
●The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit
until the seat belt has been fastened.
●A chime will sound for 6 seconds. The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car.
After one minute has elapsed:
The seat belt reminder reacts if the driver and/or the front seat passenger have not fastened their seat
belts.
●The indicator light above the mirror and the symbol in the instrument panel will light up and stay lit
until the seat belt(s) have been fastened, or until the remaining 5 minutes of the 6-minute cycle have
elapsed.
●The chime will sound for 6 seconds, at 30-second intervals. The frequency of the chiming increases
with the speed of the car.
After 6 minutes, the chime will no longer sound and the indicator lights will go out.
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning.
Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.
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Supplemental Restraint System
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt tensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the
occupant weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control
module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustration above) illuminates when the
ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if
no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates.
If this warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol illuminates and a
text message will be displayed.
WARNING!
●If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are
driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
●Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system
could cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the
floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood damaged in any way, do not attempt to start
the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause
airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position:
●Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
●Wait at least one minute.
●Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
●Press firmly on the brake pedal.
●Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See page 105 for information on
manually overriding the shiftlock system.
pg. 15 Front airbags
Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection
intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and a deceleration
sensor (3) that activates the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
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Location of the passenger's side front airbag
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt
slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth
of a second.
The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad
and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of
the dash.
●The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub.
●The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment.
WARNING!
●The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replacement for-the three-
point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
●Never drive a vehicle with a steering wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel
pad/airbag housing.
●The front airbags are designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and
with considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating
position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result from
deployment of one or both of the airbags.
●When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged.
Any interference in the system could cause malfunction.
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Front airbag deployment
●The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or
decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also
deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.
●The SRS sensors, which trigger the front airbags, are designed to react to both the impact of the
collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is
sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and/or airbags to be deployed.
However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags.
●If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low
speed, the front airbags will not necessarily deploy.
●Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a
rollover situation.
●The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed
or not.
NOTE:
●Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment
occurs, the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is
released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and
does not indicate fire.
●Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front
seat buckles. The point at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being
used, as well as the severity of the collision.
●Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe
enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70% of their total capacity. If
the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.
Should you have questions about any component in the SRS system, please contact a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647- 0914
1-800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
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1-800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
WARNING!
●Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fasteneda.
●Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
vehicle. Other safety systems can also be damaged.
●The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the
event of prolonged exposure.
a. See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 18.
pg. 17 Front airbags
Airbag decal on the far right end of the passenger's dashboard
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Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors
WARNING!
●Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL
occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any
vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag. See page 31 for guidelines.
●Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the
instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position.
●The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.
●Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
Airbag decal on passenger's side dashboard
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WARNING!
●No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or
installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see the illustration on page 14).
●There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.
●Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This
should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
pg. 18 Occupant Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be
seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag, and be properly restrained for
their size and weight. See also the child safety recommendations on page 31.
The passenger's side front airbag is automatically enabled/disabled by the Occupant Weight Sensor
(OWS), a system that monitors the weight of the person or object in the front passenger's seat. The
system consists of a silicone-filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger's seat Occupant
Weight Sensor - disabling the passenger's side front airbag cushion, a control module located under this
seat, and a seat belt tension sensor, located on the outboard side of the seat.
The OWS system continuously monitors the pressure on the front passenger's seat cushion and the
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