10 High beams on 
11 Fault in SRS system 
12 Brake circuit not working (brake fluid level  too low) and  EBD 
13 Battery  charge failure 
14 Parking brake applied  
15 Low oil pressure 
16 ABS  (anti-lock brakes)  malfunction 
17 Automatic transmission: position W,  4 or 3 or L 
18 Malfunction  indicator light 
19 Immobilizer  on 
20 Service Reminder  Indicator 
21 DSA  (option) 
22 High coolant  temperature warning light 
23 Low fuel warning light
Starting check 
After a  few seconds, all lights except 16 and  19 will go out. Once the engine starts, these lights will also go out.
* Indicates failure of a  brake light, not failure of the braking system (see item 12).
pg. 22 Warning lights
The warning lights described on pages 22 and 23 should never stay on when driving
When the ignition key  is turned on and  before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should go on to test the
function of the bulbs. Should a  light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be  inspected.
However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.
 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a  fault. Drive to
an  authorized Volvo retailer for an  inspection of the system. See  the SRS section for more information. 
Oil pressure warning light
If the light  comes on while driving,  stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check  the engine oil
level . See  page 114.
 If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed  to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After
hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when
the engine speed is increased.
 Parking  brake reminder light
This light will be  on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied.  The parking brake lever is situated between the
front  seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
WARNING!
If the fluid level  is below  the lowest MIN  mark in the brake fluid reservoir: DO  NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a
Volvo retailer and  have the brake system checked and  any  leakage repaired.
Brake failure warning light
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Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 121 Specifications
Specifications
This chapter  contains facts and  figures pertaining to the technical specifications of your car.  Oil/fluids  specifications
122
Engine  specifications123
Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems124
Front/rear suspensions124
Transmission, Capacities,  Vehicle loading125
Electrical system/bulbs126
Dimensions/weights127
Volvo On Call roadside assistance128
pg. 122 Oil/fluid specifications
Oil quality 
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF  and  SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used  
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):
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