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Warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel
This lamp lights up red or yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text
window. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window. The text can be erased by pressing the READ
button (see page 30
), or will disappear automatically after two minutes.
NOTE: When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the yellow
symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out
automatically after two minutes.
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir. See page 158
for the location of the reservoir.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
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 . R-models are also equipped with an oil level warning system. See page 160
. 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:
Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.
* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal, if towing a trailer, will go on while driving.
pg. 29 Indicator and warning lights
Rear fog light
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NOTE: Please be aware that if the tailgate is unlocked using the tailgate unlock button, opened, and closed again, it
will remain unlocked and the alarm will not be rearmed.
Press the lock button on the remote control to relock the tailgate and rearm the alarm.
Central locking buttons
Central locking buttons
These buttons (located on the both front door armrests) can be used to lock/unlock all doors and the tailgate and set
the alarm.
The rear passenger doors can also be locked and unlocked with the individual lock buttons on each door.
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Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your car. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a
number of points on the car. The following conditions will set off the alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The tailgate is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch is tampered with.
If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key in the driver's door or press the central lock
button on one of the front doors with the door open. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
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VOLVO V70
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 135 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses136
Replacing bulbs141
Paint touch up148
Washing the car149
Cleaning the upholstery151
Maintenance service, Warranty152
Fuel/emissions systems153
Drive belt, Coolant154
Maintaining your car155
Servicing157
Opening the hood, Engine compartment158
Engine oil159
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs161
Replacing the battery162
Battery maintenance163
Replacing wiper blades164
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Head restraint - center rear66
Head restraint rear65
Headlight flash37
Headlight wiper blades - replacing164
Headlights35, 37
Heated front seats40
Heated rear window40
Heated sideview mirrors40
Heating50-53
High beam flash37
High/low beam headlights37
Hoisting the car157
Holder for grocery bags70
Home safe lighting37
HomeLink®192 -194
Hood - opening158
HU -650 - overview177
HU -850 - overview178
I
Ignition switch36
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)80, 91
Indicator lights28, 29
Inflatable curtain (VIC)13
Inspecting SRS system components14
Instrument panel27
Instrument panel lighting35
Instruments26
Integrated booster cushion19
Interior Air Quality system53
Interior features - overview24
Interior lighting77
ISOFIX child seat anchors22
J
Jack75
, 132
Jump starting109
K
Key - removing from ignition switch91
Keyless entry system81, 82
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries82
Keylock91
Keys80
Kickdown95, 96
L
Label information166
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LATCH/ISOFIX anchors22
License plate lights - replacing146
Lifting the car157
Lighting panel35
Load carriers103
Loading the vehicle71
Locking and unlocking the car80
Locking steering wheel36
Long distance trip111
Long loads60
Low/high beam headlights37
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M
Maintaining your car156
Maintenance, performed by owner155
Maintenance service152
Malfunction indicator lamp29
Manual climate control with air conditioning54-56
Manual front seat adjustment59
Manual transmission93
Mirrors43
Mirrors, sideview - memory function43
Moonroof44
N
Net - cargo72
Nylon cargo net72
O
Occupant safety2
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)9-11
Octane rating88
Odometer29
Oil - engine110, 159-160, 170
Oil -level (R-models)160
Oil pressure warning light28
On Call Roadside Assistance173
Opening the hood158
Owner maintenance155
P
Paint touch-up148
Panel lighting35
Panic function (alarm)84
Park Assist100
Parking brake41
Parking brake reminder light28
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