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The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling system. If the\
temperature is abnormally high and the
needle enters the red zone, a message is shown in the display. Bear in m\
ind that auxiliary lamps in front of the air
intake reduce the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high\
engine loads.
15.Indicator and warning symbols
Function check
The indicator and warning symbols
1 light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (posit\
ion II)
before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning.
When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not started\
within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except
CHECK ENGINE and will go out. Certain symbols may not have their functio\
ns illustrated, depending on the car's
equipment.
The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the parking brake has been r\
eleased.
Symbols in the center of the instrument panel
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect t\
he car's drivability. A text explaining the nature
of the fault will also be shown in the information display. The symbol a\
nd accompanying text will remain on until the
fault has been corrected. This symbol may also light up in combination w\
ith other indicator or warning symbols.
1On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead\
, a text warning is provided in the information display,
see also
page 192.
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Instrument panel
If the red warning symbol lights up:
1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location.
2. Read the message in the information display.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified \
Volvo service technician.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message\
in the information display.
The message can be erased by pressing the READ button (see
page 53), or will disappear automatically after two
minutes.
This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or war\
ning symbols.
NOTE
When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the information
symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button (see
page 53). The text will disappear and the symbol
light will go out automatically after two minutes.
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Symbols - instrument panel
Symbols - left side
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1. Malfunction indicator light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monito\
rs your car's engine, transmission, electrical
and emission systems.
The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially\
may need correcting.
When this happens, please have your car checked by a trained and qualifi\
ed Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in y\
our car's behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cont\
rols, and drivability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your \
car.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
2. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system \
(the standard braking system will still
function).
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The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service te\
chnician for inspection. See page 136 for
additional information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
3. Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's \
side taillight cluster) is on.
4. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC)
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC is actively working to stabi\
lize the car. See
page 138 for more detailed
information.
5. Not in use
6. Fuel level warning light
When this light comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 lit\
ers) of fuel remaining in the tank.
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Symbols - instrument panel
Symbols - right side
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1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with t\
he turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the c\
ar are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake applied
Parking brake applied This light is on when the parking brake (hand bra\
ke) is applied. The parking brake lever is
situated between the front seats. Always pull up this lever as far as po\
ssible when applying the parking brake.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
3. SRS warning light
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for \
longer than approximately 10 seconds after the
car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detecte\
d a fault in a seat belt lock or tensioner, a
front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the\
system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
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4. Oil pressure warning light1
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immed\
iately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil
level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed\
to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo
service technician. After hard driving, the light may come on occasional\
ly when the engine is idling. This is normal,
provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
5. Seat belt reminder
See page 16 for detailed information.
6. Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging sys\
tem checked by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly\
as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and
check
1 On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressur\
e. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information
display, see also
page 192.
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Symbols - instrument panel
the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 190 for the location of the reservoir.
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NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message \
is
displayed in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician and have the brake system inspected.
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "BRAKE FAILURE - SERVICE URGENT" message
is displayed in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician and have the brake system inspected.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could\
indicate a fault in the brake
system. In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the \
car can be driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch \
off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level. See
page 190 for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if either door, the hood, or the trunk lid ar\
e open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 \
km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument
panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information displ\
ay indicating which door(s), etc is not
completely closed.
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At higher speeds
If the car is moving at a speed above approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h),\
the Warning symbol in the instrument panel
will light up and a message will be shown in the information display ind\
icating which door(s), etc is not completely
closed.
Hood and trunk
If the hood and/or trunk lid is not completely closed, the Information s\
ymbol in the instrument panel will light up and
a message will be displayed, regardless of the vehicle's speed.
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Information display
Messages
When an indicator or warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a m\
essage is also shown in the information
display. To read a message:
1. Press the READ button (1).
2. Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages \
that may be stored.
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