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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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l INSTANTANEOUS (current fuel consumption)
l AVERAGE SPEED
l DSTC (see page 138 for detailed information.)
l ACTUAL SPEED (current speed in m.p.h., Canadian models only)
NOTE
Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the tri\
p computer
function.
If a warning message is shown in the information display while you are u\
sing the trip computer:
1. You must acknowledge the message by pressing the READ button (A).
2. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Controls
The trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one s\
tep at a time in either direction. Twisting a
final time returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (average fuel consumption and average sp\
eed will be erased from system memory) by
pressing RESET (C) for at least five seconds.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the f\
uel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of \
driving and the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank when the reading was taken. When the driving distance on curren\
t fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km),
"----" will be displayed in the information display.
AVERAGE
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip compu\
ter was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stor\
ed and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
INSTANTANEOUS
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings tak\
en once per second. When the car is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
AVERAGE SPEED
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer\
was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored \
and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
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CRUISE will appear in the function display. The currently set speed is stored \
in the system's memory.
Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:
l If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving u\
phill.
l When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
l If the gear selector is moved to position N.
l During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
l If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for m\
ore than 1 minute.
Returning to the set speed
Press the button to resume the previously set speed.
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
l Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display).
l Putting the gear selector in Neutral (N).
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on we\
t or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Right-side steering wheel keypad
Steering wheel keypad
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The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad can be used to control the\
audio system.
l The steering wheel keypad can be used to adjust volume, shift between pr\
eset stations and change CD tracks.
l Press one of the two left-hand buttons briefly to change to the next/pre\
vious preset radio station, or to go to the
next/ previous track on a CD.
l Press and hold down these buttons to search within a track on a CD.
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Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a\
comfortable position for the driver.
1. Pull down the lever on the steering column to release the steering wh\
eel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new\
position. If necessary, press the steering wheel
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slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position.
Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has bec\
ome a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again t\
o turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, de\
pending on where you
live.
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Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
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The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the parking brake has only bee\
n partially
applied.
When applying the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstil\
l.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more fir\
mly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (f\
or manual transmission) or P (for automatic
transmission).
Parking on a hill
l If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they po\
int away from the curb.
l If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they \
point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever \
and lower the lever completely.
WARNING
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