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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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NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, thi\
s message must be read before you can
access the trip computer
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Information display
Message Meaning
STOP SAFELY Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent t\
he risk of
serious damage.
STOP ENGINE Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent t\
he risk of
serious damage.
SERVICE URGENT Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for in\
spection
immediately.
SEE MANUAL Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact\
a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
SERVICE REQUIRED Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for in\
spection
as soon as possible (but preferably before the next scheduled maintenan\
ce
service).
TIME FOR REGULAR
SERVICE This message is affected by the number of miles/km driven, by the number\
of
months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was \
reset
at the most recent regularly scheduled service.
REMINDER CHECK OIL
LEVEL Check the oil level when this message is displayed. See
page 191.
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF The stability system's spin control function has been turned off. See
page 138
for details.
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Lighting panel
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Pos. Lighting
Daytime running lights/headlights off. High beam flash only.
Parking lights
Daytime running lights. High beams and high beam flash can be used in th\
is
position.
Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignitio\
n is switched off.
l Turn switch (1) to position .
The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are swi\
tched on.
Headlights
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running lights) illuminate automat\
ically, except when the light switch (1) is in
position
1.
NOTE
See
page 57 for information on switching between high and low
beams.
Fog lights
Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights can be used in combination with either the headligh\
ts or the parking lights.
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1. Turn the ignition to position II.
2. Press button (3) to turn on the front fog lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights a\
re on.
Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side taillight clus\
ter.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low b\
eam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button (5) to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is \
on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal taillights a\
nd should be used only when conditions such
as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles t\
o less than 500 ft. (150 meters).
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the l\
ight switch in this position.
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Lighting panel
Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in positi\
on II and the light switch (1) is in either
position
or .
NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip odometer, clock, and ambien\
t temperature, these gauges illuminate
when the vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the \
ignition switch. The lighting will go out
when the vehicle is locked.
l Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase brightness or down to decrease\
brightness.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
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