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started within 5 seconds, all symbols except CHECK ENGINE and   go out. Certain  symbols may not have their
functions illustrated, depending on the vehicle's equipment. The symbol  for the parking brake goes out when the
parking brake is released.
Warning symbol 
in center of the instrument panel
This symbol  shines as a  red or yellow light depending on the severity of the discovered fault.
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 48
), or will disappear automatically  after two minutes.
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.
 Seat belt reminder
This symbol  lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
 Supplemental Restraint System SRS
If this  light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after
the vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected 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.
pg. 46 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
BRAKE 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 173
 for reservoir position and  page 177 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light.
If the BRAKE and ABS  warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
- Stop the vehicle in a  suitable place and  switch off the engine.
- Restart the engine.
- If both warning lights go off, no further action  is required.
- If both lights are still  on after the engine has been restarted,  switch off the engine again and  check the brake fluid
level  (see page 173
 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
- If the brake fluid level  is above the MIN  mark, drive carefully to an  authorized Volvo retailer and  have the brake
system inspected.
WARNING!
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Alarm
The alarm is automatically  armed whenever  you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a  number of points  on the vehicle.
The following conditions will set off the alarm:
 The hood is forced open.
 The trunk is forced open.
 A door is forced open.
 The ignition switch is tampered with.
 If there is movement in the passenger  compartment (if  the vehicle is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
 The vehicle is lifted or towed  (if  the vehicle is equipped with the optional inclination sensor).
 The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
 The siren  is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the vehicle using the key  in the driver's door or press the central
lock button on the driver's door 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.
Audible alarm signal
An audible  alarm signal is given by a  battery powered  siren.  One alarm cycle lasts for 25 seconds.
"Panic" button
In an  emergency  situation,  this  feature can be  used to attract attention.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red button on the remote control (see illustration on page 97
) for at least 3
seconds or by pressing this  button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash,  and  the vehicle's horn will
sound. The function can be  turned off by pressing any  of the buttons  on the remote control or will stop automatically
after 25 seconds. When a  button is pressed, there is a  5 second delay before the panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the vehicle.
pg. 104 Locks and alarm
Alarm
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made with particular thoroughness when the engine is new or when the cooling system has been drained.
Do not remove the filler  cap other than for topping up with coolant.  Frequent removal may prevent coolant  circulation
between the engine and  the expansion tank during engine warm up and  cooling.
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant  does not need to be  changed. If the system must  be  drained, consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and  antifreeze  qualities of the coolant  and  has
a  lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze.  Top off with Volvo Genuine
Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/ 50 mix of water and  antifreeze).
CAUTION!
The cooling system must  always be  kept filled to the correct level.  If it is not kept filled, there can be  high local
temperatures in the engine which  could result in damage. Different types of antifreeze/ coolant  may not be  mixed.
WARNING!
Never  remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait  until the vehicle cools.
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Hood and engine compartment
Opening the hood
- Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
- Lift the hood slightly.
- Press up the release control located under the front  edge of the hood (at the center) and  lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
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Engine specifications209
F
Federal Clean Air Act168
FIX NEXT SERVICE49
Fluids204
Fog light46
Fog light, rear187
Front fog light, changing186
Front park assist138
Front seat - backrest81
Front seats  - power82
Front suspension206
Fuel106
Fuel filler  cap2, 110
Fuel filler  door2, 109
Fuel Formulations107
Fuel gauge44
Fuel tank, capacity202
Fuses190
G
Gasoline106
Geartronic118
   manual  shifting118
Generator warning light46
Glove  compartment89
Grocery bag  holder91
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)153
H
Handling114
Hazard  warning flashers58
Head restraint - center,  rear92
Headlight  wiper blades178
Headlights55
Heated front  seats76
High beam flash55
High beam headlights55
High beam indicator44
Hoisting  the car171
Home  safe lighting55
HomeLink¨ Universal Transceiver229
Hood - opening173
I
Ignition switch112
Immobilizer  (start inhibitor)96
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