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2007 Volvo XC70
go out. Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated, depen\
ding on the vehicle's
equipment. The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking br\
ake 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 t\
he fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window. The text can be era\
sed by pressing
the READ button (see
page 50), or will disappear automatically after two minutes.
When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can b\
e erased and the
yellow symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The t\
ext 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/h\
er 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/o\
r an inflatable curtain. Have the
system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technicia\
n as soon as possible.
pg. 48 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
BRAKE Brake failure warning light If the light comes on while driving or brak\
ing, stop immediately,
open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See
page 189 for reservoir position and
page 193 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.
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Power child safety locks (option)
To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside:
- Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least position 1.
- Press the button shown above.
l Indicator light in the button ON: the doors cannot be opened from the in\
side. Normal operation from
the outside.
l Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors can be opened from the insi\
de.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the optional rear-facing auxiliary child seat\
in the cargo area, the
child safety lock in the tailgate must be activated or deactivated manua\
lly.
pg. 116 Locks and alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ve\
hicle. The following
conditions will set off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is eq\
uipped with the optional
movement sensor).
l The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the opt\
ional inclination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
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WARNING!
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the v\
ehicle
cools.
pg. 189 Maintenance and servicing
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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Gasoline 120
Gear positions
129
Geartronic
132
Manual shifting
132
Generator warning light
48
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
167
H
Handling
127
Hazard warning flashers
60
Headlight wiper blades
194
Headlights
57
Heated front seats
78
High beam flash
57
High beam headlights
57
High beam indicator
46
Hoisting the car
187
Home safe lighting
57
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
243
Hood - opening
189
I
Ignition switch
126
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
110
Indicator and warning symbols
46, 47
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models
161
US models
160
Inflation pressure, checking
159
Inspection, preparing for
186
Integrated booster cushion
40
Interior lighting
88
J
Jack
175
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