2007 VOLVO XC70 hood release

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.
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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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WARNING!
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the v\
ehicle
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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