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Instruments and controls
pg. 43 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
44
Instrument panel
46
Indicator and warning symbols
47
Switches in the center console
52
Steering wheel adjustment
54
Lighting panel
55
Left-side steering wheel lever
58
Right-side steering wheel lever
59
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror
defroster
61
Trip computer
62
Cruise control
63
Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
65
Parking brake
66
Opening the hood and tailgate
67
Power windows
68
Rearview mirror/power folding sideview mirrors
70
Power moonroof (option)
73
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Instrument overview
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3. Panel vents78
4. Text window
46
5. Temperature gauge
46
6. Odometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator
46, 63
7. Speedometer
46
8. Turn signal indicator lights
46
9. Tachometer
46
10. Ambient temperature gauge, clock, gear indicator
46
11. Fuel gauge
46
12. Indicator and warning symbols
47
13. Panel vents
78
14. Glove compartment
94
15. Hazard warning flashers
61
16. Audio system
219
17. Switches in the center console
52
18. Climate system controls
79
19. Windshield wiper/washer lever
59
20. Audio control buttons in steering wheel
224
21. Instrument panel
46
22. Horn
44
23. Cruise control buttons in steering wheel
63
24. Turn signals, High/low beams
58
25. Front fog lights, Rear fog light
55
26. Parking brake pedal
66
27. Parking brake release handle
66
28. Button for unlocking fuel filler door
55
29. Hood open lever
67
30. Reading lights
91
31. Courtesy light
91
32. Moonroof control (option)
73
33. Seat belt reminder
11
34. Rearview mirror
70
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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 185 for reservoir position and
page 189 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, switc\
h off the engine again and check the
brake fluid level (see
page 185 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!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake\
failure - Service urgent"
message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle \
towed to an authorized
Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.
PARK BRAKE Parking brake applied This light will be on when the parking brake (ha\
nd brake) is
applied. applied. The parking brake pedal is located on the left side of\
the driver's footwell. See also
page 66 for additional information.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol.
Oil pressure warning light If the light comes on while driving, stop the\
vehicle and then stop
the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. See
page 187. If the light stays on after restart,
have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After h\
ard driving, the light may come
on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it g\
oes off when the engine speed is
increased.
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Opening the hood and tailgate
Opening/closing the hood
- Pull the lever (1) located under the left side of the dashboard to r\
elease the hood lock.
- Lift the hood slightly.
- Press up the release control (2) located under the front edge of the\
hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood l\
ocks in the closed position.
WARNING!
l Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your finge\
rs protrude through the
grille, they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as\
the grille closes. We
recommend pressing down on the hood to close it.
l Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
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Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs
The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs.
To lift out the lamp housing:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Open the hood.
- Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustration above).
- Lift out the lamp housing.
WARNING!
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by \
these headlights, these bulbs
should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
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Replacing bulbs
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