2009 VOLVO V50 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controls
Symbols – instrument panel
0257
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 the brake fluid
level in the reservoir, see
page 215 for the location of the reservoir.
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 infor-
mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the
car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake sys-
tem inspected.
If the BRAKES 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 215 for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warningThe driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the
hood or the tailgate are open or ajar.At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of
less than approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h), the Information symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
At higher speeds
If the car is moving at a speed
above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the Warning symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
Hood and tailgate
If the hood and/or tailgate is not
completely closed, the Information
symbol in the instrument panel will
light up and a message will be dis-
played, regardless of the vehicle's
speed.

02 Instruments and controlsInformation display
0258
Messages
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When an indicator or warning light in the instru-
ment panel comes on, a message is also
shown in the information display. To read a
message:
1.
Press the READ button (1).
2.
PressingREAD repeatedly enables you to
scroll to any other messages that may be
stored.
NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are
using the trip computer, this message must
be read before you can access the trip com-
puter.Message
Meaning
STOP SAFELY
A
Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.
HIGH ENGINE
TEMP STOP
SAFELY
Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and switch
off the engine to help
prevent the risk of seri-
ous damage.
SERVICE
URGENT
A
Take your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection
immediately.
SEE MANUAL
A
Refer to your owner's
manual. For additional
information, please
contact your Volvo
retailer.
Message
Meaning
SERVICE
REQUIRED
A
Take your car to a
trained and qualified
Volvo service techni-
cian for inspection as
soon as possible (but
preferably before the
next scheduled mainte-
nance service).
BOOK TIME
FOR SERVICE
Book time for service at
an authorized Volvo
workshop.
TIME FOR
REGULAR
MAINTE-
NANCE
This message is affec-
ted 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 regu-
larly scheduled service.
MAINTE-
NANCE OVER-
DUE
If the vehicle is not serv-
iced according to
schedule, the warranty
may not apply to dam-
aged parts, etc.

02 Instruments and controls
Information display
0259
Message
Meaning
TIME FOR
REGULAR
MAINTE-
NANCE
This message is affec-
ted 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 regu-
larly scheduled service.
REMINDER
CHECK OIL
LEVEL
Stop as soon as possi-
ble and switch off the
engine, check the oil
level and top up if nec-
essary, see page 216.
AThis is part of the message. Additional information will also
be displayed.

02 Instruments and controls12-volt sockets
0260
12-volt socket (front seat)
G026349
12-volt socket, auxiliary equipmentThe 12-volt socket can be used to plug in cer-
tain accessories such as cellular telephones,
etc. The maximum current is 10 A. The key
must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary
socket to function.Ashtrays/cigarette lighterThe auxiliary socket can also be used for a cig-
arette lighter
1, and ashtrays, which can be pur-
chased from your Volvo retailer.
NOTE
The cover should be kept on when the aux-
iliary socket is not in use.Auxiliary equipmentThe buttons to the left of the 12-volt socket can
be used for Volvo-installed optional or auxiliary
equipment.12-volt socket (rear seat)
G029082
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the rear seat cannot
function as a cigarette lighter.
1Accessory.

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
02``61
G026415
Pos.
LightingDaytime running lights off. High
beam flash only.Parking lightsDaytime running lights. High
beams and high beam flash can
be used in this position.
Parking lightsThe front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.
±
Turn switch (1) to the parking light position.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switched on.Headlights1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running
lights) illuminate automatically, except
when the light switch (1) is in the parking
light position
1.
NOTE
See page 64 for information on switching
between high and low beams.
Active Bi-Xenon Lights (ABL)–option
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Lighting panel, vehicles with Active Bi-Xenon
Ÿ
headlightsWhen the ABL function is activated, the head-
light beams adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements of the steering
wheel.
This function can be activated by turning the
lighting switch to the ABL position (indicated
by the arrow in the illustration). The indicator
light
in the ABL symbol will illuminate.
The function can be deactivated by turning the
lighting switch counterclockwise to one of the
other lighting positions.
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.

02 Instruments and controlsLighting panel
0262
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Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and
activated (right)
NOTE
•
This function can only be activated in
twilight or dark conditions, and only
when the vehicle is in motion.
•
If the indicator light flashes, this indi-
cates a fault in the ABL system. A text
message will also be displayed.
Brake lightsThe brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.Fog lightsFront fog lights (option)The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.
1.
Turn the ignition key 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 are on.Rear fog lightThe single rear fog light is located in the driver's
side taillight cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combi-
nation with the high/low beam 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 and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).Instrument panel lightingThe instrument panel lighting illuminates when
the ignition is in position II and the light switch
(1) is in either position
or
.
NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip
odometer, clock, and ambient temperature,
these gauges illuminate when the vehicle is
unlocked and when the key has been
removed from the ignition switch. The light-
ing will go out when the vehicle is locked.Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase
brightness or down to decrease brightness.

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
0263 Unlocking the fuel filler door
With the ignition switched off, press button (4)
to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that
the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the
car begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler
door re-locks.

02 Instruments and controlsLeft-side steering wheel lever
0264
Lever positions
G026954
Turn signals, lane change positionTurn signals, position for normal turnsHigh beam flashToggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signalsWhen turning±
Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible (to position 2) to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automatically
by the movement of the steering wheel, or the
lever can be returned to its initial position by
hand.When changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by:•
Moving the turn signal lever up or down to
position 1 and releasing it.
•
Moving the lever up or down to position 2
and immediately back to its original posi-
tion.NOTE
•
This automatic flashing sequence can
be interrupted by immediately moving
the lever in the opposite direction.
•
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster
than normal, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlightsContinuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2.
With the light switch (1) in position
,
see page 61, pull the turn signal lever
toward the steering wheel (position 4) to
toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The
high beams will remain on until the lever is
released.Home safe lightingWhen you leave your car at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the car.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to
position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate
and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The
time interval can be changed according to your
1Factory setting