2009 VOLVO XC60 warning light

02 Locks and alarm
Child safety locks02
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Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks – rear doorsThe controls are located on the rear door
jambs. Use the remote control\fs key blade or a
screwdriver to adjust these controls.
The rear doors can only be opened from
the outside when the slot is in the horizon-
tal position.
The rear doors can be opened from the
inside when the slot is in the vertical posi-
tion.
Power child safety locks*The power child lock function can be activated
by pressing the button shown in the inset illus-
tration above. The ignition must be in mode
I
or II (see page 79).
When the function is activated, a message will
appear in the information display and the indi-
cator light in the button will light up.
With the function activated:
\b The rear door windows can only be opened
with the control in the driver\fs door.
\b The rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside.
NOTE There are no manual child safety locks on
vehicles equipped with the optional power
child safety locks.
WARNING
Remember, in the event of an accident, the
rear seat passengers cannot open the doors
from the inside with the controls in position
A (manual child safety locks) or if the power
child safety lock function is activated. G02107
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 73Function Page
Menus and mes-
sages, turn signals,
high/low beams,
trip computer 122 , 90,
87, 153
Cruise control 158
Horn, airbag 86, 17
Main instrument
panel 73
Menu system,
audio, Bluetooth
hands-free controls 152
START/STOP
ENGINE button 79
Ignition slot 79
Information display 89
Door handle –
In-door control pan-
els (power win-
dows, mirrors,
power child safety
locks, central lock-
ing button) 122 , 96,
98, 65, 61 Function Page
Hazard warning
flashers 122 , 136
Audio system con-
trols 126
Climate system
controls 109
Gear selector 157
Controls for active
chassis (Four-C)* 93
Wipers and washers 86
Steering wheel
adjustment 227
Hood opening con-
trol 116
Parking brake 81
Power seat* adjust-
ment controls 87, 208
Lighting panel, con-
trols for opening
fuel filler door/tail-
gate 87, 208,
see page 62 Information displays
Information displays in the instrument panel
The information displays (1) show information
on some of the vehicle\fs functions, such as
cruise control, the trip computer and mes-
sages. The information is shown with text and
symbols.
More detailed information can be found in the
descriptions of the functions that use the infor-
mation displays. G01060
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74 Gauges
Gauges in the instrument panel
Speedometer
Fuel gauge. Please note that the fuel level
indicator in the gauge moves from right to
left as the amount of fuel in the tank
decreases. See also the section on refuel-
ing beginning on page 206. See page
153 for more information on fuel level and
consumption.
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not drive continuously with the needle
in the red area of the gauge. The engine
management system will automatically
prevent excessively high engines speeds.
This will be noticeable as a pronounced
unevenness in engine speed. Indicator, information, and warning
symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator and information symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
High beam and turn signal indicators
Function checkAll indicator and warning symbols light up in
ignition mode
II or when the engine is started.
When the engine has started, all the symbols
should go out except the parking brake sym-
bol, which only goes out when the brake is dis-
engaged.
If the engine does not start or if the function
check is carried out in ignition mode II, all sym-
bols go out after 5 seconds except the symbol for faults in the vehicle\fs emissions system and
the symbol for low oil pressure.
Certain symbols may not have their functions
illustrated, depending on the vehicle\fs equip-
ment.
Indicator and warning symbols
Symbol Description
Trailer turn signal indicator
Malfunction indicator light
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Rear fog light on
Stability system
Tire pressure monitoring sen-
sor (TPMS)
Low fuel level
Information symbol, see text
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Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
Trailer turn signal indicator
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash
simultaneously with the trailer\fs turn signals. If
the light does not flash, or if they flash faster
than usual when signaling a turn, the turn sig-
nals on the trailer or on the vehicle are not
functioning properly.
Malfunction Indicator Light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board
Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your vehicle\fs
engine, transmission, electrical and emission
systems.
The malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE)
light will illuminate if the computer senses a
condition that potentially may need correcting.
When this happens, please have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician as soon as possible.
A malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light
may have many causes. Sometimes, you may
not notice a change in your car\fs behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt
fuel economy, emission controls, and drivabil-
ity. Extended driving without correcting the
cause could even damage other components
in your vehicle.
This light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is
not closed tightly or if the engine was running
while the vehicle was refueled.
Canadian models are equipped with this sym-
bol:
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
If the warning light comes on, there may be a
malfunction in the ABS system (the standard
braking system will still function). Check the
system by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off the ignition.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the warning light goes off, no further action is required.
If the warning light remains on, the vehicle
should be driven to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for inspection,

See
page 112 for additional information.
Canadian models are equipped with this sym-
bol:
Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light
(located in the driver\fs side tail light cluster) is
on.
Stability system
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC
(Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sys-
tem) is actively working to stabilize the vehicle,
155 for more detailed information.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)*
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire
pressure in one or more tires is low, see
page 271 for detailed information.
Low fuel level
When this light comes on, the vehicle should
be refueled as soon as possible.
Information symbol
The information symbol illuminates and a text
message is displayed if a fault is detected in
one of the vehicle\fs systems. The message can
be erased and the symbol can be turned off by
pressing the READ button (see page 123 for
information) or this will take place automati-
cally after a short time (the length of time varies,
depending on the function affected).

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76 The information symbol may also illuminate
together with other symbols.
High beam indicator
This symbol illuminates when the high beam
headlights are on, or if the high beam flash
function is used.
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
\b
Both turn signal indicators will flash
when the hazard warning flashers are
used.
\b If either of these indicators flash faster
than normal, the direction indicators are
not functioning properly.
Indicator and warning symbols Symbol Description
Low oil pressure
Parking brake applied
SRS airbags Symbol Description
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol
Low oil pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and
check the engine oil level. If the oil level is nor-
mal and the light stays on after restart, have the
vehicle towed to the nearest trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician. This is normal,
provided it goes off when the engine speed is
increased.
Parking brake applied
This symbol illuminates when the parking
brake is applied. On models equipped with the
electric parking brake, this symbol flashes
while the brake is being applied and then glows
steadily.A flashing symbol means that a fault has been
detected. See the message in the information
display.
Canadian models are equipped with this sym-
bol:
NOTE
This symbol also comes on when the
mechanical parking brake is only slightly
applied.
Airbags – SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being
driven, or remains on for longer than approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the vehicle has been
started, the SRS system\fs diagnostic functions
have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pre-
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.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol comes on for approximately 6 sec-
onds if the driver has not fastened his or her
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Generator not charging
This symbol comes on during driving if a fault
has occurred in the electrical system. Contact
an authorized Volvo workshop.
Engine temperatureEngine overheating can result from low oil or
coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high
heat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction.
Engine overheating will be signaled with text
and a red warning triangle in the middle of the
instrument display. The exact text will depend
on the degree of overheating. It may range
from "HIGH ENGINE TEMP – SLOW
DOWN" to "
HIGH ENGINE TEMP – STOP
ENGINE." If appropriate, other messages,
such as "COOLANT LEVEL LOW" will also be
displayed. If your engine does overheat so that
you must stop the engine, always allow the
engine to cool before attempting to check oil
and coolant levels.
Fault in brake system
If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may
be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 112. If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN, the vehicle should be transported to an
authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake
system checked. Canadian models are equipped with this sym-
bol: If the and symbols come on
at the same time, there may be a fault in the
brake force distribution system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
\b If both symbols extinguish, continue driv-
ing.
\b If the symbols remain on, check the level in
the brake fluid reservoir, see page 227. If
the brake fluid level is normal but the sym-
bols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven,
with great care, to an authorized Volvo
workshop to have the brake system
checked.
\b If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN, the
vehicle should be transported to an author-
ized Volvo workshop to have the brake
system checked.
WARNING \b
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a warning message
is displayed in the text window:
DO
NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to
a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician and have the brake system
inspected.
\b If the ABS and Brake system lights are
on at the same time, there is a risk of
reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol comes on when a fault
has been indicated which could affect the
safety and/or drivability of the vehicle. An
explanatory text is shown on the information
display at the same time. The symbol remains
visible until the fault has been rectified but the
text message can be cleared with the READ
button, see page 123. The warning symbol can
also come on in conjunction with other sym-
bols.
Action:
1.
Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehi-
cle further.
2. Read the information on the information display. Implement the action in accord-

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Adjusting
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering
wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both
height and reach:
1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
3. Push back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to
push into place, press the steering wheel
lightly at the same time as you push the
lever.
WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.
With speed-dependent power steering* the
level of steering force can be adjusted, see
page 157.
Keypads
Keypads in the steering wheel
Cruise control, see page 158. Adaptive
cruise control*, see page 172.
Audio controls, see page 133.Horn
Horn
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Press the steering wheel hub to sound the
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Front fog lights
Button for front fog lights
The front fog lights can be switched on
together with high/low beams or the parking
lights.
–
Press the button to switch the fog lights on/
off. The light in the button comes on when
the fog lights are on.
NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the front
fog lights may vary, depending on where
you drive. Rear fog light
Button for rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver\fs
side taillight cluster. The rear fog light will only
function in combination with the high/low
beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.
–
Press the button to switch the rear fog light
on/off.
> The rear fog light indicator symbol on the instrument panel and the
light in the button come on when the
rear fog light is switched on.
NOTE The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal tail lights 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).
Hazard warning flashers
Location of the hazard warning flasher button
The hazard warning flasher should be used to
indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic
hazard.
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To activate the flashers, press the button
in the center dash. Press the button again
to turn off the flashers. G031414