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Overview of information and warning symbols
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278* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their Description and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indi-
cate a problem related to safety and/or driva-
bility. A message will also appear in the main
instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up
and a text message is displayed to provide the
driver with necessary information about one of
the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning56
Information56
Malfunction indi-
cator light58
Fault in the ABS
system58
Rear fog light58
Stability system
STC or DSTC*157
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fuel level warning
light58
Trailer turn signal
indicator59
Parking brake
applied59
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
Oil pressure warn-
ing light59
Seat belt reminder59
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SymbolDescriptionPage
Generator warn-
ing light59
Brake failure
warning light60
High beam indica-
tor54
Left turn signal54
Right turn signal54
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Rain sensor*74
Cruise control*71
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
G021216
Surround sound
(Premium Sound
only)244
HD radio248
Audio files254
CD folder254
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone258
BluetoothTM
hands-free
258
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder59
Occupant weight
sensor28
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12-volt sockets.......................................... 63
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 92
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 153
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 152
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 92
Air distribution table................................. 101
Air vents..................................................... 94
Alarm system........................................... 133
turning off sensors.............................. 134
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 153
Approach lighting...................................... 85
Audio files................................................ 254Audio system
audio functions................................... 241
automatic sound control..................... 245
AUX port............................................. 241
compact disc care.............................. 255
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 244
equalizer............................................. 245
HD digital radio................................... 248
menu settings..................................... 257
radio functions.................................... 246
selecting a sound source.................... 241
Sirius satellite radio............................250
sound settings.................................... 244
steering wheel keypad........................ 242
storing radio stations.......................... 246
subwoofer........................................... 244
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 242
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 79
Autolock..................................................... 84
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic sound control.........................245
Automatic transmission........................... 149
kickdown............................................ 150
oil........................................................ 271
shiftlock override................................ 151
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 150AUX port.................................................. 241
Axle weight......................................184, 269
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 114
Bass......................................................... 244
Battery
maintenance....................................... 222
remote key, replacing......................... 124
specifications...................................... 275
warning symbols................................. 222
Battery – replacing................................... 223
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 165
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 258
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 45
Brake fluid........................................ 220, 271
Brake lights........................................ 65, 152
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 153
emergency brake assistance.............. 153
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fluid..................................................... 220
general information............................. 152
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 224
list of................................................... 275
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 224
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 271
Capacity weight............................... 184, 269
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 117
Cargo area cover..................................... 117
Cargo area net................................. 118, 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 277
CD player................................................. 254
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 258
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 187
Changing a wheel.................................... 197
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 49Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 37
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 271
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 84
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................255
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 79
Conserving electrical current................... 140Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant.................................................... 271
changing............................................. 219
checking level of................................. 219
Courtesy lighting...................................... 109
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................111, 113
Curb weight.....................................184, 269
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 163
Dimensions.............................................. 268
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 244
Door mirrors............................................... 80
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139
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DSTC, stability system............................ 156
E
Economical driving.................................. 138
Electrical current – conserving................ 140
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 82
Electrical system...................................... 275
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 153
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 101
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98
Emergency brake..................................... 155
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 160
Emergency towing................................... 158
Emission inspection readiness................ 213
Engine
specifications...................................... 273
starting................................................ 146
starting with keyless drive.................. 148
Engine compartment overview................216Engine oil................................................. 217
changing............................................. 217
checking............................................. 217
specifications...................................... 272
volumes.............................................. 271
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 245
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 119
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Flat tires
changing..................................... 190, 197
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Fluids and oils.......................................... 271
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 246
Fog lights
front...................................................... 65
rear........................................................ 65
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 65
Front seats............................................... 104
adjusting the head restraints.............. 107folding backrests................................ 104
manually operated.............................. 104
power.................................................. 105
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 142
Fuel tank volume.....................................271
Fuses, replacing......................................231G
Gasoline requirements............................. 142
Geartronic................................................ 150
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 183
Glove compartment................................. 112
locking................................................ 131
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............184, 269
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 155
Hazard warning flashers............................ 76
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HD digital radio........................................ 248
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 224
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
Head restraints, rear seat........................114
High beam flash......................................... 67
High beams................................................ 67
Hoisting the vehicle.................................213
Home safe lighting............................... 67, 85
Hood, opening......................................... 215
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer.............................................. 146
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 122
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Infant seats................................................ 41
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33Inflation pressure..................................... 177
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 180
US models.......................................... 179
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 278
Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56
Inspection, preparing for......................... 213
Inspection readiness................................ 213
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 65
Interior lighting......................................... 109
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 242
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 46
J
Jack
location of........................................... 190
Jump starting........................................... 160
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Key blade.........................................124, 128
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 129
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 127
power seat memory............................ 128
starting the engine.............................. 148
Keylock.................................................... 146
Kickdown.................................................150
L
Label information..................................... 266
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 46
Lighting panel............................................ 64
Load anchoring eyelets...........................119
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 164
Locking
from the inside.................................... 131
glove compartment............................. 131
Locking the vehicle.................................. 127
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Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 140
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 189
M
Maintenance............................................ 212
hoisting the vehicle............................. 213
performed by the owner.....................213
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Mirrors....................................................... 79
Model plate.............................................. 267
Moonroof................................................... 82
Motor oil........................................... 217, 272
checking............................................. 217
N
Net in cargo area.............................118, 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 217
changing............................................. 217
checking............................................. 217
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 280
Opening the hood.................................... 215
Owner maintenance................................. 213
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 65
Park assist............................................... 169
Parking brake........................................... 155
Parking lights............................................. 64
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 213
Permissible axle weight........................... 184
Personal settings....................................... 84
Power door mirrors.................................... 80Power front seat...................................... 105
memory function................................. 106
Power moonroof........................................ 82
Power steering fluid................................. 220
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................250
Radio functions........................................ 246
HD digital radio................................... 248
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 74
Rear fog light............................................. 65
Rear park assist....................................... 169
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 114
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 114
Rearview mirror.......................................... 79
auto-dim function................................. 79
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 79
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 49
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 271
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changing from summer to winter........ 175
designations....................................... 181
glossary of terms................................ 183
improving economy............................ 174
inflation............................................... 177
inflation pressure, checking................ 177
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................180
inflation pressure table, US models.... 179
load ratings......................................... 178
rotation............................................... 175
snow...................................................187
spare................................................... 188
spare tire (location)............................. 190
speed ratings...................................... 178
storing................................................. 175
studded............................................... 187
tire pressure monitoring system......... 199
tire sealing system.............................. 192
tread wear indicator............................ 176
uniform tire quality grading................. 186
winter driving...................................... 187
Tire sealing system.................................. 192
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Towing a trailer........................................ 161
trailer hitch.......................................... 163Towing the vehicle................................... 158
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 163
Trailer towing........................................... 161
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 150
shiftlock override................................ 151
Tread wear indicator................................ 176
Treble....................................................... 244
Trip computer............................................ 69
Trips, long distance................................. 140
Turn signals............................................... 67
indicator lights...................................... 54
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................186
V
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 268
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle loading........................................ 184
roof loads............................................ 164Vehicle maintenance................................ 212
performed by the owner.....................213
Vehicle towing.........................................158
Vehicle weights........................................ 269
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 267
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 212
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 280
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 76
Warning symbol......................................... 56
Warranties................................................ 212
Washer fluid..................................... 219, 271
Washer fluid reservoir......................216, 219
Water, driving through............................. 139
Weights.................................................... 269
Wheel nuts............................................... 189
Wheels.....................................................174
changing............................................. 197
storing................................................. 175
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 34