2011 VOLVO V60 alternator

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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SymbolSpecification
Alternator not charging
Fault in brake system
Warning
AFor certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure
is not used. Warnings are made via display text, see pages
307 and 309.
Low oil pressureIf this symbol illuminates during driving then
the engine's oil pressure is too low. Stop the
engine immediately and check the engine oil
level, top up if necessary. If the symbol illumi-
nates and the oil level is normal, contact a
workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek
assistance from an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Parking brake appliedThis symbol illuminates with a constant glow
when the parking brake is applied. The symbol
flashes during application, and then changes
over to a constant glow.
A flashing symbol means that a fault has arisen.
Read the message on the information display.
Airbags – SRSIf this symbol remains illuminated or illuminates
while driving, it means a fault has beendetected in the seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, or
IC systems. Drive immediately to a workshop
to have the system checked. Volvo recom-
mends that you seek assistance from an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Seatbelt reminderThis symbol illuminates if someone in a front
seat has not put on their seatbelt or if someone
in a rear seat has taken off their seatbelt.
Alternator not chargingThis symbol illuminates during driving if a fault
has occurred in the electrical system. Visit a
workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek
assistance from an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Fault in brake systemIf this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level
may be too low. Stop the car in a safe place
and check the level in the brake fluid reservoir,
see page 311.
If the brake and ABS symbols illuminate at the
same time, there may be a fault in the brake
force distribution system.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
•If both symbols extinguish, continue
driving.
•If the symbols remain illuminated, check
the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 311. If the brake fluid level is nor-
mal but the symbols are still illuminated,
the car can be driven, with great care, to
a workshop to have the brake system
checked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
WARNING
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid.
The loss of brake fluid must be investigated
by a workshop. Volvo recommends that you
contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
If the brake and ABS symbols are illumi-
nated at the same time, there is a risk that
the rear end will skid during heavy braking.
WarningThe red warning symbol illuminates when a
fault has been indicated which could affect the
safety and/or driveability of the car. An explan-
atory text is shown on the information display
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09 Specifications
Electrical system 09
360
Electrical system
The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator.
The electrical system is single-pole and uses
the chassis and engine casing as a conductor.The battery capacity is dependent upon the
equipment level in the vehicle.IMPORTANT
If the battery is replaced, replace it with a
battery of the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the
decal on the battery).
Battery
Voltage (V)Cold start capacity,
CCA - Cold Cranking Amperes (A)Reserve capacity
(minutes)
12520–700100–135
12700–760120–135
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09 Specifications
Symbols in the display09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.373 General
There are a variety of different symbols in the
display in the car. The symbols are divided into
warning, indicator and information symbols.
Shown below are the most common symbols
with their meanings and a reference to where
in the manual further information can be found.
For more information on symbols and text
messages, see pages 76, 77 and 140.
The red warning symbol
illuminates
when a fault has been indicated which could
affect the safety and/or driveability of the car.
At the same time an explanatory text is dis-
played in the information display.
The yellow information symbol
illumi-
nates, in combination with text in the informa-
tion display, when a deviation in any of the car's
systems has occurred. The yellow symbol
information can also illuminate in combination
with other symbols.
Symbols in the display
Indicator and warning symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Low oil pres-
sure77
Parking
brake77, 131, 132
Airbags -
SRS21, 77
Seatbelt
reminder18, 77
Alternator
not charging77
Fault in the
brake system77, 130
Warning,
safety mode21, 32, 77, 79,
120
Indicator and information symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Fault in the ABL
system*76, 90
Emissions sys-
tem76
Fault in the ABS
system76, 130
Rear fog lamp on76, 91
Stability system,
DSTC, Trailer
stability assist76, 165, 283
Engine pre-
heater (diesel)76
Low level in fuel
tank76, 159
Information,
read display text76
Main beam on76, 90
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10 Alphabetical Index
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385
Type approval, remote control key sys-
tem........................................................... 361
Type designation..................................... 344
Tyres
dimensions......................................... 357
direction of rotation............................288
driving characteristics......................... 288
maintenance....................................... 288
pressure......................................295, 357
puncture repair................................... 299
specifications..............................290, 357
speed ratings...................................... 291
tread wear indicators.......................... 289
tyre pressure monitoring..................... 297
winter tyres......................................... 290
U
Unlocking
from the inside...................................... 61
from the outside................................... 61
USB, connection...................................... 236
V
Vanity mirror......................................93, 213
Ventilation................................................ 150
Vibration damper..................................... 279
Voice control, mobile phone....................255
W
Warning lamp
adaptive cruise control.......................171
collision warning system.................... 189
stability and traction control system. . 164
Warning lamps
airbags SRS.......................................... 77
alternator not charging......................... 77
fault in brake system............................ 77
low oil pressure..................................... 77
parking brake applied........................... 77
seatbelt reminder.................................. 77
warning.................................................77
Warning sound
collision warning system.................... 189
Warning symbol, airbag system................ 21
Warning triangle....................................... 296Washer fluid, filling................................... 320
Washer nozzles, heated............................. 99
Washers
rear window.......................................... 99
washer fluid, filling.............................. 320
windscreen........................................... 99
Water and dirt-repellent coating.............. 101
Water-repellent surface, cleaning............ 337
Waxing..................................................... 337
Weights
kerb weight......................................... 347
Wheels
changing............................................. 292
installation........................................... 293
rims..................................................... 289
snow chains........................................ 290
spare wheel........................................ 293
Wheels and tyres..................................... 288
Whiplash injury, WHIPS............................. 29
WHIPS
child seat/booster cushion................... 29
whiplash injury...................................... 29
Windows, rearview and door mirrors....... 101
Windscreen washing.................................. 99
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