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Overview of information and warning symbols09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.345 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 meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The 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
Warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Low oil pressure78
A
Parking brake78
SRS airbags78
Seat belt reminder79
Generator not charg-
ing79
A
Fault in the brake sys-
tem79
Warning symbol79
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system77
A
Malfunction indicator
light77
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)77
Rear fog light on77
Stability system
(DSTC), Hill Descent
Control, Trailer Stabil-
ity Assist*77
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)77
Low fuel level77
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Overview of information and warning symbols 09
346* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Information symbol,
see text in information
display77
High beam indicator76
Left turn signal indica-
tor76
Right turn signal indi-
cator76
ACanadian models
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol*151,
157
Radar sensor*155
Camera*
Laser sensor*171
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Collision Warning with
Full Auto-brake and
Pedestrian Detection*173
Driver Alert System*175
Active Bending Lights
(ABL)*90
Fuel filler door (arrow
indicates it is on right
side of vehicle)76
Rain sensor*95
Driver Alert System*176
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*178
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.347
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*178
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Audio files219
CD folder219
Video files219
Bluetooth-connected
cell phone230
BluetoothTM hands-
free230
HD radio
Park Assist*181
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Seat belt reminder19
Occupant Weight
Sensor26
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Volvo programs 09
348
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 195
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 116
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................146
Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 115
Adaptive cruise control.................... 149, 151
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 139
Air distribution.......................................... 135
Air distribution table................................. 141
Air vents................................................... 136
All Wheel Drive......................................... 114
Anti-freeze.......................................248, 306Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 76
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 116
Approach lighting................................58, 93
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
Bluetooth Ÿ devices............................. 226
Bluetooth Ÿ hands-free system........... 229
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 226
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
HD digital radio................................... 212
introduction......................................... 200
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 241
overview.............................................. 200
radio functions.................................... 210
Sirius satellite radio............................214
sound settings.................................... 208
steering wheel keypad........................ 205
voice control....................................... 237
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 101
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 112, 113
general description.....................112, 113oil........................................................ 343
shiftlock override................................ 113
Axle weight.............................................. 280
B
Battery
changing..................................... 318, 319
maintenance....................................... 318
remote key, replacing........................... 61
specifications...................................... 344
warning symbols................................. 317
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 189, 190, 191
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 229
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 49
Booster cushions....................................... 45
Brake lights.............................................. 115
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 116
checking fluid level............................. 306
emergency brake assistance.............. 116
fluid..................................................... 343
general information............................. 115
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Hill Descent Control............................ 121
warning light......................................... 78
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 313
headlights...........................308, 309, 310
introduction......................................... 308
license plate lights.............................. 313
side marker lights...............................311
specifications...................................... 314
taillight................................................ 312
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 185
Capacity weight....................................... 280
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 313
steel grid............................................. 259
Cargo area cover..................................... 259
Cargo area net......................................... 260
Catalytic converter................................... 253
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 229
Cell phone voice control.......................... 237
Central locking system, introduction......... 56
Chains...................................................... 283Check engine light..................................... 76
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 48
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 47
Child safety.......................................... 37, 38
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks...................................... 52
City Safety™............................................ 162
Climate system........................................ 139
air distribution............................. 135, 141
air vents.............................................. 136
Interior Air Quality System.................. 135
introduction......................................... 134
passenger compartment filter............ 134
refrigerant........................................... 134
Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 248
Collision warning system.................168, 169Compass in rearview mirror..................... 102
Conserving electrical current................... 247
Controls, center console.......................... 241
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant............................................306, 343
Cooling system, general information....... 247
Courtesy lighting.................................. 92, 93
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control..................................147, 148
adaptive.............................................. 149
Curb weight............................................. 280
Current, conserving................................. 247
D
Defroster.................................................. 139
Detachable key blade................................ 60
Dimensions.............................................. 338
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 92, 93
Door mirrors............................................. 100
Driver alert............................................... 175
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Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 246
Driving in cold weather............................ 248
Driving through water..............................247
E
ECC.................................................139, 140
Economical driving.................................. 246
Electric parking brake.............................. 118
Electronic Climate Control.......137, 139, 140
air distribution table............................ 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 110
Emergency towing...........................265, 266
Emission inspection readiness................ 301
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 340
starting................................................ 109
switching off....................................... 110
Engine compartment overview................303
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................144Engine oil
checking............................................. 304
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 342
volumes.............................................. 343
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 257
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 300
Fluid specifications.................................. 343
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 91
rear...................................................... 312
Four C (active chassis system)................146
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 181, 183
Front seats...........................................82, 84
Fuel filler cap........................................... 253
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 252
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77Fuel requirements............................ 250, 251
Fuel tank volume.....................................343
Fuses............................... 320, 321, 324, 327
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 251
Gas tank volume...................................... 343
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 113
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 112, 113
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 279
Grocery bag holder.................................. 257
Gross vehicle weight...............................280
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 91
HD digital radio........................................ 212
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 90
changing bulbs...........................309, 310