2014 VOLVO V60 alternator

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Information, read display textWhen one of the car's systems does not behave as intended, this information symbolilluminates and a text appears on the informa-tion display. The message text is cleared withthe OK button, see Menu navigation - com-
bined instrument panel (p. 100), or it disap-pears automatically after a time (timedepending on which function is indicated).The information symbol can also illuminate inconjunction with other symbols.
NOTE
When a service message is shown, the symbol and message are cleared using theOK button, or disappear automatically
after a time.
Main beam OnThe symbol illuminates when main beam is on and with main beam flash.
Left/right-hand direction indicatorBoth direction indicator symbols flash whenthe hazard warning flashers are used.
Eco function onThe symbol illuminates when the Eco functionis activated.
Start/StopThe symbol shines when the engine is auto-stopped.
Tyre pressure systemThe symbol illuminates in the event of lowtyre pressure, or if a fault arises in the tyrepressure system.
Related information
• Combined instrument panel (p. 59)
• Combined instrument cluster - meaning of warning symbols (p. 65)
• Digital combined instrument panel - over-view (p. 60)
Combined instrument cluster - meaning of warning symbols
The warning symbols alert the driver that an important function is activated, or that a seri-ous error or a serious failure has occurred.
Warning symbols
SymbolSpecification
Low oil pressure A
Parking brake applied, digital instrument
Parking brake applied, ana- logue instrument
Airbags – SRS
Seatbelt reminder
Alternator not charging
Fault in brake system
Warning
A
For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are made via display text; seeEngine oil - checking and filling (p. 346).
Low oil pressureIf this symbol illuminates during driving then the engine's oil pressure is too low. Stop the
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engine immediately and check the engine oil level, top up if necessary. If the symbol illumi-nates and the oil level is normal, contact aworkshop. Volvo recommends that you seekassistance from an authorised Volvo work-shop.
Parking brake appliedThis symbol illuminates with a constant glowwhen the parking brake is applied. The sym-bol flashes during application, and thenchanges over to a constant glow. A flashing symbol in any other situation means that a fault has arisen. Read the mes-sage on the information display. For more information, see Parking brake (p. 293).
Airbags – SRSIf this symbol remains illuminated or illumi-nates while driving, it means a fault has beendetected in the seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, orIC systems. Drive immediately to a workshopto have the system checked. Volvo recom-mends that you seek assistance from anauthorised Volvo workshop.
Seatbelt reminderThis symbol flashes if someone in a front seathas not put on their seatbelt or if someone ina rear seat has taken off their seatbelt.
Alternator not chargingThis symbol illuminates during driving if afault has occurred in the electrical system.Visit a workshop. Volvo recommends that youseek assistance from an authorised Volvoworkshop.
Fault in brake systemIf this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid levelmay be too low. Stop the car in a safe placeand check the level in the brake fluid reser-voir; see Brake and clutch fluid - level (p.350). If the brake and ABS symbols illuminate at the same time, there may be a fault in thebrake force distribution system.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn offthe engine.
2. Restart the engine.
•If both symbols extinguish, continue driving.
• If the symbols remain illuminated,check the level in the brake fluid reser-voir, see Brake and clutch fluid - level(p. 350). If the brake fluid level is nor-mal but the symbols are still illumi-nated, the car can be driven, with greatcare, to a workshop to have the brakesystem checked. Volvo recommendsthat you seek assistance from anauthorised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
If the brake fluid is under the
MIN level in
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur- ther before topping up the brake fluid. The loss of brake fluid must be investiga- ted by a workshop. Volvo recommendsthat you contact an authorised Volvoworkshop.
WARNING
If the BRAKE and ABS symbols are lit at the same time, there is a risk that the rearend will skid during heavy braking.
WarningThe red warning symbol illuminates when a fault has been indicated which could affectthe safety and/or driveability of the car. Anexplanatory text is shown on the informationdisplay at the same time. The symbol remainsvisible until the fault has been rectified but thetext message can be cleared with the OK
button; see Menu navigation - combinedinstrument panel (p. 100). The warning sym-bol can also illuminate in conjunction withother symbols. Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the car further.
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Related information
• Volvo Sensus (p. 68)
Symbols in the display
There are a variety of different symbols in the display in the car. The symbols are dividedinto warning, indicator and information sym-bols. Shown below are the most commonsymbols with their meanings and a referenceto where in the manual further information canbe found.
- Red warning symbol, illuminates when
a fault has been indicated which could affect the safety and/or driveability of the car. Anexplanatory text is shown in the combinedinstrument panel at the same time.
- Information symbol, illuminates in
combination with text in the combined instru- ment panel, when a deviation in any of thecar's systems has occurred. The informationsymbol can also illuminate in conjunction withother symbols.
Warning symbols in the combined
instrument panel
SymbolSpecificationSee
Low oil pressure(p. 65)
Parking brake applied(p. 65), (p. 293)
Parking brake applied, alterna-tive symbol(p. 65)
SymbolSpecificationSee
Airbags – SRS(p. 27), (p. 65)
Seatbelt reminder(p. 23), (p. 65)
Alternator not charging(p. 65)
Fault in brake system(p. 65), (p. 290)
Warning, safety mode(p. 27), (p. 37), (p. 65),(p. 276)
Control symbols in the combined instrument panel
SymbolSpecificationSee
ABL fault*(p. 64), (p. 84)
Emissions sys- tem(p. 64)
ABS fault(p. 64), (p. 290)
Rear fog lamp on(p. 64), (p. 85)
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Warning lampAdaptive Cruise Control..................... 189
collision warning system.................... 217
stability and traction control system.. 175
Warning lamps Airbags – SRS....................................... 65
alternator not charging......................... 65
Fault in brake system........................... 65
Low oil pressure................................... 65
Parking brake applied........................... 65
seatbelt reminder............................ 26, 65
Warning................................................ 65
Warning sound collision warning system.................... 217
Warning symbols........................... 60, 62, 65
Warning triangle....................................... 329Washer fluid volume................................................ 401
Washer fluid, filling................................... 361
Washer nozzles, heated............................. 91Washers rear window.......................................... 92
washer fluid, filling.............................. 361
windscreen........................................... 91
Water and dirt-repellent coating.............. 381
Water-repellent surface, cleaning............ 381 Waxing..................................................... 380Weights
kerb weight......................................... 390
Wheel bolts.............................................. 320 lockable.............................................. 320
Wheel rim, dimensions............................ 322Wheel rims cleaning.............................................. 380
Wheels installation........................................... 327
removal............................................... 324
snow chains........................................ 321
Whiplash injury, WHIPS............................. 33 WHIPS child seat/booster cushion................... 34
seating position.................................... 35
whiplash protection........................ 33, 36
Windows, rearview and door mirrors. 21, 381 Windscreen heating................................................ 125
Windscreen, heating.................................. 96
Windscreen washing.................................. 91
Windscreen wiper...................................... 90 rain sensor............................................ 90
Winter driving........................................... 299
Winter tyres.............................................. 321 Wiper blades............................................ 359
changing............................................. 360
Cleaning.............................................. 361
replacing, rear window....................... 360
Service position.................................. 359
Wipers and washing.................................. 90
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