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SymbolDescription
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol, read the text displayed in the instrumentpanel
Low oil pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the vehicle, stop the engine immediately, andcheck the engine oil level. Add oil if neces-sary. If the oil level is normal and the lightstays on after restart, have the vehicle towedto the nearest trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Parking brake applied
This symbol flashes while the brake is being applied and then glows steadily when theparking brake has been set. See page 138 for more information about using the parking brake.
Airbags – SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer thanapproximately 10 seconds after the vehiclehas been started, the SRS system's diagnos-tic functions have detected a fault in a seatbelt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, sideimpact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain.Have the system(s) inspected by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible. See page 21 for more information about the airbag system.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol comes on for approximately 6 seconds if the driver has not fastened his orher seat belt.
Generator not charging
This symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contactan authorized Volvo workshop.
Engine temperatureEngine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at highheat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction.Engine overheating will be signaled with textand a red warning triangle in the middle of theinstrument display. The exact text will dependon the degree of overheating. It may rangefrom
High engine temp Reduce speed toHigh engine temp Stop engine. If appropri-
ate, other messages, such as Coolant level
low, Stop safely will also be displayed. If
your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allow the engine tocool before attempting to check oil and cool-ant levels. See page 332 for more information.
Fault in brake system
If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brake fluid reser-voir, see page 332. If the level in the reservoiris below MIN, the vehicle should be transpor-
ted to an authorized Volvo workshop to havethe brake system checked. 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.
• If both symbols extinguish, continue driv- ing.
• If the symbols remain on, check the levelin the brake fluid reservoir, see page 332.If the brake fluid level is normal but the
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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 traffichazard.
–To activate the flashers, press the button in the center dash. Press the button againto turn off the flashers.
NOTE
• Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary,depending on where you live.
• The hazard warning flashers will beactivated automatically if an airbagdeploys.
Turn signals
Turn signals
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn
signals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up or down to the first position andreleasing it.
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the move-ment of the steering wheel, or the lever canbe returned to its initial position by hand.
NOTE
• This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately movingthe lever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashesfaster than normal, check for aburned-out turn signal bulb.
Interior lighting, front
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Light switches, front roof lighting
Drivers side front reading light, on/off
Passenger's side front reading light, on/off
Overhead courtesy lighting.
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382
Driving economically................................ 276
Driving in cold weather............................ 278
Driving through water.............................. 277
E
ECC......................................... 210, 212, 214
Eco (driving function)............................... 128
Eco coast................................................. 128
Eco guide................................................. 126
Economical driving.................................. 276
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 93
Electric parking brake.............................. 138
Electronic Climate Control....... 210, 212, 214air distribution table............................ 216
Interior Air Quality System.................. 214
ventilated seats................................... 210
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 289
Emission inspection readiness................ 326Engine overheating........................................... 80
specifications...................................... 370 Start/Stop........................................... 131
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119
Engine compartment overview................ 328
Engine oil................................................. 371 checking............................................. 330
low pressure warning light.................... 79
volumes.............................................. 372
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 284
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 324 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 309
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 361
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 373
Fog lights................................................... 79 rear........................................................ 98
Four C (active chassis system)................ 224 Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 185, 187
Front seats........................................... 86, 88 heated................................................. 210
Fuel filler cap........................................... 282
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 281
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 279, 280
Fuel tank volume..................................... 373
Fuses............................... 347, 348, 352, 355G
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Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 280
Gas tank volume...................................... 373
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80