2015 VOLVO XC70 display

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change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel econ-omy, emission controls, and drivability.Extended driving without correcting the causecould even damage other components inyour vehicle. This light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine was runningwhile the vehicle was refueled.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the ABS system (the standardbraking system will still function). Check thesystem by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off
the ignition.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the warning light goes off, no further action is required.
If the indicator light remains on, the vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician for inspection, seepage 141 for additional information.
Rear fog lights
This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are on.
Stability system
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sys-tem) is actively working to stabilize the vehi-cle, see page 152 for more detailed informa-tion.
Sport mode
This symbol illuminates to indicate that the stability system's Sport mode has been acti-
vated to help provide maximum tractive force,for example when driving with snow chains,or driving in deep snow or loose sand.
Low fuel level
When this light comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. See page288 for information about fuel and refueling.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a text message is displayed to provide the driverwith necessary information about one of thevehicle's systems. The message can beerased and the symbol can be turned off bypressing the OK button (see page 207 for
information) or this will take place automati-cally after a short time (the length of time var-ies, depending on the function affected). The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols.
High beam indicator
This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flashfunction is used.
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
• Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers areused.
• If either of these indicators flash fasterthan normal, the direction indicatorsare not functioning properly.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)*
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire pressure in one or more tires is low, seepage 334 for detailed information.
Warning symbols
SymbolDescription
Low oil pressure
Parking brake applied

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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 144 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 348 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 348. 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 348.If the brake fluid level is normal but the

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symbols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven, with great care, to an authorizedVolvo workshop to have the brake systemchecked.
• If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN,
the vehicle should be transported to anauthorized Volvo workshop to have thebrake system checked.
WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a warning mes- sage is displayed in the text window:DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician and have the brakesystem inspected.
• If the
and symbols
are on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
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 instrumentpanel. The symbol remains visible until thefault has been rectified but the text messagecan be cleared with the OK button, see page 207. The warning symbol can alsocome on in conjunction with other symbols. Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the
vehicle further.
2. Read the information on the information display. Implement the action in accord- ance with the message in the display.Clear the message using OK.
Reminder – doors not closedIf one of the doors is not closed properly, the
information or warning symbol illuminates
(depending on the vehicle's speed), a graphic will be displayed in instrument panel and an explanatory text message 2
will also be dis-
played in the instrument panel. Stop the vehi- cle in a safe place as soon as possible andclose the door.
If the vehicle is driven at a speedlower than approximately 5 mph(7 km/h), the information symbol illu-
minates.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed higher than approximately 5 mph(7 km/h), the warning symbol illumi-
nates.
If the hood is not closed properly, the warn-
ing symbol illuminates, a graphic will be dis-
played in instrument panel and an explana- tory text message 2
will also be displayed in
the instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close thehood. If the tailgate is not closed properly, the
information symbol illuminates and a graphic
will be displayed in instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possi-ble and close the tailgate.
Ambient temperature sensor
Location of the ambient temperature sensor, A: digital instrument panel*, B: analog instrumentpanel
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86* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tem-perature. This symbol serves as a warningfor possible slippery road surfaces. Pleasenote that this symbol does not indicate a
fault with your vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not moving, the temperature readings may beslightly higher than the actual ambienttemperature.
Trip odometers
Trip odometer 3
Odometer display
The trip odometers
T1 and T2 are used to
measure short distances. The distance is shown in the display. Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever to display the desired trip odome-ter. Press and hold the RESET button on the left
steering wheel lever for at least 1 second to reset the selected trip odometer 4
.
Clock
Clock, digital instrument panel*
Display 5
Setting the clockThe clock can be set in the
MY CAR menu
system. See page 209 for additional informa- tion about these menus.
1. Go to SettingsSystem optionsTime.
2. The hour box will be selected. Press OK
to activate this box.
3. Turn TUNE to set the correct hour and
press OK to confirm the setting and
deactivate this box.
4. Turn TUNE to select the minute box (A)
and press OK to activate this box (B).
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The trip odometer will be displayed differently in analog and digital instrument panels
4 Models with a digital information panel: press and hold RESET for more than approximately 4 seconds to reset all trip computer information
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5. Turn
TUNE to set the correct minute and
press OK to confirm the setting and
deactivate this box.
6. Turn TUNE to select
OK and press OK to
complete the procedure.
Use the menu selection
SettingsSystem
options
Time format to display the time in
the 24-hour format or the 12-hour format (AM/PM).

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Lighting panel
Lighting panel overview
Thumb wheel for adjusting display, instru- ment and "theater" lighting (seepage 102)
Rear fog lights (see page 103)
Headlight switch
Volvo recommends using the
posi-
tion whenever possible.
Headlight switch positions
Daytime running lights function as follows: With the headlight switch in the
position:
• In the
US: the daytime running lights will
be off
• In
Canada : the daytime running lights will
be on
With the headlight switch in the
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position and the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running (see page 89)
• In the
US: the daytime running lights will
be off
• In
Canada : the daytime running lights will
be on
With the headlight switch in the
position: • The daytime running lights will be
on (the
low beam headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions)
US models only : The daytime running lights
in
mode can be switched on or off in the
MY CAR menu system under
Settings
Car settingsLight settingsDaytime
running lights.
NOTE
The use of daytime running lights is rec- ommended in the United States and ismandatory in Canada .
With the headlight switch in the position:
• The daytime running lights will be
off and
the low beam headlights will be on
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Models with an analog instrument panel When AHB is activated, the
symbol
will illuminate in the instrument panel. The high beam indicator (
) in the instrument
panel will also illuminate when the high beams are on. Models with a digital instrument panel When AHB is activated,
will illuminate
as a white symbol in the instrument panel.
When the high beams are on, the symbol will change to blue.
NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the camera free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• Do not mount or in any way attachanything on the windshield that couldobstruct the camera.
If Active high beam Temporary
unavailable Switch manually is displayed in
the instrument panel, switching between high and low beams will have to be done man-ually. However, the light switch can remain inthe AUTO position. The same applies if
Windscreen Sensors blocked is displayed
and the
symbol is displayed. The
symbol will go out when these mes-
sages are displayed. AHB may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When AHB becomes activeagain or if the sensors in the windshield areno longer obscured, the messages will disap- pear and the
symbol will illuminate.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be nec- essary to switch between high and lowbeams manually:
• In heavy fog or rain
• In blowing snow or slush
• In bright moonlight
• In freezing rain
• In areas with dim street lighting
• When oncoming vehicles have dim front lighting
• If there are pedestrians on or near theroad
• If there are reflective objects, such assigns, near the road
• When oncoming vehicles' lights areobscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.
• When there are vehicles on connectingroads
• At the top of hills or in dips in the road
• In sharp curves
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102* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tunnel detection (models with the rain sensor* only)
The rain sensor reacts to the change in light- ing conditions when, for example, the vehicleenters a tunnel and the tunnel detection fea-ture will then activate the low beam head-lights. The low beams will be switched offapprox. 20 seconds after the vehicle leavesthe tunnel. The rain sensor does not have to be activated for tunnel detection to function.
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated (left) and activated (right) When this function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curveaccording to movements of the steeringwheel (see the right-pointing beam in theillustration). ABL is activated automatically
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when the
engine is started. The function can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system under
My XC70
Active Bending Lights or under Settings
Car settingsLight settingsActive
Bending Lights.
See page 209 for a description of the menu system.
NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicleis in motion.
If a fault should occur in the system, the sym- bol will illuminate and a message will be dis-played as shown in the table.
SymbolDisplayExplanation
Headlamp failureServicerequiredThe system is not functioningproperly andshould beinspected/repaired by atrained andqualified Volvoservice techni-cian.
Auxiliary lights*If the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary lights, the driver can use the MY CAR menu system to
choose to deactivate and turn these lights on and off along with the high beam headlights 3
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Instrument and "theater" lighting
Instrument lightingIllumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode(see page 88). The display lighting is automatically subdued in darkness and the sensitivity is set with thethumb wheel.
2 The factory default setting is on.
3 The auxiliary lights must be connected to the vehicle's electrical system, which should only be done by a trained and authorized Volvo service technician. See page 209 for more information about the menu system.