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| Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls |
1 Turn signals
2 Text window
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway
on the gauge when driving.
Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see page 148.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring
shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10
mile/kilometer. Press the button quickly to
toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in
the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General warning light (see page 30).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm.
Do not drive for long with the needle in the red
section. The engine has an built-in function
preventing too high engine speed. When
this function operates, you may discern some
pulsation, which is normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is
displayed here. If you use the Geartronic
function on the automatic transmission, the
currently selected gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature
outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the
text window is displayed when the temperature
is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately:
Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters)
When the warning light comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights described on pages 30 and 31 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument panel should go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the
parking brake has been fully released.
Warning lamp 
in the
center of the instrument
panel
This lamp lights up red or yellow depending
on the severity of the fault that has been
detected.
Yellow light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the
vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system
has detected a fault. Drive to an authorized
Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system.
See the SRS section for more information.
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or
braking, stop immediately, open the hood
and check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. See page 154 for the location of the reservoir.
Canadian models are equipped with this
warning light:
Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. R-models are also equipped with an oil level warning system. See page 153. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake
(hand brake) is applied. The parking brake
lever is situated between the front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this
warning light:
Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is
running, have the charging system checked.
* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal,
if towing a trailer, will go on while driving.
Rear fog light
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.
Malfunction indicator lamp
On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with
this warning light: 
NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
Anti-lock Brake System ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a
malfunction of the ABS system (the standard
braking system will still function). The vehicle
should be driven to a Volvo retailer for
inspection. See page 21 for additional
information.
Stability Traction Control (STC) system
(option), or
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
(DSTC) system (option)
An indicator light will flash when STC or DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car. See pages 22-23 for more detailed
information.
Turn signal indicator - trailer
(certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash
simultaneously with the turn signals on the
trailer. If the light does not flash when
signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor
the car's turn signals are functioning.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
See page 118 for more information on this function.
Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is
also displayed in the text window. After you have read the message, you
can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration above).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected.
Warning messages override text messages from any car feature that also uses the text window. A warning message must be acknowledged (erased) before you can access the feature of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning message.
Erased messages are stored in the system's memory until the required action has been taken. You can scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A. The text window can be cleared (the message will be returned to memory) by pressing button A again.
General messages
STOP SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.
1) OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL OIL* Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 151, 153.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 151, 153.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP ENGINE* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 151, 153.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/SEE MANUAL* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 151, 153.
* These messages apply to R-models only.
1) Orange warning triangle, see page 30.
2) Red warning triangle, see page 30.
The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on
the specifications of your car
Stability Traction Control (STC)*/
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)**
Press this switch to turn the Spin Control (SC)
function of the STC/DSTC system on or off.
To help reduce the risk that the SC function is
turned off inadvertently, the switch must be
held in for at least half a second to disable this
function.
See pages 22-23 for more information.
R-models only:
The Active Yaw Control function can also be deactivated. See page 22 for more information.
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Disconnecting the alarm
This button is used to temporarily disconnect
alarm sensors. See page 85 for further information
Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in
certain accessories. The ignition key must be
in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary
socket to function. See also page 43 for more
information.
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)
See page 100 for more information on this
function.
Four-C active chassis system: R models
only
Please see page 99 for information on
adjusting the active chassis settings.
Power child locks (option)
See page 86 for more information on this
function.
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo/R-models,
optional on all other models.
Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in
your car and has four menus that can be displayed in the text window.
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions
The four* trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B
one step at a time in either direction. Twisting the control a fifth time** returns you to
the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system
memory) by pressing RESET (button C).
1. Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the
fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is based on average fuel
consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) of driving and the amount
of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken.
When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles
(20 km), "----" will be displayed in the text window.
2. Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip
computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is
switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in
system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
3. Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings
taken once per second. When the car is not moving, "----" will be
displayed.
4. Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer
was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When the engine is switched
off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system
memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per hour (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of
the car's current speed from km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car.
*Five functions on Canadian models
**A sixth time on Canadian models
