Volvo 2006 XC70, Owner'S Manual

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Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights described on pages 28 and 29 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.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible in a suitable location and read the
message shown in the text window. The
symbol and accompanying text will remain on
until the fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions
shown in the text window. The text can be
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
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.
BRAKE
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 158 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 160. If the light stays on
* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal,
if towing a trailer, will go on while driving.
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erased by pressing the READ button (see page
30), or will disappear automatically after two
minutes.
NOTE: When the message “TIME FOR
REGULAR SERVICE” is displayed, the text
can be erased and the yellow symbol light can
be turned off by pressing the READ button.
The text will disappear and the symbol light
will go out automatically after two minutes.