Volvo 2006 XC70, Owner'S Manual

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Indicator and warning lights
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 114 for additional
information.
Stability Traction Control (STC) system
(option), or Dynamic Stability Traction
Control (DSTC) system (option)
This indicator light will flash when STC or
DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car.
See pages 115-116 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 123 for more information on this
function.
Rear fog light symbol
This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.
CHECK
ENGINE
Malfunction indicator lamp
On-Board Diagnostics 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 econo-
my, 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
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If this light comes on while the car is being
driven, or remains on for longer than
approximately 10 seconds after the car has
been started, the SRS system’s diagnostic
functions have detected a fault in a seat belt
lock or tensioner, a front airbag, side impact
airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the
system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as possible.