Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 50

2007 Volvo V70
go out. Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated, depending on the vehicle's
equipment. The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking brake is released.
Warning symbol
This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on the severity of the discovered fault.
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 erased by pressing
the READ button (see
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.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
Supplemental Restraint System SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10
seconds after the vehicle 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.
pg. 48 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
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 193 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the
brake system.
- Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
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in center of the instrument panel
page 50), or will disappear automatically after two minutes.
page 189 for reservoir position and