Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 60

2007 Volvo S40
Symbols - instrument panel
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and check the
brake fluid level in the reservoir. See
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed in the
information display: DO NOT
brake system inspected.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the car can be driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level. See
page 188 for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood, or the trunk lid are open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument panel
will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely closed.
At higher speeds
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page 188 for the location of the reservoir.
DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the