Volvo C30 Owner's Manual page 43

02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator symbols – right-hand side
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1. Indicator symbol for trailer
This symbol flashes when the
direction indicators are used and
the trailer is connected. If the
symbol does not flash then one
of the lamps on the trailer or the
car is faulty.
2. Parking brake applied
The symbol illuminates when the
parking brake is applied. Always
pull the parking brake lever to the
end position.
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NOTE
The symbol illuminates irrespective of how
hard the parking brake is applied.
3. Airbags – SRS
If this symbol remains on or illu-
minates while driving, it means a
fault has been detected in the
seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, or IC
systems. Drive immediately to an
authorised Volvo workshop to have the sys-
tem checked.
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4. Low oil pressure
If this symbol illuminates during
driving then the engine's oil pres-
sure is too low. Stop the engine
immediately and check the
engine oil level, top up if neces-
sary. If the symbol illuminates and the oil
level is normal, contact an authorised Volvo
workshop.
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For certain engine variants, the symbol for low
oil pressure is not used. Warnings are made
via display text, see page 178.
5. Seatbelt reminder
This symbol illuminates if some-
one in a front seat has not put on
their seatbelt or if someone in a
rear seat has taken off their seat-
belt.
6. Alternator not charging
If this symbol illuminates while
driving, a fault has occurred in
the electrical system. Contact an
authorised Volvo workshop.
7. Fault in brake system
If this symbol illuminates, the
brake fluid level may be too low.
– Stop the car in a safe place and check the
level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 181. If the level in the reservoir is
below MIN, the car should not be driven
any further. Have the car transported to an
authorised Volvo workshop to have the
brake system checked.