Warning Symbols - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

The indicator and warning symbols light when the ignition key is
turned to driving position (position II) before starting. This shows
that the symbols are functioning. When the engine is started all the
symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds all the
Warning symbol
of dashboard
This symbol shines as an yellow or red light
depending on the severity of the fault discov-
ered. See next page for more information!
WARNING!
If both the BRAKE and ABS warning
symbols are lit up there is a risk that the rear
end will have a tendency to slide during
heavy braking.
Indicator and warning symbols
Warning - fault in brake system
If the BRAKE symbol lights up the
brake fluid level may be too low.
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Stop the car in a safe place and check the
brake fluid reservoir level.
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If the reservoir level is below MIN the car
should not be driven further. Have it towed
to an authorised Volvo workshop to check
the brake system.
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Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine.
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Start the car again.
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If both warning symbols go out the fault was temporary and it is not necessary to visit a
workshop.
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If the warning symbol remains lit, first check the level in the brake fluid reservoir.
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If the reservoir level is below MIN the car should not be driven further. Have it towed to an
authorised Volvo workshop to check the brake system.
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If the brake fluid reservoir level is normal in these circumstances, you may, very carefully, drive
the car to the nearest authorised Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked.
symbols go out except
have the function indicated, depending on the car's equipment. The
symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking brake is
released.
car's normal braking system continues to
function normally but without the ABS function.
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If BRAKE and ABS warning symbols light up at the same time, there may
be a problem in the brake force distribution.
and . Certain symbols may not
Warning - fault in brake system
If the ABS warning symbol lights up,
the ABS system is not functioning. The
Stop the car in a safe place and switch off
the engine.
Start the engine again.
If the warning symbol goes out, the fault
was temporary and it is not necessary to
visit a workshop.
If the warning symbol remains lit, drive
carefully to an authorised workshop to
check the ABS system.
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