warning lights VOLVO V70 2002 Owners Manual
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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
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Interior22
Exterior23
Instruments24
Instrument panel25
Indicator and warning lights26
Text  information window28
Switches in the center console29
Trip  computer30
Cruise control31
Light switch panel32
Steering wheel  adjustment, Ignition switch/Steering wheel  lock33
Turn signals34
Windshield wipers/washers35
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear  window, heated front seats36
Parking  brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays37
Electrically operated windows38
Rearview/sideview  mirrors39
Sun roof40
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7 General  warning light  (see see page 26).
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an  engine speed. When this  function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which  in that case is quite normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the geartronic function on the automatic  transmission,
the currently selected gear will be  displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol  in the text window is displayed
when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be  slightly  higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn  the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters)*. When the warning light comes on there are approximately
1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and  V70 with non-turbo engine. 
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The indicator and warning  lights described on pages 26 and 27 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key  is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand  side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a  light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated
should be  inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released. 
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Warning lamp  in the center of the instrument panel
This lamp lights up red or orange depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Orange light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a  suitable location and  read the message shown in the text window.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a  fault. Drive to
an  authorized Volvo retailer for an  inspection of the system. See  the SRS section for more information.
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 130 
for reservoir position and  page 133 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
Oil pressure warning light
If the light  comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check  the engine oil
level.  See  page 130
. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed  to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After
hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when
the engine speed is increased.
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be  on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied.  The parking brake lever is situated between the
front  seats.  Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
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Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option)
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system (option)
An LED  in the STC or DSTC switch in the center  console will light up to indicate that the system is activated. See
page 20
 for further 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. 
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Messages in the text window
When a  warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a  message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration above).
NOTE: Certain  messages cannot be  erased until the condition has been corrected.
Warning messages override text messages from  any  car feature that also uses the text window. A warning message
must  be  acknowledged (erased) before you can access the feature of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning
message.
Erased messages are stored  in the system's memory until the required action  has been taken. You can scroll through
the stored  messages by pressing button A. The text window can be  cleared  (the message will be  returned to memory)
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Use the switch on the front  door armrests to lock/unlock the car from  the inside.WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this  may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child  safety locks").
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central locking system is designed to unlock the
doors immediately if the key  is left in the ignition switch, the car is locked using the lock button on the door and  the
door is then closed. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this  function will  not unlock the doors if the engine is running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a  coded transmitter. The code in the key  is transmitted to an  antenna
in the ignition switch where  it is compared  to the code stored  in the start inhibitor  module. The car will start only with
a  properly coded key.  If you misplace a  key,  take the other keys to an  authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as
an  antitheft measure.
*This key  operates only driver's door and  ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and  (2) this  device must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key  from  the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when activating  the high beams).
Exit the car and  lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate  lights and  the lights in the sideview mirrors  will now come on and  remain
on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your discretion  and  can be  changed by an  authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach  lighting
When approaching  the car at night, press the yellow button in the central locking remote control (see illustration on
page 73
). This lights up the interior  courtesy light, parking lights, license plate  lights and  the lights in the sideview
mirrors.  
pg. 73 Remote keyless entry system
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INDEX
pg. 178 - 181 Index
A
ABS 19
ABS  - warning light27
Accessory lights29
Adjusting  the steering wheel33
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio154
Air conditioning44 - 47
Air filter  - engine128
Air pump system127
Air vents42
Airbag (SIPS)8
Airbag (SRS)4
Alarm76, 77
Alarm - "panic" function76
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - towing94
All Wheel Drive - special tire information105
ALR/ELR14
Anti-lock Brake System  (ABS)19
Anti-lock Brake System  - warning light27
Antifreeze99, 127
Approach  lighting72
Armrest (center) - 3-section rear seat61
Ashtray37, 55
Audio systems145
cassette deck157
CD player155
HU -413 - overview146
HU -613 - overview147
HU -803 - overview148
specifications160
AUM (Advanced  User Mode) - radio154
Automatic car washing124
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Cold  weather driving99
Combination filter44, 47
Coolant127
Cooling system - general  information90
Courtesy light70
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing121
Courtesy lights - exterior72
Cruise control31
Cup holder55, 56
Cup holder in the center  console55
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing96
Detachable trailer hitch - removing97
Dimensions139
Direction indicators34
Distributor ignition system142
Door step courtesy lights - replacing120
Doors  and  locks72
Drive belt127
Driver's seat and  remote keyless  entry system53
Driving economy89
Driving mode indicator25
Driving mode W86, 88, 99
Driving with trunk open90
E
Economical driving89
Electric socket in cargo compartment63
Electrical system143
Electrical system - general  information90
Electrically operated  front  seats52
Electrically operated  sideview mirrors39
Electrically operated  sun roof40
Electrically operated  windows38
Electronic Brake Force Distribution19
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)44 - 47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)14
Emergency towing93, 94
Emergency warning flashers36
Emissions systems126
Engine - specifications140
Engine - starting83
Engine air filter128
Engine compartment130
Engine oil99, 131, 132
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Extension of cargo compartment59
Exterior courtesy lights72
Exterior features - overview23
Extra seat69
F
Fog light - rear27
, 32
Fog lights - front32
Folding passenger's  seat backrest53
Foldtable58
Four wheel drive - towing94
Front airbags - SRS4 - 7
Front airbags - SRS - warning light26
Front courtesy lights - replacing121
Front fog lights32
Front fog lights - replacing119
Front reading lights70
Front seats  - adjusting52
Front seats  - heated36
Front seats  - manual  adjustment54
Front suspension142
Fuel80
Fuel filler  cap82
Fuel filter128
Fuel gauge25
Fuel requirements80
Fuel system126, 128, 142
Fuel tank cover82
Fuel/emissions  systems126
Fuses112 - 115
G
Gas cap82
Gasoline80
Gear  indicator25
Geartronic (automatic transmission)87, 88
Generator143
Generator warning light26
H
Hand brake37
Handgrip - Cross Country51, 69
Handling89
Hazard  warning flashers36
Head restraint (center) - 3-section rear seat60
Head restraint - center  rear3
Headlight  bulbs - replacing116
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Maintenance schedule125
Malfunction  indicator lamp27
Manual climate  control with air conditioning48-50
Manual transmission84, 140
Memory  function - front  seats52
Mirrors39
Mirrors, sideview - memory function39
N
Net  - cargo65
Nylon cargo net65
O
Occupant safety17
Octane rating80
Odometer25
Oil - engine99, 131, 132
Oil pressure warning light26
Opening  the hood130
P
Paint touch-up122
Panic function (alarm)76
Parking brake37
Parking brake reminder light26
Parking lights32
Passenger's  seat backrest - folding53
PCV  system128
Pen holder57
Polishing124
Power seats52
Power steering fluid133
Power windows38
R
Radio145
Reading lights - front/rear70
Rear fog light27, 32
Rear reading lights70
Rear seat backrest62
Rear window - heated36
Rearview mirror39
Refrigerant43
Refueling82
Remote central locking system and  sideview mirrors  system93
Remote control - keyless  entry system73
Remote control - Homelink®  Univeral Transceiver163
Remote keyless  entry system73
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Sun roof40
Supplemental Restraint System4, 26
Suspension142
Switches in center  console29
T
Tachometer25
Tailgate washer35
Tailgate wiper35
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing136
Temperature gauge25
Temporary  spare tire107
Text window28
Three-way catalytic converters101
Timing  belt128
Tire information - All Wheel Drive105
Tire pressure107
Tires104 -108
Tires - changing109, 110
Tool bag68
Towing a  trailer95
Towing eyelet93
Towing the car93, 94
Trailer towing95
Trailer weight - maximum139
Transmission - automatic85 - 88
Transmission - specifications140
Trip computer30
Trip odometer25
Turn  signals34
U
Uniform  tire quality grading108
Unlocking the tailgate75
Upholstery  - cleaning124
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing120
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)138
Vehicle loading107
Ventilation42
Volumes (oils and  fluids)141
Volvo On Call144
W
Warning flashers36
Warning light - center26
Warning lights26, 27
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