2003 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 17

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20 Stability and Traction Control (STC) System 21 Malfunction indicator lamp (See page 20 for more information) 22 Service reminder indicator pg. 18 Warning lights The warning lights described on pages 18 and 19 should never stay on when driving When the ignition key is turned on and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should go on to test the function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected. However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released. Malfunction indicator lamp On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as possible. A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car. NOTE : If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps. 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 116. 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. Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has started or comes on while you are driving, the ROPS selfdiagnostic system has detected a fault. The car should be driven to an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection. Please refer to page 10 for more information on the ROPS system. Brake failure warning light If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level

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20 Stability and Traction Control (STC) System
21 Malfunction indicator lamp
(See
page 20
for more information)
22 Service reminder indicator
pg. 18 Warning lights
The warning lights described on pages 18 and 19 should never stay on when driving
When the ignition key is turned on and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should go on to test the
function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected.
However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.
Malfunction indicator lamp
On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII):
As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission,
electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that
potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
NOTE
: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo
original or approved fuel filler caps.
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 116.
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.
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has started or comes on while you are driving, the ROPS self-
diagnostic system has detected a fault. The car should be driven to an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for
inspection.
Please refer to
page 10
for more information on the ROPS system.
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level