2005 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 20
2005 Volvo S40 Manual
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14. Temperature gauge The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling system. If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle enters the red zone, a message is shown in the display. Bear in mind that extra lamps in front of the air intake reduce the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads. 15. Indicator and warning symbols 1. Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons (57 liters). Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 US gallons (55 liters). This code is the 6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number. See page 184 for the location of the VIN plate. pg. 39 Indicator and warning symbols Function check The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and will go out. Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment. The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the parking brake has been released. Symbols in the center of the instrument panel Warning symbol The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's driveability. A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be shown in the information display. This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols. If the red warning symbol lights up: 1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location. 2. Read the message in the information display. 3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact an authorized Volvo Retailer or workshop. Information symbol The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information display. This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols. NOTE: The car can still be driven after the information symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1-2 weeks after service-related information has been displayed.