2008 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 43

14. Indicator and warning symbols 51 02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols Function check The indicator and warning symbols 1 light up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control 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. 1 On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 206. 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 drivability. This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h). A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be shown in the information display. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected. 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 a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Erase the message by pressing READ (see page 56).