2008 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 67

If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. Seat belt reminder This symbol comes on for approximately 6 seconds if the driver has not fastened his or her seat belt. Generator not charging This symbol comes on during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop. Engine temperature Engine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high heat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction. Engine overheating will be signaled with text and a red warning triangle in the middle of the instrument display. The exact text will depend on the degree of overheating. It may range from "HIGH ENGINE TEMP - SLOW DOWN" to "HIGH ENGINE TEMP - STOP ENGINE." If appropriate, other messages, such as "COOLANT LEVEL LOW" will also be displayed. If your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allow the engine to cool before attempting to check oil and coolant levels. Fault in brake system If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see page 223. If the level in the reservoir is below MIN, the vehicle should be transported to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked. If the brake and ABS symbols come on at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system. 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine. 2. Restart the engine. If both symbols extinguish, continue driving. If the symbols remain on, check the level in the brake fluid reservoir. See page 223. If the brake fluid level is normal but the symbols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven, with great care, to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked. If the level in the reservoir is below MIN, the vehicle should be transported to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked. WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected. If the ABS and Brake system lights are on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability. 78 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Warning symbol The red warning symbol comes on when a fault has been indicated which could affect the safety and/or drivability of the vehicle. An explanatory text is shown on the information display at the same time. The symbol remains visible