2010 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 55

02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols Function check The indicator and warning symbols1 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 the malfunction indicator light (CHECK ENGINE) and the oil pressure warning light 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 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 60. 02 Information symbol The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information display. This symbol illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds below 5 mph (7 km/h). The message can be erased by pressing the READ button, see page 60, or will disappear automatically (the length of time required for the message to disappear varies, depending on the function indicated). When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the information symbol light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out automatically after two minutes. G026365 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. 1 On certain engines, the symbol for low oilpressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 218. `` 55