2003 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 19

2003 Volvo S60 Manual

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This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on the severity of the discovered fault. Red symbol - Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window. Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window. Anti-lock brake system ABS If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 92 for additional information. Stability Traction Control (STC)* system or Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) system** This indicator light will flash when STC or DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car. See page 93 for more detailed information. BRAKE Brake failure warning light If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 122 for reservoir position and page 125 for instructions. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light: If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine. Restart the engine. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required. If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level (see page 122 for the location of the brake fluid reservoir). * Standard on all models except the T5 turbo. ** Standard on the T5 turbo, option on all other models. pg. 24 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols (Contd) WARNING! If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.

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This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on the severity of the discovered fault.
Red symbol
- Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.
Yellow symbol
- Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Anti-lock brake system ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still
function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See
page 92
for additional information.
Stability Traction Control (STC)* system or Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) system**
This indicator light will flash when STC or DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car. See
page 93
for more
detailed information.
BRAKE Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. See
page 122
for reservoir position and
page 125
for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
Restart the engine.
If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level (see
page 122
for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo, option on all other models.
pg. 24 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols (Contd)
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed
in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system
inspected.