2010 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 74

03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls High beam indicator This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used. Symbol Description Generator not charging Canadian models are equipped with this symbol. NOTE Fault in the brake system Warning symbol This symbol also comes on when the mechanical parking brake is only slightly applied. Left turn signal indicator 03 Right turn signal indicator NOTE • • Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers are used. If either of these indicators flash faster than normal, the direction indicators are not functioning properly. Low oil pressure If the light comes on while driving, stop the vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the vehicle towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased. Airbags - SRS 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. Indicator and warning symbols Symbol Description Low oil pressure Parking brake applied SRS airbags Seat belt reminder Parking brake applied This symbol illuminates when the parking brake is applied. On models equipped with the electric parking brake, this symbol flashes while the brake is being applied and then glows steadily. A flashing symbol means that a fault has been detected. See the message in the information display. 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 74