2012 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 54

02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel Instrument panel 02 Speedometer Turn signal, left Warning symbol - See the following pages for additional information. Information display - The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, clock, etc. When the ambient temperature is between 23 °F and 36 °F (-5 °C and +2 °C), a snowflake symbol is shown in the display. This symbol serves as a warning for possible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car. At low speeds, or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature. Information symbol - See the following pages for additional information. Turn signal, right Tachometer - Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the needle in the red area of the dial, which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically prevent exces- sively high engines speeds. This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed. Indicator and information symbols Fuel gauge, see page 275 for fuel tank volume. When a warning light in the gauge comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible, see page 70 for more information on fuel level and consumption in the "Trip computer" section. High beam indicator Function display - This window displays information on functions such as the 54