Get Instruments and controls -> Symbols ? instrument panel Guide for Volvo C30 4 Door First Generation (2006-2013)

02 Instruments and controls

Symbols – instrument panel

A CHECK ENGINE light may have many cau-

Symbols – left side

3. Rear fog light

This symbol indicates that the rear

ses. Sometimes, you may not notice a change

in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected

condition could hurt fuel economy, emission

controls, and drivability. Extended driving with-

out correcting the cause could even damage

other components in your car.

fog light (located in the driver's

side taillight cluster) is on.

4. Stability system DSTC

This indicator symbol flashes when

the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and

Traction control system) is actively

working to stabilize the car, see

page 163 for more detailed infor-

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the

second symbol for the Malfunction Indicator

Light.

mation.

2. 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).

5. Tire Pressure Monitoring System

This system monitors inflation

pressure in the tires. See page

202 for more information.

1. Malfunction indicator light

The vehicle should be driven to a

trained and qualified Volvo service

technician for inspection, see

page 159 for additional informa-

tion.

As you drive, a computer called

6. Fuel level warning light

When this light comes on, the vehi-

cle should be refueled as soon as

possible.

On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII)

monitors your car's engine, trans-

mission, electrical and emission

systems.

NOTE

The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the

computer senses a condition that potentially

may need correcting. When this happens,

please have your car checked by a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician as soon as

possible.

Canadian models are equipped with the

second symbol.

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Symbols – instrument panel

Symbols – right side

5. Seat belt reminder

NOTE

This symbol (and the seat belt

reminder light above the rear view

mirror) will light up if either front

seat occupant has not buckled his/

her seat belt. If the car is not mov-

Canadian models are equipped with the

second symbol.

3. SRS system warning light

If this light comes on while the car

is being driven, or remains on for

ing, the symbols will go out after approximately

6 seconds.

longer than approximately 10 sec-

onds after the car has been

started, the SRS system's diag-

6. Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the

engine is running, have the charg-

ing system checked by an author-

ized Volvo workshop.

nostic 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.

7. Brake failure warning light

If this light comes on while driving

or braking, stop the car as quickly

as possible in a safe place, open

the hood, and check the brake fluid

level in the reservoir, see

1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (not

C30)

4. Oil pressure warning light¹

If the light comes on while driving,

the car, stop the engine immedi-

ately, and check the engine oil

level. If the oil level is normal and

2. Parking brake applied

This light is on when the parking

brake (hand brake) is applied. The

parking brake lever is situated

between the front seats, see

page 162 for more information.

page 220 for the location of the

reservoir.

the light stays on after restart, have

the car towed to the nearest trained and quali-

fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv-

ing, the light may come on occasionally when

the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it

goes off when the engine speed is increased.

NOTE

Canadian models are equipped with the

second symbol.

On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 221.

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Symbols – instrument panel

Door open warning

WARNING

The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the

hood or the liftgate are open or ajar.

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the

reservoir or if a BRAKE FAILURE STOP

SAFELY message is displayed in the infor-

mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the

car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician and have the brake sys-

tem inspected.

At low speeds

If the car is moving at a speed of

less than approximately 3 mph

(5 km/h), the Information symbol in

the instrument panel will light up

and a message will be shown in the

information display indicating which door(s),

etc is not completely closed.

If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come

on at the same time, this could indicate a fault

in the brake system.

At higher speeds

In this case:

If the car is moving at a speed

above approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), the Warning symbol in

the instrument panel will light up

and a message will be shown in the

information display indicating which door(s),

etc is not completely closed.

1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch

off the engine.

2. Restart the engine.

3. If both warning lights go off, no further

action is required and the car can be

driven.

Hood and liftgate

4. If both lights remain on after the engine has

been restarted, switch off the engine again

and check the brake fluid level, see

If the hood and/or liftgate is not

completely closed, the Information

symbol in the instrument panel will

light up and a message will be dis-

played, regardless of the vehicle's

speed.

page 220 for the location of the reservoir.

Instruments and controls -> Symbols ? instrument panel for Your Volvo C30 4 Door First Generation (2006-2013)

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