INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Messages
Message
Specification
Message
Specification
When a warning, information or indicator symbol
illuminates, a corresponding message appears
on the information display.
Time for regular service -
contact a workshopB. The
timing is determined by the
number of kilometres driven,
number of months since the
last service, engine running
time and oil grade.
Drive more smoothly or stop
the car in a safe manner.
Disengage the gear and run
the engine at idling speed
until the message clearsC.
Time for reg-
ular mainte-
nance
Transmission
hot Reduce
speed
Message
Specification
Stop safelyA
Stop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of dam-
age - consult a workshopB.
Critical fault. Stop the car
immediately in a safe man-
ner and contact a work-
shopB.
Transmission
hot Stop
safely Wait for
cooling
If the service intervals are
not followed then the war-
ranty does not cover any
damaged parts - contact a
workshopB.
Maintenance
overdue
Stop engineA
Stop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of dam-
age - consult a workshopB.
A function has been tempo-
rarily switched off and is
reset automatically while
driving or after starting
again.
Temporarily
offA
Contact a workshopB to
check the car immediately.
Service
urgentA
Contact a workshopB to
check the car as soon as
possible.
Transmission
Oil change
needed
Contact a workshopB to
check the car as soon as
possible.
Service
requiredA
The audio system is
switched off to save energy.
Charge the battery.
Low battery
charge Power
save mode
Transmission cannot handle
full capacity. Drive with care
until the message clearsC.
Transmission
Reduced per-
formance
See manualA
Read the owner's manual.
A
Part of message, shown together with information on where the
problem has arisen.
An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Time to book regular service
- contact a workshopB.
Book time for
maintenance
If shown repeatedly - con-
tact a workshopB.
B
C
For more messages concerning automatic gearbox.
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Certain engines.
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The number of messages is indicated in brackets.
The number of messages is indicated in brackets.
Certain engines.
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