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2. Read the information on the information
display. Implement the action in accord-
ance with the message in the display.
Clear the message using the OK button.
Fault in brake system
WARNING
If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level
may be too low. Stop the car in a safe place
and check the level in the brake fluid reser-
voir; see Brake and clutch fluid - level
(p. 358).
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur-
ther before topping up the brake fluid.
Reminder – doors not closed
The loss of brake fluid must be investiga-
ted by a workshop. Volvo recommends
that you contact an authorised Volvo
workshop.
If one of the doors is not closed properly then
the information or warning symbol illuminates
together with an explanatory image in the
information display. Stop the car in a safe
place as soon as possible and close the door
that is open.
If the brake and ABS symbols illuminate at
the same time, there may be a fault in the
brake force distribution system.
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1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
WARNING
If the BRAKE and ABS symbols are lit at
the same time, there is a risk that the rear
end will skid during heavy braking.
If the car is driven at a speed lower
than approx. 7 km/h (approx. 4 mph)
then the information symbol illuminates.
2. Restart the engine.
If both symbols extinguish, continue
driving.
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If the car is driven at a speed higher
than approx. 7 km/h (approx. 4 mph)
then the warning symbol illuminates.
Warning
If the symbols remain illuminated,
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The red warning symbol illuminates when a
fault has been indicated which could affect
the safety and/or driveability of the car. An
explanatory text is shown on the information
display at the same time. The symbol remains
visible until the fault has been rectified but the
text message can be cleared with the OK
button; see Menu navigation - combined
instrument panel (p. 117). The warning sym-
bol can also illuminate in conjunction with
other symbols.
check the level in the brake fluid reser-
voir; see Brake and clutch fluid - level
(p. 358). If the brake fluid level is nor-
mal but the symbols are still illumi-
nated, the car can be driven, with great
care, to a workshop to have the brake
system checked. Volvo recommends
that you seek assistance from an
authorised Volvo workshop.
If the bonnet11 is not closed properly then the
warning symbol illuminates together with an
explanatory image in the information display.
Stop the car in a safe place as soon as possi-
ble and close the bonnet.
If the tailgate is not closed properly then the
information symbol illuminates together with
an explanatory image in the information dis-
play. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as
possible and close the tailgate.
Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the car
further.
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Only cars with alarm*.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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