Volvo 2005 C70 - Manual (Page 24)

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Oil pressure
warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the
car and then stop the engine immediately
and check the engine oil level. See page 122.
If the light stays on after restart, have the car
towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer.
After hard driving, the light may come on
occasionally when the engine is idling. This is
normal, provided it goes off when the engine
speed is increased.
Roll Over Protection
System (ROPS)
If the warning lamp remains on after the
engine has started or comes on while you are
driving, the ROPS self-diagnostic system has
detected a fault. The car should be driven to an
authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible
for inspection.
Please refer to page 10 for more information
on the ROPS system.
Brake failure warning
light
If the light comes on while driving or
braking, stop immediately, open the
hood and check the brake fluid level in
the reservoir. See page 124 for reservoir
position.
Canadian models are equipped with this
warning light:
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in either section of the reservoir: DO
NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a Volvo
retailer and have the brake system
checked and any leakage repaired.
Parking brake
reminder light
This light will be on when the parking
brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking
brake lever is situated between the front
seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this
warning light:
Warning lights
The warning lights described on pages 18 and 19 should
never stay on when driving
When the ignition key is turned on and before the engine starts, all of the
warning lights should go on to test the function of the bulbs. Should a
Malfunction indicator
lamp
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you
drive, a computer called “OBDII” monitors
your car’s engine, transmission, electrical and
emission systems. 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 Volvo retailer as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many
causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a
change in your car’s behavior. Even so, an
uncorrected condition could hurt fuel econo-
my, emission cleanliness, and driveability.
Extended driving without correcting the cause
could even damage other components in your
car.
NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed
tightly or if the engine is running when the car
is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle’s
performance will not be affected. Use only
Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
Canadian models are equipped with this
warning light:
light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should
be inspected. However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off
until the parking brake has been fully released.
ROPS