Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most common symbols, their meaning and the pages in this manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning/information symbol
This symbol (
) lights up and
glows red if
the condition is related to safety and/or drivability
or yellow to alert the driver to e.g., fill the
washer fluid reservoir, etc. In either case, a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel display.
See also:
Parking lights
Headlight control in position for parking lights
The parking lights (the license plate lights also come on) can be turned on even
when the ignition is switched off.
Turn the headlight control to ...
Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.
Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights activate in the event
of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated.
Th ...
Design Concept
The Volvo S40 is a tribute to Volvo's talented and multi-cultural design
teams in Gothenburg, Barcelona and California, who have captured the premium
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