Volvo S40 - Symbols in the display

11 Specifications
Symbols in the display
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
There are a variety of different symbols in the
display in the car. The symbols are divided into
warning, indicator and information symbols.
Shown below are the most common symbols
with their meanings and a reference to where
in the manual further information can be found.
For more information on symbols and text
messages, see pages 50 and 54 .
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 informa-
tion display at the same time.
The yellow information symbol
illumi-
nates, in combination with text in the informa-
tion display, when a deviation in any of the car's
systems has occurred. The yellow symbol
information can also illuminate in combination
with other symbols.
Symbols in the display
Indicator and warning symbols in the
combined instrument panel
Symbol Meaning Page
Warning 21, 32,
50, 53,
155
Information 50, 53,
155, 160,
162
Emissions system 50, 51
Fault in the ABS
system
51, 52
Rear fog lamp 51
Symbol Meaning Page
Stability system,
STC or DSTC*
51, 159,
160
Engine preheater
(diesel)
51
Low level in fuel
tank
51
Indicator symbol
for trailer
52
Parking brake
applied
52
Airbags - SRS 21, 52