What do the red warning lights on a Volvo V40 mean?
The Volvo V40 red warning lights are the most urgent and require immediate attention. They indicate an important function has been activated or that a serious fault has occurred. The Volvo V40 low oil pressure warning light requires that you safely pull off the road as quickly as possible and switch off the engine.
When does the service light come on on a Volvo S40?
Volvo S40 service warning light – the service dash light will illuminate on the dashboard to remind you that it is time for your S40 to have a service. The lamp will stay switched on for 2 minutes after switching on the engine. The light will come on depending on 3 items – whatever occurs first 12 months after the last check.
What does the warning triangle on a Volvo XC40 mean?
The Volvo XC40 red warning triangle that contains an exclamation mark / point indicates that a fault has been detected that may affect the safety of vehicle occupants and/or may cause harm to the vehicle. This is a generic warning light. A message in the dashboard panel will accompany this symbol. This light may accompany other warning symbols.
Where is the diagnostic function in a Volvo S40?
The diagnostic function is in the CAN control module which also stores all the diagnostic trouble codes. Communication on the LIN bus is serial by conventional cable and at a transfer speed of about 10 kbps. The network in the S40 contains a total of 10 LIN buses and covers up to 22 control modules at the time of introduction.
Why does the ABS light come on on a Volvo V40?
The system prevents wheel lock during emergency braking. The Volvo V40 ABS warning light comes on when driving to indicate a fault with the system. This is often a fault with a connecting cable or sensor. Regular brakes will continue to work as usual. Safely stop the car and switch off the engine.
What to do if your Volvo V40 is not working?
Check to see if the conditions are being met, see: Volvo V40 start / stop not working. Illuminates: Pressure in one or more tyres is too low. Stop and check pressures or change wheel. Flashes: The tyre pressure monitor light flashes for 1 minute then illuminates constantly. This means there’s a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Are there any problems with the Volvo 240?
It commonly fails in the open position allowing super heated air to be drawn into the engine, which reduces performance as well as dramatically shortening the life of the expensive air mass meter. The seats in the 240 are very comfortable when they are in good condition. 240 seats offer excellent adjustable lumbar back support.
What does the AHB symbol mean on a Volvo V40?
When the lights switch is set to auto, the automatic high beam (AHB) symbol illuminates on the Volvo V40 dashboard. When high beam has been switched on, the blue high beam symbol also illuminates. On the digital version of the V40, the AHB symbol illuminates white and changes to blue.
Are there any problems with the Volvo V40?
We were more than happy to become the proud owners of a new Volvo V40. After having owned the car for some time we started to have a problem with the car door locks on occasion. The doors would neither open from the inside or out using either the handles or the key fob.
How does the AdBlue work on a Volvo V40?
AdBlue is injected into the exhaust which then reacts with the nitrogen oxide gas produced by the combustion process, converting it into harmless nitrogen and oxygen. The Volvo V40 Adblue warning light comes on when the level becomes low.
When does the parking brake come on on a Volvo V40?
The Volvo V40 parking brake symbol comes on when the parking brake is applied. An alternative parking brake symbol may display depending on whether your Volvo V40 has a digital or analogue display. If the Volvo V40 airbag warning light remains lit or comes on when driving, a fault has been detected in one of the car’s safety systems.