What happens when you press the hazard lights button?
The main use for the hazard switch is to turn on your four way flashers to either warn other drivers that your vehicle is in the way of traffic due to an emergency stop, or to notify them that you are having car problems. Once the switch is pressed, it will flash the exterior marker lights until it is pressed again.
Can you use hazard lights when raining?
Hazard lights can actually reduce visibility making other drivers think you are stopped or stalled. They make it difficult to see if motorists ahead are tapping on the brakes and they don’t allow you to use your turn signals.
Where is the hazard light switch on a Volvo?
Pull the fuse 23 on driver’s side dash fuse panel and body indicators shut off, but hazard light switch still blinks as do the indicators on cluster with ignition on. I replaced with new oem siren due to battery death and circuit board acid bath (works now).
What are all the warning lights on a Volvo?
They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are nearly 50 of them so be patient! Models examined include C30, C70, S40, S60, S80, S90, C50, V60, V70, V90, XC40, XC60, XC70, and XC90.
What to do if your Volvo V40 has a low oil pressure warning light?
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. Check the engine oil level and top up with oil if required. If the oil level is normal and doesn’t require topping up, do not continue driving.
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.