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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated

between the front seats.

F Brake failure warning light (red)

If the light comes on while driving and the brake pedal can be depressed further than normal, it is an

indication that one of the brake circuits is not functioning. Proceed cautiously to a Volvo dealer for an

inspection of the brake system.

H Oil pressure warning light (red)

If the light comes on during driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately and check

the engine oil level. See section titled "Engine Oil".

After hard driving, the light will come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal,

provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

I Alternator warning light (red)

If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of the alternator drive belt as soon as

possible. (See section titled "Cooling system".)

NOTE: This warning light is illuminated if the alternator is not charging. However, oil pressure,

alternator, parking brake, brake failure, EGR, and bulb failure will be illuminated at the same

time due to the design of the system.

L EGR and oxygen sensor service reminder light (red)

If the vehicle is equipped with exhaust gas recirculation, this light will come on at 15,000 mile (25,000

km) intervals, as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is a reminder to have the

EGR valve serviced or the oxygen sensor replaced. The light will stay on until reset by servicing dealer.

Note: On Lambda-sond

equipped models the light comes on at 30,000 mile (50,000 km) intervals.

N Bulb failure warning light (yellow)

The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective:

one of the lower beams

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