My ongoing project to document the Japanese messages spat out by my Volvo (S40/2010), plus their English translations (which my local Volvo dealer wants ridiculous amounts of cash to fix, despite this being sub-five-minute VIDA job).
I hope this is of use to someone else, and if you'd like to contribute (esp. missing photos and/or corrections), please contact me via the link at the bottom of the page.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure some level of accuracy, obviously you should see your Volvo dealer if you have any concerns about the condition and/or safety of your vehicle.
| Image | Translation Steps | English Message (From User Manual) |
|---|---|---|
| . | GT: ボンネットOPEN | BONNET OPEN |
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Romaji: Tenkenjiki o Yoyakushi kudasai GT: Please to your reservation inspection time |
BOOK TIME FOR SERVICE |
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GT: トランクリッドオープン | BOOT LID OPEN |
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GT: 運転席ドアを開きます | DRIVER DOOR OPEN |
| . | GT: 高いエンジンのTEMP STOPエンジン | HIGH ENGINE TEMP STOP ENGINE |
| . | GT: 左後部ドアOPEN | LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN |
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GT: 助手席側ドアを開きます | PASSENGER DOOR OPEN |
| . | GT: リマインダーのチェックオイルレベル | REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL |
| . | GT: 右後部ドアOPEN | RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN |
| . | GT: 取扱説明書を参照してください | SEE MANUAL* |
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Romaji: Tenkenjiki o Sugiteimasu GT: It is only your inspection time |
SERVICE OVERDUE |
| . | GT: 要サービス | SERVICE REQUIRED* |
| . | GT: 緊急サービス | SERVICE URGENT* |
| . | GT: すすフィルタFULL SEE取扱説明書 | SOOT FILTER FULL SEE OWNER MANUAL |
| . | GT: STC/ DSTCスピンコントロールオフ | STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF |
| . | GT: 安全に停止 | STOP SAFELY* |
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Romaji: Keiki Tenkenno jiki GT: The timing of economic inspection |
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE |
| . | GT: トランスミッションオイルTEMPを安全に停止します | TRANSM OIL TEMP STOP SAFELY |
| . | GT: トランスミッションクーリングLETエンジンRUN | TRANSM. COOLING LET ENGINE RUN |
| . | GT: トランスミッションOVERHEATブレーキ保有を | TRANSM. OVERHEAT BRAKE TO HOLD |
| . | GT: トランスミッションOVERHEAT PARK安全上のご注意 | TRANSM. OVERHEAT PARK SAFELY |
| . | GT: トランスミッションオイル交換必要な | TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE NEEDED |
| . | GT: トランスミッションオイルTEMP HIGHに | TRANSMISSION OIL TEMP HIGH |
| . | GT: 伝送性能をLOW | TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE LOW |
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Romaji: Hojyuu Uosshyaa eki | WASHER FLUID LOW |
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. | ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - IMMEDIATE INSPECTION REQUIRED |
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. | AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILURE - IMMEDIATE INSPECTION REQUIRED |
* Part of message, shown together with information on where the problem has arisen.
A big thank you to Jeremy G and Gareth M for their help in translating much of the above.
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