Symbols and messages for electronic stability control

A number of symbols and messages regarding electronic stability control (ESC1) can be shown on the driver display.

The following table shows some examples.

SymbolMessageSpecification
P5-1507 Symbol ESC
Constant glow for approx. 2 seconds.System check when the engine is started.
P5-1507 Symbol ESC
Flashing light.The system is being activated.
P5-1507 Symbol ESC sport
Constant glow.

Sport mode is selected.

NOTE: The system is not deactivated in this mode — it is partly reduced.

P5-1507 Symbol ESC

ESC

Temporarily off

The system has been temporarily reduced due to excessive brake temperature - the function is reactivated automatically when the brakes have cooled.

See the message in the driver display.

P5-1507 Symbol ESC

ESC

Service required

The system is disengaged.
  • Stop the car in a safe place, switch off the engine and start it again.

A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the P5–1507–Symbol-OK button button, located in the centre of the steering wheel's right-hand keypad.

If a message remains: Contact a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

  1. 1 Electronic Stability Control