Warning and indicator symbols

The symbols in the driver information area tell you the status of different systems in your car. Some indicate whether a system is active and operating as it should, and others alert you to important information or detected faults.

Symbol types and colours

Some symbols are warnings that require immediate action, while others indicate the current status of specific functions. The symbol colour roughly signifies the level of importance. Red symbols are the most critical while amber symbols represent less urgent warnings and alerts. Symbols of other colours typically convey status information about the car's functions.

 Tip

Be sure to look up the meaning of symbols you are unfamiliar with. Many symbols will appear with a notification providing more information.
Brake system warningA fault is detected in the brake system. Take immediate action and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
Parking brake warningContinuous illumination indicates that the parking brake is engaged. Flashing indicates a parking brake fault.
Low battery voltage warningThe car's battery has a low voltage. Charge it as soon as possible.
Power system failure warningA fault is detected in the car's power system. Take immediate action and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
Seatbelt reminderSomeone in the car isn't wearing their seatbelt.
Airbag fault warningA fault is detected with the airbags.
Charging cable connectedThe charging cable is still connected to the car.
Power steering failureThe power steering system no longer works due to a fault. Stop driving as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver alert warningFlashing indicates that the Driver alert function senses you are tired and should take a break as soon as possible. A constant illumination indicates that there is a fault detected with the Driver alert system.
Car status warningThere is at least one critical level notification in the car status view. Go to the car status view to see what the issue is and resolve it as soon as possible.
Evasive manoeuvre warningSteering is temporarily enhanced during an evasive manoeuvre.
Rear auto brake failureThere is a fault with the rear auto brake.
Artificial external sound errorThere is an issue with the car's artificial external sound.
Rear radar system failureThere is a fault with the rear radar system. If the symbol flashes, it means that there is a calibration failure.
Lane keeping aid failureThere is an issue with the lane keeping aid function.
Front wiper failureA fault is detected with the front wipers.
Brake system warningA fault is detected in the brake system.
Anti-lock braking system warningThe anti-lock braking system is disengaged. The friction brakes still function but without anti-lock braking.
Forward collision avoidance system warningThere is an issue with the collision avoidance system at the front of the car.
Tyre pressure warningConstant illumination indicates low tyre pressure. If there is a system fault, the symbol will flash for a short while and then be constantly illuminated.
Electronic stability control alertConstant illumination indicates that there is a problem with electronic stability control. Flashing indicates that electronic stability control is intervening.
Electronic stability control offElectronic stability control is turned off.
Interior presence detection offThe interior presence detection function is turned off.
Reduced performance alertThe car's performance is reduced.
Rear fog lightThe rear fog light is on.
Driver alert system limitationSomething is blocking the driver monitoring camera's view.
Power steering faultThere is a fault with the power steering. The power steering system is working with reduced effect.
Car status warningThere is an important car status notification. Go to the car status view to see what the issue is and resolve it as soon as possible.
Hill descent control warningThere is an issue with the hill descent control function and it is currently unavailable.
Lane keeping aid offLane keeping aid is turned off and lane keeping assistance is not provided.
Manual levelling failureThere is an issue with the manual levelling of the lights.
Position lights failureThere is an issue with the position lights.
Passing beam failureThere is an issue with the passing beam.
Automatic high beam failureThere is an issue with the automatic high beam.
Manual high beam failureThere is an issue with the manual high beam.
Automatic high beam onThe automatic high beam is on.
Manual high beamThe manual high beam is on.
Left-hand direction indicatorThe left direction indicator is active and indicating a left turn. When there is a fault with the direction indicator, the symbol flashes twice as fast.
Right-hand direction indicatorThe right direction indicator is active and indicating a right turn. When there is a fault with the direction indicator, the symbol flashes twice as fast.
Position lightsThe position lights are on.
Passing beam is activeThe passing beam is on.
Automatic hold is activeThe automatic hold braking function is active. The car automatically brakes while stationary.
Hill descent control is activeThe hill descent control function is active and working.
Rear radar system active and workingThe rear radar system is active and working normally.
ReadyThe ready symbol appears when you put the car in a driving gear. It disappears when the car's speed exceeds walking pace. It reappears whenever the car slows down below the same threshold.
1Automatic high beam enabledThe automatic high beam is enabled and available to use.
1Rain sensorThe rain sensor is active and the front wipers are in auto mode.
1Driver alertThe Driver alert function senses you are tired and should take a break.
1Towbar unlockedThe towbar is unlocked.
1Hill descent control enabledThe hill descent control function is enabled but not currently active.
1Trailer faultThere is a fault with the trailer.
1Trailer lights faultA fault was detected with the trailer lights during the trailer lights check.
  1. 1 Depending on the car's current theme, this symbol can be a different colour.