Indicator and warning symbols

Updated 2023-05-09

Indicator and warning symbols alert the driver that a function is active, that a symbol is working, or that an error or serious fault has occurred.

Red symbols

	WARNING The red warning symbol illuminates to indicate that a fault has been detected that could affect safety or driveability. An explanatory message will be simultaneously displayed in the instrument panel. The warning symbol may also illuminate in combination with other symbols.
	Seat belt reminder Lights up or flashes when a someone in the vehicle has not fastened their seat belt.
	Airbags A fault has been detected in one of the vehicle's safety systems. Read the message in the instrument panel and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
1 2	Fault in brake system A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
1 2	Parking brake Steady glow: the parking brake is activated. Flashing: a fault has occurred in the parking brake. Read the message in the instrument panel.
	Fault in electrical system A fault has occurred in the electrical system. Read the message in the instrument panel and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.

	Assistance at risk of collision Warns the driver if there is a risk of a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or large animal.

	Information A problem has occurred in one of the vehicle's systems. Read the message in the instrument panel. The information symbol may also illuminate in combination with other symbols.
1 2	Fault in brake system A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel.
1 2	Fault in ABS system The system is not functioning properly. The vehicle's regular brakes will still work, but without the ABS function.


	Rear fog light Rear fog light on.
	Tire pressure system Tire pressure low. If there is a fault in the tire pressure system, the symbol will first flash for approximately 1 minute and then glow steadily. This may occur if the system cannot detect or alert the driver of low tire pressure as intended.
	Fault in headlight system A fault has occurred in the headlight system. Read the message in the instrument panel.
	Lane Keeping Aid Lane Keeping Aid is alerting/intervening.
	Reduced performance Temporary fault in driveline. Read the message in the instrument panel.
	Stability system Steady glow: a fault has occurred in the system. Flashing: the system is working.
	Assistance during collision risks System not available The system for assistance during collision risks is not available or is working but performance is reduced.

Active high beam

Active high beam is activated and on.

High beams

High beams on.


	Front fog light Front fog light on.
	Parking lights Parking lights on.
	Left/right turn signals Turn signal in use.

	Active high beam Active high beam is activated but not on.
	Hold brake when stationary Hold brake when stationary is activated.
	Driver Alert Driver Alert is activated.


	Cold battery The battery has reduced capacity due to low temperature. The battery charge could drop significantly if the vehicle is parked in cold ambient temperatures.
	Lane Keeping Aid White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on and lane marker lines are detected. Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on and lane marker lines are not detected.
	Rain sensor The rain sensor is activated.