Electronic Stability Control symbols and messages

Updated 2023-11-17

A number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC1) may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.

Symbol	Message	Meaning
	Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds	System check when vehicle is started.
	Flashing light	The system is actively operating.
	ESC Service required	The system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Check if the problem was temporary or if it persists by exiting the vehicle, locking the vehicle, and then unlocking and getting in again. If the problem persists, contact a workshop ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. The vehicle can be driven, but without ESC functionality.

Symbol

Message

Meaning

Px-2037-iCup-Electronic Stability Control symbol

Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds

System check when vehicle is started.

Flashing light

The system is actively operating.

ESC Service required

The system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Check if the problem was temporary or if it persists by exiting the vehicle, locking the vehicle, and then unlocking and getting in again.

If the problem persists, contact a workshop ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

The vehicle can be driven, but without ESC functionality.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the P5–1507–Symbol-OK button button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.

If the message persists, contact a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.