Charging status in the instrument panel

Charging status is indicated in the instrument panel using both graphics and messages. This information is displayed as long as the instrument panel is active.
ColorStatusMeaning
Pulsating greenThe instrument panel frame will appear with a green, pulsating light.Charging is in progress and the approximate time at which the hybrid battery will be fully charged is displayed.
GreenThe instrument panel frame will appear with a steady green light.The battery is fully charged.
RedThe instrument panel frame will appear with a steady red light.

Malfunction. Check the charging cable's connection to the vehicle's charging socket and the power source.

Then restart charging by following these steps:
  1. Unplug the charging cable from the charging socket.
  2. Wait a few seconds.
  3. Plug the charging cable back into the charging socket.
  4. If the problem persists, contact your Volvo retailer.
YellowThe instrument panel frame will appear with a steady yellow light.Charging is waiting to start or has been paused.

 Note

If the instrument panel is not used, it will go dark after a period of time. To reactivate the display:
  • open one of the doors, or
  • put the ignition in mode I by turning the START knob clockwise and then releasing.

Read more in the instrument panel section.