Indicator symbols in the instrument panel

The indicator symbols alert the driver that a function has been activated, that a system is running, or that a fault or error may have occurred.
SymbolMeaning
P5-1507 Symbol General yellow

Information, see the message in the display

The information symbol illuminates and a message is displayed in the instrument panel if one of the vehicle's systems requires the driver's attention. The information symbol may also illuminate in combination with other symbols.

P5-1507 Symbol Brake warning

1

P5-1507-XC90-USA- brake warning symbol

2

Fault in brake system

This symbol illuminates if there is a problem with the parking brake.

P5-1507 Symbol ABS brake

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P5-1507-XC90-USA-ABS warning symbol

2

Fault in ABS system

If this symbol is illuminated, the ABS system is malfunctioning. The vehicle's regular brakes will still work, but without the ABS function.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto hold

1

P5-1507-XC90-USA-parking brake warning symbol

2

Auto-brake on

This symbol illuminates when the function is activated and the brakes or parking brakes are being used. The brakes hold the vehicle at a standstill after it has stopped.

P5-1507-Tyre Pressue System symbol

Tire pressure system

This symbol illuminates to indicate low tire pressure. 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.

P5-1507-Emissions System symbol

Emission control system

If this symbol illuminates after starting the engine, it could indicate a fault in the vehicle's emission control system. Have the vehicle checked by a workshop. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.

P5-15w19 Symbol Turn indicator left
P5-1507 Symbol Turn indicator right

Left/right turn signals

The symbol will flash when the turn signals are in use.

P5-1507 Symbol Forward lights

Parking lights

This symbol illuminates when the parking lights are on.

P5-1507-Active Bending Light Symbol

Fault in headlight system

This symbol illuminates if a fault has been detected in the ABL (Active Bending Lights) function or another fault in the headlight system.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam active

Active high beams on

This symbol lights up in blue when the active high beams are on.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam inactive

Active high beams off

This symbol lights up in white when the active high beams are off.

P5-15w19 Symbol High beam active

High beams on

This symbol illuminates when the high beams are on or flashed.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam active 2

Active high beams on

This symbol lights up in blue when the active high beams are on. Parking lights are on.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam inactive 2

Active high beams off

This symbol lights up in white when the active high beams are off. Parking lights are on.

P5-15w19 Symbol High beam active 2

High beams on

This symbol illuminates when the high beams and parking lights are on.

P5-1507 Symbol Fog light front

Front fog lights on

This symbol illuminates when the front fog lights are on.

P5-1507 Symbol Fog light rear

Rear fog light on

This symbol illuminates when the rear fog light is on.

P5-1507 Symbol Rain sensor

Rain sensor on

This symbol illuminates when the rain sensor is on.

P6-XC40-1746-Tell tale symbol pre-heater in driver display

Preconditioning on

This symbol illuminates when the engine block/passenger compartment heater or air conditioning are preconditioning the vehicle.

P5-15w19-Electronic Stability Control-symbol

Stability system

This symbol flashes when the stability system is actively working to stabilize the vehicle. If the symbol glows steadily, there is a fault in the system.

P5-1507-Stability system, Electronic Stability Control, sport mode symbol

Stability system, Sport mode

This symbol illuminates when Sport mode is activated. Sport mode offers a more active driving experience. If the system detects that accelerator pedal, steering wheel and cornering movements are more active than in normal driving, it allows a certain level of controlled lateral movement of the rear wheels before intervening and stabilizing the vehicle.

P5-1507-Lane Keeping Aid- Active symbol

Lane Keeping Aid

White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on and lane marker lines are detected.

Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on but no lane marker lines are detected.

Amber-colored symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is alerting/intervening.

P5-1507-Lane assistance and rain sensor symbol

Lane Keeping Aid and rain sensor

White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on and lane marker lines are detected. The rain sensor is on.

Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on but no lane marker lines are detected. The rain sensor is on.

P5P6-1917-Reduced speed limit warning symbol

Reduced performance

In the event of a temporary fault in the driveline, the vehicle may go into a "limp home" mode with reduced power output to help avoid damage to the driveline.

  1. 1 Canadian models.
  2. 2 US models.