The gauges, indicators, symbols and functions displayed in the instrument panel depend on the equipment/systems installed in the vehicle and which functions are currently activated.
The instrument panel is available in two versions: 12" and 8".
Some of the functions listed below are optional.
Warning
- If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about e.g., brakes, airbags or other safety-related messages cannot be displayed and the driver cannot be alerted to possible problems.
- If the instrument panel turns off, does not activate when the ignition is switched on or is completely/partially not possible to read, do not drive the vehicle. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
12" instrument panel
Left side
- Speedometer
- Trip odometer
- Odometer
- Cruise control/speed limiter information
- Road sign information
Center
- Indicator and warning symbols
- Ambient temperature sensor
- Clock
- Messages (and in certain cases also graphics)
- Distance to empty tank
- Door and seat belt status
- Compass
- Media player
- Navigation system map
- Cell phone
- Voice control
Right side
- Tachometer (depending on current driving mode)
- Fuel gauge
- Gear indicator
- Current driving mode (Comfort, Off Road, Eco, Dynamic and Individual)
- ECO gauge (depending on current driving mode)
- Start/Stop function's status
- Current fuel consumption
- App menu (activated using the right-side steering wheel keypad)
8" instrument panel
Left side
- Tachometer (depending on current driving mode)
- Current driving mode (Comfort, Off Road, Eco, Dynamic and Individual)
- Distance to empty tank
- Gear indicator
- Ambient temperature sensor
- Indicator and warning symbols
- Fuel gauge
- ECO gauge (depending on current driving mode)
Center
- Messages (and in certain cases also graphics)
- Road sign information
- Speedometer
- Cruise control/speed limiter information
- Door and seat belt status
Right side
- Compass
- Media player
- Cell phone
- Navigation system map
- Clock
- App menu (activated using the right-side steering wheel keypad)
- Current fuel consumption
- Odometer
- Trip odometer
- Indicator and warning symbols
- Voice control
- Coolant temperature gauge
Activating the instrument panel
The instrument panel is activated as soon as a door is opened (i.e., ignition mode 0). After a short period, the panel will go out if it is not used.
To reactivate it, do one of the following:
- Press the brake pedal
- Turn the start knob to START and release it (without pressing the brake pedal). This activates ignition mode I
- Open one of the doors
Instrument panel settings
Some of the settings for the instrument panel can be made in the App menu (see also the article "Instrument panel app menu").
The following settings can be made in the center display's Top view under: :
- Driver Display Center Area: Select what is displayed in the background (center) of the instrument panel. The options are: (Show no information in the background, Show information for current playing media or Show navigation even if no route is set)1. In the 12" instrument panel, the information is shown in the center and in the 8" instrument panel, it is shown in the field at the upper right.
- Themes. Select a theme (appearance). The options are: (Glass, Minimalistic, Performance or Chrome Rings).
The system language can be changed under . This change affects the language used in all displays.