Instrument panel

Updated 2021-11-22

The instrument panel displays information related to the vehicle and driving.

The instrument panel contains gauges, indicators and monitoring and warning symbols. What is shown in the instrument panel varies depending on the equipment, settings and functions currently active.

The instrument panel is activated as soon as a door is opened, i.e. in ignition mode 0. The panel will power down after a short period of time if it is not used. To reactivate it, do one of the following:

Activate ignition mode I.
Open one of the doors.

Warning

If the instrument panel turns off, does not activate when the ignition is switched on, or part/all of the panel cannot be read, do not drive the vehicle. Consult a workshop immediately. Volvo recommends an authorized Volvo workshop.

Warning

If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about brakes, airbags or other safety-related systems may not be displayed. The driver will then not be able to check the status of the vehicle systems or receive relevant warnings and information.

P5-1646-x90-Driver display overview 12 inch — The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

Location in the instrument panel:
Left side	In the center	Right side
Speedometer	Indicator and warning symbols	Tachometer/ECO gauge1
Trip odometer	Ambient temperature sensor	Gear indicator
Odometer2	Clock	Drive Mode
Cruise control/speed limiter information	Message (also graphics in some cases)	Fuel gauge
Road sign information*	Door and seat belt status	Start/Stop function status
–	Media player	Distance to empty tank
–	Navigation system map*	Current fuel consumption
–	Phone	App menu (activated using steering wheel keypad)
–	Voice control	–
–	Compass1	–

Dynamic symbol

Dynamic symbol in basic mode.

In the center of the instrument panel is a dynamic symbol that changes appearance according to the type of message displayed. The severity of the control or warning symbol is indicated by a red or amber-colored marking around the symbol.

P5-1646-xc90-Soul symbol in driver display 2 — Example with indicator symbol.

An animation may be used to change the symbol into a graphic image to depict the location of a problem or to clarify information.

P5-1846-All-Soul to car — The symbol in the instrument panel changes shape.