V40

2019

Symbols in the display

There are a variety of different symbols in the display in the car. The symbols are divided into warning, indicator and information symbols.

Shown below are the most common symbols with their meanings and a reference to where in the manual further information can be found.

- Red warning symbol, illuminates when a fault has been indicated which could affect the safety and/or driveability of the car. An explanatory text is shown on the information display in the combined instrument panel at the same time.

- When one of the car's systems does not behave as intended, this information symbol illuminates, and a text appears on the information display in the combined instrument panel. The yellow information symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols.

Warning symbols in the combined instrument panel

Control symbols in the combined instrument panel

SymbolSpecificationSee
ABL fault*Combined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Active bending lights
Emissions systemCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols
ABS faultCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Foot brake
Rear fog lamp onCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Rear fog lamp
Stability system, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), Trailer stability assist*Combined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols and messages, Trailer Stability Assist - TSA
Stability system, sport modeCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols and messages
Engine preheater (diesel)Combined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols
Low level in fuel tankCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Engine block heater and passenger compartment heater - messages
AdBlue system (diesel)AdBlue® – checking and topping up
Information, read display textCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols
Main beam OnCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Main/dipped beam
Left-hand direction indicatorsCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols
Right-hand direction indicatorsCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols
Start/Stop*, engine auto-stoppedCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Start/Stop - function and operation
ECO function* onCombined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Drive mode ECO
Tyre pressure system*Combined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols, Tyre monitoring (TM)

Information symbols in the combined instrument panel

SymbolSpecificationSee
Main beam with auto dimming - AHB*Active main beam
Camera sensor*, Laser sensor*Active main beam, City Safety™ - symbols and messages, Collision warning system - symbols and messages, Driver Alert Control (DAC) - symbols and messages, Lane Keeping Aid - symbols and messages
Adaptive cruise control*Adaptive cruise control - symbols and messages
Adaptive cruise control*Adaptive cruise control - managing speed, Adaptive cruise control - symbols and messages
Adaptive cruise control*, Distance Warning* (Distance Alert)Adaptive cruise control - symbols and messages, Distance Warning
Adaptive cruise control*Adaptive cruise control - overview
Cruise control*Cruise control
Speed limiterSpeed limiter
Radar sensor*Adaptive cruise control - symbols and messages, Distance Warning - symbols and messages, Collision warning system - symbols and messages
Start/Stop*Start/Stop - symbols and messages
Start/Stop*Start/Stop - symbols and messages
Start/Stop*Start/Stop - symbols and messages
Distance warning* (Distance Alert), City Safety™, Collision warning system*, Auto-brake*Distance Warning - symbols and messages, City Safety™ - symbols and messages, Collision warning system - symbols and messages
Engine block and passenger compartment heater*Engine block heater and passenger compartment heater - messages
Engine block heater and passenger compartment heater* Service requiredEngine block heater and passenger compartment heater - messages
Activated timer*Engine block heater and passenger compartment heater - messages
Activated timer*Engine block heater and passenger compartment heater - messages
ABL system*Active bending lights
Low batteryEngine block heater and passenger compartment heater - messages
Park Assist Pilot - PAP*Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
Rain sensor*Wipers and washers
Lane assistance*Lane Keeping Aid - operation
Driver Alert System*, Lane assistance*Lane Keeping Aid - symbols and messages
Driver Alert System*, Lane assistance*Driver Alert Control (DAC) - symbols and messages, Lane Keeping Aid - symbols and messages
Driver Alert System*, Time for a breakDriver Alert Control (DAC) - operation
Driver Alert System*, Time for a breakDriver Alert Control (DAC) - symbols and messages
Gear shift indicatorGear shift indicator
Gear positionsAutomatic gearbox - Geartronic
Recorded speed information*Road Sign Information (RSI) - operation
Measuring the oil levelEngine oil - checking and filling

Information symbols in the roof console display

SymbolSpecificationSee
Seatbelt reminderSeatbelt reminder
Airbag, passenger seat, activatedPassenger airbag - activating/deactivating
Airbag, passenger seat, deactivatedPassenger airbag - activating/deactivating
  1. * Option/accessory.

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