Combined instrument cluster - meaning of warning symbols

The warning symbols alert the driver that an important function is activated, or that a serious error or a serious failure has occurred.

Warning symbols

SymbolSpecification
Symbol oljetryckLow oil pressure1
Symbol parkeringsbromsParking brake applied (digital instrument panel)
P4-1220-Y55X Symbol ParkeringsbromsParking brake applied (analogue instrument panel)
Symbol krockkuddeAirbags – SRS
Copy of Symbol bältespåminnareSeatbelt reminder
Symbol batteriAlternator not charging
P4-1220 Brake symbol in combiinstr.Fault in brake system
Symbol varningWarning

Low oil pressure

If this symbol illuminates during driving then the engine's oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level, top up if necessary. If the symbol illuminates and the oil level is normal, contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek assistance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

Parking brake applied

This symbol illuminates with a constant glow when the parking brake is applied. The symbol flashes during application, and then changes over to a constant glow.

A flashing symbol in any other situation means that a fault has arisen. Read the message on the information display.

For more information, see Parking brake.

Airbags – SRS

If this symbol remains illuminated or illuminates while driving, it means a fault has been detected in the seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, or IC systems. Drive immediately to a workshop to have the system checked. Volvo recommends that you seek assistance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

Seatbelt reminder

This symbol flashes if someone in a front seat has not put on their seatbelt or if someone in a rear seat has taken off their seatbelt.

Alternator not charging

This symbol illuminates during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Visit a workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek assistance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

Fault in brake system

If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the car in a safe place and check the level in the brake fluid reservoir; see Brake and clutch fluid - level.

If the brake and ABS symbols illuminate at the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system.

Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the engine.

Restart the engine.

  • If both symbols extinguish, continue driving.
  • If the symbols remain illuminated, check the level in the brake fluid reservoir; see Brake and clutch fluid - level. If the brake fluid level is normal but the symbols are still illuminated, the car can be driven, with great care, to a workshop to have the brake system checked. Volvo recommends that you seek assistance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

 Warning

If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further before topping up the brake fluid.

The loss of brake fluid must be investigated by a workshop. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

 Warning

If the BRAKE and ABS symbols are lit at the same time, there is a risk that the rear end will skid during heavy braking.

Warning

The 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 at the same time. The symbol remains visible until the fault has been rectified but the text message can be cleared with the OK button; see Menu navigation - combined instrument panel. The warning symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols.

Action:
Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the car further.
Read the information on the information display. Implement the action in accordance with the message in the display. Clear the message using the OK button.

Reminder – doors not closed

If one of the doors is not closed properly then the information or warning symbol illuminates together with an explanatory image in the information display. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as possible and close the door that is open.

Symbol information läs displaytext - text

If the car is driven at a speed lower than approx. 7 km/h (approx. 4 mph) then the information symbol illuminates.

Symbol varning - text

If the car is driven at a speed higher than approx. 7 km/h (approx. 4 mph) then the warning symbol illuminates.

If the bonnet2 is not closed properly then the warning symbol illuminates together with an explanatory image in the information display. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as possible and close the bonnet.

If the boot lid is not closed properly then the information symbol illuminates together with an explanatory image in the information display. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as possible and close the boot lid.

  1. 1 Certain engine variants do not have systems to warn of oil pressure loss. In cars with these variants the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warning for low oil level is via display text. For more information, see Engine oil - general.
  2. * Option/accessory.
  3. 2 Only cars with alarm*.