Combined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols

The indicator symbols alert the driver that a function is activated, that the system is operating, or that an error or failure has occurred.

Indicator symbols

SymbolSpecification
P3-0920 Symbol ABLABL fault
P4-1220-Y55X Symbol AvgasreningssystemEmissions system
Symbol ABSABS fault
P3 Symbol dimljus bakRear fog lamp on
Px-1420-Antisladd symbol ESCStability system, see Electronic stability control (ESC) - general
Px-1420-Antisladd symbol ESC Off/SportlägeStability system, sport mode, see Electronic stability control (ESC) - operation
Symbol motorförvärmare dieselEngine preheater (diesel)
Symbol bränslenivåLow level in fuel tank
Symbol informationInformation, read display text
Symbol helljusMain beam On
Symbol blinkers vänsterLeft-hand direction indicator
Symbol blinkers högerRight-hand direction indicator
P4-1220-DRIVe Autostart DIM-symbolStart/Stop, the engine auto-stopped; see Start/Stop* - function and operation
P3 USA Icon TPMSTyre pressure system , see Tyre pressure monitoring*1

ABL fault

The symbol illuminates if a fault has arisen in the ABL function (Active Bending Lights).

Emissions system

If the symbol illuminates after the engine has been started then it may be due to a fault in the car's emissions system. Drive to a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends that you seek assistance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

ABS fault

If this symbol illuminates then the system is not working. The car's regular brake system continues to work, but without the ABS function.

Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the engine.
Restart the engine.
If the symbol remains illuminated, drive to a workshop to have the ABS system checked. Volvo recommends that you seek assistance from an authorised Volvo workshop.

Rear fog lamp on

This symbol illuminates when the rear fog lamp is switched on.

Stability system

A flashing symbol indicates that the stability system is operating. If the symbol illuminates with constant glow then there is a fault in the system.

Stability system, sport mode

Sport mode allows for a more active driving experience. The system then detects whether the accelerator pedal, steering wheel movements and cornering are more active than in normal driving and then allows controlled skidding of the rear section up to a certain level before it intervenes and stabilises the car. The symbol illuminates when the sport mode is activated.

Engine preheater (diesel)

This symbol illuminates during engine preheating. Preheating takes place mostly due to low temperature.

Low level in fuel tank

When the symbol illuminates the level in the fuel tank is low, refuel as soon as possible.

Information, read display text

When one of the car's systems does not behave as intended, this information symbol illuminates and a text appears on the information display. The message text is cleared with the OK button, see Menu navigation - combined instrument panel, or it disappears automatically after a time (time depending on which function is indicated). The information symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols.

 Note

When a service message is shown, the symbol and message are cleared using the OK button, or disappear automatically after a time.

Main beam On

The symbol illuminates when main beam is on and with main beam flash.

Left/right-hand direction indicator

Both direction indicator symbols flash when the hazard warning flashers are used.

Start/Stop

The symbol shines when the engine is auto-stopped.

Tyre pressure system

The symbol illuminates in the event of low tyre pressure, or if a fault arises in the tyre pressure system.

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 tailgate 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 tailgate.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Standard in certain markets.
  3. 2 Only cars with alarm*.