Indicator and warning symbols
Red symbols
 | Warning The red warning symbol illuminates when a fault has been detected which could affect the safety or drivability of the car. An explanatory text is shown on the driver display at the same time. The warning symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols. |
 | Seatbelt reminder Illuminates or flashes when someone in the car is not wearing a seatbelt. |
 | Airbags An error has been detected in any of the car's safety systems. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
 | Fault in brake system An error has occurred on the braking system. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
 | Parking brake Light illuminated permanently: The parking brake is activated. Flashing: an error has occurred with the parking brake. Read the message in the driver display. |
 | Faults in the electrical system An error has occurred on the electrical system. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
 | High engine temperature The engine temperature is too high. Read the message in the driver display. |
 | Assistance at risk of collision Warns of a risk of collision with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists or large animals. |
 | Low oil pressure The engine oil pressure is too low. Switch off the engine immediately and check the engine oil level, top up with oil if necessary. If the symbol lights up and the oil level is normal, read the message on the display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
Amber symbols
 | Information A fault has occurred in one of the car's systems. Read the message in the driver display. The information symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols. |
 | Fault in brake system An error has occurred on the braking system. Read the message in the driver display. |
 | ABS fault The system is disengaged. The car's regular brake system continues to work, but without the ABS function. |
 | AdBlue system (diesel) Low AdBlue level or fault in AdBlue system. |
 | Emissions system Emissions systems fault. Drive to a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
 | Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp is illuminated. |
 | Tyre pressure system Low tyre pressure. If there is a fault in the tyre pressure system, the symbol will flash for approx. 1 minute and then illuminate with a constant glow. This may be because the system cannot detect or warn of low tyre pressure as intended. |
 | Fault in the headlamp system A fault has occurred on the headlamp system. Read the message in the driver display. |
 | Lane assistance Lane assistance warns/intervenes. |
 | Stability system Light on permanently: a fault has occurred in the system. Flashing: the system is working. |
 | Assistance at risk of collision System not available The system for assistance at risk of collision is not available, or is operating with reduced performance. |
Blue symbols
 | Active main beam Active main beam is activated and switched on. |
 | Main beam Main beam is switched on. |
Green symbols
 | Automatic brake The function is activated and the service brake or parking brake is operating. |
 | Front fog lamps The front fog lamp is switched on. |
 | Position lamps The position lamps are switched on. |
  | Left and right-hand direction indicator The direction indicator is being used. |
White/grey symbols
 | Active main beam Active main beam is activated, but does not come on. |
 | Driver Alert Driver Alert is activated. |
 | Preconditioning Engine and compartment heater/air conditioning pre-condition the car. |
 | Lane assistance White symbol: Lane assistance is on and road lines are detected. Grey symbol: Lane assistance is on and road lines are not detected. |
 | Rain sensor The rain sensor is activated. |