Remote start (ERS) - symbols and messages

Remote start (ERS – Engine Remote Start) means that the car's engine can be started remotely using the remote control key or the PCC key. This is so that the passenger compartment can be warmed up/cooled down before departure.

In situations where the ERS function fails or is interrupted, a symbol is shown in the combined instrument panel, supplemented by an explanatory text message.

ERS function unavailable

MessageSpecification
No remote start Max 2 startsERS unavailable because a maximum of 2 ERS activations in succession are allowed.
No remote start low fuel levelERS unavailable because fuel level too low.
No remote start gear not in PERS unavailable because gear selector is not in P position.
No remote start driver in carERS unavailable because someone is in the passenger compartment.
No remote start low batteryERS unavailable due to low battery voltage. Charge the battery by starting the engine.
No remote start engine warningERS unavailable due to warning message from engine. Contact a workshop1.
No remote start engine coolantERS unavailable due to error message from cooling system, see Coolant - level.
No remote start door open

ERS unavailable because a door/tailgate was not closed.

No remote start car not lockedERS unavailable because the car was not locked.

Interrupted ERS function

MessageSpecification
Remote start off low fuel levelERS interrupted because fuel level too low.
Remote start off gear not in PERS interrupted because gear selector is not in P position.
Remote start off driver in carERS interrupted because someone is in the passenger compartment.
Remote start off engine warningERS interrupted due to error message from engine. Contact a workshop1.
Remote start off low batteryERS interrupted because battery voltage too low.
Remote start off engine coolantERS interrupted due to error message from cooling system.
  1. 1 An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.