Information displays – indicator symbols

The indicator symbols alert the driver when certain functions are activated, that a system is actively working or that a fault may have occurred in a system or function.
SymbolDescription
P3-0920 Symbol ABLFault in the Active Bending Light (ABL)*system
P4-1220-Y55X Symbol AvgasreningssystemMalfunction indicator light
Symbol ABSAnti-lock brake system (ABS)
P3 Symbol dimljus bakRear fog lights on
Px-1420-Antisladd symbol ESCStability system
Px-1420-Antisladd symbol ESC Off/SportlägeThe stability system's Sport mode is activated
Symbol bränslenivåLow fuel level
Symbol informationInformation symbol, read the text displayed in the instrument panel
Symbol helljusHigh beam indicator
Symbol blinkers vänsterLeft turn signal indicator
Symbol blinkers högerRight turn signal indicator
P3 USA Icon TPMSTire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS)1
P3-1346-Symbol ECOThe Eco function is on.
P4-1220-DRIVe Autostart DIM-symbolTheStart/Stop function is active (the engine has auto-stopped)

Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL) system

This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the ABL system. See Active Bending Lights (ABL)* for more information about this system.

Malfunction Indicator Light

As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your vehicle's engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems.

The malfunction indicator light will illuminate if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

A malfunction indicator light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your vehicle.

This light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine was running while the vehicle was refueled.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function). Check the system by:

Stopping in a safe place and switching off the ignition.
Restart the engine.
If the warning light goes off, no further action is required.

If the indicator light remains on, the vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection, see Brakes – general for additional information.

Rear fog lights

This symbol indicates that the rear fog lights are on.

Stability system

This indicator symbol flashes when the stability system is actively working to stabilize the vehicle, see Stability system – introduction for more detailed information.

Stability system - Sport mode

This symbol illuminates to indicate that the stability system's Sport mode has been activated to help provide maximum tractive force, for example when driving with snow chains, or driving in deep snow or loose sand.

Low fuel level

When this light comes on, the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. See Refueling – fuel requirements for information about fuel and refueling.

Information symbol

The information symbol lights up and a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about one of the vehicle's systems. The message can be erased and the symbol can be turned off by pressing the OK button (see Information display – menu controls for information) or this will take place automatically after a short time (the length of time varies, depending on the function affected).

The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols.

High beam indicator

This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used.

Left turn signal indicator

Right turn signal indicator

 Note

  • Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers are used.
  • If either of these indicators flash faster than normal, the direction indicators are not functioning properly.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*

This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire pressure in one or more tires is low, see Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – general information for detailed information.

Eco* function on

The symbol will illuminate when the Eco function is activated.

Start/stop*

The symbol illuminates when the engine has auto-stopped.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Option in Canada