Charging status in the instrument panel

Charging status is indicated in the instrument panel using both graphics and messages. This information is displayed as long as the instrument panel is active.
ColorMessageMeaning
Flashing blueFully charged at: [Time] displayed along with an animated blue pulsing light through the charging cable.Charging is in progress and the approximate time at which the battery will be fully charged is displayed.
GreenCharging complete is displayed. An image will be superimposed over the graphic of the vehicle with a green LED indicator light in the socket.The battery is fully charged.
RedCharging error will be displayed. The LED indicator light in the charging socket will be red.

Malfunction. Check the charging cable's connection to the vehicle's charging socket and the power source.

Then restart charging by following these steps:
  1. Unplug the charging cable from the charging socket.
  2. Wait a few seconds.
  3. Plug the charging cable back into the charging socket.
  4. If the problem persists, contact your Volvo retailer.

 Note

If the instrument panel is not used, it will go dark after a period of time. To reactivate the display:
  • depress the brake pedal,
  • open one of the doors, or
  • put the ignition in mode I by turning the START knob clockwise and then releasing.