Twin Engine symbols and messages in the instrument panel

A number of symbols and messages relating to the Twin Engine may be displayed in the instrument panel. They may also appear in combination with general indicator and warning symbols and disappear when the necessary action has been taken.
SymbolMessageMeaning
P5-1519-XC90 Hybrid-Symbol-Battery-information

12 V Battery

Charging fault, service urgent. Drive to workshop

Fault in 12 V battery. Contact a workshop1 to have the battery checked as soon as possible.
P5-1519-XC90 Hybrid-Symbol-Battery-information

12 V Battery

Charging fault Stop safely

Fault in 12 V battery. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and contact a workshop1 to have the battery checked.
P5-1519-XC90 Hybrid-Symbol-Battery-information

12 V Battery

Fuse failure Service required

Fault in 12 V battery. Contact a workshop1 to have the system checked as soon as possible.
P5-1519-XC90 Hybrid-Symbol-Battery-information

HV battery

Overheated, stop safely

The hybrid battery's temperature seems to be rising at an abnormal rate. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. Wait at least 5 minutes before driving. Call a workshop1 or inspect the vehicle to make sure everything seems normal before continuing to drive.
P5-15w19-XC90H-Symbol-Reduced speed limit-warning

Reduced performance

Max vehicle speed limited

The hybrid battery's charge level is too low for driving at high speeds. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
P5-15w19-XC90H-Symbol-HybridSystems-information

Propulsion system

Harsh behavior at low speed, vehicle ok to use

The hybrid system is not functioning properly. Contact a workshop1 to have the system checked as soon as possible.
P5-15w19-XC90H-Symbol-HybridSystems-information

Hybrid system failure

Service required

The hybrid system is not functioning. Contact a workshop1 to have the system checked as soon as possible.
P5-15w19-XC90H-Symbol-ChargeCable

Charge cable

Remove before start

Displayed when the driver attempts to start the vehicle with the charging cable still connected. Remove the charging cable and close the charger cover.
  1. 1 An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.