Indicator symbols in the instrument panel

Updated 2020-03-19

The indicator symbols alert the driver that a function has been activated, that a system is running, or that a fault or error may have occurred.

Symbol	Meaning
	Information, see the message in the display The information symbol illuminates and a message is displayed in the instrument panel if one of the vehicle's systems requires the driver's attention. The information symbol may also illuminate in combination with other symbols.
1 2	Fault in brake system This symbol illuminates if there is a problem with the parking brake.
1 2	Fault in ABS system If this symbol is illuminated, the ABS system is malfunctioning. The vehicle's regular brakes will still work, but without the ABS function.
1 2	Auto-brake on This symbol illuminates when the function is activated and the brakes or parking brakes are being used. The brakes hold the vehicle at a standstill after it has stopped.
	Tire pressure system This symbol illuminates to indicate low tire pressure. If there is a fault in the tire pressure system, the symbol will first flash for approximately 1 minute and then glow steadily. This may occur if the system cannot detect or alert the driver of low tire pressure as intended.
	Emission control system If this symbol illuminates after starting the engine, it could indicate a fault in the vehicle's emission control system. Have the vehicle checked by a workshop. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
	Left/right turn signals The symbol will flash when the turn signals are in use.
	Parking lights This symbol illuminates when the parking lights are on.
	Fault in headlight system This symbol illuminates if a fault has been detected in the ABL (Active Bending Lights) function or another fault in the headlight system.
	Active high beams on This symbol lights up in blue when the active high beams are on.
	Active high beams off This symbol lights up in white when the active high beams are off.
	High beams on This symbol illuminates when the high beams are on or flashed.
	Active high beams on This symbol lights up in blue when the active high beams are on. Parking lights are on.
	Active high beams off This symbol lights up in white when the active high beams are off. Parking lights are on.
	High beams on This symbol illuminates when the high beams and parking lights are on.
	Front fog lights on This symbol illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
	Rear fog light on This symbol illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
	Rain sensor on This symbol illuminates when the rain sensor is on.
	Preconditioning on This symbol illuminates when the engine block/passenger compartment heater or air conditioning are preconditioning the vehicle.
	Stability system This symbol flashes when the stability system is actively working to stabilize the vehicle. If the symbol glows steadily, there is a fault in the system.
	Stability system, Sport mode This symbol illuminates when Sport mode is activated. Sport mode offers a more active driving experience. If the system detects that accelerator pedal, steering wheel and cornering movements are more active than in normal driving, it allows a certain level of controlled lateral movement of the rear wheels before intervening and stabilizing the vehicle.
	Lane Keeping Aid White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on and lane marker lines are detected. Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on but no lane marker lines are detected. Amber-colored symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is alerting/intervening.
	Lane Keeping Aid and rain sensor White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on and lane marker lines are detected. The rain sensor is on. Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is on but no lane marker lines are detected. The rain sensor is on.


	Reduced performance In the event of a temporary fault in the driveline, the vehicle may go into a "limp home" mode with reduced power output to help avoid damage to the driveline.