Electronic Stability Control symbols and messages

Updated 2024-03-21

A number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC1) may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.

Symbol	Message	Meaning
	Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds	System check when the engine is started.
	Flashing light	The system is actively operating.
	ESC Service required	The system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Check if the problem was temporary or if it persists by switching off the engine and then starting it again. If the problem persists, contact a workshop ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. The vehicle can be driven, but without ESC functionality.

Symbol

Message

Meaning

Px-2037-iCup-Electronic Stability Control symbol

Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds

System check when the engine is started.

Flashing light

The system is actively operating.

ESC Service required

The system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Check if the problem was temporary or if it persists by switching off the engine and then starting it again.

If the problem persists, contact a workshop ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

The vehicle can be driven, but without ESC functionality.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the P5–1507–Symbol-OK button button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.

If the message persists, contact a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.