Camera and radar unit symbols and messages

Here are examples of some of the messages and symbols related to the camera and radar units that may be displayed in the instrument panel.

Sensor blocked

P5-1507-See Owner's manual symbol 10x10

If this symbol and the message Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera and radar unit are unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large animals in front of the vehicle and that the vehicle's camera and radar-based functions may be obstructed.

The following table shows some of the situations that can cause the message to be displayed, and suggested actions:

CauseAction
The area of the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor is dirty or covered by ice or snow.Clean the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor and remove dirt, ice and snow.
Thick fog, heavy rain or snow is blocking the radar signals or the camera's range of visibility.No action. Heavy precipitation may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor from functioning.
Water or snow is spraying/swirling up and blocking the radar signals or the camera's range of visibility.No action. Very wet or snow-covered roads may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor from functioning.
There is dirt between the inside of the windshield and the camera/radar sensor.Consult a workshop to have the area of the windshield on the inside of the camera's casing cleaned. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Bright sunlight.No action. The camera/radar sensor will reset automatically when lighting conditions improve.

Defective camera

P5-1617-Park Assist Camera 360, camera out of order

If a camera sector is dark and contains this symbol, this indicates that the camera is not functioning properly.

P5-1617-Park Assist Camera 360, view with defected camera
The vehicle's left-side camera is malfunctioning.

A dark camera sector may also be displayed in the following situations, but without the defective camera symbol:

  • a door is open
  • the tailgate is open
  • a rearview mirror is folded in

Rear Park Assist Camera

 Warning

P5-1717 - Park Assist Camera, warning assistance are switched off

Be extra cautious when reversing if this symbol is shown when a trailer, bike carrier or similar is attached and electrically connected to the vehicle.

The symbol indicates that the rear parking assist sensors are deactivated and will not warn of any obstacles.