Warning and indicator symbols

Updated 2024-10-28

The driver display symbols tell you the status of different systems in your car. Some indicate whether a system is active and operating as it should, and others alert you to important information or detected faults.

Symbol types and colours

Some symbols are warnings that require immediate action, while others indicate the current status of specific functions. The symbol colour roughly signifies the level of importance. Red symbols are the most critical while amber symbols represent less urgent warnings and alerts. Symbols of other colours typically convey status information about the car's functions.

Tip

Be sure to look up the meaning of symbols you are unfamiliar with. Many symbols will appear with a notification providing more information.

	Warning	A fault is detected that could affect safety or your car's ability to drive.
	Brake system warning	A fault is detected in the brake system. Take immediate action and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
	Parking brake warning	Continuous illumination indicates that the parking brake is engaged. Flashing indicates a parking brake fault.
	Electrical system fault warning	A fault is detected in the car's electrical system. Take immediate action and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
	Emergency call	There is an issue with the emergency call system.
	Seatbelt reminder	Someone in the car isn't wearing their seatbelt.
	Airbag fault warning	A fault is detected with the airbags. Take immediate action and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
	Collision risk warning	There is a risk of collision with another vehicle, a pedestrian, a cyclist or a large animal.
	High engine temperature	The engine is too hot.
	Low oil pressure	The engine's oil pressure is too low.
	Information	A problem has occurred in one of the car's systems.
	Brake system warning	A fault is detected in the brake system.
	Anti-lock braking system warning	The anti-lock braking system is disengaged. The friction brakes still function but without anti-lock braking.
	Emission control system warning	A fault is detected in the emission control system. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop and have the car checked.
	Lane keeping aid alert or intervention	Lane keeping aid is alerting you to something or performing an intervention.
	Tyre pressure warning	Constant illumination indicates low tyre pressure. Flashing followed by constant illumination indicates a system fault or inability to measure the tyre pressure.
	Stability system alert	A flashing symbol indicates that the stability system is intervening. A fault in the system is indicated by a constant glow.
	Stability system off	The stability system is turned off.
	Collision risk system issue	The collision risk system is not available or is working with reduced performance.
	Rear fog light on	The rear fog light is on.
	Headlight system malfunction	There is an issue with the headlight system.
	Automatic high beam active	The automatic high beam is active.
	Manual high beam on	The manual high beam is on.
	Automatic hold is active	The automatic hold braking function is active. The car automatically brakes while stationary.
	Left-hand direction indicator	The left direction indicator is active and indicating a left turn.
	Right-hand direction indicator	The right direction indicator is active and indicating a right turn.
	Position lights	The position lights are on.
	Automatic high beam enabled	The automatic high beam is enabled.
	Car key not detected	The car couldn't detect the key when the car was started.
	Driver alert	The Driver alert function is active.
	Lane keeping aid active and road markings detected	Lane keeping aid is active and has detected the road markings.
	Lane keeping aid active and no road markings detected	Lane keeping aid is active and has not detected the road markings.
	Rain sensor	The rain sensor is active and the front wipers are in auto mode.