Driver display

The driver display shows information about the car and driving.

The driver display contains gauges, indicators and indicator and warning symbols. The content of the driver display depends on the car's equipment, settings and which functions are active at that time.

The driver display is available in two versions, 12-inch and 8-inch.

 Warning

In the event of a fault in the driver display the information on e.g. brakes, airbags or other safety systems may not be shown. In which case, the driver cannot check the status of the car's systems or receive current warnings and information.

 Warning

If the driver display should extinguish, not illuminate on activation/start or be fully or partially illegible, the car must not be used. You should visit a workshop immediately. Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop.

Driver display, 12-inch

P5-1507-driver display overview 12"

On the left

  • Speedometer
  • Trip meter
  • Odometer
  • Cruise control and speed limiter information
  • Road sign information

In the middle

  • Indicator and warning symbols
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Clock
  • Messages, in some cases with graphics
  • Distance to empty tank
  • Door and seatbelt information
  • Compass
  • Media player
  • Navigation map
  • Phone
  • Voice recognition

On the right

  • Tachometer (depending on selected drive mode).
  • Fuel gauge
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Selected drive mode. Selectable drive modes are Comfort, Off Road, Eco, Dynamic and Individual
  • ECO gauge (depending on drive mode selected)
  • Status of the Start/Stop function
  • Instantaneous fuel consumption
  • App menu (activated via steering wheel keypad)

Driver display, 8-inch

P5-15w46 - DIM overview 8"

On the left

  • Tachometer (depending on selected drive mode)
  • Selected drive mode. Selectable drive modes are Comfort, Off Road, Eco, Dynamic and Individual
  • Distance to empty tank
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Indicator and warning symbols
  • Fuel gauge
  • ECO gauge (depending on drive mode selected)

In the middle

  • Messages, in some cases with graphics
  • Road sign information
  • Speedometer
  • Cruise control and speed limiter information
  • Door and seatbelt information

On the right

  • Compass
  • Media player
  • Phone
  • Navigation information
  • Clock
  • App menu (activated via steering wheel keypad)
  • Instantaneous fuel consumption
  • Odometer
  • Trip meter
  • Indicator and warning symbols
  • Voice recognition
  • Engine temperature gauge

Activating the driver display

The driver display is activated as soon as a door is opened, i.e. in ignition position 0. The driver display extinguishes after a while if it is not used. To reactivate it, proceed with one of the following:

  • Depress the brake pedal
  • Turn the ignition knob to ignition position to I or
  • Open one of the doors.

Driver display settings

Some settings for what is shown in the driver display can be set in the app menu; see section "Application menu in the driver display".

The following settings can be made in the Settings → My Car → Displays menu in the top view of the centre display:

  • Driver Display Centre Area. Select what is shown in the background of the driver display (Show no information in background, Show information for current playing media or Show navigation even if no route is set1). The 12-inch driver display shows the information in the centre and the 8-inch driver display shows the information in the top right-hand field.
  • Themes. Select a theme (appearance) for the driver display (Glass, Minimalistic, Performance or Chrome Rings).

The system language can be changed in Settings → System → Choose system language. A change will affect the language in all displays.

  1. 1 The 8-inch driver display only shows guidance, the map is only shown in the 12-inch driver display. For more information, see the section "Displays and controls for map navigation" and "Map navigation in the driver display"