Warning and indicator symbols

Updated 26/03/2024

The symbols in the driver information area 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.

	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.
	Low battery voltage warning	The car's battery has a low voltage. Charge it as soon as possible.
	Power system failure warning	A fault is detected in the car's power system. Take immediate action and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
	Seatbelt reminder	Someone in the car isn't wearing their seatbelt.
	Airbag fault warning	A fault is detected with the airbags.
	Charging cable connected	The charging cable is still connected to the car.
	Power steering failure	The power steering system no longer works due to a fault. Stop driving as soon as it is safe to do so.
	Driver alert warning	Flashing indicates that the Driver alert function senses you are tired and should take a break as soon as possible. A constant illumination indicates that there is a fault detected with the Driver alert system.
	Car status warning	There is at least one critical level notification in the car status view. Go to the car status view to see what the issue is and resolve it as soon as possible.
	Evasive manoeuvre warning	Steering is temporarily enhanced during an evasive manoeuvre.
	Rear auto brake failure	There is a fault with the rear auto brake.
	Artificial external sound error	There is an issue with the car's artificial external sound.
	Rear radar system failure	There is a fault with the rear radar system. If the symbol flashes, it means that there is a calibration failure.
	Lane keeping aid failure	There is an issue with the lane keeping aid function.
	Front wiper failure	A fault is detected with the front wipers.
	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.
	Forward collision avoidance system warning	There is an issue with the collision avoidance system at the front of the car.
	Tyre pressure warning	Constant illumination indicates low tyre pressure. If there is a system fault, the symbol will flash for a short while and then be constantly illuminated.
	Electronic stability control alert	Constant illumination indicates that there is a problem with electronic stability control. Flashing indicates that electronic stability control is intervening.
	Electronic stability control off	Electronic stability control is turned off.
	Reduced performance alert	The car's performance is reduced.
	Rear fog light	The rear fog light is on.
	Driver alert system limitation	Something is blocking the driver monitoring camera's view.
	Power steering fault	There is a fault with the power steering. The power steering system is working with reduced effect.
	Car status warning	There is an important car status notification. Go to the car status view to see what the issue is and resolve it as soon as possible.
	Hill descent control warning	There is an issue with the hill descent control function and it is currently unavailable.
	Lane keeping aid off	Lane keeping aid is turned off and lane keeping assistance is not provided.
	Manual levelling failure	There is an issue with the manual levelling of the lights.
	Position lights failure	There is an issue with the position lights.
	Passing beam failure	There is an issue with the passing beam.
	Automatic high beam failure	There is an issue with the automatic high beam.
	Manual high beam failure	There is an issue with the manual high beam.
	Automatic high beam on	The automatic high beam is on.
	Manual high beam	The manual high beam is on.
	Left-hand direction indicator	The left direction indicator is active and indicating a left turn. When there is a fault with the direction indicator, the symbol flashes twice as fast.
	Right-hand direction indicator	The right direction indicator is active and indicating a right turn. When there is a fault with the direction indicator, the symbol flashes twice as fast.
	Position lights	The position lights are on.
	Passing beam is active	The passing beam is on.
	Automatic hold is active	The automatic hold braking function is active. The car automatically brakes while stationary.
	Hill descent control is active	The hill descent control function is active and working.
	Rear radar system active and working	The rear radar system is active and working normally.
	Ready	The ready symbol appears when you put the car in a driving gear. It disappears when the car's speed exceeds walking pace. It reappears whenever the car slows down below the same threshold.
1	Automatic high beam enabled	The automatic high beam is enabled and available to use.
1	Rain sensor	The rain sensor is active and the front wipers are in auto mode.
1	Driver alert	The Driver alert function senses you are tired and should take a break.
1	Towbar unlocked	The towbar is unlocked.
1	Hill descent control enabled	The hill descent control function is enabled but not currently active.
1	Trailer fault	There is a fault with the trailer.
1	Trailer lights fault	A fault was detected with the trailer lights during the trailer lights check.