Warning and indicator symbols

Updated 25/04/2024

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.

	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.
	System fault warning	A fault is detected in the car system. Take immediate action and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
	Seatbelt reminder	Someone in the car isn't wearing their seatbelt.
	Emergency call	There is an issue with the emergency call system.
	Airbag fault warning	A fault is detected with the airbags.
	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.
	Direction indicator warning	A fault is detected with the direction indicators.
	Lane keeping aid fault	There is a fault with the lane keeping aid system.1
	Tyre pressure warning	Constant illumination indicates low tyre pressure. Flashing indicates a system fault or inability to measure the tyre pressure.
	Air suspension warning	A fault is detected in the air suspension system.
	Stability system alert	A flashing symbol indicates that the stability system is intervening. A fault in the system is indicated by a constant glow.
	Front wiper failure	A fault is detected with the front wipers.
	Reduced performance alert	The car's performance is reduced.
	Driver support system fault	There is a fault with the driver support system.
	Left lane keeping aid warning	You are too close to or crossing over the lane markings on the left-hand side of the car.
	Right lane keeping aid warning	You are too close to or crossing over the lane markings on the right-hand side of the car.
	Towbar unlocked	The towbar is unlocked.
	Rear fog light on	The rear fog light is on.
	Exterior lights malfunction	There is an issue with the exterior lights.
	Automatic high beam active	The automatic high beam is active.
	Manual high beam on	The manual high beam is on.
	Ready to drive	The car has started and is ready to drive. This appears when the car goes from being parked to being put in a driving gear. It disappears when the car starts to move.
	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.
2	Child lock	The child lock is active. Passengers in the rear seats can't open the rear doors or operate the rear windows.
2	Hold	Hold activates when you press down hard on the brake pedal.
2	Charging cable connected	The charging cable is still connected to the car.
2	Automatic high beam enabled	The automatic high beam is enabled.
2	Rain sensor	The rain sensor is active and the front wipers are in auto mode.
2	Lane keeping aid off	Lane keeping aid is turned off or temporarily unavailable.