S90 Warning symbols in the instrument panel

Symbol	Meaning
	Warning The red warning symbol alerts the driver that an important function is activated or that a serious fault has occurred that may affect the vehicle's drivability. The warning symbol can also illuminate in combination with other symbols.
	Seat belt reminder This symbol will flash for approximately 6 seconds if the driver or front seat passenger has not fastened his or her seat belt or if anyone in the rear seat has unbuckled a seat belt.
	Airbags If this light remains on after the vehicle has been started or comes on while the vehicle is being driven, a fault has been detected in one of the vehicle's safety systems. See the message in the instrument panel. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
1 2	Brake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the level in the brake fluid reservoir. See also the warning following this table.
1 2	Parking brake This symbol flashes while the parking brake is being applied and then glows steadily when the parking brake has been set. If the symbol flashes in any other situation, this indicates a fault. See the text message in the instrument panel.
	Oil pressure If the symbol illuminates during driving, stop the vehicle, the engine oil level is too low. Stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary. If the oil level is normal and the symbol remains illuminated, have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized Volvo workshop or trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
	Generator not charging This symbol illuminates during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop or trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

Symbol

Meaning

Warning

The red warning symbol alerts the driver that an important function is activated or that a serious fault has occurred that may affect the vehicle's drivability. The warning symbol can also illuminate in combination with other symbols.

Seat belt reminder

This symbol will flash for approximately 6 seconds if the driver or front seat passenger has not fastened his or her seat belt or if anyone in the rear seat has unbuckled a seat belt.

Airbags

If this light remains on after the vehicle has been started or comes on while the vehicle is being driven, a fault has been detected in one of the vehicle's safety systems. See the message in the instrument panel. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

P5-1507-XC90-USA- brake warning symbol 1

P5-1507 Symbol Brake red 2

Brake system

If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the level in the brake fluid reservoir. See also the warning following this table.

P5-1507-XC90-USA-parking brake warning symbol 1

P5-1507 Symbol Park brake 2

Parking brake

This symbol flashes while the parking brake is being applied and then glows steadily when the parking brake has been set.

If the symbol flashes in any other situation, this indicates a fault. See the text message in the instrument panel.

Oil pressure

If the symbol illuminates during driving, stop the vehicle, the engine oil level is too low. Stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary. If the oil level is normal and the symbol remains illuminated, have the vehicle towed to the nearest authorized Volvo workshop or trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

Generator not charging

This symbol illuminates during driving if a fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop or trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

Warning

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the brake fluid reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected.
If the BRAKE and ABS symbols illuminate at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.

Door/hood/trunk/fuel filler door reminder

It a door, trunk, the hood or the fuel filler door are not closed properly, the information or warning symbol will illuminate and a graphic will be displayed in the instrument panel.