Indicator symbols in the instrument panel

The indicator symbols alert the driver when certain functions are activated, that a system is actively working or that a fault may have occurred in a system or function.
SymbolExplanation
P5-1507 Symbol General yellow

Information, see the text message in the instrument panel

The information symbol illuminates in combination with a text message if one of the vehicle's systems requires the driver's attention. The information symbol can also illuminate in combination with other symbols.

P5-1507-XC90-USA- brake warning symbol1

P5-1507 Symbol Brake warning2

Brake system

P5-1507-XC90-USA-ABS warning symbol1

P5-1507 Symbol ABS brake2

ABS brake system

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the ABS braking function. The vehicle's normal brakes will still function but without ABS brake modulation.

P5-1507-XC90-USA-parking brake warning symbol1

P5-1507 Symbol Auto hold2

Parking brake/Auto-brake

This function keeps the vehicle at a standstill after it has stopped. The symbol is on when the function is activated and the brakes or parking brake are being used.

P5-1507 Symbol TPMS

Tire pressure system

The symbol illuminates to indicate low tire pressure or a fault in the tire pressure system.

P5-1507 Symbol MIL

Malfunction indicator light (check engine light)

This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the emissions control system. If this happens, please have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

P5-1507 Symbol Turn indicator left

P5-1507 Symbol Turn indicator right

Left/right turn signals

Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warning flashers are being used.

P5-1507 Symbol Forward lightsForward lights
P5-1507 Symbol ABL

Active Bending Lights (ABL)

This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the ABL system or if any other fault is detected in the headlight system.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam active

Automatic/active high beams on

The symbol will be blue when the automatic high beams are on.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam inactiveAutomatic/active high beams offThe symbol will be white when the automatic high beams are off.
P5-1507 Symbol High beam active

High beam indicator

The symbol will illuminate when the high beams are on or when high beam flash is being used.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam active 2

Automatic/active high beams on

The symbol will be blue when the automatic high beams are on. The parking lights will also be on.

P5-1507 Symbol Auto high beam inactive 2

Automatic/active high beams off

The symbol will be white when the automatic high beams are off. The parking lights will be on.

P5-1507 Symbol High beam active 2

High beams on

The high beams and parking lights will be on.

P5-1507 Symbol Fog light front

Front fog lights

The symbol illuminates when the front fog lights are on.

P5-1507 Symbol Fog light rear

Not in use

P5-1507 Symbol Rain sensor

Rain sensor

The symbol illuminates when the rain sensor is on.

P5-1507 Symbol Pre-heater

Not in use

P5-1507 Symbol ESC

Stability system

This symbol flashes when the stability system is actively working to stabilize the vehicle. If the symbol glows steadily, there is a fault in the system.

P5-1507 Symbol ESC sport

Stability system, sport mode

This symbol illuminates when Sport mode is activated. Sport mode offers more active driving characteristics by monitoring movement of the accelerator pedal, steering wheel and cornering by allowing more lateral movement of the rear wheels before the stability system is activated.

P5-1507 Symbol LKA - Active

Lane keeping aid

White symbol: lane keeping aid on and marker lines detected.

Gray symbol: lane keeping aid on and no marker lines detected.

Yellow symbol: lane keeping aid active

P5-1507 Symbol LKA - Active 2

Lane keeping aid and rain sensor

White symbol: lane keeping aid on and marker lines detected. Rain sensor on.

Gray symbol: lane keeping aid on and no marker lines detected. Rain sensor on.

Door/hood/trunk/fuel filler door reminder

If a door or the hood/trunk/fuel filler door are not closed properly, the information or warning symbol will illuminate and a graphic will be displayed in instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close the door, etc.

  1. 1 US models
  2. 2 Canadian models