Volvo automotive symbols
Volvo: dashboard warning and indicator lights, vehicle controls and car-related marks.
Volvo red warning lights10
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Brake warning (BRAKE)5 meaningsBrake warning (BRAKE)In red, the BRAKE text means Volvo has detected a fault in the brake system. Act immediately and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Central warning (red triangle)9 meaningsCentral warning (red triangle)Volvo shows this red warning symbol when a fault has been detected that could affect safety or the car's ability to be driven.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Charging / battery warning21 meaningsCharging / battery warningThe red battery symbol means there is a fault in the car's electrical system. Act immediately and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Collision risk warning (red car)Dashboard lightsCollision risk warning (red car)The red car symbol warns of a risk of collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or large animal.On Volvo
Coolant temperature warning (red)14 meaningsCoolant temperature warning (red)The red thermometer symbol lights when the engine temperature is too high.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Emergency call fault (red SOS and handset)Dashboard lightsEmergency call fault (red SOS and handset)The red SOS symbol means there is a problem with the car's emergency call system.On Volvo
Engine oil level / oil pressure warning15 meaningsEngine oil level / oil pressure warningThe red oil can symbol means the engine oil pressure is too low.Differs by brand.On Volvo
SRS warning (red seated figure and airbag)4 meaningsSRS warning (red seated figure and airbag)The red SRS symbol means there is a fault in the airbags or related restraint systems. Act immediately and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Seat belt reminder (red outline figure)Dashboard lightsSeat belt reminder (red outline figure)The red seat belt symbol means an occupant is not wearing the seat belt.On Volvo
System fault (red car with !)2 meaningsSystem fault (red car with !)The red car symbol means a fault has been detected in one of the car's systems. Act immediately and contact an authorised Volvo workshop.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Volvo amber and yellow warning lights12
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
ABS text (amber)3 meaningsABS text (amber)The amber ABS text means the anti-lock braking system has been disengaged. The normal brakes still work, but without the anti-lock function.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Brake system warning (amber BRAKE)Dashboard lightsBrake system warning (amber BRAKE)In amber, the BRAKE text means Volvo has detected a fault in the brake system.On Volvo
Collision risk system issue (amber triangle and cars)Dashboard lightsCollision risk system issue (amber triangle and cars)The amber symbol means the collision risk system is unavailable or is working with reduced performance.On Volvo
Engine outline (amber)7 meaningsEngine outline (amber)The amber engine symbol means there is a fault in the emission control system. Have the car checked at an authorised Volvo workshop.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Headlight system malfunction (amber)Dashboard lightsHeadlight system malfunction (amber)The amber symbol means there is a problem with the headlight system.On Volvo
Information (amber i in a rounded square)Dashboard lightsInformation (amber i in a rounded square)The amber information symbol means a problem has occurred with one of the car's systems.On Volvo
Lane Assist intervening (amber lane lines)2 meaningsLane Assist intervening (amber lane lines)In amber, the road symbol means Volvo's lane keeping aid is warning the driver or is actively steering the car.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Low tyre pressure (TPMS)18 meaningsLow tyre pressure (TPMS)Steady light: tyre pressure is low. If the symbol first flashes and then stays lit, there is a fault in the tyre pressure system or the pressure cannot be measured.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Rear fog light indicator10 meaningsRear fog light indicatorThis amber symbol is shown while the rear fog light is switched on.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Reduced performance (amber turtle)Dashboard lightsReduced performance (amber turtle)The amber turtle symbol means the car's performance is reduced.On Volvo
Stability system (amber car with skid tracks)2 meaningsStability system (amber car with skid tracks)Flashing: the stability system is intervening. Steady light: there is a fault in the stability system.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Stability system off (amber car, skid tracks, OFF)Dashboard lightsStability system off (amber car, skid tracks, OFF)The amber symbol with OFF shows that the stability system has been switched off.On Volvo
Volvo green indicator lights4
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
Automatic hold active, A (green)5 meaningsAutomatic hold active, A (green)The green symbol shows that auto hold is active: the brakes hold the car while it is stationary.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Left turn signal indicator5 meaningsLeft turn signal indicatorThe green arrow pointing left shows that the left turn signal is active.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Right turn signal indicator5 meaningsRight turn signal indicatorThe green arrow pointing right shows that the right turn signal is active.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Tail lights / parking lights indicator11 meaningsTail lights / parking lights indicatorThe green symbol is shown when the parking (position) lights are on.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Volvo blue indicator lights1
Blue is used for a few indicators, most often the high beam (main beam) headlights.
Volvo white indicator lights7
White usually shows a system's status: ready, on standby or temporarily unavailable.
Automatic high beam enabled (white)Dashboard lightsAutomatic high beam enabled (white)The white symbol shows that the automatic high beam function is enabled.On Volvo
Key not detected (white car and padlock)Dashboard lightsKey not detected (white car and padlock)The white symbol means the car could not detect the key when starting.On Volvo
Normal driving profile (white lane lines)2 meaningsNormal driving profile (white lane lines)In white, the road symbol means the lane keeping aid is on and the lane markings are detected.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Rain sensor active (white)Dashboard lightsRain sensor active (white)The white symbol shows that the rain sensor is active.On Volvo
Rest recommended (white)3 meaningsRest recommended (white)In Volvo cars, the white coffee cup symbol shows that the Driver Alert function is active.Differs by brand.On Volvo
Traction battery charging (white)Dashboard lightsTraction battery charging (white)The white symbol shows that the traction battery is charging.On Volvo
Traction battery maintaining charge (white)Dashboard lightsTraction battery maintaining charge (white)The white symbol shows that the traction battery is keeping its charge level.On Volvo
Volvo grey indicator lights1
Grey usually shows a system that is switched on but not active right now.
