2002-2014 Volvo XC90 SUV Instruments and controls -> Indicator and warning symbols User Manual
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Instruments and controls  
Indicator and warning symbols  
Warning symbol in the centre of  
the instrument panel  
This symbol is lit with a red or amber  
glow depending on the severity of  
the fault.  
Red symbol  
– Stop the car. Read the message in the  
display.  
Symbol and message text are visible until the  
fault has been rectified.  
Yellow symbol  
– Read the message in the display.  
Remedy!  
The message text is cleared using the READ  
button, see page 42, or disappears automat-  
ically after 2 minutes.  
NOTE! When the message text "TIME FOR  
REGULAR SERVICE" is shown, the symbol  
lamp and message text are cleared using the  
READ button, or disappear automatically  
after 2 minutes.  
Indicator and warning symbols  
All indicator and warning symbols light up  
when the ignition key is turned to position II  
before starting. This is to check that the  
symbols/lights are working. When the engine  
starts, all the symbols should go out except  
the handbrake symbol, which extinguishes  
when the handbrake is released.  
If the engine does not start  
within five seconds, all symbols  
extinguish except the symbols  
for a fault in the car’s emissions  
system and for low oil  
pressure. Certain symbols may  
have no function, depending on the car’s  
specifications.  
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Instruments and controls  
Indicator and warning symbols  
ABS fault  
If the ABS symbol lights, the ABS  
system is not functioning. The car’s  
normal braking system continues to  
work, but without the ABS function.  
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If both symbols go out, it was an indicator  
error.  
If the warning symbols remain lit, check  
the brake fluid reservoir level.  
If the reservoir level is below MIN, the car  
should not be driven further. Have it  
towed to an authorised Volvo workshop  
to have the brake system checked.  
If the brake fluid level is normal and the  
lamps remain lit, carefully drive the car to  
the nearest authorised Volvo workshop to  
have the brake system checked.  
is normal, stop the car and contact an  
authorised Volvo workshop.  
Fault in car’s emissions system  
Contact an authorised Volvo  
workshop to have the system  
checked.  
– Stop the car in a safe place and switch off  
the engine. Restart the engine.  
Fault in SRS  
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If the warning symbol goes out, continue  
driving. It was an indicator error.  
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If the symbol remains lit or lights  
while driving, a fault has been  
detected in the SRS system. Drive  
to an authorised Volvo workshop to have the  
system checked.  
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If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to  
an authorised Volvo workshop to have the  
ABS system checked.  
Fault in brake system  
WARNING!  
Alternator not charging  
If the BRAKE symbol lights, the  
brake fluid level may be too low.  
If the BRAKE and ABS warning symbols  
light at the same time, there is a risk that  
the rear end will have a tendency to slide  
during heavy braking.  
If this lamp lights while driving, there  
is probably a fault in the electrical  
system. Contact an authorised  
Volvo workshop.  
– Stop the car in a safe place and  
check the brake fluid reservoir level.  
If the reservoir level is below MIN, the car  
should not be driven further. Have it towed to  
an authorised Volvo workshop to have the  
brake system checked.  
Engine preheater (diesel)  
Seatbelt reminder  
This lamp lights to indicate that the  
engine is being preheated. You can  
start the car when the lamp goes  
The lamp remains lit until the driver  
and front seat passenger put on  
their seatbelts.  
If the BRAKE and ABS warning  
symbols light at the same time, there  
may be a problem in the brake force  
distribution.  
out. Applies to cars with diesel engines only.  
Low oil pressure  
Parking brake applied  
If the lamp lights while driving,  
engine oil pressure is too low. Stop  
the engine immediately and check  
Bear in mind that the lamp only  
indicates that the parking brake is  
applied, not how hard. Check by  
– Stop the car in a safe place and  
switch off the engine. Restart the  
engine.  
the oil level. If the lamp lights but the oil level  
depressing the pedal! If the pedal is set when  
driving, a signal will be heard as a reminder.  
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Instruments and controls  
The warning symbol shines with a  
steady amber glow  
one of the systems. The text "ANTI-SKID  
SERVICE REQUIRED" is shown in the  
display.  
Rear fog lamp  
This lamp lights when the fog lamp  
is on.  
TRACTION CONTROL  
TEMPORARILY OFF is shown on  
the information display together  
with the symbol.  
– Stop the car in a safe place and switch off  
the engine. Restart the engine.  
Trailer indicator lamp  
Flashes when the direction  
indicators of the car and trailer are  
used. If the lamp does not flash, one  
of the direction indicators on the trailer or car  
is defective.  
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If the warning symbol goes out, the fault  
was temporary and it is not necessary to  
visit a workshop.  
The TC function has been temporarily  
suppressed because the brake temperature  
is too high.  
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If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to  
an authorised Volvo workshop to have the  
system checked.  
Automatic reactivation of the function takes  
place when the brake temperature has  
returned to normal.  
Stability system and DSTC  
The DSTC system contains several different  
functions that are described in more detail on  
page 114.  
WARNING!  
The warning symbol shines with a  
steady amber glow  
Under normal driving conditions, the  
DSTC system improves the car’s road  
safety, but this should not be taken as a  
reason to increase speed. Always follow  
the usual precautions for safe cornering  
and driving on slippery surfaces.  
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED is  
shown on the information display  
together with the symbol.  
The symbol lights and goes out again  
after approx. two seconds  
The symbol is lit for a system check  
when the car is started.  
The DSTC system has been switched off  
because of a fault.  
The symbol flashes  
The SC function acts to prevent the  
car’s drive wheels from spinning.  
The TC function acts to improve the  
car’s traction.  
– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off  
the engine.  
– Restart the engine.  
If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to an  
authorised Volvo workshop to have the  
system checked.  
The AYC function acts to prevent skidding.  
The RSC function acts to prevent  
overturning.  
Fault in DSTC system  
If the warning symbol lights and shines with a  
constant glow even though you did not  
switch off the system, it indicates a fault in  
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Instruments and controls  
Indicator and warning symbols  
Messages on the display  
Any warning or indicator symbol that appears  
is accompanied by a message in the display.  
Once you have read and understood the  
message, press the READ button (A).  
Messages which have been read are cleared  
from the display and stored in the car’s  
memory. Fault messages will remain in the  
memory until the fault has been remedied.  
Very serious fault messages cannot be  
erased from the display. They remain in the  
display until the fault is remedied.  
Messages stored in the memory can be read  
again. Press the READ button (A) to see  
stored messages. Scroll through the  
messages stored in the memory by pressing  
the READ button. Press the READ button to  
return read messages to the memory.  
If a warning message interrupts when you are  
in the trip computer menu or wish to use the  
telephone, you must first acknowledge the  
message by pressing the READ button (A).  
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Instruments and controls  
Message  
Specification  
STOP SAFELY  
STOP ENGINE  
SERVICE URGENT  
SEE MANUAL  
Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage.  
Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage.  
Take your car in for service immediately.  
Consult your owner’s manual.  
SERVICE REQUIRED  
FIX NEXT SERVICE  
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE  
Take your car in for service as soon as possible.  
Have your car checked at the next service interval.  
When this message is shown, the car is due for a service. When the message is displayed is  
affected by the distance travelled, number of months since last service and engine running time.  
Low engine oil level. Check and remedy as soon as possible. See page 164 for more information.  
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3
OIL LEVEL LOW – FILL OIL  
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Low engine oil level. Stop the car safely and check the oil level. See page 164.  
OIL LEVEL LOW –  
3
STOP SAFELY  
2
Low engine oil level. Stop the car safely, switch off the engine and check the oil level. See page 164.  
OIL LEVEL LOW –  
3
STOP ENGINE  
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3
Low engine oil level. Stop the car safely, switch off the engine and check the oil level. See page 164.  
OIL LEVEL LOW – SEE MANUAL  
1. Displayed together with yellow warning triangle.  
2. Displayed together with red warning triangle.  
3. Only applies to engine variants with oil level sensor.  
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