2021 Polestar 1 Gauges and Indicators in the Instrument Panel Owners Manual

Ambient temperature sensor

The ambient temperature is shown in the instrument panel.
The sensor detects the temperature outside the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been stationary, the sensor reading may be higher than the actual temperature.
When the ambient temperature is between –5 °C and +2 °C (23 °F and 36 °F), a snowflake symbol will illuminate to alert the driver of the risk of slippery conditions.
The symbol is also temporarily lit in the head-up display if the vehicle is equipped with one.
Change the measurement standard for the temperature sensor etc. via system settings in the center display’s Top view.

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge in the instrument panel shows the fuel level in the tank.
The beige area in the fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank.
When the fuel level is low and it is time to refuel, the fuel pump symbol will illuminate with an amber-colored light. The trip computer also indicates the approximate distance driven on the fuel remaining in the tank.

Hybrid battery gauge

The hybrid battery gauge shows how much current is left in the hybrid battery.

The current in the hybrid battery is used to power the electric motors, but can also be used to heat or cool the vehicle. The trip computer calculates an approximate driving distance with the remaining current in the hybrid battery.

Symbols in the hybrid battery gaugeThe

symbol in the hybrid battery gauge indicates that the Hold function is activated. The

symbol indicates that the Charge function is activated.

Hybrid gauge

In Hybrid drive mode, the instrument panel will display a hybrid gauge, which can help the driver achieve more efficient driving economy.

The hybrid gauge shows the ratio between the electric motors’ current power consumption and the remaining available power. This information is shown in various ways.

Symbols in the hybrid gauge

Indicates the currently available power from the electric motor. A solid symbol indicates that the electric motors are being used.
An outlined symbol indicates that the electric motors are not being used.
Indicates the power level when the internal combustion engine starts. A solid symbol indicates that the internal combustion engine is being used.
Indicates the power level when the internal combustion engine will start. A hollow symbol indicates that the internal combustion engine is not being used.
Indicates that the hybrid battery is being charged, e.g. by lightly pressing the brake pedal.

Driver-requested power

The hybrid gauge displays the amount of power requested (utilized) by the driver through pressure on the accelerator pedal. The higher the reading on the scale, the more power utilized in the current gear. The mark between the lightning symbol and the drop symbol indicates the point at which the combustion engine will start.

For example:

The vehicle has been started but is stationary and no power is being requested.
The electric motor cannot supply the requested power and the internal combustion engine will start.
The vehicle is generating current to recharge the battery, e.g. during light braking or engine braking on a downslope.

2021 Polestar 1 Gauges and Indicators in the Instrument Panel Owners Manual