2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and Messages Owner’s Manual

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2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

BLIS* messages

A number of messages related to BLIS may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.
Message Meaning
Blind spot sensor Service required The system is not functioning as intended. Contact Polestar Customer Support.
Blind spot system off Trailer attached BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert* have been deactivated because a trailer has been connected to the vehicle’s electrical system.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the 2022-Polestar-2-Adaptive-ruise-Control-16 button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.
If a message cannot be erased, contact Polestar Customer Support.

Electronic Stability Control symbols and messages

A number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.
Symbol Message Meaning
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Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds System check when vehicle is started.
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Flashing light The system is actively operating.
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Steady glow Sport mode is activated.

Note: The system is not deactivated in this mode, but has partially reduced functionality.

Traction control temporarily off The system’s functionality has been temporarily reduced due to high brake system temperatures. The function will be automatically reactivated when the brakes have cooled.
2023 Polestar 2 Electronic Stability Control-7
ESC Service required The system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe location.

Check if the problem was temporary or if it persists by: exiting the vehicle, locking the vehicle, and then unlocking and getting in again.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the 2022-Polestar-2-Adaptive-ruise-Control-16 button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.
If a message cannot be erased, contact Polestar Customer Support.

Indicator and warning symbols

Indicator and warning symbols alert the driver that a function is active, that a symbol is working, or that an error or serious fault has occurred.

Red symbols

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WARNING

The red warning symbol illuminates to indicate that a fault has been detected that could affect safety or driveability. An explanatory message will be simultaneously displayed in the instrument panel.

The warning symbol may also illuminate in combination with other symbols.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Seat belt reminder

Lights up or flashes when someone in the vehicle has not buckled their seat belt.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Airbags

A fault has been detected in one of the vehicle’s safety systems. Read the message in the instrument panel and contact Polestar Customer Support.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

Fault in brake system

A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel and contact Polestar Customer Support.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

Parking brake

Steady light: the parking brake is activated.

Flashing: a fault has occurred in the parking brake. Read the message in the instrument panel.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Electrical system malfunction

A fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact Polestar Customer Support.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Assistance during collision risks

Warns the driver if there is a risk of a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or large animal.

Amber symbols

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Information

A problem has occurred in one of the vehicle’s systems. Read the message in the instrument panel.

The information symbol may also illuminate in combination with other symbols.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

Fault in brake system

A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

Fault in ABS system

The system is not functioning properly. The vehicle’s regular brakes will still work, but without the ABS function.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Rear fog light

Rear fog light on.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Tire pressure system

Tire pressure low.

If there is a fault in the tire pressure system, the symbol will first flash for approximately 1 minute and then glow steadily. This may occur if the system cannot detect or alert the driver of low tire pressure as intended.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Fault in headlight system

A fault has occurred in the headlight system. Read the message in the instrument panel.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Lane Keeping Aid

Lane Keeping Aid is alerting/intervening.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Reduced performance

Low battery level. Read the message in the instrument panel.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Stability system

Steady glow: a fault has occurred in the system.

Flashing: the system is working.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Stability system, Sport mode

Sport mode is activated.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Assistance during collision risks System not available

The system for assistance during collision risks is not available or is working but performance is reduced.

Blue symbols

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Active high beam

Active high beams are activated and on.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
High beams

High beams on.

Green symbols

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Left/right turn signals

A turn signal is being used.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Fog lights

Front fog light on.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Parking lights

The parking lights are on.

White/Gray symbols

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Active high beam

Active high beams are activated but not on.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Auto-hold brakes

Auto-hold brakes are activated.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Cold battery

The battery has reduced capacity due to low temperature. The battery charge could drop significantly if the vehicle is parked in cold ambient temperatures.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Slippery conditions

The ambient temperature is between -5 °C(23 °F) and +2 °C(36 °F), which could mean slippery road conditions.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Lane Keeping Aid

White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is activated and lane marking lines have been detected.

Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is activated and lane marking lines have not been detected.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Rain sensor

The rain sensor is activated.

Lane Keeping Aid display

Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) uses symbols in the instrument panel for various situations.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

Some examples of symbols and descriptions of the situations in which they might appear are provided below.

Available

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messagesAvailable ‒ the marker lines in the symbol are white.

Lane Keeping Aid is able to detect one or both of the traffic lane’s side marker lines.

Unavailable

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messagesUnavailable ‒ the marker lines in the symbol are extinguished.

Lane Keeping Aid is unable to detect the lane marker lines, the vehicle’s speed is too low or the road is too narrow.

Steering/warning indicator

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messagesSteering assistance/warning – the symbol is colored.

Indicates that the Lane Keeping Aid system is alerting the driver and/or attempting to steer the vehicle back into the lane.

Park Assist and Park Assist Camera symbols and messages

Symbols and messages for the Park Assist system (PAS) and the Park Assist Camera (PAC) can be shown in the center display. Several examples are provided below.
Symbol Message Meaning
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
If the symbol is extinguished. The rear Park Assist sensors are turned off and no acoustic warnings or field markings for obstacles/objects will be provided.
Cleaning needed Park Assist System sensors blocked One or more of the sensors are blocked. Check and clean/remove the obstacle as soon as possible.
Park Assist System unavailable Service required The system is not functioning as intended. Contact Polestar Customer Support.
Park Assist System Reduced functionality Service required The system is not functioning as intended. Contact Polestar Customer Support.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the 2022-Polestar-2-Windshield-and-rear-window-Owners-Manual-Fig-12 button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.

If a message cannot be erased, contact Polestar Customer Support.

WARNING

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

Use extra caution when backing up as this symbol appears when a trailer, bicycle holder or similar is coupled and electrically connected to the vehicle.

If the symbol is not lit, the rear Park Assist sensors are disabled and will not provide any alerts for obstacles.

Defective Park Assist Camera

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages

If a camera sector is dark and contains this symbol, this indicates that the camera is not functioning properly.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messagesThe vehicle’s left-side camera is malfunctioning.

A dark camera sector may also be displayed in the following situations, but without the defective camera symbol:

  • a door is open

Parking climate symbols and messages

A number of symbols and messages related to parking climate may be displayed in the instrument panel.
Symbol Message Meaning
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Parking climate Service required Parking climate is not functioning properly. Contact Polestar Customer Support to have the system checked as soon as possible.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Parking climate Temporarily unavailable Parking climate is temporarily not functioning properly. If the problem persists, contact Polestar Customer Support to have the function checked.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Parking climate unavailable Charge level too low The parking climate cannot be activated because the high-voltage battery’s charge level is too low to start the parking heater. Start the vehicle.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Limited parking climate Charge level too low Parking climate will only run for a limited time when the high-voltage battery’s charge level is too low. Start the vehicle.

Pilot Assist* symbols and messages

A number of symbols and messages relating to Pilot Assist may be displayed. Several examples are provided below.
Symbol Message Meaning
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Extinguished steering wheel symbol Indicates disabled steering assistance. The steering wheel is illuminated when Pilot Assist is providing steering assistance.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Symbol for hands on the wheel The system cannot detect the driver’s hands on the steering wheel. Put your hands on the steering wheel and actively steer the vehicle.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Radar sensor front Sensor blocked See Manual Clean the surface of the grille in front of the radar sensor.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the 2022-Polestar-2-Windshield-and-rear-window-Owners-Manual-Fig-12 button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.
If a message cannot be erased, contact Polestar Customer Support.

Symbols and messages for Adaptive Cruise Control*

A number of symbols and messages related to Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) can be displayed. Several examples are provided below.
Symbol Message Meaning
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
The symbol is illuminated The vehicle is maintaining the set speed.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Adaptive Cruise Control Service required

The symbol is extinguished

The system is not functioning as intended. Contact Polestar Customer Support.

Adaptive Cruise Control is in standby mode.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Radar sensor front Sensor blocked See Manual Clean the surface of the grille in front of the radar sensor.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the 2022-Polestar-2-Windshield-and-rear-window-Owners-Manual-Fig-12 button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.

If a message cannot be erased, contact Polestar Customer Support.

Symbols in the center display status bar

  • Below is an overview of symbols displayed in the center display status bar.
  • The status bar shows current vehicle activities and in certain cases, also their status. Due to the limited space in the status bar, not all symbols will be displayed at all times.
Symbol Meaning
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages Connected to the Internet.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages Roaming activated.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages Bluetooth device connected.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages Information sent to and from GPS.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages Clock.
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages Wireless phone charging

Tire pressure monitoring messages

A number or messages related to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System can be shown. Several examples are provided below.
Center display: Storing pressure required due to updated software The software has been updated and the tire inflation pressure needs to be saved again. Check the tire inflation pressure and fill as needed.
Instrument panel: Tire pressure low Check Car Status app in center display The indicator symbol will illuminate to indicate that inflation pressure is low in one or more tires. See vehicle status in the center display for more information.
Instrument panel: Tire pressure system Temporarily unavailable The indicator symbol will flash for about 1 minute and then glow steadily. The system is temporarily unavailable and will be activated momentarily.
Instrument panel: Tire pressure system Service required The indicator symbol will flash for about 1 minute and then glow steadily. The system is not functioning correctly. Contact Polestar Customer Support.

Transmission symbols and messages

If a fault occurs in the transmission, a symbol and a message will appear in the instrument panel.
Symbol Meaning
2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
A fault has occurred in the transmission.

Read the message in the instrument panel.

2022 Polestar 2 Symbols and messages
Temporary fault in driveline.

Read the message in the instrument panel.

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