2023 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.
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| 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 
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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. If the problem persists, contact Polestar Customer Support. The vehicle can be driven, but without ESC functionality. |
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the 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. |
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Seat belt reminder
Lights up or flashes when someone in the vehicle has not buckled their seat belt. |
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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. |
 
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Fault in brake system
A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel and contact Polestar Customer Support. |
 
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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. |
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Electrical system malfunction
A fault has occurred in the electrical system. Contact Polestar Customer Support. |
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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
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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. |
 
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Fault in brake system
A fault has occurred in the brake system. Read the message in the instrument panel. |
 
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Fault in ABS system
The system is not functioning properly. The vehicle’s regular brakes will still work, but without the ABS function. |
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Rear fog light
Rear fog light on. |
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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. |
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Fault in headlight system
A fault has occurred in the headlight system. Read the message in the instrument panel. |
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Lane Keeping Aid
Lane Keeping Aid is alerting/intervening. |
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Reduced performance
Low battery level. Read the message in the instrument panel. |
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Stability system
Steady glow: a fault has occurred in the system. Flashing: the system is working. |
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Stability system, Sport mode
Sport mode is activated. |
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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
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Active high beam
Active high beams are activated and on. |
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High beams
High beams on. |
Green symbols
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Left/right turn signals
A turn signal is being used. |
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Fog lights
Front fog light on. |
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Parking lights
The parking lights are on. |
White/Gray symbols
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Active high beam
Active high beams are activated but not on. |
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Auto-hold brakes
Auto-hold brakes are activated. |
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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. |
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Slippery conditions
The ambient temperature is between -5 °C (23 °F) and +2 °C (36 °F), which could mean slippery road conditions. |
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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. |
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Rain sensor
The rain sensor is activated. |
Lane Keeping Aid display
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) uses symbols in the instrument panel for various situations.
Some examples of symbols and descriptions of the situations in which they might appear are provided below.
Available ‒ 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 ‒ 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
Steering 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 |
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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 button in the center of the right-side steering wheel keypad.
If a message cannot be erased, contact Polestar Customer Support.
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
If a camera sector is dark and contains this symbol, this indicates that the camera is not functioning properly.
The 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 |
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Parking climate Service required | Parking climate is not functioning properly. Contact Polestar Customer Support to have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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Parking climate Temporarily unavailable | Parking climate is temporarily not functioning properly. If the problem persists, contact Polestar Customer Support to have the function checked. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Extinguished steering wheel symbol | Indicates disabled steering assistance. The steering wheel is illuminated when Pilot Assist is providing steering assistance. |
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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. |
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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 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 |
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The symbol is illuminated | The vehicle is maintaining the set speed. |
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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. |
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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 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.
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Connected to the Internet. |
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Roaming activated. |
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Bluetooth device connected. |
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Information sent to and from GPS. |
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Clock. |
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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: TPMS unavailable Open Car Status app to Store Pressure | The indicator symbol flashes and changes to a constant glow after about one minute. See vehicle status in the center display for more information. |
| 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 |
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A fault has occurred in the transmission.
Read the message in the instrument panel. |
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Temporary fault in driveline.
Read the message in the instrument panel. |