2023 Volvo XC40 Mild Hybrid Symbols and messages
Messages for BLIS (Option/accessory)
| Message | Specification |
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| Blind spot sensor Service required | The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.(An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.) |
| Blind spot system off Trailer attached | BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert(Option/accessory) have been deactivated as a trailer has been connected to the car’s electrical system. |
A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the 
button, located in the centre of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message remains, contact a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols and messages for electronic stability control
| Symbol | Message | Specification |
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Constant glow for approx. 2 seconds | System check when the engine is started. |
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Flashing light | The system is being activated. |
| – | Traction control temporarily off | The traction control system has been temporarily reduced due to excessive brake temperature. The function is reactivated automatically when the brakes have cooled. |
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ESC Service required | The system is disengaged. Stop the car at a safe place.
Check whether the error was temporary or if it persists by switching off the engine and starting it again. If the problem persists, contact a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. The car can be driven but without ESC functionality. |
A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the button, located in the center of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message remains, contact a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols and messages for Pilot Assist (Option/accessory)
| Symbol | Message | Specification |
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The symbol is lit. The car symbol is lit when the car has a vehicle ahead to relate to. | The car is maintaining the stored/selected speed. |
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Pilot Assist Service required
The symbol is extinguished |
The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted.
Pilot Assist has been set in standby mode. |
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Steering wheel symbol extinguished | Indicates deactivated steering assistance. When Pilot Assist provides steering assistance, the steering wheel is lit up. |
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The symbol for hands on the steering wheel | The system cannot detect whether the driver has his/her hands on the steering wheel. Place your hands on the steering wheel and actively steer the car.
The system warns in different steps coupled with acoustic signals. The hazard warning flashers are activated if the car needs to slow down to a standstill. |
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Radar sensor front Sensor blocked See Owner’s manual,
Front radar alignment incomplete or Front camera alignment incomplete |
Clean in front of the radar unit’s detectors. |
A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the button, located in the center of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message remains, contact a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols and messages for lane assistance
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Driver support system Reduced functionality Service required | The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted. |
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Windscreen sensor blocked See Owner’s manual | The ability of the camera to scan the roadway in front of the car is reduced. |
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Apply steering Lane Keeping Aid | The steering assistance does not function if the driver does not have his/her hands on the steering wheel. Follow the instruction and steer the car. |
A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the button, located in the center of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message remains, contact a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols and messages for park assist system (Option/accessory) and park assist camera (Option/accessory)
| Symbol | Message | Specification |
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If the symbol is extinguished. | The rearward parking assistance sensors are deactivated, so there are no acoustic warnings and field marks for obstacles/objects. |
| Cleaning needed Park Assist System sensors blocked | One or more of the function’s sensors are blocked – check and correct as soon as possible. | |
| Park Assist System unavailable Service required | The system does not function as it should. A workshop should be contacted. |
A text message can be cleared by briefly pressing the button, located in the centre of the steering wheel’s right-hand keypad.
If a message remains, contact a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Warning
Pay additional attention while reversing when this symbol is shown if a trailer, bicycle rack or similar is mounted and electrically connected to the car.
An extinguished symbol indicates that the parking assistance sensors rearward are switched off and warn of any obstacles.
Defective park assist camera
Example for showing when the car’s left camera is non-operational.
If a camera sector is black it means that the camera is inoperative.
A black camera sector is also shown in the following instances, but then without the symbol for defective camera:
- open door
- open tailgate
- folded-in door mirror.
Symbols in the centre display’s status bar
The status bar shows activities in progress and, in some cases, their status. Not all symbols are shown all the time due to the limited space in the status bar. Here are some examples.
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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. |
Indicator and warning symbols
Red symbols
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Warning
The red warning symbol illuminates when a fault has been detected which could affect the safety or drivability of the car. An explanatory text is shown on the driver display at the same time. The warning symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols. |
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Seatbelt reminder
Illuminates or flashes when someone in the car is not wearing a seatbelt. |
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Airbags
An error has been detected in any of the car’s safety systems. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
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Fault in brake system
An error has occurred on the braking system. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
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Parking brake Light illuminated permanently: The parking brake is activated. Flashing: an error has occurred with the parking brake. Read the message in the driver display. |
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Faults in the electrical system
An error has occurred on the electrical system. Read the message on the driver display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
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High engine temperature
The engine temperature is too high. Read the message in the driver display. |
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Assistance at risk of collision
Warns of a risk of collision with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists or large animals. |
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Low oil pressure
The engine oil pressure is too low. Switch off the engine immediately and check the engine oil level, top up with oil if necessary. If the symbol lights up and the oil level is normal, read the message on the display and contact a workshop. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
Amber symbols
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Information
A fault has occurred in one of the car’s systems. Read the message in the driver display. The information symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with other symbols. |
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Fault in brake system
An error has occurred on the braking system. Read the message in the driver display. |
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ABS fault
The system is disengaged. The car’s regular brake system continues to work, but without the ABS function. |
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AdBlue system (diesel)
Low AdBlue level or fault in AdBlue system. |
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Emissions system
Emissions systems fault. Drive to a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop is contacted. |
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Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp is illuminated. |
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Tyre pressure system
Low tyre pressure. If there is a fault in the tyre pressure system, the symbol will flash for approx. 1 minute and then illuminate with a constant glow. This may be because the system cannot detect or warn of low tyre pressure as intended. |
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Fault in the headlamp system
A fault has occurred on the headlamp system. Read the message in the driver display. |
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Lane assistance
Lane assistance warns/intervenes. |
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Stability system
Light on permanently: a fault has occurred in the system. Flashing: the system is working. |
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Assistance at risk of collision System not available
The system for assistance at risk of collision is not available, or is operating with reduced performance. |
Blue symbols
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Active main beam
Active main beam is activated and switched on. |
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Main beam
Main beam is switched on. |
Green symbols
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Automatic brake
The function is activated and the service brake or parking brake is operating. |
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Front fog lamps
The front fog lamp is switched on. |
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Position lamps
The position lamps are switched on. |
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Left and right-hand direction indicator
The direction indicator is being used. |
White/grey symbols
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Active main beam
Active main beam is activated, but does not come on. |
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Preconditioning
Engine and compartment heater/air conditioning pre-condition the car. |
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Lane assistance
White symbol: Lane assistance is on and road lines are detected. Grey symbol: Lane assistance is on and road lines are not detected. |
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Rain sensor
The rain sensor is activated. |
Symbols and messages for parking climate control (Option/accessory)
Messages relating to parking climate control can also be displayed on a device that has the Volvo Cars (Option/accessory) app.
This symbol illuminates in the driver’s display when the parking heater is active.
| Symbol | Message | Specification |
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Parking climate Service required | Parking climate control is disengaged. Contact a workshop to check the function as soon as possible. |
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Parking climate Temporarily unavailable | Parking climate control is temporarily disengaged. |
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Parking climate unavailable Fuel level too low | Parking climate control cannot be activated when the fuel level is too low to start the parking heater. Fill the vehicle’s fuel tank. |
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Parking climate unavailable Charge level too low | Parking climate control cannot be activated if the charge level of the starter battery is too low to start the parking heater. Start the car. |
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Limited parking climate Charge level too low | The running time for parking climate control is limited when the state of charge in the starter battery is low. Start the car. |
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Parking climate unavailable Desired temperature reached | Parking climate control is not operated due to the low heat requirement. |
Overheating in the engine and drive system
- In the event of overheating, the engine’s power may be limited temporarily.
- Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front of the grille when driving in hot climates.
- If the temperature in the engine’s cooling system becomes too high then a warning symbol is illuminated and the driver display shows the message Stop safely High engine temperature. Stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idling speed for several minutes and cool down.
- If the message Turn off engine High engine temperature or Turn off engine Coolant level low is shown, stop the car and switch off the engine.
- A built-in protection function is activated if the transmission overheats. A warning symbol illuminates and the driver display shows the Reduce speed to lower temperature Transmission warm or Stop safely Transmission hot Wait for cooling message. Follow the recommendation given, reduce speed or stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idling speed for several minutes to enable the gearbox to cool down.
- If the car overheats, the air conditioning may be switched off temporarily.
- Do not turn the engine off immediately you stop after a hard drive.
It is normal for the engine’s cooling fan to operate for a time after the engine has been switched off.
Symbols and messages for the transmission
To prevent damage to any drive system components, the working temperature of the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of overheating, a warning symbol illuminates in the driver display and a text message is shown – follow the recommendation given.
| Symbol | Specification |
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An error has occurred in the transmission.
Read the message in the driver display. |
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Hot or overheated gearbox.
Read the message in the driver display. |
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Temporary fault on drivetrain.
Read the message in the driver display. |