2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Gauges and indicators in the driver display
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge in the driver display shows the fuel level in the tank.
The figure is schematic – parts may vary depending on the car model.
- The beige zone in the fuel gauge indicates the quantity of fuel in the tank.
- When the fuel level is low, the fuel pump symbol illuminates and turns an amber color. The trip computer also shows the distance to an empty tank.
Hybrid battery gauge
The hybrid battery gauge shows how much energy there is in the hybrid battery.
The energy in the hybrid battery is used for the electric motor, but also to cool or heat the car. The trip computer calculates an approximate distance for the energy left in the hybrid battery.
Symbols in the hybrid battery gauge
The 
symbol in the hybrid battery gauge indicates that the Hold function is activated, and the 
symbol indicates that the Charge function is activated.
Hybrid gauge
In drive modes Hybrid and Pure, the driver display shows a hybrid gauge that can help the driver to drive the car in a more energy-efficient way.
The hybrid gauge shows in different ways the relationship between how much power is being taken from the electric motor and how much power is available.
Symbols in the hybrid gauge
Indicates current level for available electric motor power. If the symbol is filled in, it means that the electric motor is in use.
If the symbol is not filled in, it means that the electric motor is not in use.
Indicates the power level when the combustion engine starts. If the symbol is filled in, it means that the combustion engine is in use.
Indicates the power level when the internal combustion engine is due to start. If the symbol is not filled in, it means that the combustion engine is not in use.
Indicator that shows that the hybrid battery is being charged e.g. if the brake pedal is gently depressed.
The pointer in the hybrid gauge indicates the amount of engine power requested by the driver by regulating the accelerator pedal. The higher the reading on the scale, the more power is requested by the driver in the current gear. The marker between the lightning flash and the drop shows the point at which the internal combustion engine starts.
The car is started but stationary, no power is requested.
The electric motor cannot supply the amount of engine power requested and the internal combustion engine starts.
The car generates current to the battery, the battery is charged, e.g. when the brake pedal is pressed lightly or during engine braking down a hill.
Outside temperature gauge
The outside temperature is shown in the driver display.
A sensor detects the temperature outside of the car.
If the car has been stationary, the gauge may display a temperature reading that is too high.
When the outside temperature is in the range of –5 °C to +2 °C (23 °F to 36 °F), a snowflake symbol lights up that warns of potentially slippery conditions.
Change the unit for the temperature gauge, etc. via system settings in the center display’s top view.
Gear shift indicator
The gear shift indicator in the driver display shows the current gear during manual gearshifting and when it is appropriate to engage the next gear for optimum fuel economy.
For eco-driving during manual gear changing, it is important to drive in the right gear and to change gear in good time.
- Gear shift indicator in the driver display.
The gear shift indicator is shown in gear position B. The gear shift indicator shows the current gear in the driver display and indicates recommended shifting to a higher gear by a flashing plus sign.