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(2021 – 2023) Volvo S90 Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide

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(2021 – 2023) Volvo S90 Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide

This Guide covers the 2021–2023 Volvo S90 warning lights and indicators, their meanings, color codes, and system alerts to help you diagnose faults and maintain your vehicle’s safety, performance, and reliability.

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Indicator and warning symbols

The indicator and warning systems alert the driver to the fact that a function is activated, a system is working, or a defect or serious error has occurred.

Red symbols
 

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Warning

The red warning symbol illumi- nates 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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Collision risk

City Safety 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. Stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level, top up 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 work- shop 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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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 head- lamp system. Read the message in the driver display.

 

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Lane assistance

Lane assistance warns/intervenes.

 

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Reduced performance

Temporary fault on drivetrain. Read the message in the driver display.

 

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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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Stability system, sport mode

Sport mode is selected.

Blue Eyes
 

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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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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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The position lamps are switched on.

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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 but road lines are not detected.

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The rain sensor is activated.

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