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Hybrid gauge
In Hybrid and Pure drive modes, the instrument panel will display a hybrid gauge, which can help
the driver achieve optimal driving economy. The hybrid gauge shows the ratio between the
electric motor's current power consumption and
the remaining available power. This information is
shown in various ways.
Symbols in the hybrid gaugeIndicates the current available power
from the electric motor. A solid symbol
indicates that the electric motor is
being used.
A hollow symbol indicates that the
electric motor is not being used. Indicates the power level when the
internal combustion engine starts. A
solid symbol indicates that the internal
combustion engine is being used.
Indicates the power level when the
internal combustion engine will start. A
hollow symbol indicates that the inter-
nal combustion engine is not being
used. Indicates that the hybrid battery is
being charged, e.g. by lightly pressing
the brake pedal.
Driver-requested powerThe hybrid gauge displays the amount of power
requested (utilized) by the driver through pres-
sure on the accelerator pedal. The higher the
reading on the scale, the more power utilized in
the current gear. The mark between the lightning
symbol and the drop symbol indicates the point
at which the electric motor will switch off and the
internal combustion engine will take over.
For example:
The vehicle has been started, but is stationary and no
power is being requested.
The electric motor cannot supply the requested power
and the internal combustion engine will start.

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The vehicle is generating current to recharge the battery,
e.g. during light braking or engine braking on a down-
slope.
Related information
•
Drive modes (p. 445)
• Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Brakes (p. 429)
• Using the electric motor only (p. 457)
• Starting and stopping the combustion engine
in Twin Engine vehicles (p. 444) Hybrid gauge
The hybrid battery gauge shows how much cur-
rent is left in the hybrid battery. The current in the hybrid battery is used to power
the electric motor, but can also be used to heat
or cool the vehicle. The trip computer calculates
an approximate driving distance with the remain-
ing current in the hybrid battery.
Symbols in the hybrid battery gauge The symbol in the hybrid battery gauge indi-
cates that the Hold function is activated. The symbol indicates that the
Charge function
is activated.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• "Hold" and "Charge" functions (p. 459)

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94Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature is shown in the instru-
ment panel. The sensor detects the temperature outside the
vehicle. Location of the ambient temperature sensor in 12" and
8" instrument panels.
If the vehicle has been stationary, the sensor
reading may be higher than the actual tempera-
ture.
When the ambient temperature is between -5 °C
and +2 °C (23 and 36 °F), a snowflake symbol
will be displayed in the instrument panel as a
warning for possible slippery conditions.
The snowflake symbol is also temporarily lit in the
head-up display if the vehicle is equipped with
one. To change the measurement standard for the
temperature sensor and other readings, go to
system settings in the center display's Top view.
Related information
•
Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Changing system units of measurement
(p. 132) Indicator symbols in the instrument
panel
The indicator symbols alert the driver that a func-
tion has been activated, that a system is running,
or that a fault or error may have occurred. Symbol
Meaning Information, see the message in
the display
The information symbol illuminates
and a message is displayed in the
instrument panel if one of the vehi-
cle's systems requires the driver's
attention. The information symbol
may also illuminate in combination
with other symbols.
A
B
Fault in brake system
This symbol illuminates if there is a
problem with the parking brake.

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Meaning A
B
Fault in ABS system
If this symbol is illuminated, the
ABS system is malfunctioning. The
vehicle's regular brakes will still
work, but without the ABS function. A
B
Auto-brake on
This symbol illuminates when the
function is activated and the brakes
or parking brakes are being used.
The brakes hold the vehicle at a
standstill after it has stopped. Symbol
Meaning Tire pressure system
This symbol illuminates to indicate
low tire pressure. If there is a fault
in the tire pressure system, the
symbol will first flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and then glow
steadily. This may occur if the sys-
tem cannot detect or alert the
driver of low tire pressure as
intended.
Emission control system
If this symbol illuminates after star-
ting the engine, it could indicate a
fault in the vehicle's emission con-
trol system. Have the vehicle
checked by a workshop. Volvo rec-
ommends contacting an authorized
Volvo workshop.
Left/right turn signals
These symbols flash when the turn
signals are used. Symbol
Meaning Parking lights
This symbol illuminates when the
parking lights are on.
Fault in headlight system
This symbol illuminates if a fault
has been detected in the ABL
(Active Bending Lights) function or
another fault in the headlight sys-
tem.
Active high beams on
This symbol lights up in blue when
the active high beams are on.
Active high beams off
This symbol lights up in white when
the active high beams are off.
High beams on
This symbol illuminates when the
high beams are on or flashed.
Active high beams on
This symbol lights up in blue when
the active high beams are on. Park-
ing lights are on.

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Warning symbols in the instrument
panel
The warning symbols alert the driver that an
important function is activated or that a serious
fault or error has occurred. Symbol
Meaning WARNING
The red warning symbol illuminates
to indicate that a fault has been
detected that could affect safety
and/or driveability. An explanatory
message will be simultaneously
displayed in the instrument panel.
The warning symbol may also illu-
minate in combination with other
symbols.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol will glow steadily or
flash if the driver or front seat pas-
senger has not fastened their seat
belt or if anyone in the rear seat
has removed their seat belt. Symbol
Meaning Airbags
If this symbol remains illuminated
or comes on while driving, a fault
has been detected in one of the
vehicle's safety systems. Read the
message in the instrument panel.
Volvo recommends contacting an
authorized Volvo workshop.
A
B
Fault in brake system
If this symbol illuminates, the brake
fluid level may be too low. Contact
your nearest authorized workshop
to have the brake fluid level
checked and adjusted. A
BParking brake on
This symbol glows steadily when
the parking brake is applied.
A flashing symbol indicates that a
fault has occurred. Read the mes-
sage in the instrument panel. Symbol
Meaning Low oil pressure
If this symbol illuminates while driv-
ing, the engine oil level is too low.
Stop the engine immediately and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if
necessary. If the symbol illuminates
and the oil level is normal, contact
a workshop. Volvo recommends
contacting an authorized Volvo
workshop.
Generator not charging
This symbol illuminates during driv-
ing if a fault is detected in the elec-
trical system. Contact a workshop.
Volvo recommends contacting an
authorized Volvo workshop.
Collision risk
City Safety warns the driver if there
is a risk of a collision with another
vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or large
animal.
A
Canadian models.
B US models.
Related information
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
(p. 94)
• Instrument panel (p. 84)

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* Option/accessory.
136 Type of
setting
Description
Slider

Select a level for a function by
pressing and dragging the slider
control, e.g. to set volume level.
Informa-
tion dis-
play This is not an actual setting, but
instead displays information such
as the vehicle's VIN number.
Related information
•
Center display overview (p. 109) Table of settings in the center
display
The center display's Settings menu has a num-
ber of main categories and sub-categories that
contain settings and information for many of the
vehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories:
My Car,
Sound, Navigation, Media, Communication,
Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub-
categories and possible settings. The table below
shows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-
ble settings for a function or an area are descri-
bed in more detail in their respective sections of
the Owner's Manual.
Some settings are personal, which means that
they can be saved to a Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked
to a driver profile.
My Car Sub-categories
Displays
IntelliSafe
Drive Preferences/Individual Drive Mode*
Lights and Lighting
Mirrors and Convenience Sub-categories
Locking
Parking Brake and Suspension
Wipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone
Balance
System Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map
Route and Guidance
Traffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio
SiriusXM
SiriusXM Travel Link

LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.153
WARNINGThe vehicle lighting system cannot in all situa-
tions determine when the daylight is too weak
or not strong enough, e.g. when there is fog
or rain.
The driver is always responsible for driving the
vehicle with lighting that is safe for the traffic
conditions and as specified by applicable traf-
fic regulations.
Thumbwheel in instrument panel
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright-
ness.
Related information
•
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
• Interior Lighting (p. 162)
• Parking lights (p. 154) •
Using turn signals (p. 158)
• Using high beam (p. 156)
• Low beams (p. 155)
• Rear fog light (p. 159)
• Active Bending Lights* (p. 159)
• Brake lights (p. 160)
• Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 161) Adjusting light functions via the
center display
Multiple light functions can be adjusted and acti-
vated via the center display. These include auto-
matic high beam, home safe lighting, and
approach lighting. 1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Select Exterior Lights or Interior Lighting.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Active high beam (p. 157)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
• Welcome Light (p. 161)
• Using turn signals (p. 158)
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Function view in the center display (p. 122)

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The rear fog light turns off automatically when
the start knob is turned clockwise to turn off the
ignition or when the lighting ring is turned to the
or position.
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use vary
from country to country.
Related information
•
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Ignition modes (p. 427) Brake lights
The brake lights are automatically illuminated
when braking.
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal
is depressed. They also illuminate when the
brakes are automatically applied by one of the
driver support systems.
Related information
•
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
• Brake functions (p. 429) Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated to
warn following vehicles of hard braking.
This function causes an additional taillight on
each side of the vehicle to illuminate.
The emergency brake lights are activated in the
event of hard braking or if the ABS system is
activated and the vehicle is traveling at a high
speed.
After the driver decelerates to a low speed and
then releases the brake, the brake lights resume
their normal brightness.
Related information
• Brake lights (p. 160)
• Brakes (p. 429)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)

LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.161
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users
by all of the vehicle's turn signals being activated
at the same time. The function can be used to
warn about a traffic hazard. Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning
flashers.
NOTE Regulations concerning the use of hazard
warning flashers may vary from country to
country.
Related information
•
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
• Using turn signals (p. 158) Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illumi-
nate the area around the vehicle. This is called
home safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1.
Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
When the function is activated, a symbol will be
shown in the instrument panel and the parking
lights, outer door handle lights* and the license
plate lights will be illuminated.
The length of time home safe lighting remains
illuminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
• Welcome Light (p. 161) Welcome Light
Approach lighting is activated when the vehicle
is unlocked and can be used to provide light as
you walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is
used for unlocking. The parking lights, outer door
handle lights*, license plate lights, interior ceiling
lights, footwell lighting and trunk/cargo compart-
ment lighting will be illuminated. If a door is
opened while the function is activated, the light-
ing in the outer door handle* and the interior
lighting will remain illuminated for a longer period
of time.
This function can be activated and deactivated in
the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
• Remote key (p. 239)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
* Option/accessory.187
Using stored memory in a powered
front seat
The memory function can be used to store the
settings for the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display*.
Using a stored positionA stored position can be used with the front door
open or closed:
Front door open
– Briefly press one of the memory buttons
(1-3). The seat, door mirrors and head-up
display will move and stop at the positions
stored in that button.
Front door closed
– Press and hold one of the memory buttons
(1-3) until the seat, door mirrors and head-
up display stop in the positions stored in that
memory button.
If the memory button is released, the seat, door
mirrors and head-up display will stop moving.
WARNING •
Because the front seats can be adjusted
with the ignition off, children should never
be left unattended in the vehicle.
• Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on the
power seat control panel.
• Do not adjust the seat while driving.
• The seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward
as comfort and control allow.
• The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is in
motion.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190) •
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191)