Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Displays and voice control / Messages in the instrument panel

Volvo XC90: Displays and voice control / Messages in the instrument panel

The instrument panel shows messages in certain circumstances to inform or assist the driver.

Volvo XC90. Messages in the instrument panel

Example of message in an 8-inch instrument panel. The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

Volvo XC90. Messages in the instrument panel

Example of message in the instrument panel. The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

High-priority messages for the driver are displayed in the instrument panel.

The messages may appear in different parts of the instrument panel depending on what other information is currently being displayed. The message will disappear from the instrument panel after a short period of time or after it has been acknowledged or any required action has been taken. Messages that need to be saved are stored in the Car Status app, which can be opened from the App view in the center display.

The message may be shown along with graphics, symbols or buttons to e.g. acknowledge the message or accept a request.

Service messages

The following table lists a selection of important service messages and what they mean.

Volvo XC90. Messages in the instrument panel

Volvo XC90. Messages in the instrument panel

A Part of message, shown along with information on the location of the problem.

B An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

    Handling the App menu in the instrument panel

    The App menu in the instrument panel is controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad. App menu and right-side steering wheel keypad. The illustration is generic...

    Handling messages in the instrument panel

    Messages in the instrument panel are controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad. Examples of messages in the instrument panel1 and the right-side steering wheel keypad...

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