Volvo S60 Cross Country Warning Lights: What They Mean

13 warning and indicator lights from the 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.

Amber: check soon

Low fuel level
Fuel level is low; the indicator comes on when the fuel gauge reaches its white marking.
What to do: Refuel as soon as possible. PDF page 69

Other warnings and indicators

Malfunction Indicator Light
The onboard diagnostics computer senses a condition in the engine, transmission, electrical or emission systems that may need correcting; can also come on with a loose fuel cap.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. PDF page 69
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There may be a malfunction in the ABS system; the standard braking system still functions.
What to do: Stop safely, switch off ignition, restart. If light stays on, drive to a qualified Volvo technician for inspection. PDF page 69
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Pressure in one or more tires is low. If it flashes about a minute then stays on, the system has a malfunction.
What to do: Check tire pressure against the inflation table or placard; check the telltale after replacing tires or wheels. PDF page 305
Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL) system
There is a fault in the Active Bending Light system. PDF page 68
Stability system
The indicator flashes when the stability system is actively working to stabilize the vehicle. PDF page 69
Stability system - Sport mode
Sport mode is active to give maximum tractive force, for example with snow chains, deep snow or loose sand. PDF page 69
Information symbol
A text message is displayed with necessary information about one of the vehicle's systems; may appear with other symbols.
What to do: Press the OK button to erase the message and turn off the symbol, or wait for it to clear automatically. PDF page 69
Rear fog lights
The rear fog lights are on. PDF page 69
High beam indicator
The high beam headlights are on, or the high beam flash function is being used. PDF page 69
Left turn signal indicator
Turn signal is on; both flash with hazard flashers. Faster than normal flashing means the direction indicators are not working properly. PDF page 69
Right turn signal indicator
Turn signal is on; both flash with hazard flashers. Faster than normal flashing means the direction indicators are not working properly. PDF page 69
Eco function on
The Eco function is activated. PDF page 69

Summarized in our own words from the 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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