Volvo V90 Cross Country Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Alarm indicator

Shows alarm status: flashes once every two seconds when armed, flashes quickly when the alarm has been triggered. PDF page 273

Other warnings and indicators

Fault in brake system

Brake fluid level may be too low.
What to do: Contact an authorized workshop to have the brake fluid level checked and adjusted. PDF page 100

Low oil pressure

If lit while driving, the engine oil level is too low.
What to do: Stop the engine immediately, check oil and add if necessary. If oil level is normal, contact a workshop. PDF page 100

Airbags

If it stays on or comes on while driving, a fault was detected in one of the vehicle's safety systems.
What to do: Read the instrument panel message; contacting an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. PDF page 100

SRS warning light

Stays on with a text message if the occupant weight sensor system has a fault; passenger front airbag will not deploy in a collision.
What to do: Have the SRS and Occupant Weight Sensor inspected by a qualified Volvo technician as soon as possible. PDF page 59

Generator not charging

A fault was detected in the electrical system while driving.
What to do: Contact a workshop; an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. PDF page 100

Fault in ABS system

The ABS system is malfunctioning. Regular brakes still work, but without ABS function. PDF page 97

Fault in brake system

There is a problem with the parking brake. PDF page 97

Parking brake on

Steady when the parking brake is applied; flashing indicates a fault has occurred.
What to do: If flashing, read the message in the instrument panel. PDF page 100

Alarm system failure

A problem was detected in the alarm system; a symbol and message Alarm system failure Service required appear.
What to do: Contact a workshop; an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. PDF page 273

Information, see the message in the display

A vehicle system requires the driver's attention; a message is displayed. May light with other symbols.
What to do: Read the message in the display. PDF page 97

Collision risk

City Safety warns of a risk of collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or large animal. PDF page 100

Auto-brake on

Lit when the function is active and the brakes hold the vehicle at a standstill after stopping. PDF page 97

Green: system on

BLIS indicator light

Shows BLIS is on (green) or off (gray). It lights on the side where a vehicle is detected, brighter and flashing when a signal is given. PDF page 356

Summarized in our own words from the 2019 Volvo V90 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.