Volvo S60 Cross Country Warning Lights: What They Mean

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.