Volvo S60 Inscription Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

SRS warning light

Fault in the supplemental restraint system (airbags, pretensioners) if it stays on after start or comes on while driving.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. PDF page 34

Amber: check soon

Low fuel level

Fuel level is low.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle as soon as possible. PDF page 70

Other warnings and indicators

Malfunction Indicator Light

On-board diagnostics found a condition that may need correcting, possibly in emissions systems. A loose fuel filler cap can also trigger it.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. PDF page 70

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

There may be a malfunction in the ABS; the standard braking system still works.
What to do: Stop safely, switch off, restart. If the light stays on, drive to a qualified Volvo technician for inspection. PDF page 70

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Pressure in one or more tires is low. Flashing about one minute then staying on indicates a system malfunction.
What to do: Stop and check the tires as soon as possible and inflate to the proper pressure. PDF page 309

OWS indicator light

Passenger airbag is disabled when seat is empty or has a low-weight occupant. Staying on with SRS light means a system fault.
What to do: If a fault is indicated, have the SRS and Occupant Weight Sensor inspected by a qualified Volvo technician as soon as possible. PDF page 39

Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL) system

There is a fault in the Active Bending Light system. PDF page 69

Stability system

The indicator flashes when the stability system is actively working to stabilize the vehicle. PDF page 70

Stability system - Sport mode

Sport mode is activated to give maximum traction, such as with snow chains, deep snow or loose sand. PDF page 70

Information symbol

A text message is shown giving needed information about a vehicle system.
What to do: Press the OK button to erase the message; it also clears automatically after a short time. PDF page 70

Left turn signal indicator

Left turn signal is flashing. Flashing faster than normal means the direction indicators are not working properly. PDF page 70

Right turn signal indicator

Right turn signal is flashing. Flashing faster than normal means the direction indicators are not working properly. PDF page 70

High beam indicator

High beam headlights are on, or the high beam flash function is being used. PDF page 70

Rear fog lights

The rear fog lights are on. PDF page 70

Eco function on

The Eco function is activated. PDF page 70

Start/stop

The engine has auto-stopped. PDF page 70

Summarized in our own words from the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription 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.