Volvo XC60 Recharge Warning Lights: What They Mean
5 warning and indicator lights from the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.
Red: stop or act now
- Alarm indicator
- Off means disarmed; slow flash every two seconds means armed; quick flashing means the alarm was triggered. PDF page 273
Other warnings and indicators
- Low tire pressure telltale
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One or more tires are significantly under-inflated.
What to do: Stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. PDF page 570 - SRS warning light
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A fault was detected in the occupant weight sensor system; the passenger front airbag will not deploy in a collision.
What to do: Have the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor inspected by a trained Volvo technician as soon as possible. PDF page 62 - OWS indicator light
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Lit when the passenger seat is empty or holds a low-weight occupant (airbag disabled); staying lit after the self-test indicates a fault.
What to do: If a fault is indicated, have the system inspected by a qualified Volvo technician as soon as possible. PDF page 62 - Alarm system failure
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The alarm system has a fault and service is required.
What to do: Contact a workshop; an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended. Do not attempt to repair the alarm yourself. PDF page 273
Summarized in our own words from the 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge 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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