Volvo symbol When the decision was taken to start producing Volvo cars in August , financial backer Svenska Kullagerfabriken — SKF — reactivated a company that had been idle since for the purpose. The name of that company was VOLVO and it had been formed in for the manufacture and marketing of bearings for the automotive industry. Not only was the name ingeniously simple, it was also easy to pronounce in most places around the world and with a minimal risk of spelling errors. And best of it all was its immensely strong symbolic connection to the company's entire operations. In its first person singular form, the verb "volvere" becomes "volvo", i. Its Latin form gives rise to several derivations of the word that in one way or another, and in many languages too, describe a rotating movement, for instance, revolver. Everything that rolls When operations started, they were described as follows: "Ball bearings, roller bearings, machines, transmissions, automobiles, bicycles, rolling-stock, transportation devices, means of transport of all kinds and parts of and accessories for the aforementioned products". All those things were not realised but quite a few Volvo automobiles and other transportation devices have been produced over the years. Some other products that also carried the Volvo brand name are such oddities as producer-gas burners, camping trailers and office chairs. Ancient logotype At the same time as VOLVO was reactivated, the ancient chemical symbol for iron, a circle with an arrow pointing diagonally upwards to the right, was adopted as a logotype. This is one of the oldest and most common ideograms in Western culture and originally stood for the planet Mars in the Roman Empire. Because it also symbolised the Roman god of warfare, Mars, and the masculine gender as every bird-watcher can tell , an early relationship was established between the Mars symbol and the metal from which most weapons were made at the time, iron. As such, the ideogram has long been the symbol of the iron industry, not least in Sweden. The iron badge on the car was supposed to take up this symbolism and create associations with the honoured traditions of the Swedish iron industry: steel and strength with properties such as safety, quality and durability. Today, the iron logo also stands for a brand that radiates modern and exciting design and has a strong emotive connection with the customers. The logotype was complemented with a diagonal band running across the radiator, already on the first car in April The band was originally a technical necessity to keep the chrome badge in place but it gradually developed as more of a decorative symbol. It is still found across the grille of every Volvo vehicle. Now, however, you will also find the iron symbol in a slightly modernized form in the centre of the steering wheel and the wheel hubs, and in all communications material such as advertisements, brochures, stationery, Internet sites, merchandise and so on. One reservation was stipulated, however: that the brand name should be used also in the future by both Volvo Cars and the rest of the companies in the Volvo Group. The brand name was consequently put into a holding company, Volvo Trademark Holding AB, which is co-owned fifty-fifty by Volvo and Ford, and whose management decides on how the name can be used and in what contexts. PV PV P P P P P PES C 66 Advanced Search. It is headquartered in Torslanda in Gothenburg , Sweden. The company manufactures and markets sport utility vehicles SUVs , station wagons , hatchbacks , sedans and compact executive sedans. When AB Volvo now a separate company was introduced on the Stockholm stock exchange in , SKF sold most of its shares in the company. Its cars are marketed as being safe , solidly built and reliable while emphasizing their Swedish heritage and design. Volvo Cars has been majority-owned since by the Geely Holding Group. With approximately 2, local dealers from around national sales companies worldwide, Volvo Cars' largest markets are China, the United States, Sweden and other countries in the European Union. Volvo is a subsidiary of the Chinese automotive company Geely. Volvo, however, will continue to produce non-electric, non-hybrid cars from models introduced before that year but will discontinue them once the non-hybrid, non-electric cars receive a facelift or complete redesign. Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo, therefore, is and must remain, safety. Volvo was founded upon the concept of safety in in Gothenburg , Sweden. The trademark Volvo which is Latin for 'I roll' was first registered by SKF on 11 May with the intention to use it for a special series of ball bearing for the American market but it was never used for this purpose however in the application for the trademark, it was also designated for the purpose of automobiles. Some pre-series of Volvo-bearings stamped with the brand name 'Volvo' were manufactured but never released to the market, and it was not until that the trademark was used again, now as a trademark and company name for an automobile. After this the young company produced closed top and cabriolet vehicles, which were designed to hold strong in the Swedish climate and terrain. Presented in the Volvo PV passenger car only entered production in It was the smallest Volvo yet and was to take the lion's share of Volvo production, as well as spearheading their move into the profitable American market. The first Volvos arrived in the United States in , after hardware wholesaler Leo Hirsh began distributing cars in California. Later, Texas was added, and in , Volvo themselves began importing cars to the US. North America has consistently provided Volvo with their main outlet since. In the early s, Volvo acquired the passenger car division of the Dutch company DAF , and marketed their small cars as Volvos before releasing the Dutch-built Volvo , which went on to be one of the biggest-selling cars in the UK market in the s. The appearance of Japanese brands like Acura and Lexus and the growing popularity of Subaru station wagons in subsequent years meant the loss of a significant market share for Volvo, one which they have never regained. Gyllenhammar saw early on that Volvo was too small to survive in the future, and attempted several times to merge with other manufacturers. Volvo nearly merged with Saab in the late seventies, while in an aborted affair would have seen the Norwegian state take over 40 percent of the company. In return, Volvo would receive million SEK and a ten percent concession in the Oseberg oil field. Major institutional actors in Sweden opposed the deal and blocked it. A collection of Volvo's most important historical vehicles are now housed in the Volvo Museum, which opened in a permanent location in Arendal at Hisingen on 30 May Ford saw advantages in acquiring a profitable prestige mid-size European automobile manufacturer, well renowned for its safety aspects, as an addition to its Premier Automotive Group. As a result of the divestiture , the Volvo trademark was used by two separate companies:. While part of the PAG, the company significantly expanded its range of vehicles. After Ford sold Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors of India in , the company initially decided to keep Volvo Cars despite mounting losses and major economic downturns. The outcome was the luxurious second generation Volvo S80 and the new small premium crossover Volvo XC When the global economic crisis of threatened the US automakers, Swedish authorities became concerned about the fate of Volvo, should Ford file for bankruptcy. These concerns mounted after repeated mass-layoffs at Volvo. In December , Ford announced that it was considering selling Volvo Cars. Former parent AB Volvo agreed to help Volvo cut costs through partnerships, and suggested taking part in a shared ownership of Volvo Cars, as part of a larger consortium. Although it was rumoured that Volkswagen would buy Volvo Cars, and despite initial denials, Chinese company Geely Holding Group was ultimately selected to take over the Swedish automaker. Further payments are expected with a later price "true-up". Stefan Jacoby , formerly chief executive of Volkswagen of America , became Volvo Car Corporation's president and chief executive on 16 August , replacing Stephen Odell, who became chief executive of Ford Europe. Li Shufu became Volvo Cars' chairman of the board. Under Geely ownership, Volvo has refocused its product lineup. The manufacturer has developed a new line of 3- and 4-cylinder diesel and petrol engines while eliminating larger engines. In , Volvo sold more than half a million cars for the first time in its year history. Volvo reported strong sales from all three core global regions. In July , the automaker announced that beginning in , all of its new models will include an electric motor in their powertrain. Implementation of the announcement could mean Volvo becoming the first manufacturer to end production of internal combustion -only vehicles, with all vehicles hybrid or electric powered. Between and , Volvo plans to launch 3 electric cars under the Volvo brand and 2 more under the Polestar performance brand. Volvo was also a proponent of autonomous vehicles. On 20 November , Uber announced that it planned to buy up to 24, Volvo cars designed to accept autonomous technology between and Such vehicles require a different type of steering and braking mechanism, as well as sensors. Also in , Volvo announced a vehicle subscription offering called Care by Volvo , which offers the Volvo XC40 for a monthly payment that includes insurance and maintenance. Care by Volvo is offered in several European markets, such as Germany, the U. In February , Volvo and Geely announced that the companies have started formal discussions about a merger of business. Geely currently owns Volvo, however, Volvo Cars has largely been allowed autonomy with its resources. Volvo cars have long been marketed as safe and the company has stressed their historic reputation for solidity and reliability in marketing campaigns. Volvo uses high-tech safety systems as standard equipment in new vehicles. In , laminated glass was introduced in the PV model. In , the introduced the first three-point seat belt for the middle of the rear seat and a child safety cushion integrated in the middle armrest. In , [45] to add to its SIPS, Volvo was the first to introduce side airbags and installed them as standard equipment in all models from At the start of the model year, side impact protection airbags were standard on high trim-level Volvo s, and optional on other s. By the middle of the production year, they were standard on all s. In , the Volvo was recalled as the front seatbelt mounts could break in a collision. In , Volvo installed a head-protecting airbag, [48] which was made standard in all new models as well as some existing models. A later version of the C70 featured a head-protecting airbag deploying upwards from the door, avoiding this problem. In , Volvo introduced the Blind Spot Information System BLIS , which detects vehicles entering the vehicle's blind spot with a side-view-mirror-mounted camera, and alerts the driver with a light. That year also saw Volvos sold in all markets equipped with side-marker lights and daytime running lights. Also, since all Volvo models except for the coupes C70 and C30 are available with an all-wheel drive system developed by Haldex Traction of Sweden. In , Volvo presented the second generation of Volvo C70 , which came with extra stiff door-mounted inflatable side curtains the first of its kind in a convertible dubbed 'DMIC'. It's just a philosophy on safety that is different from building cars to pass these kinds of tests. Before a driver enters their car, they can review the security level and know whether they had set the alarm and if the car is locked. In , a French court found Volvo partially responsible for causing the death of two children and serious injuries of another in Wasselonne on 17 June , when the brakes of a Volvo failed. The previous versions of the S40 and S60 models —09 models with standard side airbags failed to attain the highest rating in their side impact test. This list is not necessarily Volvo innovations, but dates when Volvo incorporated the technology into its cars. In , Volvo achieved record sales for the sixth year in a row, with cars sold. Starting with the series in , Volvo used a tri-digit system for their cars. The first number was the series, the second number the number of cylinders and the third number the number of doors; so a was a 1-series with a six-cylinder engine and four doors. However, there were exceptions to this rule — the for example, came with turbocharged I4 and naturally aspirated V6 petrol engines and I6 diesel engines, but never an eight-cylinder, as the "eight" would suggest. Similarly, the often was equipped with a turbocharged I4 engine, and the Volvo only had four cylinders. Some GLT had a V6 engine. The company dropped the meaning of the final digit for later cars like the , but the digit continued to identify cars underhood on the identification plate. Today, the company uses a system of letters denoting body style followed by the series number. Volvo would later change the name to the "XC70" in keeping with its car naming consistent with the XC So a V50 is an estate "V" that is smaller than the V Originally, Volvo was planning a different naming scheme. S and C were to be the same, but "F", standing for "flexibility", was to be used on station wagons. When Volvo introduced the first generation S40 and V40 in , they were announced as the S4 and F4. However, Audi complained that it had inherent rights to the S4 name, since it names its sporty vehicles "S", and the yet to be introduced sport version of the Audi A4 would have the S4 name. Volvo agreed to add a second digit, so the vehicles became the S40 and F However, that led to a complaint from Ferrari , who used the Ferrari F40 name on their legendary sports car. This led to Volvo switching the "F" to "V", for versatile. In , Volvo announced that it plans to produce only fully electrified cars from the year onwards. From , it plans to no longer produce internal combustion engine powered vehicles. In , Volvo introduced to the Swedish market the company's first E85 flexifuel models. Volvo introduced its S40 and V50 with flexible-fuel engines, joined in late by the then new C All Volvo models were initially restricted to the Swedish market, until , when these three models were launched in eight new European markets. It was officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. On 1 June , Volvo announced the launching of series production diesel -electric plug-in hybrids by Starting in the model year Volvo S60 , V60 , and XC60 , Volvo introduced a line of forced-induction four-cylinder engines, dubbed "Drive-E", [] to increase the efficiency of their models without sacrificing performance. These engines also debuted throughout the lineup that year, and also appeared in the second-generation Volvo XC Hybridized versions of these engines would, in theory, have enough power to match eight-cylinder engines. Volvo uses in-line, or straight engines in their production vehicles. Volvo is also known for the application of the in-line 5-cylinder engine to its vehicle line up since its introduction in in the Volvo Volvo automatic transmissions in the past were made by the ZF Friedrichshafen company, but now the transmissions are co-developed with Aisin of Japan. Geartronic is Volvo Cars' name for its manumatic transmission. In , Volvo had set up its own motorsport department. This led to Volvo enjoying worldwide success in the motorsport arena throughout the early s. In , Gran Premio de Argentina Gunnar Andersson was appointed Volvo's competition department manager, signing a number of drivers, including Carl-Magnus Skogh, Tom Trana and Ewy Rosqvist, though he himself still continued to compete in rallies. The factory-supported Petch team also participated in the Bathurst The Petch team become the Volvo Dealer Team in , and expanded to two cars, with the other being for John Bowe , who had driven the Volvo with Francevic at the Bathurst The T also entered the Guia Race , part of the Macau Grand Prix in , and , winning in both and This partnership was responsible for the controversial Estate racing cars, driven by Rickard Rydell and Jan Lammers and with a best qualifying placing of third and a best race finish of fifth, which was only rendered uncompetitive when the FIA allowed the use of aerodynamic aids in TWR then built and ran the works Saloon, with six wins in , and five wins in , and a S40, with one win in in the BTCC, as well as Volvo placing third in the Manufacturers Championship, both in and Volvo also competed in the Super Touring category with the across Europe and in Australia. Volvo regularly entered the S60 in the Swedish Touring Car Championship , where it finished 2nd in the drivers' championship twice and won the manufacturers' title once. The S60 continued to be raced after the formation of the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship , a merger of the Swedish and Danish touring car championships. From to , there was an S60 one-make racing series as a support series to the Swedish Touring Car Championship known as the S60 Challenge Cup, using 26 factory-modified S60s. The second-generation model was introduced for the season. The programme was expanded again in , to include the Pirelli World Challenge. Robert Dahlgren and Tommy Rustad were the drivers, finishing 5th and 10th respectively in the championship. Volvo had also signalled their intentions to enter the British Touring Car Championship with the same car. The Volvo symbol is an ancient chemistry sign for iron. The iron sign is used to symbolize the strength of iron used in the car as Sweden is known for its quality iron. The diagonal line a strip of metal across the grille came about to hold the actual symbol, a circle with an arrow, in front of the radiator. It is also a gender symbol for men. Volvo has, since the s, had special international sales programs for customers assigned abroad, for example Diplomat Sales, Military Sales and Expat Sales. There is also a Volvo Baltic Race and Volvo Pacific Race , and Volvo likes to encourage its image by sponsoring golf tournaments all over the world including major championship events called the Volvo Masters and Volvo China Open. Volvo sponsored the Volvo Ocean Race , the world's leading round-the-world yacht race for the first time in — The next edition was to take place between and In , Volvo Cars is the main sponsor of the winter sports and music festival Snowbombing in Austria. In , Volvo signed NBA star Jeremy Lin to an endorsement agreement for two years to participate in Volvo's corporate and marketing activities as a "brand ambassador" for Volvo Car Corp. The lawsuit ended with settlement where the night club paid 1 dollar to Volvo Cars. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Automotive brand and a subsidiary of Geely. This article is about Volvo Cars. For the separate Swedish-owned manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment among others otherwise known as the Volvo Group AB Volvo and which owned cars division until , see Volvo. For other uses of "Volvo", see Volvo disambiguation. Operating income. Net income. S80, V70, XC70, XC60, S60, V60, V40 — Enhanced Blind Spot Information System , now able to detect approaching vehicles up to 70 meters behind the car V40 — Cross Traffic Alert, alerting the driver of crossing traffic approaching from the sides up to 30 meters away when reversing out of a parking space V40 — Cyclist Detection with Auto Brake, a system that warns the driver and automatically brakes the car when a collision with a cyclist travelling in the same direction as the car in front of the car is imminent S80, V70, XC70, XC60, XC90, S60, V60, V40 — Head-on crash detection with Auto Brake. This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: The orders of the countries per model is jumbled but it needs to be organized. Please help improve this section if you can. March Learn how and when to remove this template message. This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. 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Download as PDF Printable version. Wikimedia Commons. Gothenburg , Sweden. Polestar Volvo R. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Volvo Car Corporation. Cars S60 V60 S90 V Small family car. Compact executive car. Executive car. Crossover utility vehicle. V90 Cross Country. Li Shufu. Current Ford Lincoln Troller. Truckmaker AB Volvo said on Thursday a shortage of semiconductors has hit production at its factory in Ghent, Belgium, and warned of further stoppages. The Swedish company, a rival of Germany's Daimler and Traton, said this month that the chip shortage had put supply chains under pressure, causing production disturbances this quarter. Semiconductor shortages have hit global automakers, forcing them to cut or halt production as the chip industry struggles to keep up with a recovery in the car sector. Daimler Trucks, which is being spun off by its parent group later this year, should invest much of a 1. Daimler announced the fund on Feb. Daimler Trucks has operations around the world and last April announced a fuel joint venture with Sweden's Volvo Trucks. New truck orders surged between the third and fourth quarters. But adjusted operating income of SEK Fourth-quarter adjusted operating margin was Q4 net sales were Volvo Trucks' heavy-duty truck market share for full-year amounted to 9. Mack Trucks' market share was 6. That included about salaried positions in North America. It is expected to make fuel cell trucks for both companies' brands in the second half of the decade. Volvo also signed a binding agreement with Isuzu Motors to form a strategic alliance in commercial vehicles. Both transactions are expected to close during the first half of Related articles: Volvo Group cutting about salaried U. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Yahoo Finance. Sign in. Sign in to view your mail. Finance Home. Currency in USD. Add to watchlist. Trade prices are not sourced from all markets. Previous Close Volume 56, Market Cap Press Releases. Texas freeze shuts chip factories amid shortages. Advertise with us. Data Disclaimer Help Suggestions. Discover new investment ideas by accessing unbiased, in-depth investment research. Day's Range. Beta 5Y Monthly. Earnings Date. Ex-Dividend Date. Apr 05, In , the first car of the make Volvo together with its logo appeared. It was decided to fix the badge on the radiator grille in a simple way with the help of the diagonal stripe. The car OV4 became the first Volvo model, the production of which started in April This simple car received the nickname Jacob. The car had two modifications — an open OV4 phaeton and a closed PV4 sedan. From the very beginning of its existence, Volvo uninterruptedly created models of cars, where the high-security level and the high quality had the primary priority. The company has been producing luxe cars, looking for a possibility to create representative, sport models, expensive and cheaper ones. It is incredible to reassess the role of a company in development and introduction of the newest security systems, which repeatedly brought prizes of international organizations. Since the 50s, Volvo was the first carmaker in the world, which fitted front seats with snap-on three-point seat belts, which became a standard Amazon, PV Afterwards, new safe locks appeared on the belts and car doors the model In , the company with the participation of medical experts developed a new type of the front seat supporting bearing of a driver in the position necessary for driving safety Amazon. In , headrests in the front seat, safety belts for passengers being seated in the rear seat providing safety during emergency braking Series appeared. In the 80s, Volvo offered airbags and taking care of children, designed a removable seat for the smallest ones before 4 years of age , and in , a seat built into the armrest of the rear seat was created. Airbags were fit into the steering wheel, the headrest in the rear seat in the center and some other places of the model of versions GL, GLT, Turbo. Thus, by , the company steadily occupied the highest places in all ratings of the best cars. But in , in spite of the displeasure on the part of the government of Sweden, by the majority of votes, the controlling block of shares of the Volvo Company was sold to the American concern, Ford. The models S60, S80 are perfect, possess the best characteristics, strike the imagination of drivers, create comfort and pleasant driving. In , the model S80 was called the safest car in the world. It caused a great interest of drivers. Soon, the complete freezing of new Volvo model development became the solution to the Ford concern and then — the complete stopping of the production of cars in the period since the middle of until the 1st of January, as well. In , the Geely Company and the government of China became the new masters of the Swedish make. In , the world representation of Volvo V60 Cross Country took place. Volvo Trucks Corporation belongs to the top list of world leaders producing heavy trucks. This company was founded by Gustave Larson and Assar Gabriyelson in It is a subsidiary organization of the popular SKF bearing manufacturer. The first series car ran out behind the plant gate in The enterprise received the complete independence from SKF in At the beginning of , the first truck appeared. A two-liter engine with four cylinders was fit on it. The power of the engine was 28 horsepower. It accommodates an enormous number of assembly firms worldwide. The Volvo symbol was designed in the s by Karl-Erik Forsberg, the renowned Swedish calligrapher, graphic artist, and typographer. It comprises of the pre-historic chemical mark of Iron. The blue color in the Volvo emblem depicts excellence and reliability of the make, whereas the silver signifies its sophistication and creativity. The Volvo emblem features a handwritten typeface created by Forsberg. For this moment, the make Volvo is the safety brand. Every year, the make pleases with fresh novelties and innovations, in the sphere of safety, as well as in the sphere of reliability. The Volvo Company during the next four years intends to update its line of models completely. Three new models of the family 90 will appear, there will be a replacement of S80 and V70, as well as a restored S40 sedan will appear among its cars. The representatives of the company promise that soon one more hybrid car of the premium class under the name of D5TwinEngine will be created. This car will have simply superior indicators of expenditure of fuel, namely 2,5 liters per kilometers of mileage. The power of its engine will not be less impressing: horsepower. It is a genius engine. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Primary Menu. Home Car Logos Volvo logo. Related posts. Barkas logo Aleksei Titov November 27, June 22, Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Volvo is one of the most respectable car manufacturers in the world, best known for frenetic drive for safety. Its vehicles are also acclaimed for reliability and quality interiors. It all started in when Gothenburg-based bearing manufacturer SKF launched its own car division, naming it Volvo. Naturally, the company had to build practical vehicles for the Northern climate and Volvo went on with hardtop models. The best-seller embraced American design, affordable price and multiple innovations. In Volvo launched its sales in the US market. The European car manufacturer has always highlighted its commitment to safety and introduced countless innovations in the field. It was Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin who invented a three-point safety belt in The company made it a standard equipment for all vehicles and even waived the patent so as all manufacturers could use the innovation. Later on Volvo patented the rearward-facing safety seat for children, side airbags as well as inflatable curtains. Today Volvo Cars produces premium-class cars featuring crisp Scandinavian design and near-perfect safety record. Back in , when the Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF decided to establish its own car production, the owners picked a strong and recognizable logo to represent the new division. It was a silver circle with an arrow pointing diagonally upwards at the top right side. It had long been known as a chemical symbol of iron. Besides, this sign also stood for Mars in the Roman Empire, symbolizing the god of warfare as well as male gender. These two meanings have a strong connection between them as most weapons used by male warriors throughout the history were made of iron. Hence, the Volvo emblem embodied solid quality, durability and masculine character. As time went by it became obsolete, but later returned as a memorable design element and a heritage feature. In the s the Volvo name moved inside the circle. However, the black version of the logo was also used In s and s. The variant of the emblem introduced 3D shape, silver circle and white Volvo inscription on blue background. The latest update saw the blue band with the company name become smaller and move inside the circle. The latest one features a historic chemical sign of Iron, or may as well symbolize Mars, the god of war. The arrow, completing the circle, is directed towards the right upper side, and creates a powerful and masculine image. The emblem is completed with the Volvo inscription, placed on blue background and embedded into the silver circle. The current Volvo logo features several shades of silver, blue and white colors. Volvo Logo. Updated: Chevrolet Camaro Dodge Charger Ford Mustang You start to wonder what could be wrong. This should be addressed as soon as possible, as your engine can wear quickly without proper lubrication. Also known as the TPMS symbol, this image signals that the pressure in one or more of your tires is too low or too high and needs to be addressed. Driving on low- or high-pressure tires is unsafe and can cause additional damage to your vehicle. Usually, tire pressure should be between 30 and 35 psi pounds per square inch. We have free air available at all our stores, and one of our team members can repair or replace your tire in no time. If you see this symbol pop up, it means that your engine is overheated. This most likely has to do with your coolant also called antifreeze , but it can happen for a variety of reasons. The traction control system utilizes your anti-lock brake system to determine if one wheel is spinning faster than another. If it detects that a wheel is slipping, it applies the brakes until it regains traction. Keep in mind, every time you turn on your vehicle, the system does a self-check, and may light up for just a few seconds. If it goes away immediately, your system is in working order. In some cars, the same control module operates the anti-lock brakes and the traction control system, so the light sometimes comes on when there are problems with your ABS. Your check engine light may appear for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it can indicate a serious issue and require you to pull over immediately. This could indicate low oil pressure or overheating. Other times, this light will appear if your gas cap is open, loose, or cracked, causing fuel to evaporate. In most vehicles, a flashing check engine light signals that you have a serious problem that could cause serious damage if ignored. Interestingly enough, the culprit might not be your battery. While it might indicate that you have a loose or damaged battery cable, it can also signal that your alternator belt is broken. If you wait too long, your vehicle can completely conk out. Not sure what the problem is? Most drivers are very familiar with this symbol. The automatic shift lock will lock your vehicle in park or neutral until you engage the brake. This symbol is simply reminding you or your passenger to buckle up! The airbag indicator signals that something is wrong with one of your airbags or the system as a whole. If your vehicle has an anti-theft system, this image means that something could be malfunctioning. This symbol is telling you that your fog lights are on. Fog lights should only be used if your visibility is less than meters. If you turn them on unnecessarily, this can be detrimental to other drivers on the road. Our expert technicians will diagnose and repair the issue so you can get back on the road safely. Schedule an appointment at one of our 17 locations today! Car Care Tips Tips to keep your car on the road. Safety June 28, Tweets by VATireandAuto. What can we help you with? Shop Tires Top brands. Search by vehicle or tire size. Schedule Appointment Any car. Any year. Any job. Our technicians can do it all. So, what is that light on your dashboard? The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Volvo. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray , but there are nearly 50 of them so be patient! Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Made with by Graphene Themes. Toggle search form Search for:. Toggle navigation DashboardSymbols. Volvo Warning Lights and Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? Search for:. Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more. Brake trouble indicators -- click for more. Park brake indicators -- click for more. More park brake indicators -- click for more. Auto brake on indicator -- click for more. 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