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Messages in the instrument panel

The instrument panel shows messages in certain circumstances to inform or assist the driver.
PS-1926-Incoming call message in driver display
Example of message in the instrument panel.

High-priority messages for the driver are displayed in the instrument panel.

The messages may appear in different parts of the instrument panel depending on what other information is currently being displayed. The message will disappear from the instrument panel after a short period of time or after it has been acknowledged or any required action has been taken. Messages that need to be saved are stored in the Car Status app, which can be opened from the App view in the center display.

The message may be shown along with graphics, symbols or buttons to e.g. acknowledge the message or accept a request.

Service messages

The following table lists a selection of important service messages and what they mean.

MessageMeaning
Stop safely1Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage/injury – contact Polestar Customer Support.
Turn off engine1Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage/injury – contact Polestar Customer Support1.
Service urgent Drive to workshop1Contact Polestar Customer Support1 to have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Service required1Contact Polestar Customer Support1 to have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Regular maintenance

Book time for maintenance

Time for service – contact Polestar Customer Support1. Shown before the next service date.

Regular maintenance

Time for maintenance

Time for service – contact Polestar Customer Support1. Shown on the next service date.

Regular maintenance

Maintenance overdue

Time for service – contact Polestar Customer Support1. Shown when the date for service has passed.
Temporarily off1A function has been temporarily deactivated and will be reactivated automatically while driving or after the engine is restarted.
  1. 1 Part of message, shown along with information on the location of the problem.

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