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Lighting panel
The lighting panel is used to control the day- time running lights, parking lights, etc., and toadjust the instrument panel lighting and "the-ater" lighting (p. 91).
Lighting panel overview
Thumb wheel for adjusting display, instru- ment and "theater" lighting (see Instru-ment and "theater" lighting (p. 91))
Rear fog lights (see Rear fog lights (p. 92))
Headlight switch
Volvo recommends using the
posi-
tion whenever possible.
Headlight switch positionsDaytime running lights function as follows: With the headlight switch in the
position:
• In the
US: the daytime running lights will
be off
• In
Canada : the daytime running lights will
be on
With the headlight switch in the
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position and the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running (see Ignition modes (p. 77))
• In the
US: the daytime running lights will
be off
• In
Canada : the daytime running lights will
be on
With the headlight switch in the
posi-
tion:
• The daytime running lights will be
on (the
low beam headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions)
US models only : The daytime running lights
in
mode can be switched on or off in
the MY CAR menu system under
Settings
Car settingsLight settingsDaytime
running lights.
NOTE
The use of Daytime Running Lights is rec- ommended in the United States and ismandatory in Canada .
With the headlight switch in the posi-
tion:
• The daytime running lights will be
off and
the low beam headlights will be on
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The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off.
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Switch AHB on or off by pulling the left steer- ing wheel lever rearward (toward the steeringwheel) as far as possible and releasing it. IfAHB is switched off while the high beams areon, the headlights will change to low beams.
Models with an analog instrument panel
When AHB is activated, the symbol will
illuminate in the instrument panel. The high beam indicator (
) in the instrument panel
will also illuminate when the high beams are on.
Models with a digital instrument panel
When AHB is activated, will illuminate
as a white symbol in the instrument panel.
When the high beams are on, the symbol will change to blue.
NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the camera free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• Do not mount or in any way attachanything on the windshield that couldobstruct the camera.
If Active high beam Temporary
unavailable Switch manually is displayed in
the instrument panel, switching between high and low beams will have to be done man-ually. However, the light switch can remain in the
position. The same applies if
Windscreen Sensors blocked is displayed
and the
symbol is displayed. The symbol will go out when these messages are displayed. AHB may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When AHB becomes activeagain or if the sensors in the windshield areno longer obscured, the messages will disap- pear and the
symbol will illuminate.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be nec- essary to switch between high and lowbeams manually:
• In heavy fog or rain
• In blowing snow or slush
• In bright moonlight
• In freezing rain
• In areas with dim street lighting
• When oncoming vehicles have dim front lighting
• If there are pedestrians on or near theroad
• If there are reflective objects, such assigns, near the road
• When oncoming vehicles' lights areobscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.
• When there are vehicles on connectingroads
• At the top of hills or in dips in the road
• In sharp curves
See The camera’s limitations (p. 212) for more information about the camera's limita-tions.
Related information
•
High/low beam headlights (p. 88)
• Lighting panel (p. 87)
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Tunnel detection (models with the rain sensor* only)
For models without automatic low beams, tunnel detection activates the low beamswhen the vehicle enters a tunnel. The lowbeams are switched off approx. 20 secondsafter the vehicle leaves the tunnel. The rain sensor reacts to the change in light- ing conditions when, for example, the vehicleenters a tunnel and the tunnel detection fea-ture will then activate the low beam head-lights. The low beams will be switched offapprox. 20 seconds after the vehicle leavesthe tunnel. The rain sensor does not have to be activated for tunnel detection to function.
Related information
• Lighting panel (p. 87)
• High/low beam headlights (p. 88)
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
With ABL activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curveaccording to movements of the steeringwheel (see the right-pointing beam in the fol-lowing illustration).
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated (left) and activated (right)
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when the
engine is started. The function can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system under
My V60
Active Bending Lights or under Settings
Car settingsLight settingsActive
Bending Lights. See My Car – introduction (p. 74) for a description of the menu system.
NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicleis in motion.
If a fault should occur in the system, the sym- bol will illuminate and a message will be dis-played as shown in the table.
SymbolDisplayExplanation
Headlamp failureServicerequiredThe system is not functioningproperly andshould beinspected/repaired by atrained andqualified Volvoservice techni-cian.
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The factory default setting is on.
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Cornering lights 18Models equipped with ABL also have front cornering lights that temporarily provide extralight to the front left or right of the vehicle atlow speeds when making a sharp turn (forexample, when turning into a parking space)or when the turn signals are used. This feature is activated when: •
High or low beam headlights are on
and
• The vehicle's speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h)
The feature is also activated when the vehicle is backing up. The cornering lights are deactivated when the vehicle's speed exceeds approx. 25 mph(40 km/h).
Related information
• Lighting panel (p. 87)
• High/low beam headlights (p. 88)
• Active high beams (AHB)* (p. 88)
Auxiliary lights*
If the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary lights, the driver can use the
MY CAR menu system to
choose to deactivate and turn these lights onand off along with the high beam headlights. The auxiliary lights must be connected to the vehicle's electrical system, which should onlybe done by a trained and authorized Volvoservice technician. See My Car – introduction(p. 74) for more information about the menusystem.
Instrument and "theater" lighting
Instrument lightingIllumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode. The display lighting is automatically subdued in darkness and the sensitivity is set with thethumb wheel. The intensity of the instrument lighting is adjusted with the thumb wheel.
"Theater" lightingWhen the overhead courtesy lighting hasgone out and the engine is running, severalLEDs located near the roof console illuminateto provide faint lighting for the occupants ofthe front seats. This lighting goes out justafter the overhead courtesy lighting when thevehicle is locked.
Related information
• Lighting panel (p. 87)
• Front interior lighting (p. 94)
• Rear interior lighting (p. 95)
• Ignition modes (p. 77)
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every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.
• Parking lights on.
Optional Active Bend-
ing Lights will be washed once for everyfive times the windshield is washed. Nor-mal halogen headlights will not bewashed.
CAUTION
• Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield shouldbe thoroughly wet when the wipers arein operation.
• When approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) ofwasher fluid remains in the reservoir,the headlights will no longer bewashed. A text message will also bedisplayed to remind the driver to fill thewasher fluid reservoir.
Related information
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Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 348)
Tailgate wiper/washer
The tailgate wiper operates at two speeds: intermittent and continuous.
Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer.
Intermittent wiping
Normal (continuous) wiping
NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with a cut-off function, which means that it will not oper-ate if its electric motor overheats. Thewiper will function again after a cool-downperiod (30 seconds or longer, dependingon the heat of the motor and ambient tem-perature conditions).
Tailgate wiper and reverse gearIf the windshield wipers are on and the trans- mission is put into reverse gear, the tailgatewiper will go into intermittent wiping func- tion20
. This function is deactivated when a dif-
ferent gear is selected.
NOTE
On vehicles with the optional rain sensor, the tailgate wiper will be activated whenreverse is selected, if the rain sensor isactivated and it is raining.
If the tailgate wiper is in the normal (continu- ous) wiping mode, selecting different gearswill not affect its function.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 348)
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Interior rearview mirror
The interior rearview mirror has an auto-dim function that helps reduce glare from follow-ing vehicle's headlights.
Auto-dim functionThe interior rearview mirror’s auto-dim func-tion is controlled by two sensors: one point-ing forward (located on the forward-facingside of the mirror, which monitors the amountof ambient light) and one pointing rearward(located on the side of the mirror facing thedriver at the upper edge, which senses thestrength of following vehicles' headlights), and work together to help eliminate glare. 21
NOTE
Obstructing the forward sensor with e.g., parking stickers, transponders, etc., or therear sensor by loading the cargo area orthe rear seat in such a way that light isprevented from reaching the sensor willreduce the auto-dim function in the interiorrearview mirror and optional auto-dimfunction in the door mirrors.
Related information
•
Power door mirrors (p. 100)
Digital compass*
The rear-view mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction in whichthe vehicle is traveling.
Operation
Rearview mirror with compass.
Eight different directions are shown with the abbreviations:
N (north), NE (north east), E(east), SE (southeast), S (south), SW (south-
west), W (west) and NW (northwest).
The compass is displayed automatically when the vehicle is started or in ignition mode II. To
switch the compass on/off use a pen, paper-clip or similar object and press in the buttonon the underside of the mirror.
CalibrationNorth America is divided into 15 magneticzones and the compass will need to be cali-brated if the vehicle is driven into a new one(see the magnetic zones on the map in thefollowing section "Selecting a magneticzone"). To do so:
1. Stop the vehicle in a large open area, safely out of traffic and away from steel structures and high-tension electricalwires.
2. Start the vehicle.
NOTE
• For best calibration results, switch off all electrical equipment in the vehicle(climate system, windshield wipers,audio system, etc.) and make sure thatall doors are closed.
• Calibration may not succeed or beincorrect if the vehicle's electricalequipment is not switched off.
3. Using a pen, paperclip or similar object,
press and hold the button on the under- side of mirror for approx. 6 seconds until
C is displayed in the mirror.
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4. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds
until the number of the current magnetic zone is displayed.
5. Press the button repeatedly until the number of the desired magnetic zone (
1-15) is displayed. See the magnetic
zones on the map in the following section "Selecting a magnetic zone").
6. Wait until
C is again displayed in the mir-
ror.
7. Drive slowly in a circle at a speed of no more than 6 mph (10 km/h) until a direc- tion is displayed. This indicates that cali-bration is complete.
8. Drive around in a circle an additional two times to fine-tune the calibration.
9. Vehicles with an electrically heated windshield:
* if
C is displayed when the
heating function is activated, perform step 7 with the heating function on. Seealso Max. defroster and electricallyheated windshield* (p. 129) for additionalinformation about the heated windshield.
Repeat the calibration procedure if neces-sary.
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Magnetic zones.The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The correct zone must be selected for thecompass to work correctly.
1. Put the ignition in mode II.
2. Using a pen or similar object, press and hold the button on the rear side of mirror for at least 3 seconds. The number for thecurrent area will be shown.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the number for the required geographic area(1 – 15) is shown.
4. The display will revert to showing the compass direction after several seconds.
Power moonroof* – introduction
The moonroof controls are located in the ceil- ing console near the rearview mirror. The moonroof's sun visor opens automatically but has to be closed manually. There is a wind blocker in the moonroof's front edge. The moonroof controls are located in the ceil- ing console near the rearview mirror. Themoonroof can be opened vertically and hori-zontally. The vehicle's ignition must be inmode I or II for the moonroof to be operated.
CAUTION
• Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof.
• Do not operate the moonroof if it isfrozen closed.
• Never place heavy objects on themoonroof.
VisorThe moonroof features a sliding visor. The visor slides open automatically when themoonroof is opened, and must be closedmanually.
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Volvo Sensus
Volvo Sensus is the core of the contact inter- face with your vehicle. Sensus provides infor-mation, entertainment and offers access tofunctions that make owning and operating aVolvo easier.
Volvo Sensus is the operating system in your vehicle and it enables you to interact intui-tively with the vehicle’s various features andfunctions, including accessing the Internet,when it suits you. Volvo Sensus uses the center console screen to display information and menus, and tooffer a user interface that enables you tomake personalized settings for e.g., vehicle,infotainment and climate system functions. The buttons on the center console or the steering wheel keypad are used to activate/deactivate functions and change numeroussettings. Pressing the MY CAR button on the center
console displays all of the settings related to driving and operating the vehicle, such as City Safety, lock and alarm functions, auto-matic blower speed, setting the clock, etc. Pressing the source buttons on the center console (
RADIO, MEDIA , TEL ,
, NAV * and
CAM *, etc.) make it possible to select e.g.,
AM or FM radio, play a CD or DVD, use the Bluetooth ®
hands-free feature, the navigation
system* or the park assist camera*. See your on-board owner’s manual or the separate printed supplements for detailedinformation about the functionality offered byVolvo Sensus.
Center console control panel
Volvo Navigation System (VNS)* – NAV:
see the separate VNS manual for operat- ing instructions.
Infotainment ( RADIO, MEDIA , TEL )
Vehicle-related settings - MY CAR.
Internet connected vehicle.
Climate system.
Park assist camera - CAM*.
Related information
•My Car – introduction (p. 74)
• Climate – general information (p. 122)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro- duction (p. 241)