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NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is inmotion.
Deactivating/activating the functionABL can be deactivated/activated in two ways in the center display:
Via Function view
Tap the Active Bending
Lights button.
Via settings
1. Tap Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior Lights.
3. Deselect/select
Active Bending Lights.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 109)
Front fog lights
*
Front fog light button
The front fog lights can be used in combination with the low beam headlights. All fog lights also illuminate when the vehicle is backing up. Press the button to turn the fog lights on/off. The indicator symbol
in the instrument panel
illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
NOTE
The front fog lights cannot be used if the continuous high beam headlights are on. Ifthe front fog lights are already on when thecontinuous high beams are switched on, thefront fog lights will switch off. However, using the high beam flash function will not affect the front fog lights.
Corner illuminationThe front fog lights include corner illumination, which temporarily provides extra light to the frontleft or right of the vehicle (depending on whichway the vehicle is turned) when making a sharpturn at low speeds (for example, when turninginto a parking space) or when the turn signals areused. This function is activated in darkness or in poor daylight conditions when the lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever is in the
or
positions when the vehicle's speed is
under approx. 20 mph (30 km/h). When the vehicle is backing up, corner illumina- tion also switches on to supplement the backuplight. Corner illumination is activated by default and can be deactivated/reactivated in the center dis-play.

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Brightness
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Press
Interior Mood Light Intensity and
choose Off, Low or High.
Change the color of the light
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Choose
By Temperature, By Theme orTheme Colors.
The intensity of the mood lighting can also be fine-tuned using the thumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left ofthe steering wheel)
Lighting in the door storage compartments
This lighting is illuminated when the engine is running. Adjust brightness with the thumb wheelon the lighting panel.
Lighting in the front tunnel console cup
holders
This lighting is switched on or off when the vehi-cle is unlocked or locked. Adjust brightness withthe thumb wheel on the lighting panel.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
• Settings view (p. 109)
Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights * and license plate
lights for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display. Thedefault setting is 30 seconds. To activate home safe lighting:1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 44)
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Ignition modes (p. 370)

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Approach lighting
Approach lighting (the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting, courtesy
lighting and footwell lighting) can be activated to provide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
To use this feature, deselect/select Welcome
Light in the center display's menu system.
If this function has been selected in the menu, it
is activated by pressing the unlock button on the remote key as you approach the vehicle .
If a door is opened while the function is activated, the lighting in the outer door handle * and cour-
tesy lighting will remain illuminated for a some- what longer period of time.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Home safe lighting (p. 149)
• Remote key (p. 217)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel (12" version)
Message in the instrument panel (8" version)
High-priority messages are displayed in the instrument panel. Messages may appear in different parts of the instrument panel depending on their context. Themessage will time out after a short period of timeor disappear when it has been confirmed or ifaction has been taken. Messages that need to be stored will be saved under
My car messages in
the center display's Top view. The message may be displayed along with graph- ics, symbols or buttons for e.g., confirming themessage or accepting a request.

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WARNING
•When one or more sections of the back- rest is returned to the upright position,check that it is properly locked in place bypushing and pulling it.
• Return the outboard head restraints tothe upright position.
• Long loads should always be securelyanchored to help avoid injury in the eventof a sudden stop.
• Always turn the engine off and apply theparking brake when loading/unloadingthe vehicle.
• Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertentmovement of the gear selector.
Folding down a section of the backrestThe vehicle must be stationary and one of therear doors must be open before a backrest sec-tion can be folded down.
Buttons on the driver's side of the parcel shelf
Be sure that the rear seat is unoccupied and that there are no objects on the seat.
1. If necessary, manually press down the center position's head restraint.
2. Press one of the buttons on the driver's side of the parcel shelf (see the illustration).
3. The backrest lock will release and the back- rest can then be folded down. The head restraint will fold down automatically.
Returning a backrest to the upright position
The backrests always have to be returned to the upright position manually.
1. Fold the backrest up.
2. Press the backrest into place until it locks inthe upright position. 3. Manually return the head restraint to the
upright position.
4. If necessary, adjust the height of the center position's head restraint.
Related information
• Rear seats (p. 169)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 169)

CLIMATE
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•
Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 185)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 190)
• Climate system voice commands (p. 122)
• Air quality (p. 179)
Climate system controls in the center display
All climate system functions can be controlled from the center display's climate bar and Cli-mate view.
Climate barThe most common climate system functions can be controlled from the climate bar.
Temperature control for the driver and pas- senger sides.
Control for heated * and ventilated * driver/
passenger seats and heated steering wheel *.
Button for opening Climate view. The graphic in the button shows the activated climatesystem settings.
Climate viewTap the center button on the climate bar toaccess Climate view, which is divided into the fol- lowing tabs:
Main climate, Rear climate* andParking climate *Toggle between the tabs by
swiping the screen to the left/right or by tapping the respective headings.

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Main climate settings
In addition to the climate bar's functions, other primary climate system functions can also be controlled from the
Main climate tab.
Max, Electric, Rear: controls for defrosting
windows and door mirrors.
AC: air conditioning controls.
Recirc: recirculation controls.
Air distribution controls.
Blower control for the front seats (also for the rear seat on models with a 2-zone cli-mate system).
AUTO: climate system Auto mode.
Rear climate *
All of the climate system functions for the rear seat can be controlled from the Rear climatetab.
Blower control and climate system functions for the rear seats
Rear seat temperature control.
Rear seat heating control *.
Parking climate 2
All of the parking climate functions can be con- trolled from the Parking climate tab.
2
Plug-in hybrid models only.

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Cargo space
The vehicle has flexible cargo capacity that makes it possible to load and secure largeobjects.
By folding down the rear seat backrests, the cargo capacity of the vehicle increases consider-ably. Use the load anchoring eyelets or the gro-cery bag holder to secure objects. The jack *, tire sealing system and tools can be
found under the floor of the trunk.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 207)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 207)
• Ski hatch
* (p. 202)
• Folding down the rear seat backrests
*
(p. 170)
Ski hatch *
The hatch in the center section of the rear seat
backrest can be opened without folding the backrest down to transport long objects such asskis, etc.
1. From the trunk, grasp the ski hatch's handle and pull it down.
2. Fold down the rear seat's center armrest. If the vehicle is equipped with the private locking function *, the ski hatch must be closed.
Related information
• Loading (p. 202)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 207)
• Private (valet) locking (p. 233)
Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
Loading recommendations
• Load objects in the cargo compartment against the backrest whenever possible.
• If the backrests of the second row seats arefolded down, they should not be in contactwith the front seat backrests. This couldimpede the function of the WhiplashProtection System (WHIPS).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.

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WARNING
•Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Extra loading space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down * to
added cargo space or for transporting long objects. The hatch in the center section of the rear seat backrest * can be opened without folding the
backrest down to transport long objects such as skis, etc.
WARNING
• Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function ofthe Whiplash Protection System.
• If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, cargo must be secured to preventit from sliding forward against the frontseat backrests in the event of a collisionfrom the rear. This could interfere withthe action of the Whiplash ProtectionSystem.
WARNING
•
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Roof loadsLoad carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use:
• To avoid damaging your vehicle and toachieve maximum safety when driving, werecommend using the load carriers that Volvohas developed especially for your vehicle.
• Volvo-approved removable roof racks aredesigned to carry the maximum allowableroof load for this vehicle (see the article"Weights" for specific information).
• Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weighlimits.
• Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loadsevenly.