2017 VOLVO V90 lights

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Headlamp control
Use the light controls in the left-hand stalk switch to activate external lighting. Use thethumbwheels in the instrument panel to adjust headlamp levelling 20
and the brightness of the
interior lighting.
Rotating ring in the steering wheel stalk
switch
Position Specification
Daytime running lights when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or when the car is run-
ning. Main beam flash can be used.
Daytime running lights and position lamps when the car's electrical sys- tem is in ignition position II or when
the car is running. Position lamps when the car is parked A
.
Main beam flash can be used.
Dipped beam and position lamps. Main beam can be activated.Main beam flash can be used.
Position Specification
Daytime running lights and position lamps in daylight when the car'selectrical system is in ignition posi- tion II or when the car is running.
Dipped beam and position lamps in weak daylight or darkness, or when the front fog lamp * and/or rear fog
lamp are activated. The Active main beam function can be activated. Main beam can be activated when dipped beam is switched on. Main beam flash can be used.
Active main beam on/off.
A Also at stationary when the car is running, provided that the
rotating ring is moved to this position from another position.
Volvo recommends that mode is used
when the vehicle is driven.
20 Applies to vehicles with halogen headlamps.

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Load caseThumb- wheelposition
Only driver. 0 Driver and passenger in the front passenger seat. 0
Driver and passenger in the frontpassenger seat. Three passengers in the rear seat. 1
Driver and passenger in the frontpassenger seat. Three passengers in the rear seat. 220 kg load in the cargo area. 1
Driver and maximum load in the cargo area. 2
Related information
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Headlamp control (p. 134)
Position lamps
The position lamps are switched on with the rotating ring on the stalk switch.
Stalk switch rotating ring in position lamps position.
Turn the rotating ring to the position - the
position lamps are switched on (number plate lighting is switched on at the same time). If the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or the car is running then the daytime running
lights are switched on instead of the front posi-tion lamps. However, this does not apply at sta-
tionary when the car is running, if the rotating
ring is moved to position
from another
position . In this case, the position lamps are
switched on. If the tailgate is opened when it is dark outside, the rear position lamps come on (if not alreadyswitched on) to warn road users approaching from behind. This takes place irrespective of theposition of the rotating ring or the ignition posi-tion of the car's electrical system. When driving for more than 30 seconds at max. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), or if the speedexceeds 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the daytimerunning lights are switched on. The driver should turn to a position other than
.
Related information
•
Headlamp control (p. 134)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)

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Daytime running lights The daytime running lights are switched on when the rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position
, or as well as when
the car's electrical system is in ignition position II
or when the car is running. For the
posi-
tion, this only applies in daylight. In weak daylight or darkness, dipped beam is switched oninstead.
Daytime running lights during the day.
DRL
Stalk switch rotating ring in AUTO position.
If the stalk switch rotating ring is in the position, the daytime running lights (Daytime Running Lights - DRL) are switched on when thecar is driven in daylight. The car automaticallychanges lighting from daytime running light todipped beam in weak daylight or darkness. Changing to dipped beam also takes place if thefront fog lamp and/or rear fog lamp are activated. At
stationary when the car is running, the posi-
tion lamps are switched on instead of other light- ing, if the rotating ring is moved to the position for position lamps,
, from another position .
WARNING
This system help to save energy - it cannot determine in all situations when daylight is tooweak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist andrain. The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the car is driven with the correct beampattern for the traffic situation and in accord-ance with applicable traffic regulations.
Related information
•Headlamp control (p. 134)
• Dipped beam (p. 137)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
Dipped beam
When driving with the stalk switch's rotating ring in the
position, dipped beam is activated
automatically in weak daylight or darkness.
Stalk switch rotating ring in AUTO position.
With the stalk switch's rotating ring in the position, dipped beam is activated automatically in weak daylight or darkness, when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or when
the car is running. With the stalk switch's rotating ring in
position, dipped beam is also activated automati- cally if:
• the front fog lamps
* are activated
• the rear fog lamp is activated
• the front and rear fog lamps are activated

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138Dipped beam is always switched on when the rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position
when the car's electrical system is in igni-
tion position II or when the car is running.
Tunnel detection
The car detects when it is driven into a tunnel and switches from daytime running lights todipped beam. Note that the rotating ring in the left-hand stalk switch must be in
mode for tunnel detec-
tion to work.
Related information
• Daytime running lights (p. 137)
• Headlamp control (p. 134)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
Activating/deactivating main beam Main beam is activated with the stalk switch. Active main beam is activated with the rotating ring on the stalk switch.
Steering wheel stalk switch with rotating ring.
Position for main beam flash
Position for main beam
Main beam flashMove the stalk switch backwards slightly to main beam flash position. Main beam comes on untilthe stalk switch is released.
Main beamMain beam can be activated when the steeringwheel stalk switch's rotating ring is in position
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or . Activate main beam by moving
the stalk switch forwards. Deactivate by moving the stalk switch backwards. When main beam has been activated the
symbol illuminates in the driver display.
Active main beamActive main beam is a function which uses a camera sensor at the top edge of the windscreento detect the headlamp beams from oncomingtraffic or the rear lights of vehicles in front, andthen switches from main beam to dipped beam.The function can also take streetlights intoaccount. Main beam is reactivated when the camera sen- sor no longer sees any oncoming vehicles orvehicles ahead.
Car with halogen headlamps
The lighting returns to main beam about a sec- ond after the camera sensor no longer detectsthe headlamp beams from oncoming traffic or therear lights from vehicles in front.
23 When dipped beam is activated.

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Car with LED24
headlamps *
If the active main beam has the on/off functional- ity25
then the lighting returns to main beam about
a second after the camera sensor no longer detects the headlamp beams from oncomingtraffic or the rear lights from vehicles in front. If the active main beam has adaptive functional- ity 25
then, unlike what happens during conven-
tional dimming, the light beam continues to illu- minate with main beam on both sides of oncom-ing traffic or vehicles ahead - only the part of thelight beam that points directly to the vehicle isdimmed.
Adaptive functionality: Dipped beam directly towards oncoming vehicle, but continued main beam on bothsides of the vehicle.
The lighting returns to full main beam about a second after the camera sensor no longerdetects the headlamp beams from oncomingtraffic or the rear lights from vehicles in front.
Activate/deactivate
The function can start while driving in the dark when the car's speed is approx. 20 km/h(12 mph) or higher. Activate/deactivate active main beam by turning the stalk switch's rotating ring to position
and release. If active main beam is deactivated while main beam is on, the lighting is immediatelyreset to dipped beam.
When active main beam is activated, the symbol
illuminates with a white glow in the driver
display. When main beam is activated, the symbol shines blue. This also applies for LED headlamps if themain beam is partially dimmed, i.e. if the lightbeam shines with slightly more than dippedbeam.
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LED (Light Emitting Diode)25
Depending on the car's equipment level.

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Active bending lights *
Active bending lights are designed to provide maximum illumination in bends and junctions. Cars with LED 26
headlamps * can have active
bending lights, depending on the car's equip- ment level.
Headlamp pattern with function deactivated (left) and activated (right) respectively.
The LED headlamps can include the Active bend- ing lights function, depending on the car's equip-ment level. Active bending lights follow steeringwheel movements to provide maximum illumina-tion in bends and junctions and thereby increasesafety. The function is activated automatically when the car is started. In the event of a fault in the func- tion, the
symbol illuminates in the driver
display at the same time as the driver display shows an explanatory text. The function is only active in weak daylight or darkness and only when the car is moving anddipped beam is switched on.
Deactivating/activating the functionThe function is in activated mode when the car isdelivered from the factory and can be deacti-vated/activated via the centre display in twoways:
Via the function view
Press the Active Bending
Lights button.
Via settings
1. Press Settings in the top view.
2. Press
My CarLights and LightingExterior Lights.
3. Deselect/select
Active Bending Lights.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 169)
• Front fog lamps/cornering lights
* (p. 142)
Adapting the beam pattern from the headlamps
If the car is equipped with LED headlamps with adaptive functionality, then the headlamp patternshould be reset when changing from right to left-hand traffic, and vice versa.
Halogen headlampsThe headlamp pattern does not need to be adjusted. The headlamp pattern is designed insuch a way that oncoming traffic is not dazzled.
LED headlamps *The headlamp pattern should be adjusted if theactive main beam has adaptive functionality; seethe section "Activating/deactivating main beam".The car must remain stationary and be runningwhen the headlamp pattern is changed betweenright and left-hand traffic. 1.
Press
Settings in the top view in the centre
display.
2. Press
My CarLights and LightingExterior Lights.
3. Select
Temporary Right Hand Traffic/Temporary Left Hand Traffic.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 169)
• Activating/deactivating main beam (p. 138)
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LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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Front fog lamps/cornering lights *
The front fog lamps have cornering lights that shine diagonally to the side.
Button for front fog lamps.
The front fog lamps can only be switched on when ignition position II is active or the car is
running and the rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position
, or .
Press the on/off button. The
symbol in the
driver display illuminates when the front fog lamps are switched on. The front fog lamps are switched off automati- cally when the ignition knob is turned to STOP or
when the stalk switch's rotating ring is turned to position
.
NOTE
Regulations on the use of fog lamps vary from country to country.
Cornering lightsThe front fog lamps include the cornering lights function, which temporarily illuminates the areadiagonally in front of the car in the direction thesteering wheel is turned on a sharp bend, or inthe direction shown by the direction indicators. The function is activated in weak daylight or dark- ness when the stalk switch's rotating ring is in the
or position and the speed of the
car is lower than approx. 30 km/h (20 mph). In addition, both cornering lights are switched on as a supplement to the reversing lamp duringreversing. The function is activated when the car is supplied from the factory and can be deactivated/acti-vated via the centre display.
Related information
• Headlamp control (p. 134)
• Rear fog lamp (p. 142)
• Active bending lights
* (p. 141)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
Rear fog lamp
When visibility is reduced by fog the rear fog lamp can be used so that other road users candetect the vehicle in front at an early stage.
Button for rear fog lamp.
The rear fog lamp consists of a lamp on the left- hand side on a left-hand drive car, or on the right-hand side on a right-hand drive car. The rear fog lamp can only be switched on when:
• ignition position
II is active or the car is run-
ning and the stalk switch's rotating ring is in position
or
• the stalk switch's rotating ring is in position
and the front fog lamps are switched
on.

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Press the on/off button. The
symbol in the
driver display illuminates when the rear fog lamp is switched on. The rear fog lamp is switched off automatically when:
• the ignition knob is turned to
STOP or when
the stalk switch's rotating ring is set in posi- tion
• the stalk switch's rotating ring is in position
and the front fog lamps are switched
off.
NOTE
Regulations on the use of rear fog lamps vary from country to country.
Related information
• Headlamp control (p. 134)
• Front fog lamps/cornering lights
* (p. 142)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
Brake lights The brake light automatically comes on during braking.
The brake light is switched on when the brake pedal is depressed. In addition, it is switched onwhen one of driver support systems Adaptive cruise control
*, City Safety or Rear Collision
Warning brakes the car.
Related information
• Emergency brake lights (p. 408)
• Adaptive cruise control
* (p. 290)
• City Safety (p. 330)
• Rear Collision Warning (p. 340)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers warn other road users by means of all of the car's direction indi-cator lamps flashing simultaneously when thisfunction is activated.
Button for hazard warning flashers.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning flashers. The hazard warning flashers are automatically activated when the car brakes so powerfully thatthe emergency brake lights are activated and thespeed is low. The hazard warning flashers start toflash after the emergency brake lights have stop-ped flashing and are then deactivated automati-cally when the car drives away again or are deac-tivated if the button is depressed.