2017 VOLVO XC90 warning light

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Head-up display (HUD) *
The head-up display provides information such as speed, cruise control functions, navigation,traffic sign information, incoming phone calls,etc. at the base of the windshield in the driver'sfield of vision.
Incoming phone call
The HUD supplements the instrument panel and projects information on the lower section of thewindshield. The projected information can only beseen from the driver's seat.
CAUTION
The HUD's projection unit is located in the dashboard. Avoid scratching or placingobjects on the unit's glass surface.
Example of information in the head-up display. The infor- mation shown is generic and may vary slightly from mar-ket to market or in terms of units of measure
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
Symbols such as the following ones may appear temporarily in the HUD. If the warning symbol appears, read thewarning text in the instrument panel.
If the information symbol appears, read the warning text in the instrumentpanel.
NOTE
If the City Safety is activated, the information in the HUD will be replaced by a City Safety-related graphic. This graphic will illuminateeven if the HUD is turned off.
A graphic for the City Safety flashes to attract the driv- er's attention

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SymbolExplanation
A
BABS brake system This symbol indicates a possible fault in the ABS braking function.The vehicle's normal brakes willstill function but without ABSbrake modulation.
A
B
Parking brake/Auto-brake This function keeps the vehicle at a standstill after it has stopped.The symbol is on when the func-tion is activated and the brakes orparking brake are being used.
Tire pressure system The symbol illuminates to indicate low tire pressure or a fault in thetire pressure system.
Malfunction indicator light (check engine light) This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the emissions controlsystem. If this happens, pleasehave your vehicle checked by atrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible.
Symbol
Explanation
Left/right turn signals Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warningflashers are being used.
Forward lights
Active Bending Lights (ABL) This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the ABL system or ifany other fault is detected in theheadlight system.
Automatic/active high beams on The symbol will be blue when the automatic high beams are on.
Automatic/active high beams offThe symbol will be white when
the automatic high beams are off.
High beam indicator The symbol will illuminate when the high beams are on or whenhigh beam flash is being used.
Symbol Explanation
Automatic/active high beams on The symbol will be blue when the automatic high beams are on. Theparking lights will also be on.
Automatic/active high beams off The symbol will be white when the automatic high beams are off. Theparking lights will be on.
High beams on The high beams and parking lights will be on.
Front fog lights The symbol illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog lights The symbol illuminates when the rear fog lights are on.
Rain sensor The symbol illuminates when the rain sensor is on.

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Related information
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Instrument panel (p. 124)
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
The warning symbols alert the driver that an important function is activated or that a seriousfault has occurred.
Symbol Meaning
Warning The red warning symbol alerts the driver that an important function isactivated or that a serious faulthas occurred that may affect thevehicle's drivability. The warningsymbol can also illuminate in com-bination with other symbols.
Seat belt reminder This symbol will flash for approxi- mately 6 seconds if the driver orfront seat passenger has not fas-tened his or her seat belt or if any-one in the rear seat has unbuck-led a seat belt.
Symbol Meaning
Airbags If this light remains on after the vehicle has been started or comeson while the vehicle is beingdriven, a fault has been detectedin one of the vehicle's safety sys-tems. See the message in theinstrument panel. Have the sys-tem(s) inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technicianas soon as possible.
A
BBrake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low.Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brakefluid reservoir. See also the warn-ing following this table.
A
BParking brake This symbol flashes while the parking brake is being applied andthen glows steadily when theparking brake has been set. If the symbol flashes in any other situation, this indicates a fault. Seethe text message in the instru-ment panel.

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Lighting
ring posi- tion Result
With the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• The Daytime Running Lights will be
on in daylight condi-
tions B
• The low beam headlights will automatically switch on indark conditions
• Tunnel detection will be acti-vated
• Active High Beams (AHB)can be activated
• High beam flash can be used
• Continuous high beams canbe used in dark conditions
Active High Beams On/Off
A
The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights illumi-nate automatically when the tailgate is open, regardless of thering's position or ignition mode.
B US models only: The use of Daytime Running Lights can beactivated/deactivated in the center display's Settings menu.
NOTE
Volvo recommends the use of Daytime Run- ning Lights in the United States. The use of these lights is mandatory in Canada .
Volvo recommends using the position
whenever possible.
WARNING
• Daytime Running Lights are a driving aid designed to help make the vehicle visibleto other roads users.
• The driver is always responsible foradapting the use of Daytime RunningLights/headlights according to ambientlighting and weather conditions.
Lighting panel
Instrument lighting
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting display bright- ness
Illumination 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 the thumbwheel.
Related information
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (p. 140)
• High and low beam headlights (p. 142)
• Ignition modes (p. 380)

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Active high beams may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When the systembecomes active again or if the sensors in thewindshield are no longer obscured, the messages will disappear and the
symbol will illumi-
nate.
WARNING
• Automatic high beams are a driving aid designed to help provide the best possi-ble headlight illumination in good drivingconditions.
• The use of aftermarket or non-Volvoglass can have an adverse effect on theautomatic high beam function.
• The driver is always responsible for man-ually toggling between high and lowbeams when this is required by traffic orweather conditions.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be neces- sary to switch between high and low beamsmanually:
• 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 frontlighting
• 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
Related information
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City Safety
™ troubleshooting (p. 310)
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Active Bending Lights
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Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help light up a curve according to movements ofthe steering wheel.
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated (left) and activated (right)
ABL is activated automatically 12
when the engine
is started and the low beam headlights are on. ABL can be deactivated in the center display. If a fault is detected in the system, the
symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate. A text message will be displayed and an additionalsymbol will also illuminate.
12 The factory default setting is on.

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Brake lights The brake lights illuminate automatically when the brakes are applied.
In addition to illuminating when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights also illuminate whenone of the driver support systems (e.g., adaptivecruise control, City Safety or collision warning)slow the vehicle.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 269)
• City Safety
™ (p. 304)
• Emergency brake lights (p. 358)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard.
Hazard warning flasher button
Press the button to activate the flashers. Press the button again to turn off the flashers. Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flashers may vary, depending on whereyou live.
Related information
• Using turn signals (p. 146)
Using turn signals
The turn signals are controlled using the left steering wheel lever. The turn signals flash threetimes or continuously, depending on how far upor down the lever is moved.
Turn signals
Short flashing sequenceThe driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by moving the left steeringwheel lever up or down to the first positionand releasing it. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated in the center display.

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NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, see the message in theinstrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever as far up or down as possible to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automaticallyby the movement of the steering wheel, or thelever can be returned to its initial position byhand.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 146)
• Settings view (p. 109)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con- trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can be turned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
• the vehicle is unlocked but the engine hasnot been started
• the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode
0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
Courtesy lighting
Courtesy lighting ( AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lights
Turn the reading lights on or off by pressing the respective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lighting on or off by pressing the button briefly.
Courtesy lighting switch
Activate the automatic function by briefly press- ing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. The
indicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switch
on and off as follows: The courtesy lighting: • comes on when the vehicle is unlocked and when the ignition is switched off
• goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
• comes on or goes off when one of the sidedoors is opened or closed
• remains on for 2 minutes if a side door is leftopen
The courtesy lighting switches off when:

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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. 380)
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. 150)
• Remote key (p. 227)
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)