2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID high beam

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.149
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 aiddesigned 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
•City Safety™ troubleshooting (p. 332)
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 144)
Active Bending Lights*
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed tohelp light up a curve according to movements ofthe steering wheel.
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light functiondeactivated (left) and activated (right)
ABL is activated automatically11 when the engineis 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. Atext message will be displayed and an additionalsymbol will also illuminate.
11The factory default setting is on.

DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.322
Radar sensor - type approval
USA & Canada:
FCC ID: L2C0054TR IC: 3432A-0054TR FCCID: L2C0055TR IC: 3432A-0055TR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with Industry Canada license-exemptRSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and
(2) This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.

WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressivelyapproved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user's authority to oper-ate the equipment.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification num-ber only signifies that Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.

Related information
•Driver support system radar sensor (p. 318)
Driver support system camera
The camera is used by a number of driver sup-port systems to e.g., detect a driving lane's sidemarker lines or traffic signs.
Camera location
The camera is used by the following driver sup-port systems:
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
•Driving lane assistance*
•Driver Alert Control*
•Pilot Assist*
•City Safety
•Run-off Mitigation
•Road sign information*
•Active high beams*
Related information
•Camera limitations (p. 323)
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* (p. 281)
•Driving lane assistance (p. 350)
•Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 348)
•Pilot Assist* (p. 295)
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•Run-off Mitigation (p. 355)
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* (p. 346)
•High and low beam headlights (p. 148)

DRIVER SUPPORT
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.333
The following table shows some of the situationsthat can cause the message to be displayed andsuggested actions.
CauseAction
The area of the wind-shield in front of thecamera/radar sensor isdirty or covered by ice orsnow.
Clean the wind-shield or removethe ice/ snow.
Thick fog or heavy rain/snow blocks reduces thecamera/radar sensor'srange of visibility.
No action. Thedriver should beextra alert in condi-tions of this type.
There is dirt betweenthe inside of the wind-shield and the camera/radar sensor.
Have the area ofthe windshieldcleaned by atrained and quali-fied Volvo servicetechnician.

CAUTION
•Service and maintenance on City Safetymay only be carried out by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
•If a crack, scratch or stone chip shouldoccur in the section of the windshield infront the camera/radar sensor, contact atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian to repair or replace the windshield.Failing to do so may result in reducedCity Safety functionality.
•This can also result in certain functionsbeing reduced or disabled, or they mayrespond incorrectly.
To help avoid the risk of incorrect, reduced ordisabled functionality for driver support sys-tems using the camera or radar sensors:
•Volvo recommends that cracks, scratchesor stone chips on the windshield in frontof the camera/radar sensor should notbe repaired; in such cases, the entirewindshield should be replaced.
•Before the windshield is replaced, con-tact a Volvo retailer to ensure that thecorrect windshield is ordered and instal-led. If the wrong type of windshield isused, this may cause City Safety to func-tion improperly or not at all.
•Volvo recommends the use of only Genu-ine Volvo Replacement Windshields.
•When replacing windshield wipers, usethe same type or ones approved by Volvo.
After the windshield has been replaced, thecamera/radar sensor will have to be recalibra-ted by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician to help ensure proper function ofall of the vehicle's camera-/radar-based sys-tems.

Maintenance
In order for City Safety to function properly, thearea of the windshield must be kept free of dirt,ice, snow, etc.

Other vehicle functions
If a message is displayed in the instrument panel,this means that the other systems using the cam-era/radar sensor (see the list below) will not havefull functionality or may not function at all.
The camera and radar sensor is used by the fol-lowing functions:
•Distance Alert*
•Driver Alert Control*
•Adaptive Cruise Control*
•Pilot Assist*
•Run-off Mitigation
•Road Sign Information*
•Active High Beams*
•Lane Keeping Aid*

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehiclechecked by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician before driving long distances. Yourretailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs,fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for your usein the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should bechecked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and thatfuel consumption and the oil level are normal.
•Before leaving on a trip, fill the fuel tank andmake sure the hybrid battery is fully charged.During the trip, make a habit of refueling reg-ularly.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully and replace thosethat are worn. Also, check tire inflation pres-sure.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steer-ing gear should be checked by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legallyrequired in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician if you intend to drive
in countries where it may be difficult toobtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be driv-ing through an area where snow or ice arelikely to occur, consider using snow tires.
Driving economically
Better driving economy can be obtained bythinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stopsand adjusting the speed of your vehicle to imme-diate traffic conditions.

Driving economically with the XC90 T8
Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid
Plan your driving in order to utilize the electricmotor as much as possible.
An energy-conserving driving style lowers currentconsumption from the hybrid battery and helpsincrease electric driving range.

Charging
•Charge the hybrid battery regularly using thecharging cable. Whenever possible, begin adrive with a fully charged battery.
•Check the location of charging points.
•Where possible, choose parking spaces withcharging points.

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Replacing bulbs
The halogen headlight bulbs3 can be replacedby the owner.
Before the halogen headlight bulbs can bereplaced, that plastic covering over the headlighthousing has to be removed.

NOTE
Halogen headlights are not available on allmodels or in all markets.
Consult your Volvo retailer if you are uncertainabout the type of headlights in your vehicle.
To do so:
Lift the rubber strip by pressing in toward theengine compartment.
Release the pins in the plastic covering'sfour clips by pressing them down with ascrewdriver or similar object and remove thecovering.
The turn signal, high/low beam, Daytime RunningLight and parking light bulbs will be accessiblewhen the plastic covering has been removed.
Put the covering back in place in the reverseorder.
NOTE
The pins in the clips have to be pressed backcompletely before the clips are placed in theplastic covering.
When the covering is put back in place, thepins must be pressed so that their upper sur-face is flush with the surface of the clip.
3Halogen headlights are not available on all models.

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NOTE
•For information regarding any bulbs notmentioned in this section, please contactyour Volvo retailer or a trained andauthorized Volvo service technician.
•Always switch off the ignition before star-ting to replace a bulb.
•If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has been replaced,contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
•Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exterior lightssuch as headlights, fog lights, or taillights.This is normal and the lights aredesigned to withstand moisture. Normally,condensation will dissipate after thelights have been on for a short time.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbscontain trace amounts of mercury. Thesebulbs should always be disposed of by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.

WARNING
•The ignition should be switched off com-pletely (be in ignition mode 0) whenreplacing bulbs.
•If the engine has been running just priorto replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-ing, please keep in mind that componentsin the engine compartment will be hot.
Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Low beam
High beam
Parking light/Daytime Running Light
Turn signal
(Not in use)

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Taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)
Side marker light (LED)
Backup light4
Taillight (LED)
Turn signal (LED)
Fog light (LED)
High-mounted brake light (LED)

Related information
•Bulb specifications (p. 536)
•Removing the rectangular headlight cover(p. 532)
•Replacing parking light bulbs (p. 534)
•Replacing front turn signal bulbs (p. 535)
•Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs(p. 534)
•Replacing low beam headlight bulbs(p. 533)
Removing the rectangular headlightcover
Most of the bulbs in the headlight housing canbe accessed when the rectangular cover hasbeen removed.
Before the rectangular cover can be removed, theplastic covering must be removed, see the article"Replacing bulbs" for information.
1. Loosen the cover's four screws with a T20Torx screwdriver (1) but do not remove themcompletely (turning them 3–4 turns isenough).
2.Push the cover to the side.
3. Remove the cover.
Put the cover back in place in the reverse order.
4Must be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

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Replacing High Beam headlightbulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the HighBeam headlight bulb can be replaced by theowner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlighthousing's rectangular cover must be removed,see the article "Removing the rectangular head-light cover."

CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.
Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb holderupward and then pulling it straight out.
2.Carefully pry the plastic sleeve by the con-nector's locking lug to release it.
3. Remove the connector from the bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
5. Insert the bulb in the socket and turn itdownward.

Related information
•Removing the rectangular headlight cover(p. 532)
•Bulb specifications (p. 536)
•Replacing bulbs (p. 530)
Replacing parking light bulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the frontparking light bulb can be replaced by the owner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlighthousing's rectangular cover must be removed,see the article "Removing the rectangular head-light cover."
Remove the high beam bulb first by turning thebulb holder upward and then pulling it straightout. This makes it easier to access the parkinglight bulb.
Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Pull the bulb holder straight out.
2.Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Insert a new bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder in the socket andpress it into place.