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High and low beam headlights
If the ignition is in mode II or when the engine isstarted, the low beams are activated automati-
cally if the lighting ring is in position . Indark conditions, the low beams will also be on if
the lighting ring is in the position.
Lighting ring
High beam flash
Continuous high beams

High beam flash
Pull the lever slightly toward the steering wheel.The high beams illuminate until the lever isreleased.
Continuous high beams
Continuous high beams are available if the light-
ing ring is turned to 9 or . Toggle tohigh beams by moving the lever forward. Returnto low beams by moving the lever toward thesteering wheel.
The symbol will illuminate in the instrumentpanel when the high beams are on.

Active high beams
The active high beam system uses a camera atthe upper edge of the windshield to detect theheadlights of oncoming vehicles or the taillightsof a vehicle directly ahead. When this happens,the headlights will automatically switch from highbeams to low beams.
When the camera no longer detects anapproaching vehicle or one that is ahead, yourheadlights will switch back to high beams.

Vehicles with halogen headlights 10
When the camera no longer detects the head-lights of an approaching vehicle or the taillightsof a vehicle ahead, your headlights will switchback to high beams after several seconds.

Operation
Activate/deactivate this function by turning the
lighting ring past the position to .
When released, the ring will automatically return
to the position.
If the active high beam function has not beenactivated, switching between high and low beamsmust be done manually.
A white symbol () in the instrument panelindicates that the function has been activated.
When the high beams are on, the symbol willchange to blue.
NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the cam-era free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
•Do not mount or in any way attach any-thing on the windshield that couldobstruct the camera.
If a message is displayed in the instru-ment panel saying that active highbeams are temporarily unavailable,switching between high and low beamswill have to be done manually. However, the light
switch can remain in the position. Thesame applies if a message saying that the wind-shield sensors are blocked and the symbol above
are displayed. The symbol will go out if thishappens.
9When the low beams are on.

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Halogen headlights are not available on all models.

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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 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.
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NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or darkconditions, and only when the vehicle is inmotion.

Deactivating/activating the function
ABL can be deactivated/activated in two ways inthe center display:

Via Function view
Tap the Active BendingLights 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. 115)
Rear fog lights (certain models only)
The rear fog lights12 are considerably brighterthan the normal taillight and should be used onlywhen conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smokeor dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to lessthan approx. 500 ft. (150 meters).
Rear fog light button
NOTE
Rear fog lights are not available on all modelsor in all markets.
The rear fog lights can only be used when:
•the ignition is in mode II or if the engine is
running and the lighting ring is in the
or position
Press the button to turn the fog lights on/off. The
rear fog light indicator symbol in theinstrument panel illuminates when the rear foglights are switched on.
The rear fog lights switch off automatically when:
The rear fog lights turn off automatically whenthe start knob is turned to STOP, or when the
lighting ring is turned to the or posi-tions.
Related information
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 144)
12Some models are equipped with one rear fog light only, on the driver's side of the vehicle.

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Brake lights
The brake lights illuminate automatically whenthe brakes are applied.
In addition to illuminating when the brake pedal isdepressed, 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. 281)
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•Emergency brake lights (p. 380)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers should be used toindicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard.
Hazard warning flasher button
Press the button to activate the flashers. Pressthe button again to turn off the flashers.
Regulations regarding the use of the hazardwarning flashers may vary, depending on whereyou live.

Related information
•Using turn signals (p. 151)
Using turn signals
The turn signals are controlled using the leftsteering wheel lever. The turn signals flash threetimes or continuously, depending on how far upor down the lever is moved.
Turn signals
Short flashing sequence
The driver can automatically flash the turnsignals 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 beinterrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
•If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, see the message in theinstrument panel.

Continuous flashing sequence
Move the lever as far up or down as possibleto 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. 144)
•Hazard warning flashers (p. 151)
•Settings view (p. 115)
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 beturned 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 isin mode 0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lightsand 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 therespective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.

Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lightingon 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. Theindicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switchon and off as follows:
The courtesy lighting:
•comes on when the vehicle is unlocked andwhen 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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Rear interior lighting
Rear reading lights
The rear interior lighting/reading lights arelocated in the ceiling.
Rear reading lights: second13 and third row* of seats
Rear reading light: second row of seats in models with alaminated panoramic roof*
The rear reading lights are turned on or off bybriefly pressing the button in the ceiling console.Adjust the brightness by pressing and holdingthe button.

Glove compartment lighting
The glove compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the glove compartment is openedor closed.

Vanity mirror lighting
The vanity mirror lighting comes on or goes offwhen the cover over the mirror is opened orclosed.

Ground lighting
The ground lighting comes on or goes off when adoor is opened or closed.
Doorsill lighting
The doorsill lighting comes on or goes off when adoor is opened or closed.

Cargo area lighting
The cargo area lighting comes on or goes offwhen the tailgate is opened or closed.

Ambience lighting
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsAmbientLighting
2. Choose among the following settings:
•Under Ambient Light Intensity, choose:Off, Low or High.
•Ambient Light Level: Reduced or Full.
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The ambience lighting can also be fine-tuned using thethumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left of the steer-ing wheel)

Mood lighting *
When the overhead courtesy lighting has goneout and the engine is running, several LEDslocated near the roof console illuminate to pro-vide faint lighting to help e.g., see objects in stor-age compartments. This lighting goes out justafter the overhead courtesy lighting when thevehicle is locked.
The following settings can be made for the moodlighting in the center display:

Brightness
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInteriorMood Lighting.
2.Press Interior Mood Light Intensity andchoose Off, Low or High.
Change the color of the light
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInteriorMood Lighting.
2.Choose By Temperature, By Theme orTheme Colors.
The intensity of the mood lighting can also be fine-tunedusing 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 isrunning. 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. 144)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
•Settings view (p. 115)

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Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates thearea in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parkinglights, outer door handle lights* and license platelights 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 possibletowards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.

Related information
•Using the center display (p. 50)
•Settings view (p. 115)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting (the parking lights, outer doorhandle lights*, license plate lighting, courtesylighting and footwell lighting) can be activated toprovide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
To use this feature, deselect/select WelcomeLight in the center display's menu system.
If this function has been selected in the menu, itis activated by pressing the unlock button onthe 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. 115)
•Home safe lighting (p. 155)
•Remote key (p. 238)
Messages in the instrument paneland 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)
High-priority messages are displayed in theinstrument panel.
Messages may appear in different parts of theinstrument 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 bestored will be saved under My car messages inthe center display's Top view.