2018 VOLVO XC60 lights

LIGHTING
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Press the button for On/Off. The
symbol in
the instrument panel illuminates when the rear fog light is on. The rear fog light turns off automatically when:
• the start knob is turned clockwise to turn off the ignition or when the lighting ring is turned to the
position.
• the lighting ring is in the
position and
the front fog lights are turned off.
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use vary from country to country.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 150)
• Front fog lights/cornering illumination
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(p. 157)
• Ignition modes (p. 401)
Brake lights The brake lights are automatically illuminated when braking.
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. They also illuminate when thebrakes are automatically applied by one of thedriver support systems.
Related information
• Emergency brake lights (p. 159)
• Brake functions (p. 402)
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated to warn following vehicles of hard braking. This function causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate.
The emergency brake lights are activated in the event of hard braking or if the ABS system isactivated and the vehicle is traveling at a highspeed. After the driver decelerates to a low speed and then releases the brake, the brake lights resumetheir normal brightness.
Related information
• Brake lights (p. 159)
• Brakes (p. 403)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 160)

LIGHTING
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users by all of the vehicle's turn signals being activatedat the same time. The function can be used towarn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning flashers.
NOTE
Regulations concerning the use of hazard warning flashers may vary from country tocountry.
Related information
• Emergency brake lights (p. 159)
• Using turn signals (p. 156)
Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illumi- nate the area around the vehicle. This is calledhome safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.When the function is activated, a symbol will be shown in the instrument panel and the parking lights, outer door handle lights * and the license
plate lights will be illuminated. The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
• Welcome Light (p. 160)
Welcome Light Approach lighting is activated when the vehicle is unlocked and can be used to provide light asyou walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is used for unlocking. The parking lights, outer door handle lights
*, license plate lights, interior ceiling
lights, footwell lighting and trunk/cargo compart- ment lighting will be illuminated. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the light- ing in the outer door handle * and the interior
lighting will remain illuminated for a longer period of time. This function can be activated and deactivated in the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 160)
• Remote key (p. 231)

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Interior Lighting
The interior is equipped with several different types of lighting to improve the experience. Thisincludes reading lamps, glove box lighting andground lighting.
All lighting in the passenger compartment can be turned on and off manually within 5 minutesafter:
• the engine has been switched off and the ignition is in mode
0.
• the vehicle is unlocked but the engine has not been started.
Front ceiling lighting
The controls in the ceiling console for the front reading lights and courtesy lighting.
Reading light left side
Passenger compartment lighting
Courtesy lighting auto switch
Reading light right side
Reading lights
The reading lights on the right and left sides are switched on and off by briefly pressing the but-tons in the ceiling console. To adjust the bright-ness, press and hold the button.
Passenger compartment lighting
Briefly press the button in the ceiling console to switch on or off the footwell lighting and ceilinglighting.
Courtesy lighting auto switch
Activate the auto switch by briefly pressing the AUTO
button in the ceiling console. With Auto
activated, the indicator light in the button and the courtesy lighting come on and are turned off asfollows. 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 a side door isopened or closed
• remains on for 2 minutes if any of the sidedoors are open.
Rear roof lighting
*Reading lights are located in the rear section ofthe vehicle and can also be used as passengercompartment lighting.
Reading lights over the rear seat.
In vehicles with panoramic roofs *, there are two lamp
units, one on each side of the ceiling.

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LIGHTING
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162 Briefly press the button on the light to turn on or off the reading lights. To adjust the brightness,press and hold the button.
Glove compartment lightingThe 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.
Cargo compartment lightingThe cargo compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the tailgate is opened or closed.
Ambient LightingThe ambient lighting comes on when the doorsare opened and goes out when the vehicle islocked. Ambient lighting brightness can beadjusted in the center display and also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
Mood lighting*The vehicle is equipped with several LEDs that provide faint lighting in various colors. This light-ing is on when the engine is running. Mood light-ing can be adjusted in the center display and also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel in the dash-board.
Lighting in the door storage compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartments comes on when the doors are opened and goesout when the vehicle is locked. The brightnesscan be adjusted using the thumb wheel in thedashboard.
Lighting in the front tunnel console
cupholders
The lighting in front console cupholders switcheson when the vehicle is unlocked and off when thevehicle is locked. The brightness can be adjustedusing the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
Related information
• Adjusting interior lighting (p. 162)
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 150)
• Ignition modes (p. 401)
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 554)
Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on ignition mode. The interior lighting can beadjusted with a thumb wheel in the dashboardand certain light functions can also be adjustedvia the center display.
The thumb wheel on the dash- board at the steering wheel canbe used to adjust the bright-ness of the display lighting,instrument lights, ambient light- ing and mood lighting *
Adjust ambient decor lighting1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and LightingInterior Lighting.
3. Choose from among the following settings:
•Under
Ambient Light Intensity, selectOff, Low or High.
• Under
Ambient Light Level, selectReduced or Full.
Adjusting mood lighting
*The vehicle is equipped with several LEDs that provide faint lighting in various colors. This light-ing is on when the engine is running.

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Changing the brightness
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting
Interior LightingInterior Mood Lighting.
3. Under
Interior Mood Light Intensity, selectOff, Low or High.
Changing the color of the light
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting
Interior LightingInterior Mood Lighting.
3. Choose
By Temperature or By Color to
change the color of the light. If
By Temperature is selected, the light will
change according to the temperature set for the passenger compartment. If
By Color is selected, the subcategoryTheme Colors can be used to make further
adjustments.
Related information
• Interior Lighting (p. 161)
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis- play (p. 151)
• Ignition modes (p. 401)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Adjusting the rearview mirrordimming function
Bright light entering the vehicle from behind, e.g. from the headlights of following vehicles, couldreflect in the rearview mirror and door mirrorsand cause a glare. Use the dimming functionwhen light from behind is distracting.
Auto-dimIf bright light enters the vehicle from behind, the door mirrors will automatically dim. Auto-dim isalways active when the engine is running, exceptwhen reverse gear is engaged.
NOTE
When the level of sensitivity is changed, this change will not be noticeable immediately butwill instead take effect after a short period oftime.
The sensitivity level for dimming will affect both the rearview mirror and door mirrors. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarMirrors and Convenience.
3. Under
Rearview Mirror Auto Dimming,
select Normal, Dark or Light.
The rearview mirror instead has two sensors - one pointing forward and one pointing rearward -which work together to identify and eliminate glare. The forward-pointing sensor monitorsambient light, while the rearward-pointing sensormonitors light from the headlights of followingvehicles. For the door mirrors to be equipped with auto- dim, the rearview mirror must also be equippedwith auto-dim.
NOTE
If the sensors are obstructed by e.g. a parking permit, transponder, sunshade or objects onthe seats or in the cargo compartment in away that prevents light from reaching the sen-sors, the auto-dim function in the door andrearview mirrors will be reduced.
Related information
•
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 169)
• Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 170)
Adjusting the door mirrors
To improve visibility to the rear, the door mirrors need to be adjusted to the driver's height andseating position. There are several automaticsettings that can also be connected to the mem- ory function buttons for the power seat *.
Controls used for door mirrors
Door mirror controls.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel is used to adjust the position of the door mirrors. 1.
Press the L button for the left door mirror or
R for the right door mirror. The button will
light up.
2. Adjust the position using the joystick located between the buttons.
3. Press the L or R button again. The light in
the button will go out.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean the windshield and headlights. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Level
low, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the
symbol, the washer
fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 626) •
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 625)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 624)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 623)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats from the rear seat
With 2-zone system:
Buttons for seat heating on the rear side of the tunnel console.
–Press repeatedly on the left or right seat heating buttons on the rear side of the tun- nel console to select one of four levels:
Off,High, Medium or Low.
> The level is changed and the indicator lights in the button display the level. With 4-zone system
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Seat heating controls and indicator lights on the rear side of the tunnel console.
–Press repeatedly on the left or right seat heating buttons in the climate panel on thetunnel console to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Medium or Low.
> The level will be changed and the climate panel screen will show the new level.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 212)
Activating and deactivating front
seat ventilation
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The seats can be ventilated to provide increased comfort in warm weather.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrest that draw air through the seatupholstery. The cooler the passenger compart-ment is, the greater the cooling effect of the ven-tilation. The system can be activated when theengine is running.
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the controls for steering wheeland seat heating. If the vehicle is not equipped with heated seats or heated steering wheel, the buttonfor seat ventilation is directly accessible inthe climate bar.