2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 engine

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Lighting panel and controls
The lighting panel and controls can be used to adjust both exterior and interior lighting. Thelighting ring on the left-side steering wheel levercan be used to activate and adjust the exteriorlighting. The brightness of the interior lightingcan be adjusted using the thumb wheel on thedashboard.
Exterior lighting
Lighting ring position.
With the ignition in position II or when the engine
is running, the following functions apply for the various lighting ring positions:
PositionMeaning
In the US: Daytime running lights and parking lights are off. In Canada: Daytime running lights and parking lights are on. High beam flash can be used.
Parking lights when the vehicle is parked. In the US: Daytime running lights are off. In Canada: Daytime running lights are on. High beam flash can be used.
Low beams and parking lights. High beams can be activated.High beam flash can be used.
PositionMeaning
Daytime running lights and parking lights in daylight conditions. A
Low beams and parking lights in weak daylight or dark conditions or when the front fog lights * and/or
rear fog light are activated. Active high beam can be activated.High beams can be activated when low beams are on. High beam flash can be used.
Active high beams on/off.
A US models only: Daytime running lights and parking lights can be deactivated in the center display.
NOTE
Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-ada.
Volvo recommends using position when
the vehicle is in motion.

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Parking lights The parking lights can be used to help other road users see the vehicle if it is stopped orparked. Use the lighting ring on the steeringwheel lever to turn on the parking lights.
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the position to
turn on the parking lights (the license plate light- ing will also illuminate). Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II posi-
tion or the engine is running, the daytime running lights will illuminate instead of the front parkinglights. With the lighting ring in this position, theparking lights will remain on regardless of whatposition the ignition is in. US models: When
mode is selected, the
daytime running lights can be deactivated in the center display. The parking lights will also be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions,the parking lights and low beams will be illumi-nated. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also illuminate when the tailgate is opened to alert fol-lowing traffic. This happens regardless of whatposition the lighting ring or ignition is in.
Related information
•
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
Daytime running lights The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights will
always be activated when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is running. In weak daylight
or dark conditions, the headlights automaticallyswitch to low beams.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.

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With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights (DRL
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)
will illuminate when the vehicle is driven in day- light conditions. The headlights will switch auto-matically from daytime running lights to lowbeams in weak daylight or dark conditions. Theheadlights will also switch to low beams if the front fog lights * and/or rear fog light are acti-
vated. US models : When
mode is selected, the
daytime running lights can be deactivated in the center display. The parking lights will also bedeactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions,the parking lights and low beams will be illumi-nated. In the US: With the lighting ring in the
or
position, the daytime running lights will be
off .
In Canada : With the lighting ring in the
or
position, the daytime running lights will be
on.
NOTE
Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-ada.
WARNING
The system is an energy saving aid – it cannot in all situations determine when the daylight istoo weak or not strong enough, e.g. whenthere is fog or rain. The driver is always responsible for driving the vehicle with lighting that is safe for the trafficconditions and as specified by applicable traf-fic regulations.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Low beams (p. 155)
Low beams
When driving with the lighting ring in the
position, low beam will be automatically acti- vated in weak daylight or dark conditions, whenthe ignition is in II position or when the engine is
running.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the lighting ring in the position, the
low beams will also be automatically activated if the rear fog light is activated. With the lighting ring in the
position, the
low beams will always be activated when the igni- tion is in mode II or when the engine is running.
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Daytime Running Lights

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Active Bending Lights *
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help provide maximum illumination in curves andintersections. Depending on equipment level, vehicles with LED 5
headlights * may be equipped
with Active Bending Lights.
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and activated (right).
Active Bending Lights follow the movement of the steering wheel to help provide maximum illu-mination in curves and intersections, improvingvisibility for the driver. The function is automatically activated when the engine is started. If a fault is detected in the sys- tem, the
symbol will illuminate in the
instrument panel and a message will be dis- played. The function is only active in weak daylight ordark conditions and only when the vehicle is mov-ing and the low beams are on.
Deactivating/activating the functionThe function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivated inthe center display's Function view:
Tap the
Active Bending
Lights button.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis- play (p. 153)
Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than ordinary taillights and should only be used tohelp other road users see the vehicle when visi-bility is reduced by conditions such as fog,snow, smoke or dust.
Rear fog light button.
The rear fog light consists of a light on the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. The rear fog light can only be switched on when the ignition is in II mode or when the engine is
running and the lighting ring is in position
or .
Press the button for On/Off. The
symbol in
the instrument panel illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
5 LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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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 lightingReading lights are located in the rear section ofthe vehicle and can also be used as passengercompartment lighting.

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Reading lights over the rear seat 6
.
In vehicles with panoramic roofs *, there are two lamp
units, one on each side of the ceiling. 7
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.
Doorsill lightingThe doorsill 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 alsofine-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. 164)
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Passenger compartment interior (p. 580)
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There are also reading lights over the third row of seats *.
7 Does not apply to the third row of seats *.

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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.
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. 162)
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis- play (p. 153)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Storing memory settings in power front seats
* (p. 186)
• Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 223)
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
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Rearview/door mirrors (p. 169)
• Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 171)