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Lighting control and panel
The lighting panel and controls can be used toadjust 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.
When the vehicle's ignition is in mode II, thelighting ring positions have the following func-tions:
PositionMeaning
US: Daytime running lights andparking lights are off.
Canada: Daytime running lights andparking lights are on.
High beam flash can be used.
Parking lights when the vehicle isparked.
US: Daytime running lights are off.
Canada: Daytime running lights areon.
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 inweak daylight or dark conditions orwhen the front fog lights* and/orrear fog light are activated.
Active high beam can be activated.
High beams can be activated whenlow beams are on.
High beam flash can be used.
Active high beams on/off.
AUS models only: Daytime running lights and parking lights canbe deactivated in the center display.
NOTE
Volvo recommends use of Daytime RunningLights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-ada.
Volvo recommends using position whenthe vehicle is in motion.
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Adjusting the headlight pattern
The headlight pattern can be reset from right-hand to left-hand traffic, and vice versa. Thefunction adapts the light pattern from the head-lights so that they do not cause a glare toapproaching traffic.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarLights and LightingExterior Lights.
3.Select Temporary Right Hand Traffic/Temporary Left Hand Traffic.
NOTE
Active Bending Lights are not available whenthe headlight pattern is temporarily changedfrom left-hand to right-hand traffic, or viceversa.
Related information
Changing settings in the center display's Topview (p. 130)
Function view in the center display (p. 120)
Active Bending Lights* (p. 157)
Parking lights
The parking lights can be used to help otherroad 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 toturn on the parking lights (the license plate light-ing will also illuminate).
Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II posi-tion, the daytime running lights will illuminateinstead of the front parking lights. With the light-ing ring in this position, the parking lights willremain on regardless of what position the ignitionis in.
US models: When mode is selected, thedaytime running lights can be deactivated in thecenter 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 alsoilluminate when the trunk lid is opened to alertfollowing traffic. This happens regardless of whatposition the lighting ring or ignition is in.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
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Daytime running lights
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambientlighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights willalways be activated when the ignition is in modeII. In weak daylight or dark conditions, the head-lights automatically switch to low beams.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights (DRL1)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 thefront fog lights* and/or rear fog light are acti-vated.
US models: When mode is selected, thedaytime running lights can be deactivated in thecenter display. The parking lights will also bedeactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions,the parking lights and low beams will be illumi-nated.
US models: With the lighting ring in the
or position, the daytime running lights willbe off.
Canadian models: With the lighting ring in the
or position, the daytime runninglights will be on.
NOTE
Volvo recommends use of Daytime RunningLights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-ada.
WARNING
The system is an energy saving aid – it cannotin 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 thevehicle with lighting that is safe for the trafficconditions and as specified by applicable traf-fic regulations.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Low beams (p. 154)
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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 the II position.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the lighting ring in the position, thelow beams will also be automatically activated ifthe rear fog light is activated.
With the lighting ring in the position, lowbeams will always be on when the ignition is inthe II position.
Tunnel detection
The vehicle will detect if it enters a tunnel andshift from daytime running lights to low beams.
Note that the left-hand steering wheel lever must
be in position for tunnel detection to work.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Daytime running lights (p. 153)
Using high beam
High beam is operated via the left-hand steeringwheel lever. High beam is the vehicle's strongestlighting and should be used when driving in darkconditions, provided it does not blind other roadusers, to improve visibility.
Steering wheel lever with lighting ring.
High beam flash
Move the steering wheel lever slightly back-ward to the high beam flash mode. The highbeams will illuminate until the lever isreleased.
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Active Bending Lights*
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed tohelp provide maximum illumination in curves andintersections. Depending on equipment level,
vehicles with LED3 headlights* may be equippedwith Active Bending Lights.
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) andactivated (right).
Active Bending Lights follow the movement ofthe steering wheel to help provide maximum illu-mination in curves and intersections, helping toimprove visibility for the driver.
The function is automatically activated when theengine is started. If a fault is detected in the sys-
tem, the symbol will illuminate in theinstrument 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 function
The function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivated inthe center display's Function view:
Tap the Active BendingLights button.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Front fog lights/cornering illumination*(p. 157)
Front fog lights/cornering
illumination*
The front fog lights have a stronger beam thanlow beam, making them particularly effective infog.
Front fog lights button.
The front fog lights can be turned on when theignition is in mode II and the lighting ring is in
position , or .
Tap the button to activate or deactivate the func-
tion. The symbol in the instrument panelcomes on when the front fog lights are on.
The front fog lights turn off automatically whenthe ignition is switched off or when the lighting
ring is in position .
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NOTE
Regulations concerning fog light use varyfrom country to country.
Cornering illumination *
The front fog lamps can include the corneringlights function, which temporarily illuminates thearea diagonally in front of the car in the directionthe steering wheel is turned on a sharp bend, orin the direction shown by the direction indicators.
The function is activated in weak daylight or dark
conditions when the lighting ring is in or
mode and the vehicle speed is less thanabout 30 km/h (about 20 mph).
Both cornering illumination are also illuminatedas a complement to the taillights when reversing.
The function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivatedusing the center display.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Rear fog light (p. 158)
Active Bending Lights* (p. 157)
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter thanordinary 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 rearof the vehicle on the driver's side.
The rear fog light can only be switched on whenthe ignition is in II mode and the lighting ring is in
position or .
Press the button to switch on/off. The symbol in the instrument panel illuminates whenthe rear fog light is on.
The rear fog light turns off automatically whenthe ignition is switched off or when the steering
wheel lever lighting ring is in position or
.
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use varyfrom country to country.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Front fog lights/cornering illumination*(p. 157)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
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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 levertoward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
When the function is activated, a symbol will beshown in the instrument panel and the parkinglights, outer door handle lights* and the licenseplate lights will be illuminated.
The length of time home safe lighting remainsilluminated 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 vehicleis unlocked and can be used to provide light asyou walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key isused for unlocking. The parking lights, outer doorhandle lights*, license plate lights, interior ceilinglights, 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 interiorlighting will remain illuminated for a longer periodof time.
This function can be activated and deactivated inthe center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Using home safe lighting (p. 160)
Remote key (p. 230)
Interior Lighting
The interior is equipped with several differenttypes of lighting to improve the experience. Thisincludes reading lamps, glove box lighting andground lighting.
All lighting in the passenger compartment can beturned on and off manually within 5 minutesafter:
the engine has been switched off and theignition is in mode 0.
the vehicle is unlocked but the engine hasnot been started.
Front ceiling lighting
The controls in the ceiling console for the front readinglights and courtesy lighting.
Reading light left side
Passenger compartment lighting
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Mood lighting *
The vehicle is equipped with LEDs that providefaint lighting in various colors. This lighting is onwhen the engine is running. Mood lighting can beadjusted in the center display and also fine-tunedusing the thumb wheel in the dashboard.
Lighting in the door storage
compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartmentscomes 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 tunnel console's front
cup holder
The lighting in front console cup holdersswitches on when the vehicle is unlocked and offwhen the vehicle is locked. The brightness canbe adjusted using the thumb wheel in the dash-board.
Related information
Adjusting interior lighting (p. 162)
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 544)
Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending onignition 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 to the left of the steeringwheel can be used to adjustthe brightness of the displaylighting, instrument lights,ambient lighting and moodlighting*.
Adjust ambient decor lighting
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
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 thatprovide 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 centerdisplay.
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 centerdisplay.
2.Tap My CarLights and Lighting
Interior LightingInterior Mood Lighting.
3.Choose By Temperature or By Color tochange the color of the light.
If By Temperature is selected, the light willchange according to the temperature set forthe passenger compartment.
If By Color is selected, the subcategoryTheme Colors can be used to make furtheradjustments.
Related information
Interior Lighting (p. 160)
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Ignition modes (p. 395)