2019 VOLVO S60 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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WARNING
The vehicle lighting system cannot in all situa-tions determine when the daylight is too weakor not strong enough, e.g. when there is fogor 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.

Thumbwheel in instrument panel
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright-ness.

Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)
Interior Lighting (p. 160)
Parking lights (p. 152)
Using turn signals (p. 156)
Using high beam (p. 154)
Low beams (p. 154)
Front fog lights/cornering illumination*(p. 157)
Rear fog light (p. 158)
Active Bending Lights* (p. 157)
Brake lights (p. 159)
Emergency brake lights (p. 159)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 159)
Adjusting light functions via thecenter display
A number of light functions can be adjusted andactivated via the center display. These includeactive high beams, home safe lighting andapproach lighting.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarLights and Lighting.
3.Select Exterior Lights or Interior Lightingand then select the function that you wouldlike to adjust.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Active high beam (p. 155)
Using home safe lighting (p. 160)
Welcome Light (p. 160)
Using turn signals (p. 156)
Changing settings in the center display's Topview (p. 130)
Function view in the center display (p. 120)

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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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High beams
The high beams can be activated when the
lighting ring is in mode 2 or .Activate high beams by moving the steeringwheel lever forward. Deactivate by movingthe steering wheel lever backward.
When the high beams are activated, the symbol will be illuminated in the instrument panel.

Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Active high beam (p. 155)
Active high beam
Active high beams is a function that uses cam-era sensors in the upper edge of the windshieldto detect the headlights of approaching vehiclesor the taillights of the vehicle directly ahead.When either of these is detected, the vehicle'sheadlights will automatically switch from highbeams to low beams.
Active high beams is indicated by the symbol.
This function can be used in dark conditionswhen the vehicle's speed is approx. 20 km/h(approx. 12 mph) or higher. The function can alsodetect street lighting. When the camera sensorno longer detects an approaching vehicle or avehicle ahead, the headlights will return to highbeams after a second or two.
Activating active high beams
Active high beams can be activated and deacti-vated by turning the lighting ring on the right-side
steering wheel lever to position . The light-
ing ring will then return to . When active
high beams are activated, a white symbolwill be displayed in the instrument panel. Whenhigh beams are on, the symbol will be blue.
If active high beams are deactivated when thehigh beams are on, the headlights will automati-cally switch to low beams.

Limitations for active high beams
The camera sensor on which the function isbased has limitations.
If this symbol and the message ActiveHigh Beam Temporarilyunavailable is displayed in the instru-ment panel, switching between highand low beams must be done manually. The
symbol will go out when the message isdisplayed.
The same applies if this symbol alongwith the message Windscreensensor Sensor blocked, seeOwner's manual is displayed.
Active high beams may be temporarily unavailablein certain situations, e.g. heavy fog or rain. When
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active high beams become available again, or thewindshield sensors are no longer blocked, the
message will disappear and the symbol willbe displayed.

WARNING
Automatic high beam is an aid in using thebest possible light based on prevailing condi-tions.
The driver is always responsible for manuallyswitching between high and low beam whentraffic situations or weather conditions requirethis.

Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Using high beam (p. 154)
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 300)
Using turn signals
The vehicle's turn signals are controlled usingthe left-side steering wheel lever. The turn sig-nals flash three times or continuously, depend-ing on how far up or down the lever is moved.
Turn signals.

Triple flash indicator
Move the steering wheel lever up or down tothe first position and release. The turn sig-nals will flash three times. If the function isdeactivated via the center display, the signalswill flash once.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can beinterrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes morequickly than normal, refer to the messagein the instrument panel.

Continuous flashing sequence
Move the lever up or down as far as possible.
The lever will stop in its end position and can bemoved back manually or automatically by movingthe steering wheel.

Related information
Hazard warning flashers (p. 159)
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 151)

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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)