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SAFETY
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Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how oldyou are but rather on:
How well you see.
Your ability to concentrate.
How quickly you make decisions understress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to helpyou cope with the ever changing traffic environ-ment.
Never drink and drive.
If you are taking any medication, consult yourphysician about its potential effects on yourdriving abilities.
Take a driver-retraining course.
Have your eyes checked regularly.
Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
Replace wiper blades when they start toleave streaks.
Take into account the traffic, road, andweather conditions, particularly with regard tostopping distance.
Never send text messages while driving.
Refrain from using or minimize the use of acell phone while driving.

Related information
Safety (p. 42)
Reporting safety defects (p. 44)
Recall information (p. 45)
Reporting safety defects
The following information will help you report anyperceived safety-related defects in your vehicle.

Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo
Car USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives simi-
lar complaints, it may open an investi-
gation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your retailer, or Volvo Car
USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may
either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-
free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation, Washington D.C. 20590.

LIGHTING
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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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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
2When the low beams are on.

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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 .
3LED (Light Emitting Diode)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Rearview/door mirrors
The rearview mirror and door mirrors can beused to improve the driver's visibility behind thevehicle.

Rearview mirror
The rearview mirror can be adjusted manually.The rearview mirror can be equipped with Home-Link*, auto-dim* and compass*.

Door mirrors
WARNING
The door mirror on the passenger side iscurved to improve visibility. Objects in the mir-ror may appear farther away than they actuallyare.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel isused to adjust the position of the door mirrors.There are also several automatic settings thatcan also be connected to the memory functionbuttons for the power seat*.

Related information
HomeLink®* (p. 440)
Compass* (p. 443)
Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming func-tion (p. 168)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 169)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 182)
Activating and deactivating the heated rearwindow and door mirrors (p. 213)
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-dim
If bright light enters the vehicle from behind, thedoor mirrors will automatically dim. Auto-dim isalways active when the engine is running, exceptwhen reverse gear is engaged.

NOTE
Adjustments to the sensitivity level will not benoticeable immediately but will instead takeeffect after a short period of time.
The sensitivity level for dimming will affect boththe rearview mirror and door mirrors.
To change the dimming sensitivity level:
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
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 -

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which work together to identify and eliminateglare. 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 parkingpermit, transponder, sunshade or objects onthe seats or parcel shelf in a way that pre-vents light from reaching the sensors, theauto-dim function in the rearview and doormirrors will be reduced.

Related information
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 168)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 169)
Adjusting the door mirrors
To improve visibility to the rear, the door mirrorsneed 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 isused to adjust the position of the door mirrors.The ignition must be in at least mode I.
1.Press the L button for the left door mirror orR for the right door mirror. The button willlight up.
2.Adjust the position using the joystick locatedbetween the buttons.
3.Press the L or R button again. The light inthe button will go out.
Automatically folding door mirrors *
The door mirrors can be automatically foldedwhen driving or parking in tight spaces.
1.Press the L and R buttons at the same time.
2. Release the buttons after about 1 second.The mirrors will automatically stop when theyare completely folded in.
Open the mirrors by pressing L and R at thesame time. The mirrors will automatically stopwhen they are completely open.

Resetting the mirrors' position
A mirror that has been moved out of positionmanually (e.g. hit or bumped into) must be electri-cally returned to its normal position for automaticfolding* to function properly.
1.Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L and Rbuttons at the same time.
2.Open them again by pressing the L and Rbuttons at the same time.
3. Repeat the above procedure as needed.
The mirrors are now reset to their original posi-tions.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean thewindshield 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 levertoward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
>After the lever is released, the wipersmake several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it isfrozen 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 washedautomatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.

Reduced washing
When there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluidleft in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Levellow, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the symbol, the washerfluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is toprioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.

Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)

DRIVER SUPPORT
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The Late warning distance setting should there-fore only be used in exceptional cases, such aswhen a more dynamic driving style is preferred.

WARNING
No automatic system can guarantee100% correct function in all situations.You should therefore never test use ofCity Safety in the direction of people, ani-mals or vehicles – this could lead tosevere damage, serious personal injury oreven death.
City Safety warns the driver if there is arisk of collision, but the function cannotreduce the driver's reaction time.
Even if the warning distance has been setto Early, warnings may be perceived aslate in certain situations – e.g. when thereare large speed differences or if the vehi-cle ahead suddenly brakes heavily.
With the warning distance set to Early,warnings come further in advance. Thismay cause the warnings to come morefrequently than with warning distanceNormal, but is recommended since it canmake City Safety more effective.
NOTE
The warning with direction indicators for RearCollision Warning is deactivated if the colli-sion warning distance in the City Safety func-tion is set to the lowest level "Late".
The seat belt tensioning and braking func-tions remain active.

Related information
City Safety™ (p. 305)
Rear Collision Warning (p. 320)
Detecting obstacles with City Safety
City Safety can help the driver detect other vehi-cles, cyclists, large animals and pedestrians.
Vehicles
City Safety can detect most vehicles that are sta-tionary or are moving in the same direction asyour vehicle. In some cases, it can also detectoncoming vehicles and crossing traffic.
For City Safety to be able to detect a vehicle inthe dark, its headlights and taillights must be onand clearly visible.

Cyclists
Optimal examples of what City Safety would interpret tobe a cyclist: clear body and bicycle shapes.
For optimal performance, the system's functionfor cyclist detection needs the clearest possibleinformation about the contours of the bicycle andof the cyclist's head, arm, shoulders, legs, torso