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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 theheadlights to help reduce glare to oncomingtraffic.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and LightingExterior Lights.
3. Select
Temporary Right Hand Traffic/Temporary Left Hand Traffic.
NOTE
Active Bending Lights are not available when the headlight pattern is temporarilychanged from left-hand to right-hand traf-fic, or vice versa.
Related information
Changing settings in the center display's Top view (p. 129)
Function view in the center display (p. 119)
Active Bending Lights
* (p. 157)
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 lighting will also illuminate). Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II
position, the daytime running lights will illumi- nate instead of the front parking lights. Withthe lighting ring in this position, the parkinglights will remain on regardless of what posi-tion the ignition is in. US models: When
mode is selected,
the daytime running lights can be deactivated in the center display. The parking lights willalso be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions, the parking lights and low beamswill be illuminated. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also illuminate when the trunk lid is opened to alertfollowing traffic. This happens regardless ofwhat position 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 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. In weak daylight or dark condi-
tions, the headlights automatically switch tolow beams.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights
(DRL 1
) will illuminate when the vehicle is
driven in daylight conditions. The headlights will switch automatically from daytime run-ning lights to low beams in weak daylight ordark conditions. The headlights will also switch to low beams if the front fog lights *
and/or rear fog light are activated. US models
: When
mode is selected,
the daytime running lights can be deactivated in the center display. The parking lights willalso be deactivated. In weak daylight or darkconditions, the parking lights and low beamswill be illuminated. US models : With the lighting ring in the
or position, the daytime running lights
will be off.
Canadian models : With the lighting ring in
the
or position, the daytime run-
ning lights will be on.
NOTE
Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running Lights in the US. Its use is man-datory in Canada.
WARNING
The system is an energy saving aid – it cannot in all situations determine when thedaylight is too weak or not strong enough,e.g. when there is fog or rain. The driver is always responsible for driving the vehicle with lighting that is safe for thetraffic conditions and as specified by appli-cable traffic regulations.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Low beams (p. 154)
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Daytime Running Lights
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Low beams
When driving with the lighting ring in the
position, low beam will be automati-
cally activated in weak daylight or dark condi- tions, when the ignition is in the II position.
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,
low beams will always be on when the ignition is in the II position.
Tunnel detection
The vehicle will detect if it enters a tunnel and shift from daytime running lights to lowbeams. 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 steering wheel lever. High beam is the vehi-cle's strongest lighting and should be usedwhen driving in dark conditions, provided itdoes not blind other road users, to improvevisibility.
Steering wheel lever with lighting ring.
High beam flashMove the steering wheel lever slightly backward to the high beam flash mode.The high beams will illuminate until thelever is released.
High beamsThe high beams can be activated when the lighting ring is in mode 2 or
2 When the low beams are on.
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Active Bending Lights *
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help provide extra illumination in curves andintersections. Depending on equipment level, vehicles with LED 3
headlights * may be equip-
ped 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 extra illumi-nation in curves and intersections, helping toimprove visibility for the driver. The function is automatically activated when the engine is started. If a fault is detected in the system, the
symbol will illuminate in
the instrument panel and a message will be displayed. The function is only active in weak daylight ordark conditions and only when the vehicle ismoving and the low beams are on.
Deactivating/activating the functionThe function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivatedin the center display's Function view:
Tap the
Active Bending
Lights button.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 151)
Front fog lights/corner illumination
*
(p. 157)
Front fog lights/corner illumination *
The fog lights can be activated manually when driving in fog and are activated auto-matically when backing up to help augmentthe backup light. If the vehicle is equipped with corner illumi- nation *, the fog lights are activated automati-
cally in weak daylight or dark conditions to illuminate the area diagonally in front of thevehicle.
Front fog lights button.
The front fog lights can be turned on when the ignition is in mode II and the lighting ring is in
position
, or .
Tap the button to activate or deactivate the function. The
symbol in the instrument
3 LED (Light Emitting Diode)
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.
NOTE
Regulations concerning fog light use vary from country to country.
Cornering illumination
*The front fog lamps can include the cornering lights function, which temporarily illuminatesthe area diagonally in front of the car in thedirection the steering wheel is turned on asharp bend, or in the direction shown by thedirection 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 than about 30 km/h (about 20 mph). Both cornering illumination are also illumi- nated as a complement to the taillights whenreversing. The function is activated as the default factory setting 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 centerdisplay (p. 151)
Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than ordinary taillights and should only beused to help other road users see the vehiclewhen visibility is reduced by conditions suchas 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 and the lighting
ring is in position
or .
Press the button to switch 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 ignition is switched off or when the steer-
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ing wheel lever lighting ring is in position
or .
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use vary from country to country.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Front fog lights/corner illumination
*
(p. 157)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Brake lights
The brake lights are automatically illuminated when braking.
The brake lights are illuminated when the brake pedal is depressed and when the brakesare automatically applied by a driver supportsystem.
Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 159)
Brake functions (p. 397)
Driver support systems (p. 260)
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 systemis activated and the vehicle is traveling at ahigh speed. After the driver decelerates to a low speed and then releases the brake, the brake lightsresume their normal brightness.
Related information
Brake lights (p. 159)
Brakes (p. 397)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 160)
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users by all of the vehicle's turn signals beingactivated at the same time. The function canbe used to warn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warn- ing 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 illu- minate the area around the vehicle. This iscalled home 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. > A symbol in the instrument panel illumi-nates to indicate that the function is activated and exterior lighting switcheson: Parking lights, headlights, licenseplate lighting and outer door handle lighting *.
The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the centerdisplay (p. 151)
Welcome Light (p. 160)
Welcome Light
Approach lighting is activated when the vehi- cle is unlocked and can be used to providelight as you walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is used for unlocking. The parking lights, ceil-ing lights, footwell lights and trunk/cargocompartment lights are activated in daylightconditions. In weak daylight or dark condi-tions, the license plate lighting and outer door handle lighting * will also be activated, with the
light directed toward the ground. If no door is opened, the lights will remain illu- minated for approx. 2 minutes. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the interior lighting and outer door handle lighting *
will remain on for a longer period of time. This function can be activated and deactivated in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the centerdisplay (p. 151)
Using home safe lighting (p. 160)
Remote key (p. 232)
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Interior Lighting
The passenger compartment is equipped with several different types of lighting, e.g.general lighting, adjustable ambient lightingand reading lights.
All lighting in the passenger compartment can be turned on and off manually within5 minutes after:
the engine has been switched off and theignition is in mode
0.
the vehicle is unlocked but has not yetbeen started.
Front ceiling lighting
The controls in the ceiling console for the front read- ing 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 thebuttons in the ceiling console. To adjust thebrightness, press and hold the button.
Passenger compartment lighting
Briefly press the button in the ceiling console to switch on or off the footwell lighting andceiling lighting.
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 buttonand the courtesy lighting come on and areturned off as follows. Courtesy lighting is switched on when:
The vehicle is unlocked
The vehicle is switched off
A side door is opened.
Courtesy lighting is switched off when: The vehicle is locked
The engine is started
A side door is closed
A side door has been open for approx. 2 minutes.
Rear roof lightingReading lights are located in the rear sectionof the vehicle and can also be used as passen-ger compartment lighting.
Reading lights over the rear seat.
In vehicles with panoramic roofs
*, there are two lamp
units, one on each side of the ceiling.