2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE ignition

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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 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 tailgate is opened to alertfollowing traffic. This happens regardless ofwhat position the lighting ring or ignition is in.
Related information

Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
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.

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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. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Low beams (p. 159)
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.
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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. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Daytime running lights (p. 158)
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
. Activate high beams by moving the
steering wheel lever forward.
Deactivate by moving the 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. 156)
Active high beam (p. 161)
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When the low beams are on.

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The function is only active in weak daylight or dark 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. 157)
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- 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. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)

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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. 157)
Welcome Light (p. 165)
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. 157)
Using home safe lighting (p. 165)
Remote key (p. 246)
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

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Doorsill lightingThe doorsill lighting comes on or goes off when a door is opened or closed.
Cargo compartment lightingThe cargo compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the cargo compartment isopened or closed.
Ambient LightingThe ambient lighting comes on when thedoors are opened and goes out when the vehi-cle is locked. Ambient lighting brightness canbe adjusted in the center display and also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel in the dash-board.
Mood lighting*The vehicle is equipped with LEDs that pro-vide faint lighting in various colors. This light-ing is on when the engine is running. Moodlighting can be adjusted in the center displayand also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel inthe dashboard.
Lighting in the door storage compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartments comes on when the doors are opened andgoes out when the vehicle is locked. Thebrightness can be adjusted using the thumbwheel in the dashboard.
Lighting in the tunnel console's front cup holder
The lighting in front console cup holders switches on when the vehicle is unlocked andoff when the vehicle is locked. The brightnesscan be adjusted using the thumb wheel in thedashboard.
Related information
Adjusting interior lighting (p. 167)
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 578)
Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on ignition mode. The interior lighting can beadjusted with a thumb wheel in the dash-board and certain light functions can also beadjusted via the center display.
The thumb wheel on the dashboard to the left of thesteering wheel can be usedto adjust the brightness ofthe display lighting, instru-ment lights, ambient lighting 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 set- tings:
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. Thislighting is on when the engine is running.

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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,
select Off, 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 fur-
ther adjustments.
Related information
Interior Lighting (p. 165)
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 157)
Ignition modes (p. 415)

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects can be trapped by the moving parts.
Always operate the windows with cau- tion.
Do not allow children to play with theoperating controls.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Remember to always cut the current tothe power windows by setting thevehicle's electrical system to ignitionmode
0 and then taking the remote
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Never stick objects or body parts outthrough the windows, even if the vehi-cle electrical system is completelyturned off.
Related information
Operating the power windows (p. 172)
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 170)
Reset procedure for pinch protection(p. 171)
Operating the power windows
All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door. The controlpanels in the other doors can be used tooperate that particular door.
The power windows have pinch protection. If there is any problem with the pinch protection,a rest procedure can be tested.
WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects can be trapped by the moving parts.
Always operate the windows with cau- tion.
Do not allow children to play with theoperating controls.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Remember to always cut the current tothe power windows by setting thevehicle's electrical system to ignitionmode
0 and then taking the remote
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Never stick objects or body parts outthrough the windows, even if the vehi-cle electrical system is completelyturned off.
Operating the power windows.
Operating manually. Move one of the con- trols slightly up or down. The power win-dows go up or down while the control isheld in position.
Operating with automatic controls. Move one of the controls up or down to its endposition and release it. The window movesautomatically to its fully closed/open posi-tion.
To use the power windows, the ignition mustbe in at least mode I or II. After the ignition
has been switched off, the power windowscan be operated for several minutes or until adoor is opened. Only one control can be oper-ated at a time. It can also be operated using keyless opening *
with the door handle.