2021 VOLVO V60 lights

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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. 151)
Front fog lights/corner illumination
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(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
panel comes on when the front fog lights are on. The front fog lights turn off automaticallywhen the ignition is switched off or when the lighting ring is in position
.
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 illuminates the 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 deactivated using the center display.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Rear fog light (p. 158)

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Active Bending Lights
* (p. 156)
Adjusting light functions via the center display (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 fog lights are located on the right and left sides of the rear of the vehicle. The rear fog light can only be used when:
ignition mode
II is active and the lighting
ring is in position
or
the lighting ring is in the position
and the front fog lights are on.
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 off or the lighting ring is in the
position.
the lighting ring is in the
position
and the front fog lights are turned off.
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
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(p. 157)
Ignition modes (p. 395)

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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. 270)
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. 159)
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)

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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. 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. 238)
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 beenstarted.
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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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.
Briefly press the button on the light to turn on or off the reading lights. To adjust the bright-ness, press and hold the button.
Glove compartment lightingThe glove compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the glove compartment isopened or closed.
Vanity mirror lighting *The vanity mirror lighting comes on or goes offwhen the cover over the mirror is opened orclosed.
Ground lighting*The ground lighting comes on or goes offwhen 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. Mood

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Lighting in the door storage
compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartmentscomes 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 holdersswitches 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. 162)
Lighting control and panel (p. 150)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 550)
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 lighting, ambient light- ing 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.
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. 160)
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 151)
Ignition modes (p. 395)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming function
Bright light entering the vehicle from behind, e.g. from the headlights of following vehicles,could reflect in the rearview mirror and doormirrors and cause a glare. Use the dimmingfunction when light from behind is distract-ing.
Auto-dimIf bright light enters the vehicle from behind, the door mirrors will automatically dim when itis dark outside or when lighting conditions arelow, for example when driving in tunnels.Auto-dim is always active when the engine isrunning, except when reverse gear is engaged.
NOTE
Adjustments to the sensitivity level will not be noticeable immediately but will insteadtake effect after a short period of time.
The sensitivity level for dimming will affect both the rearview mirror and door mirrors. To change the dimming sensitivity level:1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarMirrors and Convenience.
3. Under
Rearview Mirror Auto Dimming,
select Normal, Dark or Light. The rearview mirror has two sensors - one pointing forward and one pointing rearward -which work together to identify and eliminateglare. The forward-pointing sensor monitorsambient light, while the rearward-pointingsensor monitors light from the headlights offollowing vehicles. For the door mirrors to be equipped with auto- dim, the rearview mirror must also be equip-ped with auto-dim.
NOTE
If the sensors are obstructed by e.g. a parking permit, transponder, sunshade orobjects on the seats or in the cargo com-partment in a way that prevents light fromreaching the sensors, the auto-dim func-tion in the door and rearview mirrors willbe reduced.
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Rearview/door mirrors (p. 167)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 168)
Adjusting the door mirrors
To improve visibility to the rear, the door mir- rors need to be adjusted to the driver's heightand seating position. There are several automatic settings that can also be connected to the memory function buttons for the power seat *.
Controls used for door mirrors
Door mirror controls.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel is used to adjust the position of the door mir-rors. The ignition must be in at least mode I.
1. Press the L button for the left door mirror
or R for the right door mirror. The button
will light up.
2. Adjust the position using the joystick located between the buttons.

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Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 174)
Using the windshield and headlight washers The windshield and headlight washers are designed to clean the windshield and head-lights. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start the windshield and headlight wash-ers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start thewindshield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers
make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty.Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging thepump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a definedinterval when the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid
Level low, refill message is displayed in the
instrument panel together with the
sym-
bol, the washer fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield clean-ing and visibility through it. The headlights areonly washed if high or low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 178)