lights VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Manual
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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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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 -
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 in the cargo compartment in away that prevents light from reaching the sen-sors, the auto-dim function in the door andrearview mirrors will be reduced.
Related information
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 169)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 170)
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.
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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. 177)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Activating and deactivating the heated frontseat* (p. 214)
Activating and deactivating the
heated front seat*
The seats can be heated for added comfort forthe driver and passengers in cold weather.
Seat heating can be set to automatically activatewhen the engine is started. When set to automat-ically activate, heating will be turned on at lowambient temperatures.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Select Auto Driver Seat Heating Leveland Auto Passenger Seat Heating Levelto activate/deactivate automatic start ofheated driver's and passenger seat.
4.Select Low, Medium or High to select levelafter the function has been activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Activating and deactivating power frontseats* (p. 213)
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear seats*
The seats can be heated for added comfort forthe driver and passengers in cold weather.
Activating and deactivating the heated
rear seats from the rear seat
Buttons for seat heating on the rear side of the tunnelconsole.
–Press repeatedly on the left or right seatheating buttons on the rear side of the tun-nel console to select one of four levels: Off,High, Medium or Low.
>The level is changed and the indicatorlights in the button display the level.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Activating and deactivating automatic steer-ing wheel heating* (p. 216)
Activating and deactivating
automatic steering wheel heating*
The steering wheel can be heated for addedcomfort in cold weather.
Steering wheel heating can be set to automati-cally activate when the engine is started. Whenset to automatically activate, heating will beturned on at low ambient temperatures.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Select Auto Steering Wheel HeatingLevel to activate/deactivate automatic startof heated steering wheel.
4.Select Low, Medium or High to select levelafter the function has been activated.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated steer-ing wheel* (p. 215)
Activating auto climate control
If auto climate control is activated, several cli-mate system functions are controlled automati-cally.
Auto climate button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap or press and hold AUTO.
Tap - air recirculation, air conditioning andair distribution are controlled automati-cally.
Press and hold - air recirculation, air con-ditioning and air distribution are controlledautomatically. Temperature and blowerspeed are changed to standard settings:22 °C (72 °F) and speed 3.
>Auto climate mode is activated and thebutton lights up.
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NOTE
It is possible to change the temperature andblower speed without deactivating automaticclimate control. Automatic climate control isdeactivated when the air distribution ischanged manually or when the max defrosteris activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Activating and deactivatingrecirculation
The climate system's recirculation function helpsshut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes, etc. byreusing the air in the passenger compartment.
Air recirculation button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Recirc.
>Air recirculation is activated/deactivatedand the button lights up/goes out.
CAUTION
If the air in the vehicle is recirculated too long,there is a risk of fogging on the inside of thewindows.
NOTE
Recirculation cannot be activated when themax defroster is on.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Activating and deactivating the recirculationtimer setting (p. 218)
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating and deactivating therecirculation timer setting
The climate system's recirculation function helpsshut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes, etc. byreusing the air in the passenger compartment.
When the recirculation timer is activated, air recir-culation will switch off automatically after 20minutes.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Tap Recirculation Timer to activate/deacti-vate the recirculation timer.
Related information
Activating and deactivating recirculation(p. 217)
Activating and deactivating maxdefroster
Max defroster is used to quickly remove conden-sation and ice from windows.
Activating and deactivating max
defroster from the center console
A button in the center console offers quickaccess to the max defroster.
On vehicles with heated windshields*, the maxdefroster can only be activated separately fromClimate view in the center display.
Button in center console.
Vehicles without a heated windshield:
–Tap the button.
>The max defroster is activated/deacti-vated and the button lights up/goes out.
Vehicles with a heated windshield:
–Press the button repeatedly to switchbetween the three levels:
Activated windshield heating
Activated windshield heating and maxdefroster
Deactivated.
>The heated windshield and max defrosterare activated/deactivated and the buttonlights up/goes out.
NOTE
The max defroster starts after a slight delay toavoid a brief increase in blower speed if theheated windshield function has been deacti-vated by pressing the button twice in quicksuccession.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating and deactivating max
defroster from the center display
Max defroster in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Max.
>The max defroster is activated/deacti-vated and the button lights up/goes out.
Max defroster deactivates automatic cli-mate control and air recirculation, acti-vates the air conditioning, and changesblower speed to 5 and temperature to HI.
When max defroster is deactivated, theclimate system reverts to the previous set-tings.
NOTE
The volume increases when the blower speedis changed to 5.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)Activating and deactivating the
heated windshield*
Windshield heating is used to quickly removecondensation and ice from the windshield.
Activating and deactivating windshield
heating from the center console
A button in the center console is used to quicklyaccess windshield heating.
Button in center console.
–Press the button repeatedly to switchbetween the three levels:
Activated windshield heating
Activated windshield heating and maxdefroster
Deactivated.
>The heated windshield and max defrosterare activated/deactivated and the buttonlights up/goes out.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating and deactivating windshield
heating from the center display
Windshield heating button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Electric.
>Windshield heating is activated/deacti-vated and the button lights up/goes out.
NOTE
Triangular areas at the far sides of the wind-shield are not heated and will take slightlylonger to defrost/de-ice.
NOTE
The heated windshield may affect the per-formance of transponders and other commu-nication equipment.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Activating and deactivating automatic wind-shield heating* (p. 220)
Activating and deactivating
automatic windshield heating*
Windshield heating is used to quickly removecondensation and ice from the windshield.
Windshield heating can be set to automaticallyactivate when the engine is started. With auto-matic start activated, heating will be activatedwhen there is a risk of ice or condensation on thewindows or mirrors. Heating is automaticallyswitched off when the window or door mirror issufficiently warm and the condensation or ice isgone.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Select Auto Front Defroster to activate/deactivate automatic windshield heating.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated wind-shield* (p. 219)
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Activating and deactivating theheated rear window and doormirrors
The heated rear window and door mirrors areused to quickly remove condensation and icefrom the glass.
Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors from the
center console
A button in the center console offers quickaccess to the heated rear window and door mir-rors functions.
Button in center console.
–Tap the button.
>Heated windows and door mirrors areactivated and the button lights up/goesout.
Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors from the
center display
Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Rear.
>Heated windows and door mirrors areactivated and the button lights up/goesout.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Automatically activating and deactivating theheated rear window and door mirrors(p. 221)
Automatically activating anddeactivating the heated rear windowand door mirrors
The heated rear window and door mirrors areused to quickly remove condensation and icefrom the glass.
It is possible to select whether rear window anddoor mirror heating should be automatically acti-vated or deactivated when the engine is started.With automatic start activated, heating will beactivated when there is a risk of ice or condensa-tion on the windows or mirrors. Heating is auto-matically switched off when the window or doormirror is sufficiently warm and the condensationor ice is gone.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Select Auto Rear Defroster to activate/deactivate automatic rear window and doorheating.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated rearwindow and door mirrors (p. 221)
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Activating and deactivating airconditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifiesincoming air as needed.
Air conditioning button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap AC.
>The air conditioning is activated/deacti-vated and the button lights up/goes out.
When the air conditioning is activated, itwill be switched on and off automaticallyby the climate system as needed.
NOTE
For optimum function of the air conditioning,close all side windows and the panoramicroof*.
NOTE
The air conditioning cannot be activated whenthe fan speed is set to Off.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 212)
Parking climate
Parking climate is an umbrella term for variousfunctions that improve the passenger compart-ment climate when the vehicle is parked, e.g.preconditioning.
Parking climate functions are controlled from theParking climate tab in the center display's Climate view.
Related information
Climate (p. 200)
Preconditioning (p. 225)