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Related information
•Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel (p. 134)
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 61)
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays vehicle- and driv- ing-related information.
Gauges, indicators and symbols in the
instrument panel
Left side
• Speedometer
• Trip odometer
• Odometer
• Cruise control/speed limiter information
• Road sign information
Center
•
Indicator and warning symbols
• Ambient temperature sensor
• Clock •
Messages (and in certain cases also graph- ics)
• Distance to empty tank
• Door and seat belt status
• Compass and altimeter
• Media player
• Navigation system map
• Cell phone
• Voice control
Right side
• Tachometer
• Fuel gauge
• Gear shift indicator
• Current driving mode
• ECO gauge
• Start/Stop function's status
• Current fuel consumption
• App menu (activated using the right-side steering wheel keypad)

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Instrument panel settings
Some of the settings for the instrument panel can be made in the App menu (see also the arti-cle "Instrument panel app menu"). The following settings can be made in the center display's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDisplays:
•
Driver Display Center Area: Select what is
displayed in the background (center) of the instrument panel. The options are: (
Show no
information in the background, Show
information of current playing media orShow map even if no route is set).
•
Themes. Select a theme (appearance). The
options are: (Default, Minimalistic,Performance or Chrome Rings).
The system language can be changed under
SettingsSystemChoose system
language. This change affects the language
used in all displays.
Related information
• Instrument panel App menu (p. 129)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel (p. 134)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 126)
Instrument panel App menu The App (application) menu in the instrument panel provides quick access to commonly usedfunctions in certain apps.
In some cases, the App menu can be used instead of the center display
The App menu is displayed in the instrument panel and is controlled using the right-side steer-ing wheel keypad. This menu makes it possible totoggle between apps or functions in apps withoutremoving your hands from the steering wheel.
App menu functionsThe following apps and their functions can becontrolled from the App menu:
AppFunctions
Trip com- puterSelect a trip odometer, make instrument panel display set-tings, etc.
Media playerSelect the active source for the media player.
PhoneCall a contact from the call list.
NavigationPause guidance, start guidance to a recently set destination, etc.
Related information
•Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Center display overview (p. 29)
• Using the instrument panel App menu (p. 153)

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Lighting panel and controls
The lighting controls on the left-side steering wheel lever can be used to activate the vehicle'sexterior lighting. Instrument lighting brightnesscan be adjusted on the lighting panel.Ring on the steering wheel lever
PositionResult
With the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• In the
US: the Daytime Run-
ning Lights (DRL) will be off
• In
Canada : the Daytime Run-
ning Lights will be on
• High beam flash can be used
AWith the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• In the
US: the Daytime Run-
ning Lights will be off
• In
Canada : the Daytime Run-
ning Lights will be on
• High beam flash can be used
PositionResult
With the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• The Daytime Running Lights will be
off
• The low beam headlights willbe
on
• High Beams/High Beam flash can be used
With the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• The Daytime Running Lights will be
onB
(the low beam
headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions orif the rear fog lights are on
• Tunnel detection
* will be acti-
vated
• Active High Beams (AHB) canbe activated
• High beam flash can be used
Active High Beams On/Off
A
The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights illumi-nate automatically when the tailgate is open, regardless of thecontrol's position or ignition mode.
B US models only: The use of Daytime Running Lights can beactivated/deactivated in the center display's Settings menu.

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NOTE
The use of Daytime Running Lights is recom- mended in the United States and is manda-
tory in Canada .
Volvo recommends using the position
whenever possible.
WARNING
• Daytime Running Lights are a driving aid designed to help make the vehicle visibleto other roads users.
• The driver is always responsible foradapting the use of Daytime RunningLights/headlights according to ambientlighting and weather conditions.
Lighting panel
Instrument lighting
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting display bright- ness
Illumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode. The display lighting is automatically subdued in darkness and the sensitivity is set with the thumbwheel.
Related information
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (p. 140)
• High and low beam headlights (p. 140)
Low beam headlights In dark ambient lighting conditions
, the low
beams will be activated automatically when the engine is started or the ignition is in mode II and
the left-side steering wheel lever's ring is turned to the
position.
If the ring is turned to
, the low beams will
be activated automatically when the engine is started or the ignition is in mode II, regardless of
the ambient lighting conditions.
Low beams
Left-side steering wheel lever ring
With the ring in the position, the low
beams will also be activated if the windshield wipers or rear fog lights are being used.
Related information
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (p. 140)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The car monitors ambient lighting conditions. With the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever in the
position and the ignition in
mode II (or the engine running), the lights toggle
automatically between DRL and low beam head- lights.
Ring in the AUTO position.
NOTE
The use of Daytime Running Lights is recom- mended in the United States and is manda-
tory in Canada .
With the headlight ring in the 0 position: •
In the
US: DRL will be off
• In
Canada : DRL will be on
With the headlight ring in the
8
position
and the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running :
• In the
US: DRL will be off
• In
Canada : DRL will be on
With the headlight ring in the
position:
• DRL will be
on (the low beam headlights will
automatically switch on in dark conditions)
US models only : DRL can be deactivated in the
center display's Settings view. With
selected, a tunnel detection function
activates the low beams when the vehicle enters a tunnel. With the headlight ring in the
position:
• DRL will be
off and the low beam headlights
will be on
High and low beam headlights
When the engine is started, the low beams are activated automatically if the headlight control is in position
.
Steering wheel lever and ring
High beam flash
Toggle between high and low beams
High beam flashPull the lever slightly toward the steering wheel. The high beams illuminate until the lever isreleased.
Continuous high beamsContinuous high beams are available if the ring is turned to 9 or . Toggle to high beams
8 The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off.
9 When the low beams are on.

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by moving the lever forward. Return to low beams by moving the lever toward the steering wheel. The
symbol will illuminate in the instrument
panel when the high beams are on.
Active high beamsThe active high beam system uses a camera at the upper edge of the windshield to detect theheadlights of oncoming vehicles or the taillightsof a vehicle directly ahead. When this happens,the headlights will automatically switch from highbeams to low beams. When the camera no longer detects the head- lights/taillights of other vehicles, your headlightswill switch back to high beams after several sec-onds.
OperationActivate/deactivate this function by turning the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever to
.
If the ring is not in this position, toggling between high and low beams must be done manually. If the ring is turned to another position while the high beams are on, the headlights will automati-cally switch to low beams. A white symbol (
) in the instrument panel
indicates that the function has been activated. When the high beams are on, the symbol will change to blue.
NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the cam- era free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• Do not mount or in any way attach any-thing on the windshield that couldobstruct the camera.
If a message is displayed in the instrument panel saying that active high beams are temporarilyunavailable, switching between high and lowbeams will have to be done manually. However, the light switch can remain in the
position.
The same applies if a message saying that the windshield sensors are blocked and the
symbol are displayed. The symbol will go
out if this happens. Automatic high beams may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When thesystem becomes active again or if the sensors inthe windshield are no longer obscured, the mes- sages will disappear and the
symbol will
illuminate.
WARNING
• Automatic high beams are a driving aid designed to help provide the best possi-ble headlight illumination in good drivingconditions.
• The driver is always responsible for man-ually toggling between high and lowbeams when this is required by traffic orweather conditions.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be neces- sary to switch between high and low beamsmanually:
• In heavy fog or rain
• In blowing snow or slush
• In bright moonlight
• In freezing rain
• In areas with dim street lighting
• When oncoming vehicles have dim front lighting
• If there are pedestrians on or near theroad
• If there are reflective objects, such assigns, near the road
• When oncoming vehicles' lights areobscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.

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• When there are vehicles on connecting roads
• At the top of hills or in dips in the road
• In sharp curves
Auxiliary lights
*If the vehicle is equipped with auxiliary lights, the driver can use the center display to activate/deactivate them or decide if they will go on/off along with the high beams 10
.
Related information
• City Safety
™ troubleshooting (p. 280)
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Active Bending Lights
*
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help light up a curve according to movements ofthe steering wheel.
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated (left) and activated (right)
ABL is activated automatically 11
when the engine
is started and can be deactivated in the center display. If a fault is detected in the system, the
symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate. A text message will be displayed and an additionalsymbol will also illuminate.
NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is inmotion.
Deactivating/activating the functionABL can be deactivated/activated in two ways in the center display:
Via Function view
Tap the Active Bending
Lights button.
Via settings1. Tap Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior Lights.
3. Deselect/select
Active Bending Lights.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 106)
10
These lights must be connected to the vehicle's electrical system by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
11 The factory default setting is on.

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Parking lights Turn the parking lights on by turning the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever.
Lighting ring in the parking light position
Turn the ring to the position (the license
plate lighting comes on at the same time). Canadian models: If the ignition is in position II
or the engine is running, the daytime running lights will also be on. With the ring in this position, the parking lights will remain on even when the ignition is switchedoff, however, the rear parking lights will not be on if the ignition is in model 0.
In dark ambient lighting conditions, the rear park- ing lights also illuminate when the tailgate isopened to alert anyone traveling behind yourvehicle. This happens regardless of the position that the headlight control is in or which mode theignition is in.
Related information
•
Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting activates the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting,
courtesy lighting and footwell lighting when you approach the vehicle.
This function is activated by unlocking the car. The time interval for this lighting can be set on the center display. The function can be deactivated/activated in the center display: 1. Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior Lights.
3. Deselect/select
Welcome Light.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 106)
• Home safe lighting (p. 146)
• Remote key (p. 224)

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Cargo area lightingThe cargo area lighting comes on or goes off when the tailgate is opened or closed.
Ambience lighting1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsAmbient
Lighting
2. Choose among the following settings:
•
Ambient Light Intensity: Off, Low orHigh.
•
Ambient Light Level: Reduced or Full.
Mood lighting *When the overhead courtesy lighting has gone out and the engine is running, several LEDslocated near the roof console illuminate to pro-vide faint lighting to help e.g., see objects in stor-age compartments. This lighting goes out justafter the overhead courtesy lighting when thevehicle is locked. The following settings can be made for the mood lighting in the center display:
Brightness1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Press
Interior Mood Light Intensity and
choose Off, Low or High.
Change the color of the light1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Choose
By Temperature, By Theme orTheme Colors.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Using turn signals
The turn signals are controlled using the left steering wheel lever. The turn signals flash threetimes or continuously, depending on how far upor down the lever is moved.
Turn signals
Short flashing sequenceThe driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by moving the left steeringwheel lever up or down to the first positionand releasing it. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated in the center display.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever as far up or down as possible to start the turn signals.
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Handling messages in the instrument panel and center display
Instrument panel
Messages in the instrument panel and the right-side steering wheel keypad
Left/right arrow keys
Confirm
Some messages in the instrument panel contain one or more buttons for e.g., confirming a mes-sage or accepting a proposal.
Handling new messagesFor messages with buttons:
1. Navigate among the buttons available by pressing the left/right arrow keys (1). 2. Confirm a choice by pressing (2).
> The message will disappear from theinstrument panel.
For messages without buttons:
–Close the message by pressing (2) or let the message time-out after a short period.
> The message will disappear from the instrument panel.
If a message needs to be saved, it will be stored in the
Car status app, which can be opened in
the center display's App view. Car message
stored in Car status application will be dis-
played at this time in the center display.
Center display
Message in the center display
Some buttons in the center display have a button (or several buttons in a pop-up) to make it possi- ble to e.g., activate/deactivate a function relatedto the message.
Handling new messagesFor messages with buttons:
–Tap the button to carry out the action or let the message time-out after a short period.
> The message will disappear from the cen-
ter display's status bar.
For messages without buttons:
–Close the message by tapping it or let the message time-out after a short period.
> The message will disappear from the cen- ter display's status bar.
If a message needs to be saved, it will be stored in the center display's Top view.
Related information
• Messages in the instrument panel and center display (p. 149)
• Using the instrument panel App menu(p. 153)