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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)
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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
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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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Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate
lights, front ceiling lighting and footwell lighting for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display: 1. Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior LightsHome Safety Lights.
3. Select
Off, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 sec.
To activate home safe lighting: 1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 46)
• Settings view (p. 106)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con- trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can be turned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
• the vehicle is unlocked but the engine has not been started
• the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode
0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
Courtesy lighting
Courtesy lighting ( AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lightsTurn the reading lights on or off by pressing the respective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lightingTurn the footwell and overhead courtesy lighting on or off by pressing the button briefly.

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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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lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
NOTE
•
This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, check for a burned-out turnsignal bulb.
Related information
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 144)
• Settings view (p. 106)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel
High-priority messages are displayed in the instrument panel. Messages may appear in different parts of the instrument panel depending on their context. Themessage will time out after a short period of timeor disappear when it has been confirmed or ifaction has been taken. Messages that need to be stored will be saved under
My car messages in
the center display's Top view. The message may be displayed along with graph- ics, symbols or buttons for e.g., confirming themessage or accepting a request.

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Service messagesThe following table lists a selection of important service messages and the action that should betaken.
MessageAction
Stop safelyAStop and switch off the engine. There is a risk of serious dam- age to the vehicleB
.
Turn off engineAStop and switch off the engine. There is a risk of serious dam- age to the vehicle B
.
Service urgentAContact a workshop B
to have
the vehicle inspected immedi- ately.
Stop safelyAContact a workshop B
to have
the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
Book time for mainte-nanceTime for the next scheduled service. Contact a workshop B
.
Time for mainte-nanceTime for the next scheduled service. Contact a workshop B
as soon as possible.
MessageAction
Mainte- nanceoverdueTime for the next scheduled service. Contact a workshop B
. If
the service schedule is not fol- lowed, this may void all or partof the vehicle's warranty andresult in damage to vehiclecomponents.
Temporar- ily offAA function has been temporar- ily deactivated and will be reac-tivated automatically while driv-ing or after the engine isrestarted.
A Part of the message is context-dependent.
B Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Center display
Message in the center display's status bar
Messages with lower priority for the driver are shown in the center display. Most of the messages are shown in the center display's status bar. The message times out aftera short period of time or disappears if it has beenconfirmed or if action has been taken. Messages that need to be stored are saved under
My car
messages in Top view.
Some messages in the center display contain one or more buttons for e.g., confirming the mes-sage or accepting a request. Messages' form can vary and they may be dis- played with graphics, symbols or buttons for e.g.,confirming a message or accepting a request.
Pop-up messagesMessages are sometimes displayed in pop-up windows. Messages of this type have higher pri-ority than ones in the status bar and must beconfirmed or action must be taken before theydisappear. Messages that need to be stored are saved under
My car messages in Top view.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Center display overview (p. 29)

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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)

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Handling messages stored from the instrument panel and center display
Messages saved from the instrument
panel
Saved messages and possible selections in the Car
status app
Messages that have been dis- played in the instrument paneland need to be saved are 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 displayed at this time
in the center display.
Reading saved messagesReading a saved message immediately:
–Tap the button to the right of the messageCar message stored in Car status application in the center display.
> The saved message will be displayed in the
Car status app.
Reading a saved message at a later time: 1. Open the
Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
> The app will open in Home view's lowest sub-view.
2. Select the
Messages tab in the app.
> A list of saved messages will be displayed.
3. Tap the arrow to the right to expand/mini- mize the message.
> More information about the message willappear in the list and the image to the left in the app will show information about themessage in graphic form.
Handling a saved messageIn expanded form, some messages have two but- tons for booking service or reading the owner'smanual. Booking service:
–With the message in expanded form, tapRequest appointment/Call to make
Appointment12 to book a service/repair
appointment. >
Request appointment: theAppointments tab will open in the app
and create a request for a service/repair appointment.
Call to make Appointment: the phone
app will start and initiate a call to your pre- ferred retailer to make a service/repairappointment.
Reading the owner's manual:
–With the message in expanded form, tapOwner's manual to read the section of the
owner's manual related to the message.
> The owner's manual will open in the cen- ter display and provide information related to the message.
Messages stored in the app will be erased auto-matically each time the engine is started.
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Messages saved from the center display
Saved messages and possible selections in Top view
Messages that have been shown in the center display and need to be saved are stored in thecenter display's Top view.
Reading a saved message1. Open the center display's Top view.> A list of saved messages will be displayed.The ones with an arrow to the right can be expanded.
2. Tap the arrow to the right to expand/mini- mize the message.
Handling a saved messageSome messages have a button to e.g., activate/ deactivate a function related to the message.
–Tap the button to carry out the action.
Messages saved in Top view are erased automat- ically when the engine is switched off.
Related information
• Handling messages in the instrument panel and center display (p. 151)
Using the instrument panel App menu
The App (application) menu in the instrument panel is controlled using the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
App menu and right-side steering wheel keypad
App menu
Left/right
Up/down
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Opening/closing the App menu
–Press the App menu (1). The App menu cannot be opened if there are unread/unconfirmed messages in the instru-ment panel. The message must be confirmedbefore the App menu can be opened.
> The App menu opens/closes.
The App menu closes automatically after a period of inactivity or after certain selections are made.
Navigating and making selections in the
App menu
1. Navigate between the various apps by press- ing left or right (3).
> Functions for the preceding/next app willbe displayed in the App menu.
2. Scroll through the current app's selections using up or down (4).
3. Confirm or select a function by pressing (2). > The function will be activated and in cer-tain cases, the App menu will close.
Related information
• Instrument panel App menu (p. 129)
Using the windshield wipers
Before using the wipers, ice and snow should be removed from the windshield. Be sure thewiper blades are not frozen in place.
Right-side steering wheel lever
Thumb wheel to set rain sensor * sensitivity/
interval wiper speed
Single sweepMove the lever down and release it for a single sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.
Interval wipersSet the wiper interval speed by moving the thumb wheel upward or downward.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward to the next posi- tion for maximum wiper speed.
Related information
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 157)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor (p. 155)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 156)