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Active high beams may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When the systembecomes active again or if the sensors in thewindshield are no longer obscured, the messages will disappear and the
symbol will illumi-
nate.
WARNING
• Automatic high beams are a driving aid designed to help provide the best possi-ble headlight illumination in good drivingconditions.
• The use of aftermarket or non-Volvoglass can have an adverse effect on theautomatic high beam function.
• 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 frontlighting
• 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.
• When there are vehicles on connectingroads
• At the top of hills or in dips in the road
• In sharp curves
Related information
•
City Safety
™ troubleshooting (p. 310)
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Active Bending Lights
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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 12
when the engine
is started and the low beam headlights are on. ABL 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.
12 The factory default setting is on.

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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 settings
1. Tap Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and LightingExterior Lights.
3. Deselect/select
Active Bending Lights.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 109)
Front fog lights
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Front fog light button
The front fog lights can be used in combination with the low beam headlights. All fog lights also illuminate when the vehicle is backing up. Press the button to turn the fog lights on/off. The indicator symbol
in the instrument panel
illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
NOTE
The front fog lights cannot be used if the continuous high beam headlights are on. Ifthe front fog lights are already on when thecontinuous high beams are switched on, thefront fog lights will switch off. However, using the high beam flash function will not affect the front fog lights.
Corner illuminationThe front fog lights include corner illumination, which temporarily provides extra light to the frontleft or right of the vehicle (depending on whichway the vehicle is turned) when making a sharpturn at low speeds (for example, when turninginto a parking space) or when the turn signals areused. This function is activated in darkness or in poor daylight conditions when the lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever is in the
or
positions when the vehicle's speed is
under approx. 20 mph (30 km/h). When the vehicle is backing up, corner illumina- tion also switches on to supplement the backuplight. Corner illumination is activated by default and can be deactivated/reactivated in the center dis-play.

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Brake lights The brake lights illuminate automatically when the brakes are applied.
In addition to illuminating when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights also illuminate whenone of the driver support systems (e.g., adaptivecruise control, City Safety or collision warning)slow the vehicle.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 269)
• City Safety
™ (p. 304)
• Emergency brake lights (p. 358)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard.
Hazard warning flasher button
Press the button to activate the flashers. Press the button again to turn off the flashers. Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flashers may vary, depending on whereyou live.
Related information
• Using turn signals (p. 146)
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.

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NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, see the message in theinstrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever as far up or down as possible to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automaticallyby the movement of the steering wheel, or thelever can be returned to its initial position byhand.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 146)
• Settings view (p. 109)
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 hasnot 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 lights
Turn the reading lights on or off by pressing the respective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lighting on or off by pressing the button briefly.
Courtesy lighting switch
Activate the automatic function by briefly press- ing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. The
indicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switch
on and off as follows: The courtesy lighting: • comes on when the vehicle is unlocked and when the ignition is switched off
• goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
• comes on or goes off when one of the sidedoors is opened or closed
• remains on for 2 minutes if a side door is leftopen
The courtesy lighting switches off when:

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The ambience lighting can also be fine-tuned using the thumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left of the steer-ing wheel)
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:
Brightness
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLights and Lighting
Interior Mood Lighting.
2. Press
Interior Mood Light Intensity and
choose Off, Low or High.
Change the color of the light
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLights and Lighting
Interior Mood Lighting.
2. Choose
By Temperature, By Color orTheme Colors.
The intensity of the mood lighting can also be fine-tuned using the thumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left ofthe steering wheel)
Lighting in the door storage
compartments
This lighting is illuminated when the engine is running. Adjust brightness with the thumb wheelon the lighting panel.
Lighting in the front tunnel console cup holders
This lighting is switched on or off when the vehi- cle is unlocked or locked. Adjust brightness withthe thumb wheel on the lighting panel.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Ignition modes (p. 380)
• Settings view (p. 109)

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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 messages
Messages 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. 124)
• Center display overview (p. 28)
Handling messages in the instrument panel and center display
Messages in the instrument panel and center display are handled using the controls on theright-side steering wheel keypad and in the cen-ter display's various views.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel (8" version) and the right-side steering wheel keypad

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Message in the instrument panel (12" version) 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 messages
For 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 messages
For 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 centerdisplay (p. 150)
• Using the instrument panel App menu(p. 156)

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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 message
1. 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 message
Some 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
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Handling messages in the instrument paneland center display (p. 152)
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:

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AppFunctions
Trip com- puter Select a trip odometer, makeinstrument panel display set-tings, etc.
Mediaplayer Select the active source for themedia player.
Phone Call a contact from the call list.
Navigation Pause guidance, start guidance to a recently set destination, etc.
Related information
•Instrument panel (p. 124)
• Center display overview (p. 28)
• Using the instrument panel App menu (p. 156)
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
Confirm
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. 155)

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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.
NOTE
Before using the wipers, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind-shield and that any ice or snow on the wind-shield has been removed.
Move the lever upward to the next posi- tion for maximum wiper speed.
Related information
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor (p. 157)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 158)
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically regulates wiperspeed.
Right-side steering wheel lever
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel for adjusting sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen activating the rain sensor, the engine must be running or the ignition must be in mode I or II.
The windshield wiper lever must also be in posi-tion 0 or in the single sweep position.