VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2020 Owners Manual

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US models
: When
mode is selected,
the daytime running lights can be deactivated in the center display. The parking lights willalso be deactivated. In weak daylight or darkconditions, the parking lights and low beamswill be illuminated. US models : With the lighting ring in the
or position, the daytime running lights
will be off.
Canadian models : With the lighting ring in
the
or position, the daytime run-
ning lights will be on.
NOTE
Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running Lights in the US. Its use is man-datory in Canada.
WARNING
The system is an energy saving aid – it cannot in all situations determine when thedaylight is too weak or not strong enough,e.g. when there is fog or rain. The driver is always responsible for driving the vehicle with lighting that is safe for thetraffic conditions and as specified by appli-cable traffic regulations.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Low beams (p. 159)
Low beams
When driving with the lighting ring in the
position, low beam will be automati-
cally activated in weak daylight or dark condi- tions, when the ignition is in the II position.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the lighting ring in the position, the
low beams will also be automatically activated if the rear fog light is activated. With the lighting ring in the
position,
low beams will always be on when the ignition is in the II position.
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Tunnel detection
The vehicle will detect if it enters a tunnel and shift from daytime running lights to lowbeams. Note that the left-hand steering wheel lever must be in
position for tunnel detection
to work.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Daytime running lights (p. 158)
Using high beam
High beam is operated via the left-hand steering wheel lever. High beam is the vehi-cle's strongest lighting and should be usedwhen driving in dark conditions, provided itdoes not blind other road users, to improvevisibility.
Steering wheel lever with lighting ring.
High beam flashMove the steering wheel lever slightly backward to the high beam flash mode.The high beams will illuminate until thelever is released.
High beamsThe high beams can be activated when the lighting ring is in mode 2 or
. Activate high beams by moving the
steering wheel lever forward.
Deactivate by moving the steering wheel lever backward.
When the high beams are activated, the
symbol will be illuminated in the instrument panel.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Active high beam (p. 161)
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Active high beam
Active high beams is a function that uses camera sensors in the upper edge of thewindshield to detect the headlights ofapproaching vehicles or the taillights of thevehicle directly ahead. When either of theseis detected, the vehicle's headlights will auto-matically switch from high beams to lowbeams.
Active high beams is indicated by the symbol.
This function can be used in dark conditions when the vehicle's speed is approx. 20 km/h(approx. 12 mph) or higher. The function canalso detect street lighting. When the camerasensor no longer detects an approaching vehi-cle or a vehicle ahead, the headlights willreturn to high beams after a second or two.
Activating active high beamsActive high beams can be activated and deac-tivated by turning the lighting ring on the left- side steering wheel lever to position
.
The lighting ring will then return to
.
When active high beams are activated, a white
symbol will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. When high beams are on, the symbol will be blue. If active high beams are deactivated when the high beams are on, the headlights will auto-matically switch to low beams.
Limitations for active high beamsThe camera sensor on which the function isbased has limitations.
If this symbol and the message
Active High Beam Temporarily
unavailable is displayed in the
instrument panel, switching
between high and low beams must be done manually. The
symbol will go out when
the message is displayed.
The same applies if this symbol along with the message
Windscreen sensor Sensor
blocked, see Owner's manual is
displayed.
Active high beams may be temporarily unavail- able in certain situations, e.g. heavy fog or rain. When active high beams become availa-ble again, or the windshield sensors are nolonger blocked, the message will disappear and the
symbol will be displayed.
WARNING
Automatic high beam is an aid in using the best possible light based on prevailing con-ditions. The driver is always responsible for man- ually switching between high and lowbeam when traffic situations or weatherconditions require this.
Related information

Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Using high beam (p. 160)
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 322)

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Using turn signals
The vehicle's turn signals are controlled using the left-side steering wheel lever. The turnsignals flash three times or continuously,depending on how far up or down the lever ismoved.
Turn signals.
Triple flash indicatorMove the steering wheel lever up or down to the first position and release. The turnsignals will flash three times. If the func-tion is deactivated via the center display,the signals will flash once.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately movingthe lever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes morequickly than normal, refer to the mes-sage in the instrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever up or down as far as possi- ble.
The lever will stop in its end position and canbe moved back manually or automatically bymoving the steering wheel.
Related information
Hazard warning flashers (p. 164)
Adjusting light functions via the centerdisplay (p. 157)
Active Bending Lights
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Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help provide extra illumination in curves andintersections. Depending on equipment level, vehicles with LED 3
headlights * may be equip-
ped with Active Bending Lights.
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and activated (right).
Active Bending Lights follow the movement of the steering wheel to help provide extra illumi-nation in curves and intersections, helping toimprove visibility for the driver. The function is automatically activated when the engine is started. If a fault is detected in the system, the
symbol will illuminate in
the instrument panel and a message will be displayed.
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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. 157)
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 rear fog light consists of a light on the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. The rear fog light can only be switched on when the ignition is in II mode and the lighting
ring is in position
or .
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 switched off or when the steer- ing wheel lever lighting ring is in position
or .
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use vary from country to country.
Related information

Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)

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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. 164)
Brake functions (p. 417)
Driver support systems (p. 280)
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. 164)
Brakes (p. 417)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 164)
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. 164)
Using turn signals (p. 162)

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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. 157)
Welcome Light (p. 165)
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. 157)
Using home safe lighting (p. 165)
Remote key (p. 246)
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 yetbeen started.
Front ceiling lighting
The controls in the ceiling console for the front read- ing lights and courtesy lighting.
Reading light left side
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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 4
.
In vehicles with panoramic roofs *, there are two lamp
units, one on each side of the ceiling. 5
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.
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There are also reading lights over the third row of seats *.
5 Does not apply to the third row of seats *.

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Doorsill lightingThe doorsill lighting comes on or goes off when 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. Moodlighting can be adjusted in the center displayand also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel inthe dashboard.
Lighting in the door storage compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartments comes 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 holders switches 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. 167)
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 578)
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 lights, ambient lighting 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.

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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. 165)
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 157)
Ignition modes (p. 415)