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Lighting control and panel
The lighting panel and controls can be used to adjust both exterior and interior lighting.The lighting ring on the left-side steeringwheel lever can be used to activate andadjust the exterior lighting. The brightness ofthe interior lighting can be adjusted using thethumb wheel on the dashboard.
Exterior lighting
Lighting ring position.
When the vehicle's ignition is in mode II, the
lighting ring positions have the following func- tions:
Position Meaning
US: Daytime running lights and parking lights are off. Canada: Daytime running lights and parking lights are on. High beam flash can be used.
Parking lights when the vehicle is parked. US: Daytime running lights are off. Canada: Daytime running lights are on. High beam flash can be used.
Low beams and parking lights. High beams can be activated.High beam flash can be used.
Position Meaning
Daytime running lights and parking lights in daylight condi- tions. A
Low beams and parking lights in weak daylight or dark conditions or when the front fog lights *
and/or rear fog light are acti- vated. Active high beam can be acti- vated. High beams can be activated when low beams are on. High beam flash can be used.
Active high beams on/off.
A US models only: Daytime running lights and parking lights can be deactivated in the center display.
NOTE
Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running Lights in the US. Its use is man-datory in Canada.
Volvo recommends using position when
the vehicle is in motion.

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Parking lights
The parking lights can be used to help other road users see the vehicle if it is stopped orparked. Use the lighting ring on the steeringwheel lever to turn on the parking lights.
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the position to
turn on the parking lights (the license plate lighting will also illuminate). Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II
position, the daytime running lights will illumi- nate instead of the front parking lights. Withthe lighting ring in this position, the parkinglights will remain on regardless of what posi-tion the ignition is in. 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 dark conditions, the parking lights and low beamswill be illuminated. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also illuminate when the tailgate is opened to alertfollowing traffic. This happens regardless ofwhat position the lighting ring or ignition is in.
Related information

Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 415)
Daytime running lights
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights
will always be activated when the ignition is in mode II. In weak daylight or dark condi-
tions, the headlights automatically switch tolow beams.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the
position, the daytime running lights
(DRL 1
) will illuminate when the vehicle is
driven in daylight conditions. The headlights will switch automatically from daytime run-ning lights to low beams in weak daylight ordark conditions. The headlights will also switch to low beams if the front fog lights *
and/or rear fog light are activated.

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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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When the low beams are on.

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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.
3 LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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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
Passenger compartment lighting

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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.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Wiper blades and washer fluid The wipers and the washer fluid are designed to improve visibility and the headlight pat-tern.
The washer nozzles are heated * automatically
in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid from freezing. When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, a message to refill willappear in the instrument panel.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are designed to clean the windshield. The right-side steering wheellever is used to adjust windshield wiper set-tings.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
The thumb wheel is used to set rain sen- sor sensitivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweepMove the lever down and release for asingle sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.
Interval wipersMove the lever upward to put the wip- ers in interval wiping mode. Set the
number of sweeps per time unit with thethumb wheel when interval wipers areselected.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wipers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure that the wiper blades are not frozen inplace and that any snow or ice on thewindshield and rear window has beenscraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers clean the windshield. The windshield mustbe wet when the windshield wipers areworking.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)

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Using automatic rear window wiping when backing up (p. 186)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically startsthe windshield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivitycan be adjusted using the thumb wheel onthe right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the enginemust be running or the ignition in mode I or II
while the windshield wiper lever is in position0 or in the single sweep position. Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button
.
Move the lever downward for an extra wiper sweep. Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sensitivity and downward for decreased sensi-tivity. The wipers will make one extra sweepwhen the thumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensorDeactivate the rain sensor by pressing the
rain sensor button or moving the lever
upward to another wiper mode. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode 0 or when the engine is
switched off. The rain sensor is also automatically deacti- vated when the wiper blades are put in theservice position. The rain sensor will reactivatewhen service mode is switched off.
CAUTION
The windshield wipers may start inadver- tently and be damaged in automatic carwashes. Deactivate the rain sensor whenthe engine is running or when the ignitionis in mode I or II. The symbol in the instru-
ment panel will go out.

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Using the windshield and headlight washers The windshield and headlight washers are designed to clean the windshield and head-lights. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start the windshield and headlight wash-ers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start thewindshield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers
make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty.Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging thepump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a definedinterval when the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid
Level low, refill message is displayed in the
instrument panel together with the
sym-
bol, the washer fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield clean-ing and visibility through it. The headlights areonly washed if high or low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)