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SAFETY
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Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on: How well you see.
Your ability to concentrate.
How quickly you make decisions understress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended tohelp you cope with the ever changing trafficenvironment. Never drink and drive.
If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities.
Take a driver-retraining course.
Have your eyes checked regularly.
Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
Replace wiper blades when they start toleave streaks.
Take into account the traffic, road, andweather conditions, particularly withregard to stopping distance.
Never text while driving.
Refrain from using or minimize the use ofa cell phone while driving.Related information
Safety (p. 44)
Reporting safety defects (p. 46)
Recall information (p. 47)
Reporting safety defects
The following information will help you report any perceived safety-related defects in yourvehicle.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Volvo Car USA, LLC. IfNHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an investigation, and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order arecall and remedy campaign. How-ever, NHTSA cannot becomeinvolved in individual problemsbetween you, your retailer, or VolvoCar USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA,you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline tollfree at 1-888-327-4236

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DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Symbol Meaning
Tire pressure system This symbol illuminates to indi- cate low tire pressure. If there isa fault in the tire pressure sys-tem, the symbol will first flash forapproximately 1 minute and thenglow steadily. This may occur ifthe system cannot detect or alertthe driver of low tire pressure asintended.
Emission control system If this symbol illuminates after starting the engine, it could indi-cate a fault in the vehicle's emis-sion control system. Have thevehicle checked by a workshop.Volvo recommends contactingan authorized Volvo workshop.
Left/right turn signals The symbol will flash when the turn signals are in use.
Symbol Meaning
Parking lights This symbol illuminates when the parking lights are on.
Fault in headlight system This symbol illuminates if a fault has been detected in the ABL(Active Bending Lights) functionor another fault in the headlightsystem.
Active high beams on This symbol lights up in blue when the active high beams areon.
Active high beams off This symbol lights up in white when the active high beams areoff.
High beams on This symbol illuminates when the high beams are on or flashed.
Active high beams on This symbol lights up in blue when the active high beams areon. Parking lights are on.
Symbol Meaning
Active high beams off This symbol lights up in white when the active high beams areoff. Parking lights are on.
High beams on This symbol illuminates when the high beams and parking lightsare on.
Front fog lights on This symbol illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog light on This symbol illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
Rain sensor on This symbol illuminates when the rain sensor is on.
Preconditioning on This symbol illuminates when the engine block/passenger com-partment heater or air condition-ing are preconditioning the vehi-cle.

LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
158
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.

LIGHTING
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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)

LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
162
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
*
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)

LIGHTING
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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

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
174
Rearview/door mirrors
The rearview mirror and door mirrors can be used to improve the driver's visibility behindthe vehicle.
Rearview mirrorThe rearview mirror can be adjusted manually. The rearview mirror is equipped with Home- Link *, auto-dim * and compass *.
Door mirrors
WARNING
The door mirror on the passenger side is curved to improve visibility. Objects in themirror may appear farther away than theyactually are.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel is used to adjust the position of the door mir-rors. There are also several automatic settingsthat can also be connected to the memory function buttons for the power seat *.
Related information

HomeLink ®
* (p. 471)
Compass
* (p. 475)
Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming function (p. 174)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 175)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display
* (p. 190)
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 226)
Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming function
Bright light entering the vehicle from behind, e.g. from the headlights of following vehicles,could reflect in the rearview mirror and doormirrors and cause a glare. Use the dimmingfunction when light from behind is distract-ing.
Auto-dimIf bright light enters the vehicle from behind, the door mirrors will automatically dim. Auto-dim is always active when the engine is run-ning, except when reverse gear is engaged.
NOTE
Adjustments to the sensitivity level will not be noticeable immediately but will insteadtake effect after a short period of time.
The sensitivity level for dimming will affect both the rearview mirror and door mirrors. To change the dimming sensitivity level:1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarMirrors and Convenience.
3. Under
Rearview Mirror Auto Dimming,
select Normal, Dark or Light.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
184
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)

DRIVER SUPPORT
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WARNING
No automatic system can guarantee 100% correct function in all situations.You should therefore never test use ofCity Safety in the direction of people,animals or vehicles – this could lead tosevere damage, serious personal injuryor even death.
City Safety warns the driver if there is arisk of collision, but the function cannotreduce the driver's reaction time.
Even if the warning distance has been set to
Early, warnings may be per-
ceived as late in certain situations – e.g. when there are large speed differ-ences or if the vehicle ahead suddenlybrakes heavily.
With the warning distance set to
Early,
warnings come further in advance. This may cause the warnings to come morefrequently than with warning distance
Normal, but is recommended since it
can make City Safety more effective.
NOTE
The warning with direction indicators for Rear Collision Warning * is deactivated if
the collision warning distance in the City Safety function is set to the lowest level "
Late".
The seat belt tensioning and braking func- tions remain active.
Related information
City Safety
™ (p. 327)
City Safety limitations (p. 337)
Rear Collision Warning
* (p. 341)
Detecting obstacles with City Safety
City Safety 58
can help the driver detect other
vehicles, cyclists, large animals and pedes- trians.
VehiclesCity Safety can detect most vehicles that are stationary or are moving in the same directionas your vehicle. In some cases, it can alsodetect oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic. For City Safety to be able to detect a vehicle in the dark, its headlights and taillights must beon and clearly visible.
Cyclists
Examples of what City Safety would interpret to be a cyclist: clear body and bicycle shapes.
58 This function is not available on all markets.

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DRIVER SUPPORT
332For good performance, the system's function for cyclist detection needs the clearest possi-ble information about the contours of the bicy-cle and of the cyclist's head, arm, shoulders,legs, torso and lower body in combinationwith normal human movements. If large portions of the cyclist's body or the bicycle itself are not visible to the function'scamera, it will not be able to detect a cyclist. The system can only detect adult cyclists rid- ing on bicycles intended for adults.
WARNING
City Safety is supplementary driver sup- port, but it cannot detect all cyclists in allsituations and, for example, cannot see:
partially obscured cyclists.
cyclists if the background contrast of the cyclist is poor - warning and brakeinterventions may then be late or notoccur at all.
cyclists in clothing that hides theirbody contour.
bikes loaded with large objects.
The driver is always responsible for ensur- ing that the vehicle is driven correctly andwith a safety distance suitable for thespeed.
Pedestrians
Examples of what the system considers to be a pedestrian: clear body contours.
For good performance, the system's function for pedestrian detection needs the clearestpossible information about the contours of thepedestrian's head, arm, shoulders, legs, torsoand lower body in combination with normalhuman movements. In order to detect a pedestrian, there must be a contrast to the background, which coulddepend on clothing, weather conditions, etc. Ifthere is little contrast, the person may bedetected late or not at all, which may result ina delayed reaction from the system or no reac-tion at all. City Safety can detect pedestrians even in dark conditions if they are illuminated by thevehicle's headlights.
WARNING
City Safety is supplementary driver sup- port, but it cannot detect all pedestrians inall situations and, for example, cannot see:
partially obscured pedestrians, people in clothing that hides their body con-tour or pedestrians shorter than 80 cm(32 in.).
pedestrians if the background contrastof the pedestrians is poor - warningand brake interventions may then belate or not occur at all.
pedestrians who are carrying largeobjects.
The driver is always responsible for ensur- ing that the vehicle is driven correctly andwith a safety distance suitable for thespeed.