2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Lighting
Adjusting light functions via the centre display
Several light functions can be adjusted and activated via the centre display. This applies to home safe lighting and approach light, for example.
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Press .
- Select Exterior Lights or Interior Lighting and then select the function that needs to be adjusted.
Lighting control
The different lighting controls are used to control both exterior and interior lighting. The left-hand stalk switch activates and adjusts the exterior lighting. The interior brightness is adjusted using a thumbwheel on the instrument panel.
Exterior lighting
Rotating ring in the left-hand stalk switch.
When the car’s electrical system is in ignition position II, the following functions are available for the rotating ring’s different positions:
| Position | Specification |
|---|---|
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Daytime running lights.
Main beam flash can be used. |
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Daytime running lights and position lamps.
Position lamps when the car is parked. Main beam flash can be used. |
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Dipped beam and position lamps.
Main beam can be activated. Main beam flash can be used. |
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Daytime running lights and position lamps in daylight.
Dipped beam and position lamps in weak daylight or darkness, or when the front fog lamp and/or rear fog lamp are activated. The Active main beam function can be activated. Main beam can be activated when dipped beam is switched on. Main beam flash can be used. |
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Active main beam on/off. |
Volvo recommends that mode is used when the vehicle is driven.
Warning
- The car’s lighting system is not able to determine when daylight is too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in fog and rain, in all situations.
- The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the car is driven with a beam pattern suitable for the traffic situation and in accordance with applicable traffic regulations.
Thumbwheel in the instrument panel
Thumbwheel (to left) for adjusting interior brightness.