Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and activated (right).
Active Bending Lights follow the movement of the steering wheel to help provide extra illumination in curves and intersections, helping to improve visibility for the driver.
The function is automatically activated when the engine is started. If a fault is detected in the system, the
The function is only active in weak daylight or dark conditions and only when the vehicle is moving and the low beams are on.
Deactivating/activating the function
In the center display’s Function view, tap the Active Bending Lights button.
Active high beam
Active high beams is indicated by the
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 can also detect street lighting. When the camera sensor no longer detects an approaching vehicle or a vehicle ahead, the headlights will return to high beams after a second or two.
Activating active high beams
Active high beams can be activated and deactivated by turning the lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever to position
If active high beams are deactivated when the high beams are on, the headlights will automatically switch to low beams.
Limitations for active high beams
The camera sensor on which the function is based has limitations.
If this symbol and the message Active High BeamTemporarily 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 blocked, see Manual is displayed.
Active high beams may be temporarily unavailable in certain situations, e.g. heavy fog or rain. When active high beams become available again, or the windshield sensors are no longer blocked, the message will disappear and the
An automatic high beam is an aid in using the best possible light based on prevailing conditions.
The driver is always responsible for manually switching between high and low beams when traffic situations or weather conditions require this.
Brake lights
The brake lights are illuminated when the brake pedal is depressed and when the brakes are automatically applied by a driver support system.
Daytime running lights
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the
Lighting ring in the AUTO position.
With the steering wheel lever’s lighting ring in the
US models: When
US models: With the lighting ring in the
Canadian models: With the lighting ring in the
Polestar recommends the use of Daytime Running Lights in the US. Their use is mandatory in Canada.
The system is an energy-saving aid – it cannot in all situations determine when the daylight 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 the traffic conditions and as specified by applicable traffic regulations.
Emergency brake lights
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 system is activated and the vehicle is traveling at a high speed.
After the driver decelerates to a low speed and then releases the brake, the brake lights resume their normal brightness.
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning flashers.
The hazard warning flashers are automatically activated in a collision.
Regulations concerning the use of hazard warning flashers may vary from country to country.
Low beams
Lighting ring in
With the lighting ring in the
With the lighting ring in the
Tunnel detection
The vehicle will detect if it enters a tunnel and shifts from daytime running lights to low beams.
Note that the left-hand steering-wheel lever must be in
Parking lights
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the
Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II position, the daytime running lights will illuminate instead of the front parking lights. With the lighting ring in this position, the parking lights will remain on regardless of what position the ignition is in.
US models: When
In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also illuminate when the trunk lid is opened to alert following traffic. This happens regardless of what position the lighting ring or ignition is in.
Rear fog light
Rear fog light button.
The rear fog light can only be switched on when the ignition is in II mode and the lighting ring is in position
Press the button to switch it on/off. The
The rear fog light turns off automatically when the ignition is switched off or when the steering wheel lever lighting ring is in position
Regulations concerning rear fog light use vary from country to country.
Using high beam
High beam flash
| Move the steering wheel lever slightly backward to the high beam flash mode. The high beams will illuminate until the lever is released. |
High beams
| The high beams can be activated when the lighting ring is in mode | |
| Deactivate by moving the steering wheel lever backward. |
When high beams are activated, they can be deactivated by moving the steering wheel lever back to either position 1 or 3.
When the high beams are activated, the
Using home-safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illuminate the area around the vehicle. This is called home safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release it.
- Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
> The symbol illuminates in the instrument panel to indicate that the function is activated and exterior lighting switches on: Parking lights, headlights and license plate lighting.
The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center display.
Using turn signals
Turn signals.
Triple flash indicator
| Move the steering wheel lever up or down to the first position and release. The turn signals will flash three times. If the function is deactivated via the center display, the signals will flash once. |
- This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
- If the turn signal indicator flashes more quickly than normal, refer to the message in the instrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequence
| Move the lever up or down as far as possible. |
The lever will stop in its end position and can be moved back manually or automatically by moving the steering wheel.
Welcome Light
The function is activated when the key is used for unlocking. The parking lights, ceiling lights, footwell lights, and trunk/cargo compartment lights are activated in daylight conditions. In weak daylight or dark conditions, license plate lighting will also be activated.
If no door is opened, the lights will remain illuminated for approx. 2 minutes. If a door is opened while the function is activated, the interior lighting will remain illuminated for a longer period of time.
This function can be activated and deactivated in the center display.