Headlamp pattern without active bending lights (left) and with active bending lights (right).
- Active bending lights follow steering wheel movements to provide additional illumination in bends and junctions and can thereby provide the driver with improved visibility.
- In the event of a fault in the function, the
- The active bending lights are only switched on in weak daylight or in darkness as well as when the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in
Active main beam
Active main beam uses the camera sensor in the upper edge of the windscreen. The camera sensor registers the headlamp beams from oncoming traffic or the rear lights of vehicles ahead, and then switches from main beam to dipped beam.
- The symbol
- The function can start while driving in the dark when the car’s speed is approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) or higher. The function can also take streetlights into account. When the camera sensor no longer detects any oncoming car or car in front, main beam is switched on again after about a second.
Activate active main beam
- Active main beam is activated and deactivated by turning the left-hand stalk switch to position
- If active main beam is deactivated while main beam is on, the lighting is immediately reset to dipped beam.
- Active main beam does not need to be reactivated every time the car is started.
The active main beam has adaptive functionality. In this case, unlike what happens during conventional dimming, the light beam continues to illuminate with main beam on both sides of oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead – only the part of the light beam that points directly to the vehicle is dimmed.
- Adaptive functionality: Dipped beam directly towards oncoming vehicle, but continued main beam on both sides of the vehicle.
- The main beam is partly dimmed, i.e. if the light beam shines with slightly more than dipped beam, the symbol
- On motorways or at high speed, the system may change from adaptive to automatic functionality.
Limitations for active main beam
- The camera sensor on which the function is based has limitations.
- If this symbol is shown in the driver display, together with the message Active High Beam Temporarily unavailable, then switching between main and dipped beam must be performed manually.
- The same applies if this symbol is shown together with the message Windscreen sensor blocked See Owner’s manual.
- The active main beam may be temporarily unavailable e.g. in situations with dense fog or heavy rain. When the active main beam becomes available again, or the windscreen sensors are no longer blocked, the message is extinguished and the active main beam is reactivated.
Warning
- Active main beam is an aid for using the optimum beam pattern when conditions are favorable.
- The driver always bears responsibility for manually switching between the main and dipped beams when traffic situations or weather conditions are so required.
Farewell light
- The farewell light is activated when the driver leaves the car.
- When the driver leaves the car after driving, the car’s position lamps and number plate lighting remain switched on. The lighting remains switched on for approx. 2 minutes or until the car is locked.
- If the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in
Using direction indicators
The car’s direction indicators are operated with the left-hand stalk switch. The direction indicator lamps flash three times or continuously, depending on how far up or down the stalk switch is moved.
- Direction indicators.
Short flash sequence
| 1 | Move the stalk switch up or down to the first position and release. The direction indicator lamps flash three times. |
Continuous flash sequence
| 2 | Move the stalk switch up or down to its end position. |
The stalk switch remains in its position and is moved back manually, or automatically by the steering wheel movement.
Brake lights
The brake light automatically comes on during braking.
- The brake light is illuminated when the brake pedal is depressed and when the car is braked automatically by one of the driver support systems.
- The brake light also illuminates during regenerative braking if the braking force exceeds a certain level.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp is considerably stronger than the normal rear lights and should only be used in reduced visibility due to fog, snow, smoke or dust so that other road users have an early warning of a vehicle ahead.
- Button for rear fog lamp.
The rear fog lamp is a lamp at the rear of the car, on the driver’s side.
The rear fog lamp can only be switched on when:
- when the car is in drive mode and the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in
- when the car is in drive mode and the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in
- Press the button to switch the lights on/off. The
The rear fog lamp is switched off automatically when:
- when the stalk switch’s rotating ring is set in position
- the car is switched off
- the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in position
Front fog lamps/cornering lights
The front fog lamps are activated manually when driving in fog and automatically when reversing in order to complement the reversing light.
If the car is fitted with cornering lights, the front fog lamps come on automatically in dull daylight or darkness in order to light up the area diagonally in front of the car.
- Button for front fog lamps.
- The front fog lamps can be switched on when the car is in drive mode and the rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position
Press the button to activate and deactivate. The - The front fog lamps switch off automatically when the car is switched off or when the rotating ring on the stalk switch is set to the
Cornering lights
- The front fog lamps can include the cornering lights function, which temporarily illuminates the area diagonally in front of the car in the direction the steering wheel is turned on a sharp bend, or in the direction shown by the direction indicators.
- The function is activated in weak daylight or darkness when the stalk switch’s rotating ring is in the
- In addition, both cornering lights are switched on as a supplement to the reversing lamp during reversing. They are extinguished when the car drives forward again.
Dipped beam
When driving with the stalk switch’s rotating ring in
- Stalk switch rotating ring in AUTO position.
- With the stalk switch’s rotating ring in
- With the stalk switch’s rotating ring in
Tunnel detection
- The car detects when it is driven into a tunnel and switches from daytime running lights to dipped beams.
- Note that the rotating ring in the left-hand stalk switch must be in
Using the main beam
The main beam is operated with the left-hand stalk switch. The main beam is the car’s strongest lighting and should be used when driving in the dark for better visibility, as long as it does not dazzle other road users.
Steering wheel stalk switch with the rotating ring.
Main beam flash
| 1 | Move the stalk switch backward slightly to the main beam flash position. The main beam comes on until the stalk switch is released. |
Main beam
| 2 | The main beam can be activated when the steering wheel stalk switch’s rotating ring is in position |
| 3 | Deactivate by moving the stalk switch backward. |
Note
- When the main beam has been activated, it can be deactivated by moving the stalk switch backward to either 1 position or 3 positions.
- When the main beam has been activated the
Using the guidance light
Some of the exterior lightings can be kept switched on to work as guidance light after the car has been locked.
To activate the function:
- Make sure the car is switched off.
- Move the left-hand stalk switch forward toward the instrument panel and release.
- Get out of the car and lock the door.
- The
- The
The guidance light is illuminated for approximately 60 seconds.
Adapting the headlamp pattern from the headlamps
The headlamp pattern for headlamps with pixel technology can be reset when changing from right-hand to left-hand traffic, and vice versa. This function adapts the light from the headlamps to reduce the risk of dazzling oncoming traffic.
The headlamp pattern for headlamps without pixel technology does not need to be reset when changing from right-hand to left-hand traffic, and vice versa.
To reset the headlamp pattern, proceed as follows:
- Press
- Then tap on Controls.
- Select Lights and activate/deactivate Right-hand traffic/Left-hand traffic.
Emergency brake lights
Emergency brake lights are activated to alert vehicles behind about heavy braking.
- The function means that the brake light flashes instead of – as in normal braking – shining with a constant glow.
- The emergency brake lights are activated during heavy braking or if the ABS system is activated at high speeds.
- After the driver brakes to a low speed and then releases the brake, the brake light returns to normal function and is extinguished.
- The car’s hazard warning flashers are activated at the same time. These flash until the driver accelerates the car to a higher speed again or switches off the car’s hazard warning flashers.
Position lamps
Position lamps can be used so that other road users can see the car if it stops or is parked. The position lamp is switched on with the rotating ring on the stalk switch.
Stalk switch rotating ring in position lamps position.
- Turn the rotating ring to the
- If the car is in drive mode, the daytime running lights are switched on instead of the front position lamps.
- If the car is stationary but running, the rotating ring can be moved to the position lamp
- When driving for more than 30 seconds at max. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), or if the speed exceeds 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the daytime running lights are switched on. The driver should turn to a position other than
- If the tailgate is opened when it is dark outside, the rear position lamps come on (if not already switched on) to warn road users approaching from behind.
Welcome light
The welcome light is switched on when the car is unlocked and is used to switch on the car’s lighting at a distance.
- The function is activated when the car is unlocked. In daylight, position lamps, interior roof lamps, floor lights and cargo area lighting are activated. In weak daylight or darkness, number plate lighting and lighting in the outer handles are also activated with their light source aimed towards the ground.
- The lighting stays on for approx. 2 minutes if no doors are opened. If a door is opened within the activation time, the time for the interior lighting and lighting in the outer handles will be extended.
- The function can be activated and deactivated via the centre display.
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users by means of all of the car’s direction indicators being activated simultaneously. The function can be used to give a warning in the event of traffic hazards.
- Button for hazard warning flashers.
- Press the button to activate the hazard warning flashers.
- The hazard warning flashers are automatically activated when the car brakes so powerfully that the emergency brake lights are activated and the speed is low. The hazard warning flashers start to flash after the emergency brake lights have stopped flashing and are then deactivated automatically when the car drives away again or are deactivated if the button is depressed.
- The hazard warning flashers are automatically activated in the event of a collision.
Daytime running lights
The car has sensors that detect the light conditions in the surroundings. With the stalk switch’s rotating ring in position
- Stalk switch rotating ring in AUTO position.
If the stalk switch rotating ring is in the
Warning
- This system help to save energy – it cannot determine in all situations when daylight is too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist and rain.
- The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the car is driven with the correct beam pattern for the traffic situation and in accordance with applicable traffic regulations.
Exterior lamp positions
The exterior lighting of the car uses a number of different lamps. An LED type lamp must be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Lamps, front
- Main beam/dipped beam (LED)
- Daytime running lights/position lamps/direction indicators (LED)
- Pixel module for main beam and dipped beam (LED)
- Front fog lamps/cornering lights (LED)
Lamps, rear
- Brake light – central, high-level (LED)
- Fog lamp
- Position lamps (LED)
- Direction indicators
- Brake lights
- Reversing lamps (LED)
Bulb specifications
Specifications for replaceable bulbs.
- Contact a workshop if faults occur in lamps other than bulbs. If a fault occurs in LED lamps, the entire lamp unit usually must be replaced.
| Function | W | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rear direction indicators | 24 | PY24W |
| Brake lights | 21 | H21W LL |
| Rear fog lamp | 21 | H21W LL |
Checking trailer lamps
When connecting a trailer – check that the trailer lamps work before departure.
Checking trailer lamps
Automatic checking
After a trailer is connected electrically, it is possible to ensure that the trailer lamps are working via an automatic lamp activation. The function helps the driver check that the trailer lamps are working before starting off.
- When a trailer is connected to the towbar, Perform a trailer lamp check. the message is shown in the driver display.
- Confirm the message by pressing the right-hand steering wheel keypad’s O button.
- The lamp check starts.
- Exit the car to check lamp functionality.
- All trailer lamps start to flash – then the lamps are switched on one at a time.
- Visually check that all lamps available on the trailer are operational.
- After a moment, all lamps on the trailer flash again.
- The check is complete.
If one or more of the trailer’s direction indicators or brake light bulbs is broken, the driver display shows a symbol and a message. Other lights on the trailer must be checked manually by the driver before setting off.
| Symbol | Message |
|---|---|
| | Right trailer turn indicator malfunction Left trailer turn indicator malfunction |
| | Trailer brake light malfunction |
If any lamp for the trailer’s direction indicators is broken, the driver display symbol for direction indicators will also flash more quickly than normal.