Volvo XC90 Twin Engine (2020 year). Manual in english — page 9

LIGHTING

162

Using main beam

Main beam is operated with the left-hand
stalk switch. Main beam is the car's stron-
gest lighting and should be used when driv-
ing in the dark for better visibility, as long as
it does not dazzle other road users.

Steering wheel stalk switch with rotating ring.

Main beam flash

Move the stalk switch backwards slightly
to main beam flash position. Main beam
comes on until the stalk switch is
released.

Main beam

Main beam can be activated when the
steering wheel stalk switch's rotating ring
is in position

2

or

. Activate

main beam by moving the stalk switch for-
wards.
Deactivate by moving the stalk switch
backwards.

When main beam has been activated the

symbol illuminates in the driver display.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 158)

•

Active main beam (p. 162)

Active main beam

Active main beam is a function which uses a
camera sensor at the top edge of the wind-
screen to detect the headlamp beams from
oncoming traffic or the rear lights of vehicles
in front, and then switches from main beam
to dipped beam.

The symbol

represents active main beam.

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 oncom-
ing car or car in front, main beam is switched
on again after about a second.

2

When dipped beam is activated.

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Activate active main beam

Active main beam is activated and deactivated
by turning the left-hand stalk switch to posi-
tion

. The rotating ring then returns to

position

. When active main beam is

activated, the symbol

illuminates with a

white glow in the driver display. When main
beam is activated, the symbol shines blue.

If active main beam is deactivated while main
beam is on, the lighting is immediately reset to
dipped beam.

Adaptive functionality

For cars with LED

3

headlamps

*

, active main

beam has adaptive functionality

4

. In this case,

unlike what happens during conventional dim-
ming, 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

in the driver

display shines blue.

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 per-
formed manually. The

symbol extin-

guishes when these message are shown.

The same applies if this symbol is
shown together with the message

Windscreen sensor

Sensor

blocked, see Owner's manual

.

Active main beam may be temporarily unavail-
able e.g. in situations with dense fog or heavy
rain. When active main beam becomes availa-
ble again, or the windscreen sensors are no
longer blocked, the message goes out and the

symbol illuminates.

WARNING

Active main beam is an aid for using the

optimum beam pattern when conditions

are favourable.
The driver always bears responsibility for

manually switching between main and

dipped beam when traffic situations or

weather conditions so require.

3

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

4

Depending on the car's equipment level.

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Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 158)

•

Using main beam (p. 162)

•

Limitations for camera and radar unit
(p. 358)

Using direction indicators

The car's direction indicators are operated
with the left-hand stalk switch. The direction
indicator lamps flash three times or continu-
ously, depending on how far up or down the
stalk switch is moved.

Direction indicators.

Short flash sequence

Move the stalk switch up or down to the
first position and release. The direction
indicator lamps flash three times. If the
function is deactivated via the centre dis-
play, the lamps will flash once.

NOTE

•

This automatic flashing sequence can
be stopped by moving the stalk switch
immediately in the opposite direction.

•

If the symbol for direction indicators in
the driver display flashes more quickly
than normal - see the message in the
driver display.

Continuous flash sequence

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.

Related information

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 167)

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 159)

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Active bending lights

*

Active bending lights are designed to provide
additional illumination in bends and junctions.
Cars with LED

5

headlamps

*

can have active

bending lights, depending on the car's equip-
ment level.

Headlamp pattern with function deactivated (left)

and activated (right) respectively.

Active bending lights follow steering wheel
movements to provide additional illumination
in bends and junctions and can thereby pro-
vide the driver with improved visibility.

The function is activated automatically when
the car is started. In the event of a fault in the
function, the

symbol illuminates in the

driver display at the same time as the driver
display shows an explanatory text.

The function is only active in weak daylight or
darkness and only when the car is moving and
dipped beam is switched on.

Deactivating/activating the function

The function is activated when the car is sup-
plied from the factory and can be deactivated/
activated via the centre display's function
view.

Press the

Active Bending

Lights

button.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 159)

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 ignition position

II

is active and the

rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position

or

.

Press the button to switch the lights on/off.
The

symbol in the driver display illumi-

nates when the rear fog lamp is switched on.

5

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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The rear fog lamp switches off automatically
when the car is switched off or when the
rotating ring on the stalk switch is set to the

or

position.

NOTE

Regulations on the use of rear fog lamps
vary from country to country.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 158)

•

Ignition positions (p. 458)

Brake lights

The brake light automatically comes on dur-
ing 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 sys-
tems.

Related information

•

Emergency brake lights (p. 166)

•

Brake functions (p. 461)

•

Driving support systems (p. 300)

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 dur-
ing heavy braking or if the ABS system is acti-
vated at high speeds.

After the driver brakes to a low speed and
then releases the brake, the brake light returns
to normal glow.

The car's hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated 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.

Related information

•

Brake lights (p. 166)

•

Foot brake (p. 462)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 167)

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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 warn-
ing 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 but-
ton is depressed.

NOTE

Regulations for the use of hazard warning
flashers may vary between countries.

Related information

•

Emergency brake lights (p. 166)

•

Using direction indicators (p. 164)

Using home safe lighting

Some of the exterior lighting can be kept
switched on to work as home safe lighting
after the car has been locked.

To activate the function:

1. Switch off the car.

2. Move the left-hand stalk switch forward

toward the instrument panel and release.

3. Get out of the car and lock the door.

> A symbol in the driver display is illumi-

nated to indicate that the function is
activated and outer lighting is switched
on: Position lamps, headlamp beams,
number plate lighting and lighting in
outer handles

*

.

The length of time that home safe lighting
remains on can be set via the centre display.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 159)

•

Approach light duration (p. 168)

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168

Approach light duration

Approach lighting 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 remote
control key is used for unlocking. 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 acti-
vated

*

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 han-
dles

*

will be extended.

The function can be activated and deactivated
via the centre display.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 159)

•

Using home safe lighting (p. 167)

•

Remote control key (p. 255)

Interior lighting

The passenger compartment is equipped
with several types of lighting, e.g. general
interior lighting, adjustable decor illumination
and lock lighting.

All lighting in the passenger compartment can
be switched on and off manually at least
5 minutes from when:

•

the car has been switched off and its elec-
trical system is in ignition position

0

•

the car has been unlocked, but it has not
yet been started.

Front roof lighting

Controls in roof console for the front reading lamps

and passenger compartment lighting.

Reading lamp, left-hand side

Passenger compartment lighting

Auto function for passenger compartment
lighting
Reading lamp, right-hand side

Reading lighting

The reading lamps on the right and left-hand
sides can be turned on and off by briefly press-
ing the buttons in the roof console. Brightness
is adjusted by holding the button pressed in.

Passenger compartment lighting

The floor lighting and interior roof lighting are
switched on or off with a short press on the
button in the roof console.

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Auto function for passenger compartment
lighting

The automatic function is activated by a short
press on the

AUTO

button in the roof console.

With the automatic system activated, the light
indicator in the button illuminates and the pas-
senger compartment lighting is switched on
and off according to the following.

The passenger compartment lighting comes
on when:

•

The car is unlocked

•

The car is switched off

•

A side door is opened.

The passenger compartment lighting goes off
when:

•

The car is locked

•

The car is started

•

A side door is closed

•

A side door has remained open for approx.
2 minutes.

Rear roof lighting

The rear area of the car has reading lighting,
which is also used as passenger compartment
lighting.

Reading lamps above the rear seat

6

.

In cars with panorama roof

*

there are two lamp units,

one on each side of the roof.

7

The reading lamps are switched on or off by
briefly pressing the button on the lamp.

Brightness is adjusted by holding the button
pressed in.

Glovebox lighting

Glovebox lighting is switched on and off
respectively when the lid is opened or closed.

Sun visor mirror lighting

*

The lighting for the mirror in the sun visor is
switched on and off respectively when the
cover is opened or closed.

Ground lighting

*

The ground lighting is switched on or off when
the corresponding door is opened or closed.

Door sill lighting

The door sill lighting is switched on or off
when a door is opened or closed.

Lighting in the cargo area

The lighting in the cargo area is switched on or
off when the tailgate is opened or closed.

Decor lighting

The ambient light is switched on when you
open the doors and is switched off when the
car is locked. The intensity of the decor light-
ing can be adapted in the centre display and
also precisely adjusted using the thumbwheel
in the instrument panel.

6

Reading lamps are also available above the third seat row

*

.

7

Does not apply to the third seat row

*

.

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170

Ambience lights

*

The car is equipped with LEDs that make it
possible to change the colour of the light.
These lights are switched on when the car is
running. The ambience light can be adapted in
the centre display and also precisely adjusted
using the thumbwheel in the instrument panel.

Lighting in storage compartments in
doors

The lighting in the storage compartments in
the doors is switched on when you open the
doors and is switched off when the car is
locked. The brightness can be precisely
adjusted using the thumbwheel in the instru-
ment panel.

Lighting in the tunnel console's front
cup holder

The lighting in the front cup holders is
switched on when the car is unlocked and is
switched off when the car is locked. The
brightness can be precisely adjusted using the
thumbwheel in the instrument panel.

Related information

•

Adjusting interior lighting (p. 170)

•

Lighting control (p. 158)

•

Ignition positions (p. 458)

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 610)

Adjusting interior lighting

The lamps inside the car come on differently
depending on the ignition position used. The
interior lighting can be adjusted with a
thumbwheel in the instrument panel, and cer-
tain light functions can also be adjusted via
the centre display.

The thumbwheel on the
instrument panel, to the left
of the steering wheel, is used
to adjust the brightness of
the display light, control light,
ambient light and ambience
light

*

Adjusting ambient decor illumination

1. Press

Settings

in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press

My Car

Lights and Lighting

Interior Lighting

.

3. Choose between the following settings:

•

Under

Ambient Light Intensity

, select

from

Off

,

Low

and

High

.

•

Under

Ambient Light Level

, select

from

Reduced

and

Full

.

Adjusting ambience light

*

The car is equipped with a number of LEDs
that make it possible to change the colour of
the light. These lights are switched on when
the car is running.

Changing the brightness of the lights

1. Press

Settings

in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press

My Car

Lights and Lighting

Interior Lighting

Interior Mood

Lighting

.

3. Under

Interior Mood Light Intensity

,

select from

Off

,

Low

and

High

.

Changing the colour of the light

1. Press

Settings

in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press

My Car

Lights and Lighting

Interior Lighting

Interior Mood

Lighting

.

3. Choose between

By Temperature

and

By Colour

in order to change the colour of

the light.

With the

By Temperature

option, the

light changes according to the set passen-
ger compartment temperature.

With the

By Colour

option, the

Theme

Colours

subcategory can be used to

adjust further.

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Related information

•

Interior lighting (p. 168)

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 159)

•

Ignition positions (p. 458)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

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174

Windows, glass and mirrors

The car contains several different windows,
glass panes and mirrors. Some of the win-
dows in the car are laminated.

The windscreen has laminated glass, and lami-
nated glass is available as an option for certain
other glass areas. Laminated glass is rein-
forced, which provides better protection
against break-ins and improved sound insula-
tion in the passenger compartment.

The panoramic roof

*

also has laminated glass.

The symbol is shown on the windows where the
glass is laminated

1

Related information

•

Pinch protection for windows and sun
blinds (p. 174)

•

Panorama roof

*

(p. 181)

•

Power windows (p. 175)

•

Rearview and door mirrors (p. 178)

•

Using the sun blind

*

(p. 177)

•

Head-up display

*

(p. 148)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 185)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 188)

•

Activating and deactivating the heated
windscreen

*

(p. 231)

•

Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors (p. 232)

Pinch protection for windows and

sun blinds

All power windows and sun blinds

*

have

pinch protection which is deployed if they are
blocked by any object while opening or clos-
ing.

In the event of blocking, the movement stops
and then reverses automatically to approx.
50 mm (approx. 2 inches) from the blocked
position (or to full ventilation position).

It is possible to force pinch protection when
closing has been cancelled, e.g. when ice is
formed, by continuing to press the control in
one and the same direction.

If any fault arises with the pinch protection, a
reset sequence can be tested.

WARNING

If the starter battery is disconnected, the

automatic opening and closing function

must be reset to work properly. A reset

must take place for pinch protection to

work.

Related information

•

Reset sequence for pinch protection
(p. 175)

•

Operating power windows (p. 176)

1

Does not apply to the windscreen or panorama roof

*

which are always laminated and thus do not have this symbol.

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•

Using the sun blind

*

(p. 177)

•

Operating the panorama roof

*

(p. 182)

Reset sequence for pinch

protection

If a problem occurs with the electrical func-
tions for the electric windows, a reset
sequence can be tested.

WARNING

If the starter battery is disconnected, the

automatic opening and closing function

must be reset to work properly. A reset

must take place for pinch protection to

work.

If a problem persists, or if it concerns the pan-
oramic roof, contact a workshop

2

.

Reset the power window

1. Start with the window in closed position.

2. Then operate the controls in the manual

position 3 times upwards to closed posi-
tion.
> The system is initialised automatically.

Related information

•

Pinch protection for windows and sun
blinds (p. 174)

•

Operating power windows (p. 176)

•

Using the sun blind

*

(p. 177)

Power windows

Each door has a control panel for the electri-
cally-driven power windows. The driver's
door has controls for operating all windows
and also to activate the child safety locks.

Driver's door control panel.

Electric child safety locks

*

that deactivate

the controls in the rear doors to prevent
doors or windows from being opened
from the inside.
Controls for rear windows.

Controls for front windows.

2

An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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WARNING

Children, other passengers or objects may

be trapped by the moving parts.

•

Always operate the windows with cau-
tion.

•

Do not allow children to play with the
controls.

•

Never leave children alone in the car.

•

Remember to always switch off the
power supply to the power windows
by setting the car's electrical system in
ignition position

0

, and then take the

remote control key with you when leav-
ing the car.

•

Never put an object or part of the body
through the windows, even if the car's
electrical system is fully disconnected.

Related information

•

Operating power windows (p. 176)

•

Pinch protection for windows and sun
blinds (p. 174)

•

Reset sequence for pinch protection
(p. 175)

Operating power windows

Using the driver's door control panel, all
power windows can be operated - using the
control panels in the other doors operates the
power window in the individual door.

The power windows are equipped with pinch
protection. If any fault arises with the pinch
protection, a reset sequence can be tested.

WARNING

Children, other passengers or objects may

be trapped by the moving parts.

•

Always operate the windows with cau-
tion.

•

Do not allow children to play with the
controls.

•

Never leave children alone in the car.

•

Remember to always switch off the
power supply to the power windows
by setting the car's electrical system in
ignition position

0

, and then take the

remote control key with you when leav-
ing the car.

•

Never put an object or part of the body
through the windows, even if the car's
electrical system is fully disconnected.

Operating the power windows.

Operating without auto. Move one of the
controls gently up or down. The power
windows move up or down as long as the
control is held in position.
Operating with auto. Move one of the con-
trols up or down to the end position and
release it. The window runs automatically
to its end position.

In order for the power windows to be used,
the ignition position must be

I

or

II

. The power

windows can be operated for a few minutes
after the car has been switched off and after
the ignition has been switched off - although
not after a door has been opened. It is only
possible to operate one control at a time.

It can also be operated using a remote control
key or keyless opening

*

with the door handle.

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WARNING

Check that children or other passengers

are not at risk of crushing when all the win-

dows are closed with a remote control key

or keyless opening

*

with a door handle.

NOTE

One way to reduce the pulsating wind
noise when the rear windows are open is
to also open the front windows slightly.

NOTE

The windows cannot be opened at speeds
above approx. 180 km/h (approx.
112 mph), but they can be closed.

The driver always bears responsibility for
following traffic regulations in force.

NOTE

It may not be possible to operate windows
at low temperatures.

Related information

•

Power windows (p. 175)

•

Pinch protection for windows and sun
blinds (p. 174)

•

Reset sequence for pinch protection
(p. 175)

•

Keyless locking and unlocking

*

(p. 279)

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote
control key (p. 257)

Using the sun blind

*

The sun blinds are built into each rear door.

Rear door – manually operated

The figure is schematic - the version may vary.

Hook with associated catch

–

Pull up the sun blind and attach it to the
hook in the upper door frame.

The window can still be opened and closed
with the sun blind up.

Related information

•

Pinch protection for windows and sun
blinds (p. 174)

•

Reset sequence for pinch protection
(p. 175)

•

Power windows (p. 175)

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Rearview and door mirrors

The rearview mirrors and door mirrors can be
used to give the driver better visibility to the
rear.

Interior rearview mirror

The interior rearview mirror is adjusted by
angling it manually. The interior rearview mir-
ror is equipped with HomeLink

*

, automatic

dimming

*

and compass

*

.

Door mirrors

WARNING

Both mirrors are bent to provide optimal

vision. Objects may appear to be further

away than they actually are.

The door mirror positions are adjusted with
the joystick in the driver's door control panel.
There are also a number of automatic settings
that can be linked to the memory function but-
tons for the power seat

*

.

Related information

•

HomeLink

®

*

(p. 516)

•

Compass

*

(p. 520)

•

Adjusting rearview mirror dimming
(p. 178)

•

Angling the door mirrors (p. 179)

•

Storing position for seat, door mirrors and
head-up display

*

(p. 194)

•

Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors (p. 232)

Adjusting rearview mirror dimming

Bright light from behind could be reflected in
the rearview mirrors and dazzle the driver.
Use dimming when disturbed by light from
behind.

Manual dimming

The interior rearview mirror can be dimmed
with a control in the mirror's lower edge.

Control for manual dimming.

1. Use dimming by moving the control in

towards the passenger compartment.

2. Return to normal mode by moving the

control towards the windscreen.

The control for manual dimming is not availa-
ble on mirrors with automatic dimming.

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Automatic dimming

*

Bright light from behind is automatically
dimmed by the interior rearview and door mir-
rors. Automatic dimming is always active
while driving, apart from when gearbox
reverse position is selected.

NOTE

When sensitivity is changed there is no
immediately noticeable change in dim-
ming, but the change takes place gradu-
ally.

Dimming sensitivity will affect both the interior
rearview mirror and the door mirrors.

To change dimming sensitivity:

1. Press

Settings

in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press

My Car

Mirrors and

Convenience

.

3. Under

Rearview Mirror Auto Dimming

,

select

Normal

,

Dark

or

Light

.

The interior rearview mirror contains two sen-
sors - one forward facing and one rearward
facing - that work together to identify and
eliminate dazzling light. The forward facing
sensor detects ambient light, while the rear-
ward facing sensor detects the light from vehi-
cle headlights behind.

For the door mirrors to be equipped with auto-
matic dimming, the interior rearview mirror
must also be equipped with automatic dim-
ming.

NOTE

If the sensors are obscured by e.g. parking
permits, transponders, sun visors or
objects in the seats or in the cargo area in
such a way that light is prevented from
reaching the sensors, then the dimming
function of the interior rearview and door
mirrors is reduced.

Related information

•

Rearview and door mirrors (p. 178)

•

Angling the door mirrors (p. 179)

Angling the door mirrors

To ensure better visibility to the rear, the door
mirrors need to be set to the preferences of
the driver. There are a number of automatic
settings that can also be linked to the mem-
ory function buttons for the power seat

*

.

Using controls for door mirrors

Controls for door mirrors.

The door mirror positions are adjusted with
the joystick in the driver's door control panel.
Ignition position must be at least

I

.

1. Press the

L

button for the left-hand door

mirror or the

R

button for the right-hand

door mirror. The light in the button illumi-
nates.

2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the

centre.