2025-2026 Volvo EX30 4 Door Visibility, mirrors and exterior lights User Manual
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9. Visibility, mirrors and exterior lights  
Learn how to control your car’s lights, mirrors and wipers for better visibility when the conditions call for it.  
Your car is equipped with multiple features to assist you in your driving. Some are designed to improve safety, while others im-  
prove visibility. Some features are designed with both purposes in mind. Reading this section of the manual can assist in mak-  
ing your driving experience safer and more comfortable.  
9.1. Exterior lights  
Your car has a range of lighting capabilities. You can select and control the different lighting options in the  
display and on the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
Warning  
Car lights systems which are dependent on ambient light detection do not absolve the driver of responsibility for  
ensuring that proper lighting is used for all situations according to local laws and traffic regulations.  
Exterior lights refers to all of the exterior illumination functions and features that affect visibility.  
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You control certain driving lights, such as the high beam and the direction indicators, with the left-hand steering wheel  
stalk.  
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You select primary lighting modes, the rear fog light and exterior convenience lights in the main area of the display.  
The hazard warning lights button is located on the overhead console.  
Some lighting features rely on the car's ability to sense that there are poor light conditions outside. Make sure that the car cam-  
eras are kept clean and are well-maintained. If the cameras’ views are affected by dirt, they can't do their job properly. They need  
to be able to obtain enough information so that they can properly direct the car’s lighting responses.  
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Note  
Exterior lighting may temporarily contain water from condensation. This is normal and all exterior lights are designed to  
withstand this. Condensation is normally vented out of the light housing after a period of time.  
9.1.1. Driving lights  
Driving lights mix automatic behaviours and direct controls which allow you to adapt to any situation or  
visibility conditions.  
Important  
The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the car is driven while using a lights mode that is suitable for the  
current driving conditions and local traffic regulations.  
Primary lighting  
You can choose between several different primary lighting modes in the display. Your selection sets a standard lighting  
behaviour.  
The automatic lights mode[1] allows your car to automatically detect and calculate which lighting mode is most suitable for the driving and environmental lighting  
conditions.  
You can manually select the passing beam to keep the front lights dipped.  
The position lights are points of illumination around the car that make your car more visible to other road users.  
Off deactivates all primary lighting modes.[2]  
Additional lights  
The rear fog light warns traffic behind you of your presence in poor light conditions. It is manually activated in the display.  
You can run tests from the display to check the lights on a connected trailer.  
[1]  
Auto  
[2]  
Some exterior lights may remain on when driving based on regulations in various market regions.  
9.1.1.1. Operating the driving lights  
Familiarise yourself with operating the lights that are available via the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
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You can control some primary lighting modes behaviours using the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
The horizontal stalk positions  
You can move the left-hand stalk forwards or backwards to switch between different lighting selections. The stalk always  
springs back to the neutral position.  
The selections available are:  
High beam on  
High beam off  
High beam flash  
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When the automatic lights mode[ ] is selected in the display:  
Push the stalk twice to switch between the manual high beam and the automatic high beam.  
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When the passing beam is manually selected in the centre display:  
Push the left-hand stalk to turn the manual high beam on.  
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Pull the left-hand stalk fully to turn high beam off.  
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A short pull of the stalk activates the high beam flash.  
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The lights settings will reset to their default values between drives.  
Important  
Make sure that the car cameras are well-maintained and kept clean. If the cameras’ views are obscured by dirt, they will  
not be able to obtain enough information to properly direct the car’s lighting responses.  
[1]  
Auto  
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9.1.1.2. High beam  
The high beam is important for your driving visibility. There are different states you can use to suit your  
needs.  
Important  
Remember that your ability to see the road properly in low lighting conditions is important not just for your own safety,  
but for other road users and pedestrians too.  
The high beam is more powerful and has a longer reach of illumination than the passing beam. To use the high beam, you must  
first activate the automatic lights mode or passing beam.  
When the automatic high beam is active, the car automatically reacts to oncoming traffic to avoid dazzling other road users.  
Note  
The automatic high beam only activates at speeds over approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) and in low light.  
Use the left-hand steering wheel stalk to switch between the different high beam settings. There are symbols in the display that  
show which high beam setting is currently active. These include:  
The manual high beam is active.  
The automatic high beam is enabled.  
The automatic high beam is active.  
Important  
Make sure that the car cameras are well-maintained and kept clean. If the cameras’ views are obscured by dirt, they will  
not be able to obtain enough information to properly direct the car’s lighting responses.  
9.1.1.3. Passing beam  
The passing beam reduces the risk of dazzling other road users.  
The passing beam is part of the automatic lights mode. However, you can manually select the passing beam in the display.  
9.1.1.3.1. Activating the passing beam  
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The passing beam can be manually activated in the display.  
Manually activating the passing beam keeps the front lights dipped.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Lights and displays → Exterior lights.  
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Press the passing beam symbol  
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Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button  
The passing beam is turned on.  
on the steering wheel.  
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Deactivate the manual passing beam by selecting a different primary lighting mode.  
9.1.1.4. Activating the rear fog light  
The rear fog light is designed to warn traffic behind you of your presence in bad weather with poor light  
conditions.  
The rear fog light needs to be manually activated in the main area of the display.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Lights and displays → Exterior lights → Rear fog light.  
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Turn it on or off by pressing the fog light symbol  
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9.1.1.5. Activating the position lights  
The position lights help to alert other road users to the presence of your car. You can leave the car locked  
with the position lights on.  
The position lights are useful when you need to make other road users aware of your position, such as when you intend to  
leave the car stationary for a short period of time.  
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Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Lights and displays → Exterior lights.  
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Press the position lights symbol  
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Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button  
The position lights are turned on.  
on the steering wheel.  
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The position lights are turned off by selecting a different primary lighting mode.  
9.1.1.6. Hazard warning lights  
If there is a potential risk to surrounding traffic, you should turn the hazard lights on. This helps to alert other  
road users of the need for greater awareness.  
Important  
It is the driver's responsibility to use hazard lights according to local laws and traffic regulations.  
The hazard lights button is located in the overhead console. You can also access the lights in the bottom bar in the display.  
The location of the hazard lights button in the overhead console  
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The location of the hazard lights button in the display  
The status and interaction points to control the hazard lights are signified by the associated symbol.  
Automatic activation  
The hazard warning lights turn on automatically when the emergency brake lights are triggered due to sudden braking. You can  
them off manually or let them turn off automatically when you begin driving again.  
In the event of a collision  
Your hazard lights will automatically turn on in the event of a collision.[1]  
There is a cool-down period which disables the option to turn the hazard lights off. When you can use them as normal, the haz-  
ard lights button begins flashing again.  
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This is dependent on local regulations and regional standards.  
9.1.1.6.1. Activating the hazard warning lights  
The hazard warning lights are essential for driving safety. Be sure that you know how to work them.  
Hazard warning lights symbol  
When you get into the car, the hazard warning lights button in the overhead console lights up, showing that you can use it.  
There's also a button located in the bottom bar in the display.  
Press the hazard warning lights button, either in the overhead console or the display.  
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Both of the direction indicator symbols in the driver information area of the display and the hazard warning lights buttons  
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flash simultaneously in the same rhythm as the lights. You will also hear a ticking sound.  
9.1.1.7. Adjusting headlights height  
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You can adjust the height of the front headlights.  
Changing the vertical tilt of the passing beam allows you to control how far ahead the beam will illuminate. You can use the  
headlights' height adjustment to counteract any changes to the car's balance. Keep in mind that high-angled beams can dazzle  
other road users.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Lights and displays → Exterior lights → Adjust height of light beam.  
The height adjustment page opens.  
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Select the height you want.  
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Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button  
on the steering wheel.  
9.1.2. Operating the direction indicators  
Use the direction indicators to communicate how you intend to manoeuvre your car. The controls are located  
on the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
The indicators have two types of activation – quick and standard. While the indicators are blinking, you will hear a ticking sound  
and see a direction indicator symbol in the driver information area of the display.  
The indicators on the left-hand stalk  
Quick indication  
Move the left-hand steering wheel stalk slightly up or down and allow it to spring back to the middle.  
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The indicators blink three times before turning off.  
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Standard indication  
Move the left-hand steering wheel stalk up to turn the right indicator on and down to turn the left direction indicator on.  
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The stalk moves back to its original position and the indicators turn off when you straighten the steering wheel out after  
turning.  
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Note  
You can cancel standard indication by moving the left-hand steering wheel stalk slightly up or down.  
Note  
Indicator malfunction  
In the event of any malfunction or damage to the direction indicator function, the malfunction symbol  
display.  
appears in the  
9.1.3. Exterior convenience lights  
There are lighting functions available that make it easier to see when you are outside your car.  
Convenience lights refers to lights which work when the car is parked.  
Welcome lights  
When the car senses you approaching your car, it can automatically activate certain lights for a short period of time. This setting  
can be enabled in the display.  
Guidance light  
The guidance light provides extra lighting around your car. This is useful when you are parked in a dark location. You can use the  
display to turn it on and off, or set your desired time duration.  
9.1.3.1. Activating the guidance light  
Find the activation controls for the guidance light. You can use the same controls to deactivate the light.  
The guidance light helps you to see when you're outside of the car and to be seen by others.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Locking → Guidance light.  
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Turn it on or off, or set your desired time duration.  
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9.1.3.2. Welcome lights  
Your car can indicate that it recognises you are approaching with a welcome lights sequence. These lights  
also help you to see the surrounding area of your car.  
If the welcome lights sequence is enabled, as you approach the car, a brief light sequence will trigger. The welcome lights se-  
quence is only on temporarily and is there to help you see when you are approaching.  
When you unlock the car, certain lights activate to help you to see when entering.  
9.1.3.2.1. Enabling the welcome lights  
In addition to the default lights that activate when you unlock your car, you can turn on the welcome lights  
sequence.  
The welcome lights display a short lights sequence and give better visibility as you approach your car.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and select Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Locking → Welcome light.  
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Enable or disable the welcome lights.  
Your car will keep these features active until deselected.  
9.2. Mirrors  
The rear-view mirror and the two wing mirrors are important for your driving awareness. Make sure that you  
adjust the mirrors to your needs before driving.  
Rear-view mirror  
You can adjust the interior rear-view mirror by angling it manually.  
Wing mirrors  
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You can adjust the wing mirrors' positions using the buttons on the right-hand side of the steering wheel.  
You can save the wing mirrors' positions to your user profile.  
Via the locking settings, you can set the mirrors to automatically fold and unfold when you lock or unlock the car.  
The wing mirrors are heated to prevent ice and frost from impeding visibility.  
Note  
Alerts about vehicles in blind spots  
The wing mirrors have lights on them to give you greater driving awareness. They activate when vehicles are detected in  
or near the blind spots.  
Open door warning  
The wing mirror lights will also illuminate when a door is open.  
Warning  
The wing mirrors are curved to improve visibility. Objects may appear to be further away than they actually are.  
Mirror dimming  
The dimming function reduces strong reflections from bright light.  
The driver side's wing mirror and the rear-view mirror have automatic dimming.  
9.2.1. Adjusting wing mirrors  
Before you start driving, make sure that the wing mirrors are in positions that give you good visibility.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and select Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Mirrors and wipers → Adjust side mirrors.  
Press Adjust.  
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The adjustment settings view appears.  
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Select the wing mirror you want to adjust.  
Use the steering wheel buttons to adjust the selected mirror.  
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Tip  
Folding and unfolding the wing mirrors  
You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors in the adjustment settings view. This can be useful to do when you are parking  
or driving in narrow spaces.  
If you fold the wing mirrors and start driving, they will fold out again when the car reaches a certain speed.  
9.3. Wipers and washers  
The wipers and washers work together to keep the windscreens clean and clear.  
Wiper and washer controls  
You can control the wipers and washers using the scroll wheel and buttons on the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
Front wipers and washers  
Rear wiper and washer  
The front washer nozzles are located on the underside of the bonnet, at the bottom of the windscreen. The rear washer nozzle is  
on the underside of the roof spoiler, above the rear windscreen.  
Front wiper modes  
The front wipers have an automatic mode as well as multiple manual speeds. Each wiper mode sets a different speed for the  
wiper movements, so you need to select the appropriate mode for the conditions you are driving in. You can see the current  
wiper mode in the display. Between drives, the car resets to automatic mode by default.  
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When automatic mode is active, the car uses information from its rain sensor to activate the wipers and control their speed. You  
can change the rain sensor sensitivity in settings and the quick controls view. When the rain sensor is active, you can see a  
symbol in the display.  
Active rain sensor symbol  
Rear wiper  
Use the left-hand steering wheel stalk to manually turn the rear wiper on or off. The driver information area of the display shows  
whether the rear wiper is active or not.  
You can also enable a setting to allow the rear wiper to activate automatically when you are reversing the car. When this setting  
is enabled via the display, the rear wiper automatically activates if the front windscreen wipers are active while you are reversing.  
If you change gear, the rear wiper will stop wiping the rear windscreen.  
Important  
Maintenance, refilling and replacing  
Clean the wiper blades regularly.  
Replace the wiper blades if they show signs of wear.  
Refill washer fluid when your car tells you to.  
Avoid using the wipers without lubrication from either rain or washer fluid. It can cause wear or damage.  
Car wash safety  
Turn the automatic wiper mode off when you enter a car wash. Otherwise, the rain sensor will cause the wipers to activ-  
ate, which could lead to damage.  
9.3.1. Controlling front wipers  
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You can manually activate the windscreen wipers or change the way they work. When the car detects rain in  
automatic mode, the wipers will activate.  
Modes:  
Wipers are turned off  
Off  
Auto  
1x  
Automatic mode using rain sensor  
Low  
High  
3x  
Single wipe  
Press once on the upper button on the end of the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
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The wipers will swipe once across the front windscreen.  
Changing wiper mode  
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Rotate the scroll wheel on the end of the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
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The display shows the wiper menu as you scroll through the wiper mode options. The currently selected mode is also  
highlighted.  
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9.3.2. Controlling rear wiper  
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The rear wiper can be manually turned on and off. You can also enable a setting via the display to allow the  
rear wiper to activate automatically when you are reversing the car.  
You control the rear windscreen wiper by using the lower button on the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
Turning on and off  
Press once on the lower button on the end of the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
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The rear wiper turns on.  
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Press the button again to turn the rear wiper off.  
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Enabling automatic rear wiper while reversing  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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Go to Controls → Mirrors and wipers → Auto rear wiper while reversing.  
Turn it on.  
9.3.3. Activating washers  
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Activate the front or rear windscreen washers using the buttons on the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
Washer buttons on the left-hand steering wheel stalk.  
Press and hold the button on the left-hand steering wheel stalk for the washer you want to activate. The front washer is  
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activated by the upper button and the rear washer is activated by the lower button.  
Front wipers and washers symbol  
Rear wiper and washer symbol  
The washers and wipers work together to distribute washer fluid across the windscreen.  
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When you release the button, the wipers make a few more passes to wipe away excess fluid.  
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Related Topics

Exterior lights Driving lights Operating the driving lights High beam Passing beam Activating the passing beam Activating the rear fog light Activating the position lights Hazard warning lights Activating the hazard warning lights Adjusting headlights height Exterior convenience lights Activating the guidance light Welcome lights Enabling the welcome lights Mirrors Adjusting wing mirrors Wipers and washers Controlling front wipers Controlling rear wiper Activating washers

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