INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Display and instrument lighting
Position Specification
The Active main beam (p. 92)*
Different display and instrument lighting is
switched on depending on key position; see Key
positions - functions at different levels (p. 81).
function can be used.
Main beam can be activated when
dipped beam is switched on.
The display lighting is automatically subdued in
darkness - the sensitivity is set with the thumb-
wheel.
Main beam flash can be used.
The intensity of the instrument lighting is
adjusted with the thumbwheel.
Dipped beam, side marker lamps
rear and position lamps.
Headlamp levelling
Main beam can be activated.
Main beam flash can be used.
The load in the car changes the vertical align-
ment of the headlamp beam, which could dazzle
oncoming motorists. Avoid this by adjusting the
height of the beam. Lower the beam if the car is
heavily laden.
Thumbwheel positions for different load cases.
Only driver
A
B
Fitted in or under the front bumper.
Also at idle when the engine is running, provided that the knob
is moved to this position from another position.
Driver and passenger in the front passenger
seat
1. Leave the engine running, or have the car's
Volvo recommends that
when the car is driven.
mode is used
Occupants in all seats
electrical system in key position I.
Occupants in all seats and maximum load in
the cargo area
2. Roll the thumbwheel up/down to raise/lower
beam alignment.
WARNING
Driver and maximum load in the cargo area
The car's audio system is not able to deter-
mine when daylight is too weak or sufficiently
strong, e.g. in fog and rain, in all situations.
Related information
The driver is always responsible for ensuring
that the car is driven with a beam pattern suit-
able for the traffic situation and in accordance
with applicable traffic regulations.
Position lamps (p. 90)
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Daytime running lights (p. 90)
Main/dipped beam (p. 91)
* Option/accessory. 89
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