2018-2026 Volvo V60 SUV LIGHTING User Manual
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LIGHTING  
Lighting control and panel  
Position Meaning  
US: Daytime running lights and  
Position Meaning  
Daytime running lights and  
The lighting panel and controls can be used  
to adjust both exterior and interior lighting.  
The lighting ring on the left-side steering  
wheel lever can be used to activate and  
adjust the exterior lighting. The brightness of  
the interior lighting can be adjusted using the  
thumb wheel on the dashboard.  
parking lights are off.  
parking lights in daylight condi-  
tions.A  
Canada: Daytime running lights  
and parking lights are on.  
Low beams and parking lights in  
weak daylight or dark conditions  
or when the front fog lights*  
and/or rear fog light are acti-  
vated.  
High beam flash can be used.  
Parking lights when the vehicle  
is parked.  
Exterior lighting  
US: Daytime running lights are  
off.  
Active high beam can be acti-  
vated.  
Canada: Daytime running lights  
are on.  
High beams can be activated  
when low beams are on.  
High beam flash can be used.  
High beam flash can be used.  
Active high beams on/off.  
Low beams and parking lights.  
High beams can be activated.  
High beam flash can be used.  
A
US models only: Daytime running lights and parking lights  
can be deactivated in the center display.  
Lighting ring position.  
NOTE  
When the vehicle's ignition is in mode II, the  
lighting ring positions have the following func-  
tions:  
Volvo recommends use of Daytime  
Running Lights in the US. Its use is man-  
datory in Canada.  
Volvo recommends using position  
the vehicle is in motion.  
when  
148  
* Option/accessory.  
LIGHTING  
Using turn signals (p. 154)  
Using high beam (p. 152)  
Low beams (p. 152)  
Adjusting light functions via the  
WARNING  
center display  
The vehicle lighting system cannot in all sit-  
uations determine when the daylight is too  
weak or not strong enough, e.g. when  
there is fog or rain.  
A number of light functions can be adjusted  
and activated via the center display. These  
include active high beams, home safe lighting  
and approach lighting.  
Front fog lights/corner illumination*  
(p. 155)  
The driver is always responsible for driving  
the vehicle with lighting that is safe for the  
traffic conditions and as specified by appli-  
cable traffic regulations.  
Rear fog light (p. 156)  
1.  
Tap Settings in the center display's Top  
view.  
Active Bending Lights* (p. 155)  
Brake lights (p. 157)  
2. Tap My Car Lights and Lighting.  
Emergency brake lights (p. 157)  
Hazard warning flashers (p. 158)  
3.  
Select Exterior Lights or Interior  
Lighting and then select the function that  
you would like to adjust.  
Thumbwheel in instrument panel  
Related information  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
Active high beam (p. 153)  
Using home safe lighting (p. 158)  
Welcome Light (p. 158)  
Using turn signals (p. 154)  
Changing settings in the center display's  
Top view (p. 129)  
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright-  
ness.  
Function view in the center display (p. 119)  
Related information  
Adjusting light functions via the center  
display (p. 149)  
Interior Lighting (p. 159)  
Parking lights (p. 150)  
* Option/accessory. 149  
LIGHTING  
conditions, the parking lights and low beams  
will be illuminated.  
Adjusting the headlight pattern  
Parking lights  
The headlight pattern can be reset from right-  
hand to left-hand traffic, and vice versa. The  
function adapts the light pattern from the  
headlights to help reduce glare to oncoming  
traffic.  
The parking lights can be used to help other  
road users see the vehicle if it is stopped or  
parked. Use the lighting ring on the steering  
wheel lever to turn on the parking lights.  
In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also  
illuminate when the tailgate is opened to alert  
following traffic. This happens regardless of  
what position the lighting ring or ignition is in.  
1.  
Tap Settings in the center display's Top  
Related information  
view.  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
2. Tap My Car Lights and Lighting  
Exterior Lights.  
Ignition modes (p. 385)  
3.  
Select Temporary Right Hand Traffic/  
Temporary Left Hand Traffic.  
NOTE  
Active Bending Lights are not available  
when the headlight pattern is temporarily  
changed from left-hand to right-hand traf-  
fic, or vice versa.  
Lighting ring in the parking light position.  
Turn the lighting ring to the  
position to  
turn on the parking lights (the license plate  
lighting will also illuminate).  
Related information  
Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II  
position, the daytime running lights will illumi-  
nate instead of the front parking lights. With  
the lighting ring in this position, the parking  
lights will remain on regardless of what posi-  
tion the ignition is in.  
Changing settings in the center display's  
Top view (p. 129)  
Function view in the center display (p. 119)  
Active Bending Lights* (p. 155)  
US models: When  
mode is selected,  
the daytime running lights can be deactivated  
in the center display. The parking lights will  
also be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark  
150  
* Option/accessory.  
LIGHTING  
Daytime running lights  
Related information  
US models: When  
mode is selected,  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
Ignition modes (p. 385)  
Low beams (p. 152)  
the daytime running lights can be deactivated  
in the center display. The parking lights will  
also be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark  
conditions, the parking lights and low beams  
will be illuminated.  
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient  
lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in  
the  
position, the daytime running lights  
will always be activated when the ignition is  
in mode II. In weak daylight or dark condi-  
tions, the headlights automatically switch to  
low beams.  
US models: With the lighting ring in the  
or  
position, the daytime running lights  
will be off.  
Canadian models: With the lighting ring in  
the  
or  
position, the daytime run-  
ning lights will be on.  
NOTE  
Volvo recommends use of Daytime  
Running Lights in the US. Its use is man-  
datory in Canada.  
Lighting ring in AUTO position.  
WARNING  
With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in  
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  
position, the daytime running lights  
(DRL1) will illuminate when the vehicle is  
driven in daylight conditions. The headlights  
will switch automatically from daytime run-  
ning lights to low beams in weak daylight or  
dark conditions. The headlights will also  
switch to low beams if the front fog lights*  
and/or rear fog light are activated.  
The driver is always responsible for driving  
the vehicle with lighting that is safe for the  
traffic conditions and as specified by appli-  
cable traffic regulations.  
1
Daytime Running Lights  
* Option/accessory. 151  
LIGHTING  
Tunnel detection  
Low beams  
When driving with the lighting ring in the  
Using high beam  
The vehicle will detect if it enters a tunnel and  
shift from daytime running lights to low  
beams.  
High beam is operated via the left-hand  
steering wheel lever. High beam is the vehi-  
cle's strongest lighting and should be used  
when driving in dark conditions, provided it  
does not blind other road users, to improve  
visibility.  
position, low beam will be automati-  
cally activated in weak daylight or dark condi-  
tions, when the ignition is in the II position.  
Note that the left-hand steering wheel lever  
must be in  
to work.  
position for tunnel detection  
Related information  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
Ignition modes (p. 385)  
Daytime running lights (p. 151)  
Lighting ring in AUTO position.  
With the lighting ring in the  
low beams will be automatically activated if:  
position, the  
Steering wheel lever with lighting ring.  
High beam flash  
the front fog lights* are activated  
the rear fog light is activated  
Move the steering wheel lever slightly  
backward to the high beam flash mode.  
The high beams will illuminate until the  
lever is released.  
the rear and front fog lights are activated.  
With the lighting ring in the  
position,  
low beams will always be on when the ignition  
is in the II position.  
High beams  
The high beams can be activated when  
the lighting ring is in mode  
2 or  
2
When the low beams are on.  
152  
* Option/accessory.  
LIGHTING  
Active high beam  
Activating active high beams  
Active high beams can be activated and deac-  
tivated by turning the lighting ring on the left-  
. Activate high beams by moving the  
steering wheel lever forward.  
Active high beams is a function that uses  
camera sensors in the upper edge of the  
windshield to detect the headlights of  
approaching vehicles or the taillights of the  
vehicle directly ahead. When either of these  
is detected, the vehicle's headlights will auto-  
matically switch from high beams to low  
beams.  
Deactivate by moving the steering wheel  
lever backward.  
side steering wheel lever to position  
.
The lighting ring will then return to  
When active high beams are activated, a white  
.
When the high beams are activated, the  
symbol will be illuminated in the instrument  
panel.  
symbol will be displayed in the instru-  
ment panel. When high beams are on, the  
symbol will be blue.  
Related information  
If active high beams are deactivated when the  
high beams are on, the headlights will auto-  
matically switch to low beams.  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
Active high beam (p. 153)  
Limitations for active high beams  
The camera sensor on which the function is  
based has limitations.  
If this symbol and the message  
Active High Beam Temporarily  
unavailable is displayed in the  
instrument panel, switching  
between high and low beams must be done  
Active high beams is indicated by the  
symbol.  
manually. The  
the message is displayed.  
symbol will go out when  
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 vehi-  
cle or a vehicle ahead, the headlights will  
return to high beams after a second or two.  
The same applies if this symbol  
along with the message  
Windscreen sensor Sensor  
blocked, see Owner's manual is  
displayed.  
Active high beams may be temporarily unavail-  
able in certain situations, e.g. heavy fog or  
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153  
LIGHTING  
|| rain. When active high beams become availa-  
ble again, or the windshield sensors are no  
longer blocked, the message will disappear  
Using turn signals  
NOTE  
The vehicle's turn signals are controlled using  
the left-side steering wheel lever. The turn  
signals flash three times or continuously,  
depending on how far up or down the lever is  
moved.  
This automatic flashing sequence can  
be interrupted by immediately moving  
the lever in the opposite direction.  
and the  
symbol will be displayed.  
If the turn signal indicator flashes more  
quickly than normal, refer to the mes-  
sage in the instrument panel.  
WARNING  
Automatic high beam is an aid in using the  
best possible light based on prevailing con-  
ditions.  
Continuous flashing sequence  
Move the lever up or down as far as possi-  
ble.  
The driver is always responsible for man-  
ually switching between high and low  
beam when traffic situations or weather  
conditions require this.  
The lever will stop in its end position and can  
be moved back manually or automatically by  
moving the steering wheel.  
Related information  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
Related information  
Using high beam (p. 152)  
Hazard warning flashers (p. 158)  
Turn signals.  
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 309)  
Adjusting light functions via the center  
display (p. 149)  
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 func-  
tion is deactivated via the center display,  
the signals will flash once.  
154  
LIGHTING  
The function is only active in weak daylight or  
dark conditions and only when the vehicle is  
moving and the low beams are on.  
Active Bending Lights*  
Front fog lights/corner  
illumination*  
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to  
help provide extra illumination in curves and  
intersections. Depending on equipment level,  
vehicles with LED3 headlights* may be equip-  
ped with Active Bending Lights.  
The fog lights can be activated manually  
when driving in fog and are activated auto-  
matically when backing up to help augment  
the backup light.  
Deactivating/activating the function  
The function is activated as the default factory  
setting and can be activated and deactivated  
in the center display's Function view:  
If the vehicle is equipped with corner illumi-  
nation*, the fog lights are activated automati-  
cally in weak daylight or dark conditions to  
illuminate the area diagonally in front of the  
vehicle.  
Tap the Active Bending  
Lights button.  
Related information  
Adjusting light functions via the center  
display (p. 149)  
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and  
activated (right).  
Front fog lights/corner illumination*  
(p. 155)  
Active Bending Lights follow the movement of  
the steering wheel to help provide extra illumi-  
nation in curves and intersections, helping to  
improve visibility for the driver.  
Front fog lights button.  
The function is automatically activated when  
the engine is started. If a fault is detected in  
The front fog lights can be turned on when the  
ignition is in mode II and the lighting ring is in  
the system, the  
the instrument panel and a message will be  
displayed.  
symbol will illuminate in  
position  
Tap the button to activate or deactivate the  
function. The symbol in the instrument  
,
or  
.
3
LED (Light Emitting Diode)  
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* Option/accessory. 155  
LIGHTING  
|| panel comes on when the front fog lights are  
Related information  
Rear fog light  
on.  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
The rear fog light is considerably brighter  
than ordinary taillights and should only be  
used to help other road users see the vehicle  
when visibility is reduced by conditions such  
as fog, snow, smoke or dust.  
Ignition modes (p. 385)  
The front fog lights turn off automatically  
when the ignition is switched off or when the  
Rear fog light (p. 156)  
lighting ring is in position  
.
Active Bending Lights* (p. 155)  
Adjusting light functions via the center  
display (p. 149)  
NOTE  
Regulations concerning fog light use vary  
from country to country.  
Cornering illumination*  
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.  
Rear fog light button.  
The function is activated in weak daylight or  
dark conditions when the lighting ring is in  
The rear fog light consists of a light on the rear  
of the vehicle on the driver's side.  
or  
mode and the vehicle speed is  
The rear fog light can only be used when:  
less than about 30 km/h (about 20 mph).  
ignition mode II is active and the lighting  
ring is in position or  
Both cornering illumination are also illumi-  
nated as a complement to the taillights when  
reversing.  
the lighting ring is in the  
position  
The function is activated as the default factory  
setting and can be activated and deactivated  
using the center display.  
and the front fog lights are on.  
Press the button to switch on/off. The  
symbol in the instrument panel illuminates  
when the rear fog light is on.  
156  
* Option/accessory.  
LIGHTING  
The rear fog light turns off automatically when:  
Brake lights  
Emergency brake lights  
The brake lights are automatically illuminated  
when braking.  
The brake lights are illuminated when the  
brake pedal is depressed and when the brakes  
are automatically applied by a driver support  
system.  
The emergency brake lights are activated to  
warn following vehicles of hard braking.  
the ignition is off or the lighting ring is in  
the position.  
the lighting ring is in the  
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.  
position  
and the front fog lights are turned off.  
NOTE  
Related information  
Regulations concerning rear fog light use  
vary from country to country.  
Emergency brake lights (p. 157)  
After the driver decelerates to a low speed and  
then releases the brake, the brake lights  
resume their normal brightness.  
Brake functions (p. 387)  
Driver support systems (p. 268)  
Related information  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
Related information  
Front fog lights/corner illumination*  
(p. 155)  
Brake lights (p. 157)  
Brakes (p. 387)  
Ignition modes (p. 385)  
Hazard warning flashers (p. 158)  
* Option/accessory. 157  
LIGHTING  
Hazard warning flashers  
Using home safe lighting  
Welcome Light  
Hazard warning flashers warn other road  
users by all of the vehicle's turn signals being  
activated at the same time. The function can  
be used to warn about a traffic hazard.  
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illu-  
minate the area around the vehicle. This is  
called home safe lighting.  
Approach lighting is activated when the vehi-  
cle is unlocked and can be used to provide  
light as you walk toward the vehicle.  
To activate home safe lighting:  
The function is activated when the remote key  
is used for unlocking. The parking lights, ceil-  
ing lights, footwell lights and trunk/cargo  
compartment lights are activated in daylight  
conditions. In weak daylight or dark condi-  
tions, the license plate lighting and outer door  
handle lighting* will also be activated, with the  
light directed toward the ground.  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
2. Push the left-side steering wheel lever  
toward the dashboard and release.  
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.  
> A symbol in the instrument panel illumi-  
nates to indicate that the function is  
activated and exterior lighting switches  
on: Parking lights, headlights, license  
plate lighting and outer door handle  
lighting*.  
If no door is opened, the lights will remain illu-  
minated for approx. 2 minutes. If a door is  
opened while the function is activated, the  
interior lighting and outer door handle lighting*  
will remain on for a longer period of time.  
The length of time home safe lighting remains  
illuminated can be set in the center display.  
Hazard warning flashers button.  
This function can be activated and deactivated  
in the center display.  
Press the button to activate the hazard warn-  
ing flashers.  
Related information  
Related information  
Adjusting light functions via the center  
display (p. 149)  
Adjusting light functions via the center  
display (p. 149)  
NOTE  
Welcome Light (p. 158)  
Regulations concerning the use of hazard  
warning flashers may vary from country to  
country.  
Using home safe lighting (p. 158)  
Remote key (p. 234)  
Related information  
Emergency brake lights (p. 157)  
Using turn signals (p. 154)  
158  
* Option/accessory.  
LIGHTING  
Courtesy lighting auto switch  
Reading light right side  
Interior Lighting  
Rear roof lighting  
Reading lights are located in the rear section  
of the vehicle and can also be used as passen-  
ger compartment lighting.  
The passenger compartment is equipped  
with several different types of lighting, e.g.  
general lighting, adjustable ambient lighting  
and reading lights.  
Reading lights  
The reading lights on the right and left sides  
are switched on and off by briefly pressing the  
buttons in the ceiling console. To adjust the  
brightness, press and hold the button.  
All lighting in the passenger compartment can  
be turned on and off manually within  
5 minutes after:  
Passenger compartment lighting  
Briefly press the button in the ceiling console  
to switch on or off the footwell lighting and  
ceiling lighting.  
the engine has been switched off and the  
ignition is in mode 0.  
the vehicle is unlocked but has not yet  
been started.  
Courtesy lighting auto switch  
Front ceiling lighting  
Activate the auto switch by briefly pressing  
the AUTO button in the ceiling console. With  
Auto activated, the indicator light in the button  
and the courtesy lighting come on and are  
turned off as follows.  
Reading lights over the rear seat.  
Courtesy lighting is switched on when:  
The vehicle is unlocked  
The vehicle is switched off  
A side door is opened.  
Courtesy lighting is switched off when:  
The vehicle is locked  
The engine is started  
A side door is closed  
The controls in the ceiling console for the front read-  
ing lights and courtesy lighting.  
Reading light left side  
In vehicles with panoramic roofs*, there are two lamp  
units, one on each side of the ceiling.  
A side door has been open for approx.  
2 minutes.  
Passenger compartment lighting  
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* Option/accessory. 159  
LIGHTING  
|| Briefly press the button on the light to turn on  
or off the reading lights. To adjust the bright-  
ness, press and hold the button.  
lighting can be adjusted in the center display  
and also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel in  
the dashboard.  
Adjusting interior lighting  
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending  
on ignition mode. The interior lighting can be  
adjusted with a thumb wheel in the dash-  
board and certain light functions can also be  
adjusted via the center display.  
The thumb wheel on the  
Glove compartment lighting  
The glove compartment lighting comes on or  
goes off when the glove compartment is  
opened or closed.  
Lighting in the door storage  
compartments  
Lighting in the door storage compartments  
comes on when the doors are opened and  
goes out when the vehicle is locked. The  
brightness can be adjusted using the thumb  
wheel in the dashboard.  
dashboard to the left of the  
steering wheel can be used  
to adjust the brightness of  
the display lighting, instru-  
ment lights, ambient lighting  
and mood lighting*.  
Vanity mirror lighting*  
The vanity mirror lighting comes on or goes off  
when the cover over the mirror is opened or  
closed.  
Lighting in the tunnel console's front  
cup holder  
The lighting in front console cup holders  
switches on when the vehicle is unlocked and  
off when the vehicle is locked. The brightness  
can be adjusted using the thumb wheel in the  
dashboard.  
Ground lighting*  
The ground lighting comes on or goes off  
when a door is opened or closed.  
Adjust ambient decor lighting  
1.  
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center  
display.  
Cargo compartment lighting  
The cargo compartment lighting comes on or  
goes off when the cargo compartment is  
opened or closed.  
2. Tap My Car Lights and Lighting  
Interior Lighting.  
Related information  
3. Choose from among the following set-  
tings:  
Adjusting interior lighting (p. 160)  
Lighting control and panel (p. 148)  
Ignition modes (p. 385)  
Ambient Lighting  
Under Ambient Light Intensity, select  
Off, Low or High.  
The ambient lighting comes on when the  
doors are opened and goes out when the vehi-  
cle is locked. Ambient lighting brightness can  
be adjusted in the center display and also fine-  
tuned using the thumb wheel in the dash-  
board.  
Passenger compartment interior (p. 538)  
Under Ambient Light Level, select  
Reduced or Full.  
Adjusting mood lighting*  
The vehicle is equipped with several LEDs that  
provide faint lighting in various colors. This  
lighting is on when the engine is running.  
Mood lighting*  
The vehicle is equipped with LEDs that pro-  
vide faint lighting in various colors. This light-  
ing is on when the engine is running. Mood  
160  
* Option/accessory.  
LIGHTING  
Changing the brightness  
1.  
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center  
display.  
2. Tap My Car Lights and Lighting  
Interior Lighting Interior Mood  
Lighting.  
3.  
Under Interior Mood Light Intensity,  
select Off, Low or High.  
Changing the color of the light  
1.  
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center  
display.  
2. Tap My Car Lights and Lighting  
Interior Lighting Interior Mood  
Lighting.  
3.  
Choose By Temperature or By Color to  
change the color of the light.  
If By Temperature is selected, the light  
will change according to the temperature  
set for the passenger compartment.  
If By Color is selected, the subcategory  
Theme Colors can be used to make fur-  
ther adjustments.  
Related information  
Interior Lighting (p. 159)  
Adjusting light functions via the center  
display (p. 149)  
Ignition modes (p. 385)  
161  

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