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
English 
