Get LIGHTING Guide for Volvo XC40 SUV Second Generation (2022-2026)

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Lighting control

Position Specification

Daytime running lights.

Position Specification

Daytime running lights and posi-

The different lighting controls are used to

control both exterior and interior lighting. The

left-hand stalk switch activates and adjusts

the exterior lighting. The interior brightness is

adjusted using a thumbwheel on the instru-

ment panel.

tion lamps in daylight.

Main beam flash can be used.

Dipped beam and position

lamps in weak daylight or dark-

ness, or when the front fog

lamp* and/or rear fog lamp are

activated.

Daytime running lights and posi-

tion lamps.

Position lamps when the car is

parked.^A

Exterior lighting

The Active main beam function

can be activated.

Main beam flash can be used.

Dipped beam and position

lamps.

Main beam can be activated

when dipped beam is switched

on.

Main beam can be activated.

Main beam flash can be used.

Active main beam on/off.

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If the car is stationary but running, the rotating ring can be

moved to

position from another position to switch

Rotating ring in the left-hand stalk switch.

on only the position lamps instead of other lighting.

When the car's electrical system is in ignition

position II, the following functions are availa-

ble for the rotating ring's different positions:

Volvo recommends that

when the vehicle is driven.

mode is used

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Using direction indicators (p. 144)

Using main beam (p. 142)

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Adjusting light functions via the

WARNING

centre display

The car's lighting system is not able to

determine when daylight is too weak or

sufficiently strong, e.g. in fog and rain, in all

situations.

Several light functions can be adjusted and

activated via the centre display. This applies

to active main beam, home safe lighting and

approach light, for example.

Dipped beam (p. 141)

Front fog lamps/cornering lights* (p. 145)

Rear fog lamp (p. 146)

The driver is always responsible for ensur-

ing that the car is driven with a beam pat-

tern suitable for the traffic situation and in

accordance with applicable traffic regula-

tions.

1.

Tap on Settings in the centre display's

Active bending lights* (p. 144)

Brake lights (p. 147)

top view.

2. Press My Car Lights and Lighting.

Emergency brake lights (p. 147)

Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)

3.

Select Exterior Lights or Interior

Lighting and then select the function that

needs to be adjusted.

Thumbwheel in instrument panel

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Lighting control (p. 138)

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Active main beam (p. 143)

Using home safe lighting (p. 148)

Approach light duration (p. 148)

Using direction indicators (p. 144)

Other settings in the centre display's top

view (p. 120)

Function view in centre display (p. 110)

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Thumbwheel (to left) for adjusting interior brightness.

Related information

Adjusting light functions via the centre

display (p. 139)

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Interior lighting (p. 149)

Position lamps (p. 140)

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position from another position to switch on

only the position lamps instead of other light-

ing.

Adapting the headlamp pattern

from the headlamps

This car does not need to reset the headlamp

pattern when changing from right to left-

hand traffic, and vice versa.

Position lamps

Position lamps can be used so that other road

users can see the car if it stops or is parked.

The position lamp is switched on with the

rotating ring on the stalk switch.

When driving for more than 30 seconds at

max. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), or if the speed

exceeds 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the daytime

running lights are switched on. The driver

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Other settings in the centre display's top

view (p. 120)

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should turn to a position other than

.

If the tailgate is opened when it is dark out-

side, the rear position lamps come on (if not

already switched on) to warn road users

approaching from behind. This takes place

irrespective of the position of the rotating ring

or the ignition position of the car's electrical

system.

Function view in centre display (p. 110)

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Active bending lights* (p. 144)

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Stalk switch rotating ring in position lamps position.

Lighting control (p. 138)

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Turn the rotating ring to the

position -

Ignition positions (p. 406)

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the position lamps are switched on (number

plate lighting is switched on at the same

time).

If the car's electrical system is in ignition posi-

tion II then the daytime running lights are

switched on instead of the front position

lamps. When the rotating ring is in this posi-

tion, the position lamps are switched on

regardless of the ignition position of the car's

electrical system.

If the car is stationary but running, the rotating

ring can be moved to the position lamp

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beam also takes place if the front fog lamp*

and/or rear fog lamp are activated.

Daytime running lights

Dipped beam

When driving with the stalk switch's rotating

The car has sensors that detect the light con-

ditions in the surroundings. The daytime run-

ning lights are switched on when the rotating

ring in the position, dipped beam is

WARNING

activated automatically in weak daylight or

darkness or when the car's electrical system

is in ignition position II.

ring on the stalk switch is in position

or as well as when the car's elec-

trical system is in ignition position II. In posi-

tion , the headlamps change automati-

,

This system help to save energy - it cannot

determine in all situations when daylight is

too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist

and rain.

The driver is always responsible for ensur-

ing that the car is driven with the correct

beam pattern for the traffic situation and in

accordance with applicable traffic regula-

tions.

cally to dipped beam in weak daylight or

darkness.

Related information

Lighting control (p. 138)

Ignition positions (p. 406)

Dipped beam (p. 141)

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Stalk switch rotating ring in AUTO position.

With the stalk switch's rotating ring in

position, dipped beam is also activated auto-

matically if:

Stalk switch rotating ring in AUTO position.

the front fog lamps* are activated

the rear fog lamp is activated

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If the stalk switch rotating ring is in the

position, the daytime running lights (DRL¹) are

switched on when the car is driven in daylight.

The car automatically changes lighting from

daytime running light to dipped beam in weak

daylight or darkness. Changing to dipped

the front and rear fog lamps are activated

With the stalk switch's rotating ring in the

position, dipped beam is always acti-

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Daytime Running Lights

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ignition position II.

main beam by moving the stalk switch for-

wards.

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.

Deactivate by moving the stalk switch

backwards.

Tunnel detection

The car detects when it is driven into a tunnel

and switches from daytime running lights to

dipped beam.

When main beam has been activated the

symbol illuminates in the driver display.

Note that the rotating ring in the left-hand

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stalk switch must be in

detection to work.

mode for tunnel

Lighting control (p. 138)

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Active main beam (p. 143)

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Related information

Lighting control (p. 138)

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Ignition positions (p. 406)

Daytime running lights (p. 141)

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

²or

. Activate

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When dipped beam is activated.

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longer blocked, the message goes out and the

symbol illuminates.

Active main beam

position

. When active main beam is

illuminates with a

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.

activated, the symbol

white glow in the driver display. When main

beam is activated, the symbol shines blue.

WARNING

Active main beam is an aid for using the

optimum beam pattern when conditions

are favourable.

If active main beam is deactivated while main

beam is on, the lighting is immediately reset to

dipped beam.

The driver always bears responsibility for

manually switching between main and

dipped beam when traffic situations or

weather conditions so require.

Active main beam does not need to be reacti-

vated every time the car is started.

Limitations for active main beam

The camera sensor on which the function is

based has limitations.

Related information

Lighting control (p. 138)

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If this symbol is shown in the driver

display, together with the message

Active High Beam Temporarily

Using main beam (p. 142)

Limitations for camera and radar unit

(p. 395)

unavailable, then switching

between main and dipped beam must be per-

The symbol

represents active main beam.

formed manually. The

symbol extin-

guishes when these message are shown.

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.

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

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

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Using direction indicators

Active bending lights*

NOTE

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.

Active bending lights are designed to provide

additional illumination in bends and junctions.

Cars with LED³headlamps* can have active

bending lights, depending on the car's equip-

ment level.

This automatic flashing sequence can

be stopped by moving the stalk switch

immediately in the opposite direction.

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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

Direction indicators.

Headlamp pattern with function deactivated (left)

and activated (right) respectively.

Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)

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Adjusting light functions via the centre

display (p. 139)

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Short flash sequence

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.

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.

Replacing the rear direction indicator bulb

(p. 618)

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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.

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LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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The function is only active in weak daylight or

darkness and only when the car is moving and

dipped beam is switched on.

The front fog lamps switch off automatically

when the car is switched off or when the

rotating ring on the stalk switch is set to the

Front fog lamps/cornering lights*

The fog lights are activated manually when

driving in fog and automatically when revers-

ing in order to complement the reversing

light.

position.

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.

NOTE

If the car is fitted with cornering lights*, the

fog lights come on automatically in dull day-

light or darkness in order to light up the area

diagonally in front of the car.

Regulations on the use of fog lamps vary

from country to country.

Press the Active Bending

Lights button.

Cornering lights*

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.

Related information

Adjusting light functions via the centre

display (p. 139)

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The function is activated in weak daylight or

darkness when the stalk switch's rotating ring

Front fog lamps/cornering lights* (p. 145)

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is in the

or

position and the speed

of the car is lower than approx. 30 km/h

(approx. 20 mph).

Button for front fog lamps.

The rear fog lamps can only be switched on

when the car's electrical system is in ignition

position II and the rotating ring on the stalk

In addition, both cornering lights are switched

on as a supplement to the reversing lamp dur-

ing reversing.

switch is in position

Press the button to activate and deactivate.

The symbol illuminates in the driver dis-

,

or

.

The function is activated when the car is sup-

plied from the factory and can be activated

and deactivated via the centre display.

play when the front fog lamps are switched

on.

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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.

Related information

Rear fog lamp

Lighting control (p. 138)

Ignition positions (p. 406)

Rear fog lamp (p. 146)

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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.

The rear fog lamp is switched off automatically

when:

Active bending lights* (p. 144)

the car is switched off or when the rotat-

ing ring on the stalk switch is set to the

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Adjusting light functions via the centre

display (p. 139)

position

the stalk switch's rotating ring is in posi-

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tion

and the front fog lamps are

switched off.

NOTE

Regulations on the use of rear fog lamps

vary from country to country.

Button for rear fog lamp.

Related information

The rear fog lamp is a lamp at the rear of the

car, on the driver's side.

Lighting control (p. 138)

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Front fog lamps/cornering lights* (p. 145)

Ignition positions (p. 406)

The rear fog lamp can only be switched on

when:

Replacing the rear fog lamp bulb (p. 620)

ignition position II is active and the rotat-

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ing ring on the stalk switch is in position

or

the stalk switch's rotating ring is in posi-

•

tion

and the front fog lamps are

switched on.

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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.

Emergency brake lights

Emergency brake lights are activated to alert

vehicles behind about heavy braking.

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.

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.

Related information

Emergency brake lights (p. 147)

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After the driver brakes to a low speed and

then releases the brake, the brake light returns

to normal glow.

Brake functions (p. 409)

Changing brake light bulb (p. 619)

Driving support systems (p. 270)

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.

Button for hazard warning flashers.

Related information

Press the button to activate the hazard warn-

ing flashers.

Brake lights (p. 147)

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Foot brake (p. 409)

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.

Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)

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Using home safe lighting

Approach light duration

NOTE

Some of the exterior lighting can be kept

switched on to work as home safe lighting

after the car has been locked.

Approach lighting is switched on when the

car is unlocked and is used to switch on the

car's lighting at a distance.

Regulations for the use of hazard warning

flashers may vary between countries.

To activate the function:

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.

Related information

1. Switch off the car.

Emergency brake lights (p. 147)

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2. Move the left-hand stalk switch forward

toward the instrument panel and release.

Using direction indicators (p. 144)

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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 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 length of time that home safe lighting

remains on can be set via the centre display.

The function can be activated and deactivated

via the centre display.

Related information

Adjusting light functions via the centre

display (p. 139)

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Adjusting light functions via the centre

display (p. 139)

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Approach light duration (p. 148)

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Using home safe lighting (p. 148)

Remote control key (p. 222)

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Auto function for passenger compartment

lighting

The passenger compartment lighting goes off

when:

Interior lighting

The passenger compartment is equipped

with several types of lighting, e.g. general

interior lighting, adjustable decor illumination

and reading lighting.

Reading lamp, right-hand side

The car is locked

The car is started

A side door is closed

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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.

All lighting in the passenger compartment can

be switched on and off manually at least

5 minutes from when:

A side door has remained open for approx.

2 minutes.

the car has been switched off and its elec-

trical system is in ignition position 0

Rear roof lighting*

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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.

The rear area of the car has reading lighting,

which is also used as passenger compartment

lighting.

the car has been unlocked but it has not

yet been started.

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Auto function for passenger compartment

lighting

Front roof 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

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Reading lamps above the rear seat.

The car is switched off

A side door is opened.

Controls in roof console for the front reading lamps

and passenger compartment lighting.

Reading lamp, left-hand side

Passenger compartment lighting

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brightness can be precisely adjusted using the

thumbwheel in the instrument panel.

Lighting in the cargo area

The lighting in the cargo area is switched on or

off when the tailgate is opened or closed.

Related information

Adjusting interior lighting (p. 151)

Decor lighting

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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.

Lighting control (p. 138)

Ignition positions (p. 406)

Passenger compartment interior (p. 564)

Ambience lights*

In cars with panoramic roof* there are two lamp

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.

units, one on each side of the roof.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Ignition positions (p. 406)

Changing the brightness of the lights

Adjusting interior lighting

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1.

Press Settings in the top view in the cen-

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.

tre display.

2. Press My Car Lights and Lighting

Interior Lighting Interior Mood

Lighting.

The thumbwheel on the

instrument panel, to the left

of the steering wheel, is used

to adjust the brightness of

the display lighting, controls

lighting, ambient decor illumi-

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.

nation and ambience light*.

2. Press My Car Lights and Lighting

Interior Lighting Interior Mood

Lighting.

Adjusting ambient decor illumination

1.

Press Settings in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

3.

Choose between By Temperature and

By Colour in order to change the colour of

the light.

2. Press My Car Lights and Lighting

Interior Lighting.

With the By Temperature option, the

light changes according to the set passen-

ger compartment temperature.

3. Choose between the following settings:

Under Ambient Light Intensity, select

from Off, Low and High.

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With the By Colour option, the Theme

Colours subcategory can be used to

adjust further.

Under Ambient Light Level, select

from Reduced and Full.

•

Adjusting ambience light*

Related information

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.

Interior lighting (p. 149)

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre

display (p. 139)

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