Volvo XC90: Lighting / Low beams
When driving with the lighting ring in the
position, low beam will be automatically
activated in weak daylight or dark conditions, when the ignition is in the II
position.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the lighting ring in the position,
the low beams will be automatically activated if:
the front fog lights* are activated
the rear fog light is activated
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.
Tunnel detection
The vehicle will detect if it enters a tunnel and shift from daytime running
lights to low beams.
Note that the left-hand steering wheel lever must be in
position for tunnel detection to work.
* Option/accessory.
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...
High beam is operated via the left-hand steering wheel lever. High beam is
the vehicle's strongest lighting and should be used when driving in dark conditions,
provided it does not blind other road users, to improve visibility...
Other information:
Using snow chains and/or snow tires can help improve traction in winter driving
conditions.
Volvo does not recommend use of snow chains on wheel dimensions larger than 19
inches
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent snow chains that are suitable
for the vehicle model and the tire and wheel sizes...
In a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic
seat belt tensioners or airbags, or if a collision with a large animal is detected,
the vehicle's brakes will be automatically activated. This function is intended
to help prevent or reduce the effects of any subsequent collision...