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Lighting
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Main/dipped beam
Headlamp control and stalk switch
Dipped beam
When the engine is started, dipped beam is
activated automatically* if the headlamp con-
trol is in position . If necessary, auto-
matic dipped beam for this position can be
deactivated by an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
In position dipped beam is always acti-
vated automatically when the engine is run-
ning or with ignition position II.
Main beam
Main beam can only be activated when the
headlamp control is in position . Acti-
vate/deactivate main beam by moving the
stalk switch to the end position towards
the steering wheel and release.
When main beam has been activated the
symbol illuminates in the combined in-
strument panel.
Main beam flash
Move the stalk switch gently to position
toward the steering wheel. Main beam
comes on until the stalk switch is released.
Active Bi-Xenon Lights*
Headlamp pattern with function deactivated (left)
and activated (right) respectively
If the car is equipped with active headlamps
(Active Bi-Xenon Lights, ABL) the light from
the headlamps follows the steering wheel
movement in order to provide maximum
lighting in bends and junctions and so pro-
vide increased safety.
The function is activated automatically when
the car is started. Following which, it can be
deactivated/activated with the button
in the centre console.
The function is only active in twilight or dark-
ness and only when the car is moving.
Position Specification
Automatic*/deactivated
dipped beam. Only main
beam flash.
Position/parking lamps
Automatic dipped beam.
Main beam and main beam
flash work in this position.
NOTE
Main beam can only be activated in
position
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