Volvo XC90 Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual page 146

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Operation
Activate/deactivate this function by turning the
ring on the left-side steering wheel lever to
.
If the ring is not in this position, toggling between
high and low beams must be done manually.
If the ring is turned to another position while the
high beams are on, the headlights will automati-
cally switch to low beams.
A white symbol (
) in the instrument panel
indicates that the function has been activated.
When the high beams are on, the symbol will
change to blue.
NOTE
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Keep the windshield in front of the cam-
era free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
•
Do not mount or in any way attach any-
thing on the windshield that could
obstruct the camera.
If a message is displayed in the instrument panel
saying that active high beams are temporarily
unavailable, switching between high and low
beams will have to be done manually. However,
the light switch can remain in the
The same applies if a message saying that the
These lights must be connected to the vehicle's electrical system by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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windshield sensors are blocked and the
symbol are displayed. The
out if this happens.
Automatic high beams may be temporarily
unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When the
system becomes active again or if the sensors in
the windshield are no longer obscured, the mes-
sages will disappear and the
illuminate.
WARNING
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Automatic high beams are a driving aid
designed to help provide the best possi-
ble headlight illumination in good driving
conditions.
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The driver is always responsible for man-
ually toggling between high and low
beams when this is required by traffic or
weather conditions.
position.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be neces-
sary to switch between high and low beams
symbol will go
manually:
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In heavy fog or rain
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In blowing snow or slush
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In bright moonlight
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In freezing rain
symbol will
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In areas with dim street lighting
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When oncoming vehicles have dim front
lighting
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If there are pedestrians on or near the
road
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If there are reflective objects, such as
signs, near the road
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When oncoming vehicles' lights are
obscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.
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When there are vehicles on connecting
roads
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At the top of hills or in dips in the road
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In sharp curves
Auxiliary lights*
If the vehicle is equipped with auxiliary lights, the
driver can use the center display to activate/
deactivate them or decide if they will go on/off
along with the high beams
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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