Position Lamps; Daytime Running Lights - Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Manual

LIGHTING

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.
Stalk switch rotating ring in position lamps position.
Turn the rotating ring to the
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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position from another position to switch on
only the position lamps instead of other light-
ing.
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
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.
Related information
Lighting control (p. 156)
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position -
Ignition positions (p. 470)
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Daytime running lights

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 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-
cally to dipped beam in weak daylight or
darkness.
Stalk switch rotating ring in AUTO position.
If the stalk switch rotating ring is in the
position, the daytime running lights (DRL
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
beam also takes place if the front fog lamp*
and/or rear fog lamp are activated.
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* Option/accessory.