Volvo C30 2012 Owner's Manual page 62

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
Daytime running lights - DRL*
To save fuel, daytime running lights (Daytime
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Running Light) can be selected during the day
instead of the more energy-intensive dipped
beam. The daytime running lights mounted in
the spoiler use bright, low-energy diode tech-
nology.
Lighting panel for halogen headlamps with DRL.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Lighting panel for active Xenon headlamps with
DRL.
With the headlamp control in position A, the
daytime running lights are activated automati-
cally during the day. This is regulated by a light
sensor which switches from daytime running
lights to dipped beam off the main headlamps
at dusk or when the daylight becomes too
weak.
For the meaning of the headlamp control's dif-
ferent positions, depending on type of head-
lamp, see the preceding tables on pages 57
and 58.
NOTE
To achieve minimal energy consumption,
the rear lights are also switched off when
switching automatically from dipped beam
to DRLs.
WARNING
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 ensuring
that the car is driven with its lights in a cor-
rect state and in accordance with applicable
traffic regulations.
Brake light
The brake light automatically comes on during
braking. For information on the Emergency
brake lights and automatic hazard warning
flashers, see page 166.