Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual / Lighting / Daytime running lights

Volvo XC90: Lighting / Daytime running lights

The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights position, the daytime running lights will always be activated when the ignition is in mode II. In weak daylight or dark conditions, the headlights automatically switch to low beams.

Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights

Lighting ring in AUTO position.

With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights position, the daytime running lights (DRL1) will illuminate when the vehicle is driven in daylight conditions. The headlights will switch automatically from daytime running lights to low beams in weak daylight or dark conditions. The headlights will also switch to low beams if the front fog lights* and/or rear fog light are activated.

US models: When Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights mode is selected, the daytime running lights can be deactivated in the center display. The parking lights will also be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions, the parking lights and low beams will be illuminated.

US models: With the lighting ring in the Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights or Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights position, the daytime running lights will be off.

Canadian models: With the lighting ring in the Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights or Volvo XC90. Daytime running lights position, the daytime running lights will be on.

NOTE

Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Canada.

WARNING

The system is an energy saving aid – it cannot in all situations determine when the daylight is too weak or not strong enough, e.g. when there is fog or rain.

The driver is always responsible for driving the vehicle with lighting that is safe for the traffic conditions and as specified by applicable traffic regulations.

* Option/accessory.

1 Daytime Running Lights

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