Volvo XC90: Lighting / Parking lights
The parking lights can be used to help other road users see the vehicle if
it is stopped or parked. Use the lighting ring on the steering wheel lever to turn
on the parking lights.
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the position
to turn on the parking lights (the license plate lighting will also illuminate).
Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II position, the daytime running
lights will illuminate instead of the front parking lights. With the lighting ring
in this position, the parking lights will remain on regardless of what position
the ignition is in.
US models: When 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.
In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also illuminate when the tailgate
is opened to alert following traffic. This happens regardless of what position the
lighting ring or ignition is in.
A number of light functions can be adjusted and activated via the center display.
These include active high beams, home safe lighting and approach lighting...
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient lighting conditions. With the lighting
ring in the position, the daytime running
lights will always be activated when the ignition is in mode II...
Other information:
The SiriusXM® Satellite system broadcasts from of a number of high elevation
satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
Listening to satellite radio
The digital signals from the satellites are lineof- sight, which means that physical
obstructions such as bridges, tunnels, etc, may temporarily interfere with signal
reception...
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC1) function helps the driver
avoid skidding and improves the vehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed in
the instrument panel when the system is intervening.
When the system has intervened to apply the brakes, a pulsing sound may be heard
and the vehicle may accelerate more slowly than expected when the accelerator pedal
is depressed...