Volvo XC90: Lighting / Using high beam
High beam is operated via the left-hand steering wheel lever. High beam is
the vehicle's strongest lighting and should be used when driving in dark conditions,
provided it does not blind other road users, to improve visibility.
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Steering wheel lever with lighting ring.
High beam flash
Move the steering wheel lever slightly
backward to the high beam flash mode. The high beams will illuminate until the lever
is released.
High beams
The high beams can be activated
when the lighting ring is in mode
1
or
. Activate high beams by moving
the steering wheel lever forward.
Deactivate by moving the steering
wheel lever backward.
When the high beams are activated, the
symbol will be illuminated in the instrument
panel.
1 When the low
beams are on.
When driving with the lighting ring in the
position, low beam will be automatically
activated in weak daylight or dark conditions, when the ignition is in the II
position...
Active high beams is a function that uses camera sensors in the upper edge
of the windshield to detect the headlights of approaching vehicles or the taillights
of the vehicle directly ahead...
Other information:
In certain driving conditions, such as driving in mountainous areas or hot
weather, there is a risk of the engine or transmission overheating, especially when
carrying heavy loads.
Engine power may be temporarily limited.
Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front of the grille when driving
in hot weather...
(Option/accessory)
The seats can be ventilated to provide increased comfort in warm weather.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrest that draw air
through the seat upholstery. The cooler the passenger compartment is, the greater
the cooling effect of the ventilation...