Volvo XC90: Lighting / Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illuminate the area around the vehicle.
This is called home safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release.
- Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
- A symbol in the instrument panel illuminates to indicate that the function
is activated and exterior lighting switches on: Parking lights, headlights,
license plate lighting and outer door handle lighting*.
The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center
display.
* Option/accessory.
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users by all of the vehicle's turn
signals being activated at the same time. The function can be used to warn about
a traffic hazard...
Approach lighting is activated when the vehicle is unlocked and can be used
to provide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is used for unlocking...
Other information:
If you are unable to deactivate or activate the parking brake after several attempts,
contact an authorized Volvo workshop. A audible warning signal will sound if the
parking brake is activated while the vehicle is being driven.
If the vehicle must be parked before the problem is rectified, turn the wheels
as when parking on an incline and put the gear selector in P...
Bright light entering the vehicle from behind, e.g. from the headlights of
following vehicles, could reflect in the rearview mirror and door mirrors and cause
a glare. Use the dimming function when light from behind is distracting.
Auto-dim
If bright light enters the vehicle from behind, the door mirrors will automatically
dim when it is dark outside or when lighting conditions are low, for exa..