Lighting panel

The lighting panel is used to control the daytime running lights, parking lights, etc., and to adjust the instrument panel lighting and "theater" lighting.
P3-1320-USA lighting panel with chrome frame
Lighting panel overview
  1. Ikon röd cirkel 1Thumb wheel for adjusting display, instrument and "theater" lighting (see Instrument and "theater" lighting)
  2. Ikon röd cirkel 2Rear fog lights (see Rear fog lights)
  3. Ikon röd cirkel 3Headlight switch

Volvo recommends using the P3-1220 Symbol AUTO in light switch module position whenever possible.

Headlight switch positions

Daytime running lights function as follows:

With the headlight switch in the Symbol avstängt halvljus position:

  • In the US: the daytime running lights will be off
  • In Canada: the daytime running lights will be on

With the headlight switch in the P4-1246 Symbol Positions-/parkeringsljus1 position and the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running (see Ignition modes)

  • In the US: the daytime running lights will be off
  • In Canada: the daytime running lights will be on

With the headlight switch in the P3-1220 Symbol AUTO in light switch module position:

  • The daytime running lights will be on (the low beam headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions)

US models only: The daytime running lights in P3-1220 Symbol AUTO in light switch module mode can be switched on or off in the MY CAR menu system under Settings → Car settings → Light settings → Daytime running lights.

 Note

Volvo recommends the use of Daytime Running Lights in the United States. The use of these lights is mandatory in Canada.

With the headlight switch in the P4-1246 Symbol Automatiskt halvljus position:

  • The daytime running lights will be off and the low beam headlights will be on
  1. 1 The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off.