Active high beam
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![P5-1507-Active high beam control symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgeab2c450158f93ebc0a801522ffa5208_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
This function can be used in dark conditions when the vehicle's speed is approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) or higher. The function can also detect street lighting. When the camera sensor no longer detects an approaching vehicle or a vehicle ahead, the headlights will return to high beams after a second or two.
Activating active high beams
Active high beams can be activated and deactivated by turning the lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever to position . The lighting ring will then return to
. When active high beams are activated, a white
symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel. When high beams are on, the symbol will be blue.
If active high beams are deactivated when the high beams are on, the headlights will automatically switch to low beams.
Limitations for active high beams
The camera sensor on which the function is based has limitations.
![P5P6-2037-iCup-Auto high beam inactive symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img5da602432b34aa96c0a801523cf3c40c_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
If this symbol and the message Active High Beam Temporarily unavailable is displayed in the instrument panel, switching between high and low beams must be done manually.
![iCup-20w37-See User manual, symbol in driver display](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgfd225930f0ad81fcc0a801526766ebea_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The same applies if this symbol along with the message Windscreen sensor blocked See Owner's manual is displayed.
Active high beams may be temporarily unavailable in certain situations, e.g. heavy fog or rain. When active high beams become available again, or the windshield sensors are no longer blocked, the message will disappear and the symbol will be displayed.
Warning
Automatic high beam is an aid in using the best possible light based on prevailing conditions.
The driver is always responsible for manually switching between high and low beam when traffic situations or weather conditions require this.