Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

The car monitors ambient lighting conditions.

With the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever in the P5-1707 Symbol AUTO position and the ignition in mode II (or the engine running), the lights toggle automatically between DRL and low beam headlights.

Updated 08/06/2023

P5-1617 Stalk with turning ring, low beam — Ring in the AUTO position.

Note

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

With the lighting ring in the 0 position:

In the US: DRL will be off
In Canada: DRL will be on

With the lighting ring in the P5-1507 Symbol position light 1 position and the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:

In the US: DRL will be off
In Canada: DRL will be on

With the lighting ring in the P5-1707 Symbol AUTO position:

DRL will be on (the low beam headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions)

US models only: DRL can be deactivated in the center display's Settings view.

With P5-1707 Symbol AUTO selected, a tunnel detection function activates the low beams when the vehicle enters a tunnel.

With the lighting ring in the P5-1507 Symbol low beam position:

DRL will be off and the low beam headlights will be on