Headlamp control
Rotating ring in the steering wheel stalk switch
| Position | Specification |
|---|---|
 | Daytime running lights when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or the engine is running. Main beam flash can be used. |
 | Daytime running lights and position lamps when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or the engine is running. Position lamps when the car is parked2. Main beam flash can be used. |
 | Dipped beam and position lamps. Main beam can be activated. Main beam flash can be used. |
 | Daytime running lights and position lamps in daylight when the car's electrical system is in ignition position II or the engine is running. Dipped beam and position lamps in weak daylight or darkness, or when rear fog lamps are activated. The Active main beam function can be activated. Main beam can be activated when dipped beam is switched on. Main beam flash can be used. |
 | Active main beam on/off. |
Volvo recommends that 
mode is used when the vehicle is driven.
Warning
The car's audio system is not able to determine when daylight is too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in fog and rain, in all situations.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the car is driven with a beam pattern suitable for the traffic situation and in accordance with applicable traffic regulations.
Controls in the instrument panel
Thumbwheel for adjusting interior brightness
Thumbwheel for headlamp levelling
A car with LED3 headlamps* has automatic headlamp levelling and therefore does not have the thumbwheel for headlamp levelling.
Adjusting the interior brightness
The lamps inside the car come on differently depending on the ignition position used.
The thumbwheel adjusts the brightness of display lighting, control lighting, ambient lighting and mood lighting.
Headlamp levelling
The load in the car changes the vertical alignment of the headlamp beam, which could dazzle oncoming motorists. Avoid this by adjusting the height of the beam. Lower the beam if the car is heavily laden.
The position in which the thumbwheel should be set for a number of load cases is shown below.
Thumbwheel in position 0
Thumbwheel in position 1
| Load case | Thumbwheel |
|---|---|
| Only driver. | Position 0 |
| Driver and passenger in the front passenger seat. | Position 0 |
Driver and passenger in the front passenger seat. Three passengers in the second seat row. | Position 0 |
Driver and passenger in the front passenger seat. Three passengers in the second seat row. 220 kg load in the cargo area. | Position 1 |
| Driver and maximum load in the cargo area. | Position 1 |
Driver and passenger in the front passenger seat. Three passengers in the second seat row. Two passengers in the third seat row. | Position 1 |
Driver and passenger in the front passenger seat. Two passengers in the third seat row. | Position 0 |