2009 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 89
2009 Volvo S80 Manual
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03 Your driving environment Lighting 2. With the light switch in position , pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to position to toggle between high and low beams (this also applies on models equipped with the optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights). > The symbol illuminates in the instrument panel to indicate that the high beams are on. This function is activated automatically when the engine is started and can be deactivated/ reactivated by pressing the ABL button in the center console. This button lights up when the ABL function is activated, and will flash if there is a fault in the system. Turn the headlight control to the center position (the license plate lighting comes on at the same time). The lighting also comes on when the trunk is opened in order to alert anyone traveling behind your vehicle. 03 NOTE This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion. Brake lights The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied. Active Bi-Xenon Lights (ABL)-option Emergency brake lights (EBL) Parking lights Emergency Brake Lights, EBL, activate in the event of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated. This function causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate to help alert vehicles traveling behind. The EBL function activates if: • The ABS system activates for more than approximately a half second G021143 • In the event of sudden braking while the vehicle is moving at speeds above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) G022907 Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and activated (right) respectively When the ABL function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illustration). Headlight control in position for parking lights The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off. When the vehicle has come to a stop, the brake lights and additional taillights remain on for as long as the brake pedal is depressed or until braking force on the vehicle is reduced. 89