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Protect driver profile

In some cases it is preferable not to save vari-
ous settings defined in the car to the active
driver profile. In this case, it is possible to
protect the driver profile.

NOTE

Protecting a driver profile is only possible
when the car is stationary.

To protect a driver profile:

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press 

System

Driver Profiles

.

3. Select 

Edit Profile

.

> A menu opens, where the profile can be

edited.

4. Select 

Protect Profile

 to protect the pro-

file.

5. Save your profile protection option by

pressing 

Back

/

Close

.

> When the profile is protected, settings

defined in the car will not be saved
automatically to the profile. Instead,
your changes must be saved manually
under 

Settings

System

Driver

Profiles

Edit Profile

 by pressing

Save current settings to the profile

.

When the profile is unprotected, on the
other hand, your settings will be saved
automatically to the profile.

Related information

•

Driver profiles (p. 126)

Linking remote control key to

driver profile

It is possible to link your key to a driver pro-
file. The driver profile along with all of its set-
tings will then be automatically selected
every time the car is used with that specific
remote control key.

The first time the remote control key is used, it
is not linked to any specific driver profile.
When the car is started, the 

Guest

 profile will

automatically be activated.

A driver profile can be selected manually with-
out linking it to the key. When the car is
unlocked, the last active driver profile is acti-
vated. Once the key has been linked to a driver
profile, a driver profile does not need to be
selected when that specific key is used.

Linking a remote control key to a
driver profile

NOTE

Connecting a remote control key to a driver
profile is only possible when the car is sta-
tionary.

First select the profile to be linked to the key,
if the profile to be linked is not already active.

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The active profile can then be linked to the
key.

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press 

System

Driver Profiles

.

3. Select the desired profile. The display

returns to the home view. The 

Guest

 pro-

file cannot be linked to a key.

4. Drag down the top view again and tap on

Settings

System

Driver Profiles

Edit Profile

.

5. Select 

Connect key

 to link the profile with

the key. It is not possible to link a driver
profile to a different key than the one cur-
rently being used in the car. If there are
multiple keys in the car, the message

More than one key is found, put the key
you want to connect on backup reader

will be displayed.

The backup reader's location in the storage compart-

ment.

> When the message 

Profile connected

to key

 is shown, the key and the driver

profile are linked.

6. Press 

OK

.

> This key is now linked to the driver pro-

file and will remain linked as long as the

Connect key

 box is not unticked.

Related information

•

Driver profiles (p. 126)

•

Renaming a driver profile (p. 127)

•

Remote control key (p. 226)

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Resetting settings in the driver

profiles

Settings that have been saved to one or more
driver profiles can be reset if the car is sta-
tionary.

NOTE

Factory reset

 is only possible when the

car is stationary.

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view.

2. Press 

System

Factory reset

Reset

Personal Settings

.

3. Select one of the options 

Reset for the

active profile

, 

Reset for all profiles

 or

Cancel

.

Related information

•

Driver profiles (p. 126)

•

Resetting settings in the centre display
(p. 124)

Message in centre display

The centre display can show messages to
inform or assist the driver in the event of dif-
ferent events.

Example of a message in the centre display's top

view.

The centre display shows messages that are
of lower priority for the driver.

Most messages are shown above the centre
display's status bar. After a while, or when any
required action related to the message has
been taken, the message disappears from the
status bar. If a message needs to be saved, it
is positioned in the top view in the centre dis-
play.

Message composition may vary and they can
be shown together with graphics, symbols or
a button for activating/deactivating a function
linked to the message.

Pop-up messages

In some cases, a message is shown in the
form of a pop-up window. Pop-up messages
have higher priority than messages shown in
the status bar and require acknowledgement/
action before they disappear.

Related information

•

Managing messages in the centre display
(p. 131)

•

Handling a message saved from the cen-
tre display (p. 131)

•

Messages in the driver display (p. 96)

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Managing messages in the centre

display

Messages in the centre display are handled in
centre display views.

Example of a message in the centre display's top

view.

Some messages in the centre display have a
button (or several buttons in pop-up mes-
sages) for e.g. activating/deactivating a func-
tion linked to the message.

Managing a new message

For messages with buttons:

–

Press the button to perform the action or
allow the message to close automatically
after a while.
> The message disappears from the sta-

tus bar.

For messages without buttons:

–

Close the message by tapping on it, or
allow the message to close automatically
after a while.
> The message disappears from the sta-

tus bar.

If a message needs to be saved, it is posi-
tioned in the top view in the centre display.

Related information

•

Message in centre display (p. 130)

•

Handling a message saved from the cen-
tre display (p. 131)

•

Messages in the driver display (p. 96)

Handling a message saved from

the centre display

Whether saved from the driver display or the
centre display, messages are managed in the
centre display.

Examples of saved messages and possible options in

the top view.

Messages that are shown in the centre display
that need to be saved are added in the top
view of the centre display.

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Reading a saved message

1. Open the top view in the centre display.

> A list of saved messages is shown.

Messages with an arrow to the right
can be maximised.

2. Tap on a message to expand/minimise.

> More information on the message is

shown in the list and the image to the
left in the app shows information about
the message graphically.

Managing a saved message

Some messages have a button for e.g. activat-
ing/deactivating a function linked to the mes-
sage.

–

Press the button to perform the action.

Saved messages in the top view are deleted
automatically when the car is switched off.

Related information

•

Message in centre display (p. 130)

•

Managing messages in the centre display
(p. 131)

•

Messages in the driver display (p. 96)

Voice recognition

Voice control

15

 allows you to control func-

tions in the car, e.g. climate system, radio or
a Bluetooth-connected phone with spoken
commands. In cars equipped with Sensus
Navigation

*

, the navigation system can also

be controlled with voice recognition.

What is voice control?

Voice control is an aid that can facilitate the
use of different commands in your car. In prin-
ciple, it works like a normal application in
which you enter information in a fixed
sequence in order to perform a task, but
instead of typing on a keyboard you use voice
commands. It may therefore be a good idea to
learn how, and in what order, a voice com-
mand should be spoken in order to achieve the
desired result.

The voice control system allows you to control
certain infotainment and climate functions
using voice commands. The system can
respond with speech and by showing informa-
tion in the driver display.

WARNING

The driver always holds overall responsibil-

ity for driving the vehicle in a safe manner

and complying with all applicable rules of

the road.

Voice control system microphone

System updating

The voice recognition system is continuously
improved. It is recommended to always have
the latest version installed.

Download updates at volvocars.com/support.

15

Applies to certain markets.

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NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
recognition. The ones that do are high-
lighted with the 

 symbol in the list of

available system languages. Read more
about where the information can be found
in the section on settings for voice recogni-
tion.

Related information

•

Using voice recognition (p. 133)

•

Controlling a telephone with voice recog-
nition (p. 135)

•

Voice control of radio and media (p. 136)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 188)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 136)

Using voice recognition

Start voice control

16

To give commands via the
voice control system, you
have a "dialogue" with the
system. Depress the steering
wheel button for voice recog-
nition 

 to activate the sys-

tem and initiate a dialogue

using voice commands. After you have
pressed the button, a beep tone can be heard
and the voice control symbol is shown in the
driver display.

This shows that the system has started to lis-
ten and you can start to say the commands.
As soon as you start to talk, the system is
trained to recognise and understand your
voice. This takes several seconds and is done
automatically, which means that you do not
need to start any voice training manually.

Remember the following:

•

Speak after the tone with a normal voice
at a normal tempo.

•

Do not speak while the system is replying
(the system cannot understand com-
mands during this time).

•

Avoid background noise in the passenger
compartment by having the doors, win-
dows and panoramic roof

*

 closed.

NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
recognition. The ones that do are high-
lighted with the 

 symbol in the list of

available system languages. Read more
about where the information can be found
in the section on settings for voice recogni-
tion.

In general, the system works by listening for a
basic command which is followed by more
detailed commands that specify what you
want the system to do.

To change the system audio volume, turn the
rotary volume knob when the voice speaks. It
is possible to use other buttons during voice
control. However, other sounds will be
silenced during dialogue with the system,
which means that it is not possible to execute
any functions linked with audio using the but-
tons.

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Applies to certain markets.

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Cancel voice control

Voice control can be cancelled in different
ways:

•

Tap briefly on 

 and say "

Cancel

".

•

Give a long press on the steering wheel
button for voice control 

 until you hear

two beeps. This stops voice recognition
even when the system is speaking.

Voice control is also cancelled if you do not
reply during a dialogue. The system will first
ask for a reply three times and if there is still
no response then voice control will be cancel-
led automatically.

To speed up communication and skip the
prompts from the system, press the steering
wheel button for voice control 

. This can-

cels the system voice and you can say the next
command.

Example of voice recognition control

1. Press 

.

2. Say "

Call [Forename]

 

[Surname]

[number category]

", e.g. "

Call Robin

Smith

 

Mobile

".

> The system dials the selected contact

from the phonebook. If the contact has
several phone numbers (e.g. home,
mobile, work), the right category must
be referred to.

Commands/phrases

The following commands can generally be
used, regardless of the situation:

•

"

Repeat

" - repeats the last voice instruc-

tion in the ongoing dialogue.

•

"

Cancel

" - discontinue the dialogue.

17

•

"

Help

" - starts a help dialogue. The sys-

tem replies with the commands available
in the current situation, a prompt or an
example.

Commands for specific functions such as
phone and radio are described in specific sec-
tions.

Digits

The number commands are stated differently
depending on the function to be controlled:

•

Phone numbers and postcodes

 must be

spoken individually, number by number,

e.g. "zero, three, one, two, two, four, four,
three" (03122443).

•

House numbers

 can be spoken individu-

ally or in groups, e.g. "two, two" or
"twenty-two" (22). For English and Dutch,
several groups can be said in sequence,
e.g. "twenty-two, twenty-two" (22 22).
For English, double or triple can be used,
e.g. "double zero" (00). Numbers can be
given within the range 0-2300.

•

Frequencies

 can be spoken as "ninety

eight point eight" (98.8), "a hundred and
four point two" or "hundred four point
two" (104.2).

Speed and repetition mode

It is possible to adjust the speed if the system
is speaking too quickly.

Repetition mode can be enabled so that the
system repeats what you have said.

To change the speed or activate/deactivate
repetition mode:

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view.

2. Press 

System

Voice Control

 and

select settings.

•

Repeat Voice Command

•

Speech Rate

17

Note that this only stops the dialogue when the system is not speaking. To do that, give a long press on 

 until two beep tones are heard.

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Related information

•

Voice recognition (p. 132)

•

Controlling a telephone with voice recog-
nition (p. 135)

•

Voice control of radio and media (p. 136)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 188)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 136)

Controlling a telephone with voice

recognition

18

Call a contact, have messages read aloud or
dictate brief messages with voice control
commands to a Bluetooth connected tele-
phone.

To specify a contact in the phone book, the
voice recognition command must include con-
tact information that is entered in the phone
book. If a contact, e.g. 

Robyn Smith

, has sev-

eral phone numbers then the number category
can also be stated, e.g. 

Home

 or 

Mobile

:

"

Call Robin

 

Smith

 

Mobile

".

Press 

 and say one of the following com-

mands:

•

"

Call [contact]

" - dials the selected con-

tact from the phone book.

•

"

Call

 

[phone number]

" - dials the phone

number.

•

"

Recent calls

" - displays the call list.

•

"

Read message

" - message is read out. If

there are several messages - select which
message should be read out.

•

"

Message to [contact]

" – the user is

requested to say a brief message. The
message is then repeated aloud and the
user can choose to send

19

 or revise the

message. For this function to work, the
car must be connected to the Internet.

NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
recognition. The ones that do are high-
lighted with the 

 symbol in the list of

available system languages. Read more
about where the information can be found
in the section on settings for voice recogni-
tion.

Related information

•

Voice recognition (p. 132)

•

Using voice recognition (p. 133)

•

Voice control of radio and media (p. 136)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 188)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 136)

•

Internet-connected car

*

 (p. 529)

18

Applies to certain markets.

19

Only certain phones can send messages via the car. For information on which phones are compatible, see volvocars.com/support.

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Voice control of radio and media

20

Commands for radio and media player device
control are shown below.

Tap on 

 and say one of the following com-

mands:

•

"

Media

" - starts a dialogue for media and

radio and shows examples of commands.

•

"

Play

 

[artist]

" - plays back music by the

selected artist.

•

"

Play

 

[song title]

" - plays back the

selected song.

•

"

Play

 

[song title]

 

from

 

[album]

" - plays

back the selected song from the selected
album.

•

"

Play

 

[radio station]

" - starts playing

back the selected radio channel.

•

"

Tune to [frequency]

" - starts the

selected radio frequency in the current fre-
quency band. If no radio source is active,
the FM band is started by default.

•

"

Tune to [frequency]

 

[wavelength]

" -

starts the selected radio frequency in the
selected frequency band.

•

"

Radio

" - starts FM radio.

•

"

Radio FM

" - starts FM radio.

•

"

DAB 

" - starts DAB radio

*

.

•

"

USB

" - starts playback from USB.

•

"

iPod

" - starts playback from iPod.

•

"

Bluetooth

" - starts playback from a

Bluetooth-connected media source.

•

"

Similar music

" — plays back music sim-

ilar to the music currently playing back
from USB devices.

NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
recognition. The ones that do are high-
lighted with the 

 symbol in the list of

available system languages. Read more
about where the information can be found
in the section on settings for voice recogni-
tion.

Related information

•

Voice recognition (p. 132)

•

Using voice recognition (p. 133)

•

Controlling a telephone with voice recog-
nition (p. 135)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 188)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 136)

Settings for voice recognition

21

Settings for the voice control system are
selected here.

Settings

System

Voice Control

Settings can be made within the following
areas:

•

Repeat Voice Command

•

Gender

•

Speech Rate

Audio settings

Select audio settings under:

Settings

Sound

System Volumes

Voice Control

Language settings

Voice recognition is not possible for all lan-
guages. Languages available for voice recogni-
tion are marked with an icon in the language
list - 

.

Changing the language also affects menu,
message and help texts.

Settings

System

System Languages

and Units

System Language

20

Applies to certain markets.

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Related information

•

Voice recognition (p. 132)

•

Using voice recognition (p. 133)

•

Controlling a telephone with voice recog-
nition (p. 135)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 188)

•

Voice control of radio and media (p. 136)

•

Audio settings (p. 488)

•

Changing system language (p. 122)

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Applies to certain markets.

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140

Lighting control

The different lighting controls are used to
control both exterior and interior lighting. The
left-hand stalk switch activates and adjusts
the exterior lighting. The interior brightness is
adjusted using a thumbwheel on the instru-
ment panel.

Exterior lighting

Rotating ring in the left-hand stalk switch.

When the car's electrical system is in ignition
position 

II

, the following functions are availa-

ble for the rotating ring's different positions:

Position Specification

Daytime running lights.

Main beam flash can be used.

Daytime running lights and posi-
tion lamps.

Position lamps when the car is
parked.

A

Main beam flash can be used.

Dipped beam and position
lamps.

Main beam can be activated.

Main beam flash can be used.

Position Specification

Daytime running lights and posi-
tion lamps in daylight.

Dipped beam and position
lamps in weak daylight or dark-
ness, or when the front fog
lamp

*

 and/or rear fog lamp 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.

A

If the car is stationary but running, the rotating ring can be
moved to 

 position from another position to switch

on only the position lamps instead of other lighting.

Volvo recommends that 

 mode is used

when the vehicle is driven.

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WARNING

The car's lighting 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 ensur-

ing that the car is driven with a beam pat-

tern suitable for the traffic situation and in

accordance with applicable traffic regula-

tions.

Thumbwheel in instrument panel

Thumbwheel (to left) for adjusting interior brightness.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 141)

•

Interior lighting (p. 151)

•

Position lamps (p. 142)

•

Using direction indicators (p. 146)

•

Using main beam (p. 144)

•

Dipped beam (p. 143)

•

Front fog lamps/cornering lights

*

 (p. 147)

•

Rear fog lamp (p. 148)

•

Active bending lights

*

 (p. 146)

•

Brake lights (p. 149)

•

Emergency brake lights (p. 149)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 149)

Adjusting light functions via the

centre display

Several light functions can be adjusted and
activated via the centre display. This applies
to active main beam, home safe lighting and
approach light, for example.

1. Tap on 

Settings

 in the centre display's

top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Lights and Lighting

.

3. Select 

Exterior Lights

 or 

Interior

Lighting

 and then select the function that

needs to be adjusted.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 140)

•

Active main beam (p. 145)

•

Using home safe lighting (p. 150)

•

Approach light duration (p. 150)

•

Using direction indicators (p. 146)

•

Other settings in the centre display's top
view (p. 122)

•

Function view in centre display (p. 112)

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Adapting the headlamp pattern

from the headlamps

This car does not need to reset the headlamp
pattern when changing from right to left-
hand traffic, and vice versa.

Related information

•

Other settings in the centre display's top
view (p. 122)

•

Function view in centre display (p. 112)

•

Active bending lights

*

 (p. 146)

Position lamps

Position lamps can be used so that other road
users can see the car if it stops or is parked.
The position lamp is switched on with the
rotating ring on the stalk switch.

Stalk switch rotating ring in position lamps position.

Turn the rotating ring to the 

 position -

the position lamps are switched on (number
plate lighting is switched on at the same
time).

If the car's electrical system is in ignition posi-
tion 

II

 then the daytime running lights are

switched on instead of the front position
lamps. When the rotating ring is in this posi-
tion, the position lamps are switched on
regardless of the ignition position of the car's
electrical system.

If the car is stationary but running, the rotating
ring can be moved to the position lamp 

position from another position to switch on
only the position lamps instead of other light-
ing.

When driving for more than 30 seconds at
max. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), or if the speed
exceeds 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the daytime
running lights are switched on. The driver
should turn to a position other than 

.

If the tailgate is opened when it is dark out-
side, the rear position lamps come on (if not
already switched on) to warn road users
approaching from behind. This takes place
irrespective of the position of the rotating ring
or the ignition position of the car's electrical
system.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 140)

•

Ignition positions (p. 432)

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Daytime running lights

The car has sensors that detect the light con-
ditions in the surroundings. The daytime run-
ning lights are switched on when the rotating
ring on the stalk switch is in position 

,

 or 

 as well as when the car's elec-

trical system is in ignition position 

II

. In posi-

tion 

, the headlamps change automati-

cally to dipped beam in weak daylight or
darkness.

Stalk switch rotating ring in 

AUTO

 position.

If the stalk switch rotating ring is in the 
position, the daytime running lights (DRL

1

) are

switched on when the car is driven in daylight.
The car automatically changes lighting from
daytime running light to dipped beam in weak
daylight or darkness. Changing to dipped

beam also takes place if the front fog lamp

*

and/or rear fog lamp are activated.

WARNING

This system help to save energy - it cannot

determine in all situations when daylight is

too weak or sufficiently strong, e.g. in mist

and rain.
The driver is always responsible for ensur-

ing that the car is driven with the correct

beam pattern for the traffic situation and in

accordance with applicable traffic regula-

tions.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 140)

•

Ignition positions (p. 432)

•

Dipped beam (p. 143)

Dipped beam

When driving with the stalk switch's rotating
ring in the 

 position, dipped beam is

activated automatically in weak daylight or
darkness or when the car's electrical system
is in ignition position 

II

.

Stalk switch rotating ring in 

AUTO

 position.

With the stalk switch's rotating ring in 
position, dipped beam is also activated auto-
matically if the rear fog lamp is activated.

With the stalk switch's rotating ring in the

 position, dipped beam is always acti-

vated when the car's electrical system is in
ignition position 

II

.

1

Daytime Running Lights

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Tunnel detection

The car detects when it is driven into a tunnel
and switches from daytime running lights to
dipped beam.

Note that the rotating ring in the left-hand
stalk switch must be in 

 mode for tunnel

detection to work.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 140)

•

Ignition positions (p. 432)

•

Daytime running lights (p. 143)

Using main beam

Main beam is operated with the left-hand
stalk switch. Main beam is the car's stron-
gest lighting and should be used when driv-
ing in the dark for better visibility, as long as
it does not dazzle other road users.

Steering wheel stalk switch with rotating ring.

Main beam flash

Move the stalk switch backwards slightly
to main beam flash position. Main beam
comes on until the stalk switch is
released.

Main beam

Main beam can be activated when the
steering wheel stalk switch's rotating ring
is in position 

2

 or 

. Activate

main beam by moving the stalk switch for-
wards.
Deactivate by moving the stalk switch
backwards.

When main beam has been activated the

 symbol illuminates in the driver display.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 140)

•

Active main beam (p. 145)

2

When dipped beam is activated.

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Active main beam

Active main beam is a function which uses a
camera sensor at the top edge of the wind-
screen to detect the headlamp beams from
oncoming traffic or the rear lights of vehicles
in front, and then switches from main beam
to dipped beam.

The symbol 

 represents active main beam.

The function can start while driving in the dark
when the car's speed is approx. 20 km/h
(approx. 12 mph) or higher. The function can
also take streetlights into account. When the
camera sensor no longer detects any oncom-
ing car or car in front, main beam is switched
on again after about a second.

Activate active main beam

Active main beam is activated and deactivated
by turning the left-hand stalk switch to posi-
tion 

. The rotating ring then returns to

position 

. When active main beam is

activated, the symbol 

 illuminates with a

white glow in the driver display. When main
beam is activated, the symbol shines blue.

If active main beam is deactivated while main
beam is on, the lighting is immediately reset to
dipped beam.

Active main beam does not need to be reacti-
vated every time the car is started.

Limitations for active main beam

The camera sensor on which the function is
based has limitations.

If this symbol is shown in the driver
display, together with the message

Active High Beam

 

Temporarily

unavailable

, then switching

between main and dipped beam must be per-
formed manually. The 

 symbol extin-

guishes when these message are shown.

The same applies if this symbol is
shown together with the message

Windscreen sensor

 

Sensor

blocked, see Owner's manual

.

Active main beam may be temporarily unavail-
able e.g. in situations with dense fog or heavy
rain. When active main beam becomes availa-
ble again, or the windscreen sensors are no

longer blocked, the message goes out and the

 symbol illuminates.

WARNING

Active main beam is an aid for using the

optimum beam pattern when conditions

are favourable.
The driver always bears responsibility for

manually switching between main and

dipped beam when traffic situations or

weather conditions so require.

Related information

•

Lighting control (p. 140)

•

Using main beam (p. 144)

•

Limitations for camera and radar unit
(p. 399)