Volvo S90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - page 8

Controlling a telephone with voice recog-
nition (p. 146)

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•

Voice control of radio and media (p. 147)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 200)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 148)

Controlling a telephone with voice

recognition

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

Mobile

Call Robin

Smith

Mobile

Press

and say one of the following com-

mands:

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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

or revise the

Applies to certain markets.

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

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

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

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Using voice recognition (p. 144)

•

•

Voice control of radio and media (p. 147)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 200)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 148)

•

Internet-connected car

(p. 544)

Voice control of radio and media

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

Tap on

and say one of the following com-

mands:

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Media

" - starts a dialogue for media and

radio and shows examples of commands.

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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.

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Tune to [frequency]

[wavelength]

" -

starts the selected radio frequency in the
selected frequency band.

•

Radio

" - starts FM radio.

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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.

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. 144)

•

•

Controlling a telephone with voice recog-
nition (p. 146)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 200)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 148)

Applies to certain markets.

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Settings for voice recognition

Settings for the voice control system are
selected here.

Settings

System

Voice Control

Settings can be made within the following
areas:

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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

Related information

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Using voice recognition (p. 144)

•

•

Controlling a telephone with voice recog-
nition (p. 146)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 200)

•

Voice control of radio and media (p. 147)

•

Audio settings (p. 508)

•

Changing system language (p. 130)

Applies to certain markets.

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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

, 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.

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.

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

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Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 151)

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Interior lighting (p. 160)

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Position lamps (p. 152)

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Using direction indicators (p. 156)

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Using main beam (p. 154)

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Dipped beam (p. 153)

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Rear fog lamp (p. 158)

•

Active bending lights

(p. 157)

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Brake lights (p. 158)

•

Emergency brake lights (p. 159)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 159)

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

Interior

Lighting

and then select the function that

needs to be adjusted.

Related information

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Active main beam (p. 155)

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Using home safe lighting (p. 160)

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Approach light duration (p. 160)

•

Using direction indicators (p. 156)

•

Other settings in the centre display's top
view (p. 130)

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Function view in centre display (p. 120)

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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

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Other settings in the centre display's top
view (p. 130)

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Function view in centre display (p. 120)

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Active bending lights

(p. 157)

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

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 boot lid is opened when it is dark out-
side, the rear position lamps are switched 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

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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

as well as when the car's elec-

trical system is in ignition position

. 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

) 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

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•

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Dipped beam (p. 153)

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

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

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

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•

Daytime running lights (p. 153)

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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

. 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

•

Active main beam (p. 155)

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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.

Adaptive functionality

For cars with LED

headlamps

, active main

beam has adaptive functionality

. In this case,

unlike what happens during conventional dim-
ming, the light beam continues to illuminate
with main beam on both sides of oncoming
traffic or vehicles ahead – only the part of the
light beam that points directly to the vehicle is
dimmed.

Adaptive functionality: Dipped beam directly towards

oncoming vehicle, but continued main beam on both

sides of the vehicle.

The main beam is partly dimmed, i.e. if the
light beam shines with slightly more than
dipped beam, the symbol

in the driver

display shines blue.

Limitations for active main beam

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

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

Depending on the car's equipment level.

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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

•

Limitations for camera and radar unit
(p. 415)

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Using main beam (p. 154)

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Using direction indicators

The car's direction indicators are operated
with the left-hand stalk switch. The direction
indicator lamps flash three times or continu-
ously, depending on how far up or down the
stalk switch is moved.

Direction indicators.

Short flash sequence

Move the stalk switch up or down to the
first position and release. The direction
indicator lamps flash three times. If the
function is deactivated via the centre dis-
play, the lamps will flash once.

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Hazard warning flashers (p. 159)

•

This automatic flashing sequence can
be stopped by moving the stalk switch
immediately in the opposite direction.

•

If the symbol for direction indicators in
the driver display flashes more quickly
than normal - see the message in the
driver display.

Continuous flash sequence

Move the stalk switch up or down to its
end position.

The stalk switch remains in its position and is
moved back manually, or automatically by the
steering wheel movement.

Related information

•

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 151)

Active bending lights

Active bending lights are designed to provide
additional illumination in bends and junctions.
Cars with LED

headlamps

can have active

bending lights, depending on the car's equip-
ment level.

Headlamp pattern with function deactivated (left)

and activated (right) respectively.

Active bending lights follow steering wheel
movements to provide additional illumination
in bends and junctions and can thereby pro-
vide the driver with improved visibility.

The function is activated automatically when
the car is started. In the event of a fault in the
function, the

symbol illuminates in the

driver display at the same time as the driver
display shows an explanatory text.

The function is only active in weak daylight or
darkness and only when the car is moving and
dipped beam is switched on.

Deactivating/activating the function

The function is activated when the car is sup-
plied from the factory and can be deactivated/
activated via the centre display's function
view.

Press the

Active Bending

Lights

button.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 151)

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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Rear fog lamp

The rear fog lamp is considerably stronger
than the normal rear lights and should only be
used in reduced visibility due to fog, snow,
smoke or dust so that other road users have
an early warning of a vehicle ahead.

Button for rear fog lamp.

The rear fog lamp is a lamp at the rear of the
car, on the driver's side.

The rear fog lamp can only be switched on
when ignition position

is active and the

rotating ring on the stalk switch is in position

Press the button to switch the lights on/off.
The

symbol in the driver display illumi-

nates when the rear fog lamp is switched on.

The rear fog lamp switches off automatically
when the car is switched off or when the

rotating ring on the stalk switch is set to the

position.

Regulations on the use of rear fog lamps
vary from country to country.

Related information

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Emergency brake lights (p. 159)

Brake lights

The brake light automatically comes on dur-
ing braking.

The brake light is illuminated when the brake
pedal is depressed and when the car is braked
automatically by one of the driver support sys-
tems.

Related information

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Brake functions (p. 451)

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Driving support systems (p. 286)

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Emergency brake lights

Emergency brake lights are activated to alert
vehicles behind about heavy braking.

The function means that the brake light
flashes instead of - as in normal braking -
shining with a constant glow.

The emergency brake lights are activated dur-
ing heavy braking or if the ABS system is acti-
vated at high speeds.

After the driver brakes to a low speed and
then releases the brake, the brake light returns
to normal glow.

The car's hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated at the same time. These flash until the
driver accelerates the car to a higher speed
again or switches off the car's hazard warning
flashers.

Related information

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Brake lights (p. 158)

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Foot brake (p. 451)

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Hazard warning flashers (p. 159)

Hazard warning flashers

Hazard warning flashers warn other road
users by means of all of the car's direction
indicators being activated simultaneously.
The function can be used to give a warning in
the event of traffic hazards.

Button for hazard warning flashers.

Press the button to activate the hazard warn-
ing flashers.

The hazard warning flashers are automatically
activated when the car brakes so powerfully
that the emergency brake lights are activated
and the speed is low. The hazard warning
flashers start to flash after the emergency
brake lights have stopped flashing and are
then deactivated automatically when the car
drives away again or are deactivated if the but-
ton is depressed.

Emergency brake lights (p. 159)

Regulations for the use of hazard warning
flashers may vary between countries.

Related information

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Using direction indicators (p. 156)

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Using home safe lighting

Some of the exterior lighting can be kept
switched on to work as home safe lighting
after the car has been locked.

To activate the function:

1. Switch off the car.

2. Move the left-hand stalk switch forward

toward the instrument panel and release.

3. Get out of the car and lock the door.

> A symbol in the driver display is illumi-

nated to indicate that the function is
activated and outer lighting is switched
on: Position lamps, headlamp beams,
number plate lighting and lighting in
outer handles

The length of time that home safe lighting
remains on can be set via the centre display.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 151)

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Approach light duration (p. 160)

Approach light duration

Approach lighting is switched on when the
car is unlocked and is used to switch on the
car's lighting at a distance.

The function is activated when the remote
control key is used for unlocking. In daylight,
position lamps, interior roof lamps, floor lights
and cargo area lighting are activated. In weak
daylight or darkness, number plate lighting
and lighting in the outer handles are also acti-
vated

with their light source aimed towards

the ground.

The lighting stays on for approx. 2 minutes if
no doors are opened. If a door is opened
within the activation time, the time for the
interior lighting and lighting in the outer han-
dles

will be extended.

The function can be activated and deactivated
via the centre display.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the centre
display (p. 151)

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Using home safe lighting (p. 160)

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Remote control key (p. 240)

Interior lighting

The passenger compartment is equipped
with several types of lighting, e.g. general
interior lighting, adjustable decor illumination
and reading lighting.

All lighting in the passenger compartment can
be switched on and off manually at least
5 minutes from when:

•

the car has been switched off and its elec-
trical system is in ignition position

•

the car has been unlocked but it has not
yet been started.

Front roof lighting

Controls in roof console for the front reading lamps

and passenger compartment lighting.

Reading lamp, left-hand side

Passenger compartment lighting

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Auto function for passenger compartment
lighting
Reading lamp, right-hand side

Reading lighting

The reading lamps on the right and left-hand
sides can be turned on and off by briefly press-
ing the buttons in the roof console. Brightness
is adjusted by holding the button pressed in.

Passenger compartment lighting

The floor lighting and interior roof lighting are
switched on or off with a short press on the
button in the roof console.

Auto function for passenger compartment
lighting

The automatic function is activated by a short
press on the

AUTO

button in the roof console.

With the automatic system activated, the light
indicator in the button illuminates and the pas-
senger compartment lighting is switched on
and off according to the following.

The passenger compartment lighting comes
on when:

•

The car is unlocked

•

The car is switched off

•

A side door is opened.

The passenger compartment lighting goes off
when:

•

The car is locked

•

The car is started

•

A side door is closed

•

A side door has remained open for approx.
2 minutes.

Rear roof lighting

The rear area of the car has reading lighting,
which is also used as passenger compartment
lighting.

Reading lamps above the rear seat.

The reading lamps are switched on or off by
briefly pressing the button on the lamp.
Brightness is adjusted by holding the button
pressed in.

Glovebox lighting

Glovebox lighting is switched on and off
respectively when the lid is opened or closed.

Sun visor mirror lighting

The lighting for the mirror in the sun visor is
switched on and off respectively when the
cover is opened or closed.

Ground lighting

The ground lighting is switched on or off when
the corresponding door is opened or closed.

Door sill lighting

The door sill lighting is switched on or off
when a door is opened or closed.

Lighting in cargo area

The lighting in the cargo area is switched on or
off when the boot lid is opened or closed.

Decor lighting

The ambient light is switched on when you
open the doors and is switched off when the
car is locked. The intensity of the decor light-
ing can be adapted in the centre display and
also precisely adjusted using the thumbwheel
in the instrument panel.

Ambience lights

The car is equipped with LEDs that make it
possible to change the colour of the light.
These lights are switched on when the car is
running. The ambience light can be adapted in

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the centre display and also precisely adjusted
using the thumbwheel in the instrument panel.

Lighting in storage compartments in
doors

The lighting in the storage compartments in
the doors is switched on when you open the
doors and is switched off when the car is
locked. The brightness can be precisely
adjusted using the thumbwheel in the instru-
ment panel.

Lighting in the tunnel console's front
cup holder

The lighting in the front cup holders is
switched on when the car is unlocked and is
switched off when the car is locked. The
brightness can be precisely adjusted using the
thumbwheel in the instrument panel.

Related information

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Adjusting interior lighting (p. 162)

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