Volvo V90 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 8

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Protecting a driver profile

It may not always be desirable to store set-
tings made in the vehicle to the active driver
profile. In these instances, the driver profile
can be protected.

NOTE

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

To protect a driver profile:

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap 

System

Driver Profiles

.

3. Select 

Edit Profile

.

> A menu will open in which the driver

profile can be changed.

4. Tap 

Protect Profile

 to protect the profile.

5. Confirm your selection to protect the pro-

file by tapping 

Back

/

Close

.

> When the profile is protected, settings

made in the vehicle will not be auto-
matically stored to the profile. The
changes must instead be saved man-
ually under 

Settings

System

Driver Profiles

Edit Profile

 by tap-

ping 

Save current settings to the

profile

. If the profile is not protected,

the settings will be automatically stored
to the profile.

Related information

•

Driver profiles (p. 140)

Linking a remote key to a driver

profile

A remote key can be linked to a driver profile.
This driver profile and all of its settings will
then automatically be selected every time the
vehicle is used with that particular remote
key.

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

Guest

profile is automatically activated when the
ignition is switched on.

A driver profile can also be selected manually
without linking it to any key. When the vehicle
is unlocked, the last active driver profile will be
activated. If the key has ever been linked to a
driver profile, it is not necessary to manually
select a driver profile when using that particu-
lar key.

Linking a remote key to a specific
driver profile

NOTE

A remote key can only be connected to a
driver profile when the vehicle is stationary.

First select the profile you would like to link to
the key (if that profile is not already active).

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The active profile can then be linked to the
key.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap 

System

Driver Profiles

.

3. Mark the desired profile. The display will

return to Home view. The 

Guest

 profile

cannot be linked to a remote key.

4. Pull down Top view again and tap

Settings

System

Driver Profiles

Edit Profile

.

5. Select 

Connect key

 to link the profile with

the key. A driver profile can only be linked
to the key currently being used in the vehi-
cle. If there are any other keys in the vehi-
cle, 

More than one key is found, put the

key you want to connect on backup
reader

 will be displayed.

Location of the backup reader in the tunnel console.

> When 

Profile connected to key

 is dis-

played, the key and driver profile have
been linked.

6. Tap 

OK

.

> The key used is now linked to the driver

profile and will remain so as long as the

Connect key

 box is not deselected.

Related information

•

Driver profiles (p. 140)

•

Changing a driver profile's name (p. 141)

•

Remote key (p. 244)

Resetting driver profile settings

Settings that have been saved for one or
more driver profiles can be reset when the
vehicle is stationary.

NOTE

Factory Reset

 is only possible when the

vehicle is stationary.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the Top view.

2. Tap 

System

Factory Reset

Reset

Personal Settings

.

3. Select option 

Reset for the active

profile

, 

Reset for all profiles

 or 

Cancel

.

Related information

•

Driver profiles (p. 140)

•

Resetting center display settings (p. 138)

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Messages in the center display

The center display shows messages in certain
circumstances to inform or assist the driver.

Example of message in the center display's Top view.

Messages with lower priority for the driver are
shown in the center display.

Most of the messages are shown in the center
display's status bar. The message will disap-
pear from the status bar after a short period of
time or after the required action has been
taken. Messages that need to be saved are
stored in Top view in the center display.

The message may be shown along with
graphics, symbols or a button to e.g. activate/
deactivate a function connected to the mes-
sage.

Pop-up messages

Messages are sometimes shown as pop-up
windows. Pop-up messages have a higher pri-

ority than messages shown in the status bar
and require acknowledgment/action before
they disappear.

Related information

•

Handling messages in the center display
(p. 144)

•

Handling messages saved from the center
display (p. 145)

•

Messages in the instrument panel (p. 110)

Handling messages in the center

display

Messages in the center display are handled in
the center display's views.

Example of message in the center display's Top view.

Some messages in the center display have a
button (or several buttons in a pop-up mes-
sage) to e.g. activate/deactivate a function
related to the message.

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Handling new messages

For messages with buttons:

–

Tap the button to perform the action or let
the message automatically time-out after
a short period.
> The message will disappear from the

status bar.

For messages without buttons:

–

Close the message by tapping it or let the
message automatically time-out after a
short period.
> The message will disappear from the

status bar.

Messages that need to be saved are stored in
Top view in the center display.

Related information

•

Messages in the center display (p. 144)

•

Handling messages saved from the center
display (p. 145)

•

Messages in the instrument panel (p. 110)

Handling messages saved from the

center display

Messages saved from the instrument panel
and center displays are handled in the center
display.

Examples of saved messages and possible selections

in Top view.

Messages that have been shown in the center
display and that need to be saved are stored in
the center display's Top view.

Reading saved messages

1. Open Top view in the center display.

> A list of saved messages will be dis-

played. Messages with an arrow to the
right can be expanded.

2. Tap a message to expand/minimize it.

> More information about the message

will appear in the list and the image to
the left of the app will display informa-
tion about the message in graphic form.

Handling saved messages

Some messages have a button to e.g. acti-
vate/deactivate a function related to the mes-
sage.

–

Tap the button to perform the action.

Saved messages in Top view are automatically
deleted when the ignition is switched off.

Related information

•

Messages in the center display (p. 144)

•

Handling messages in the center display
(p. 144)

•

Messages in the instrument panel (p. 110)

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Head-up display

*

The head-up display is a complement to the
instrument panel and projects information
from the instrument panel onto the wind-
shield. The projected images can only be
seen from the driver's seat.

The head-up display projects warnings and
information related to speed, cruise control
functions, navigation, etc. onto the windshield
in the driver's field of vision. Traffic information
and incoming phone calls can also be shown
on the head-up display.

NOTE

The driver's ability to see information in the
head-up display may be impeded by

•

the use of polarizing sunglasses

•

a driving posture in which the driver is
not centered in the seat

•

objects on the display unit's glass
cover

•

unfavorable lighting conditions.

CAUTION

The information is projected from a display
unit located in the dashboard. To help pre-
vent damage to the display unit's glass
cover, do not place any objects on the
glass and prevent objects from falling onto
it.

Examples of what might be shown on the display.

Speed

Cruise control

Navigation

Road signs

A number of symbols may be projected tem-
porarily onto the head-up display including:

If the warning symbol appears, read
the warning message in the instru-
ment panel.

If the information symbol appears,
read the warning message in the
instrument panel.

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The snowflake symbol will illuminate
if there is a risk of slippery condi-
tions.

NOTE

People with certain types of vision prob-
lems may experience headaches or eye
strain when using the head-up display.

City Safety in head-up-display

If a collision warning is given, the information
in the head-up display will be replaced by a
City Safety warning signal. This graphic will
illuminate even if the head-up display is turned
off.

The warning symbol for City Safety will flash to get

the driver's attention if there is a risk of collision.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the head-up
display

*

 (p. 147)

•

Cleaning the head-up display

*

 and instru-

ment panel (p. 624)

•

Replacing a windshield with head-up dis-
play

*

 (p. 586)

Activating and deactivating the

head-up display

*

The head-up display can be activated and
deactivated when the vehicle has been
started.

Press the 

Head-up Display

button in the center display's
Function view. An indicator
light in the button will illumi-
nate when the function is
activated.

Related information

•

Head-up display settings

*

 (p. 148)

•

Head-up display

*

 (p. 146)

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Head-up display settings

*

Adjusting settings for the head-up display.

Settings can be adjusted when the vehicle is
started and a projected image is displayed on
the windshield.

Selecting display options

Select the functions to be shown in the head-
up display.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap 

My Car

Displays

Head-Up

Display Options

.

3. Select one or more functions:

•

Show Navigation

•

Show Road Sign Information

•

Show Driver Support

•

Show Phone

This setting is stored as a personal setting in
the driver profile.

Adjusting brightness and height
position

1. Press the 

Head-up Display Adjustments

button in the center display's Function
view.

2. Adjust the brightness of the projected

image and the height position in the driv-
er's field of vision using the right-side
steering wheel lever.

Decreasing brightness

Increasing brightness

Raising position

Lowering position

Confirm

The brightness of the graphic is automatically
adapted to the light conditions in its back-
ground. Brightness is also affected by adjust-
ments to the brightness of the other displays
in the vehicle.

The height position can be stored in the front
power seat's

*

 memory function using the key-

pad in the driver's door.

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Calibrating the horizontal position

If the windshield or display unit has been
replaced, the head-up display's horizontal
position may need to be calibrated. Calibration
means that the projected image is rotated
clockwise or counterclockwise.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the center display's Top

view.

2. Select 

My Car

Displays

Head-Up

Display Options

Head-Up Display

Calibration

.

3. Calibrate the horizontal position of the

image using the right-side steering wheel
keypad.

Rotate counterclockwise

Rotate clockwise

Confirm

Related information

•

Head-up display

*

 (p. 146)

•

Activating and deactivating the head-up
display

*

 (p. 147)

•

Driver profiles (p. 140)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display

*

 (p. 190)

Voice Control

Voice control

17

 allows you to control func-

tions in the vehicle, e.g. the climate control
system, radio or a Bluetooth-connected
phone, using spoken commands. In vehicles
equipped with Sensus Navigation

*

, the navi-

gation system can also be controlled using
voice commands.

What is voice control?

Voice control is a driver support function that
can simplify the use of various commands in
your vehicle. It works in general like a regular
application in which you input information in a
set order in order to perform a task, but
instead of typing on a keypad, you use voice
commands. It can therefore be a good idea to
familiarize yourself with how, and in what
order, a voice command should be spoken to
get the desired result.

You can control certain infotainment and cli-
mate control functions through the voice con-
trol system by using voice commands. The
system can respond verbally and by displaying
information in the instrument panel.

WARNING

The driver is always responsible for ensur-

ing that the vehicle is operated in a safe

manner and that all applicable traffic regu-

lations are followed.

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Voice control microphone

System updates

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

Download updates at volvocars.com/support.

NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
control. If a language supports voice con-
trol, it is marked with a 

 symbol in the

list of available system languages. Read
more about where the information is found
in the section on voice control settings.

Related information

•

Use voice recognition (p. 150)

•

Voice control for cellular phones (p. 152)

•

Voice control for radio and media (p. 153)

•

Climate control system voice commands
(p. 206)

•

Voice control settings (p. 154)

Use voice recognition

Starting voice control

18

Voice commands are given
through a "dialog" with the
voice control system. Press
the button for voice control

 on the right-side steering

wheel keypad to activate the
system and initiate a voice

command dialog. When you press the button,
a beep will sound and the voice control sym-
bol will appear in the instrument panel.

This shows that the system has begun listen-
ing and you can now begin speaking com-
mands. As soon as you start speaking, the
system will be trained to recognize and under-
stand your voice. This takes several seconds
and is done automatically, which means that
you don't need to manually initiate any voice
training.

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Certain markets only.

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These may include:

•

Wait until after the tone, and then speak in
your normal voice at a normal speed.

•

Do not speak while the system is respond-
ing (the system is unable to process com-
mands during this time).

•

Avoid background noises in the passenger
compartment by keeping doors, windows
and the panoramic roof

*

 closed.

NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
control. If a language supports voice con-
trol, it is marked with a 

 symbol in the

list of available system languages. Read
more about where the information is found
in the section on voice control settings.

Generally, the system will listen for a basic
command that is then followed by more
detailed commands specifying what you want
the system to do.

To change the audio volume of the system,
turn the volume knob while the voice is speak-
ing. It is possible to use other buttons while
voice commands are being given. However,
because other audio is silenced during dialog
with the system, it is not possible to perform

any functions connected to audio using the
buttons.

Canceling voice control

To cancel voice control, do one of the follow-
ing:

•

Briefly press 

 and say "

Cancel

".

•

Press and hold the steering wheel key-
pad's voice command button 

 until

two audible signals are given. This cancels
voice control even when the system is
speaking.

Voice control will also be canceled if you do
not respond during a dialog. The system will
first ask three times for a response and if the
response is still not given, voice control will be
automatically canceled.

To speed up communication and skip prompts
from the system, press the voice control but-
ton 

 on the steering wheel keypad. This

will interrupt the system's response and you
can say the next command.

Voice command examples

1. Tap 

.

2. Say "

Call [First name]

 

[Last name]

[number category]

", e.g. "

Call Robyn

Smith

 

cellular

".

> The system will call the selected con-

tact from the phone book. If the contact
has several phone numbers (e.g. home,
cell, work), the right category must also
be given.

Commands/phrases

The following commands can usually be used
in any situation:

•

"

Repeat

" - repeats the most recent voice

command in the current dialog.

•

"

Cancel

" - cancels the dialog.

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•

"

Help

" - initiates a help dialog. The sys-

tem responds with commands that can be
used in the current situation, an instruc-
tion or an example.

Commands for specific functions, such as
phone and audio, are described in the sections
related to that function.

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Note that this only cancels the dialog when the system is not speaking. To do this, press and hold 

 until you hear two beeps.

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Numbers

Number commands can be given in different
ways depending on the function to be con-
trolled:

•

Phone numbers and zip codes

 should be

given by stating each number individually,
e.g. "zero, three, one, two, two, four, four,
three" (03122443).

•

Addresses

 can be given by stating each

number individually or in a group, e.g.
"two, two" or "twenty-two" (22). For Eng-
lish and Dutch language settings, groups
of numbers can also be said in sequence,
e.g. "twenty-two, twenty-two" (22 22).
For English, double or triple digits can also
be used, e.g. "double zero" (00). Numbers
in the range 0-2300 can be used.

•

Frequencies

 can be given as "ninety-eight

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

Speech rate and repeat mode

The speed at which the system speaks can be
adjusted.

With repeat mode on, the system will repeat
what you have said.

To change the speech rate or activate/deacti-
vate repeat mode:

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the Top view.

2. Tap 

System

Voice Control

 and select

settings.

•

Repeat Voice Command

•

Speech Rate

Related information

•

Voice Control (p. 149)

•

Voice control for cellular phones (p. 152)

•

Voice control for radio and media (p. 153)

•

Climate control system voice commands
(p. 206)

•

Voice control settings (p. 154)

Voice control for cellular phones

20

Call a contact in the phone book, have a text
message read aloud or dictate short mes-
sages using voice commands to a Bluetooth-
connected phone.

To access a contact in the phone book, the
voice command must contain the contact
information entered in the phone book. If a
contact, e.g. 

Robyn Smith

, has several phone

numbers listed in the phone book, a number
category such as 

home

 or 

cellular

 can also be

specified, i.e. "

Call Robyn

 

Smith

 

cellular

".

Tap 

 and say one of the following com-

mands:

•

"

Call [contact]

" - call the selected con-

tact from the phone book.

•

"

Call

 

[phone number]

" - call a phone

number.

•

"

Recent calls

" - display the list of recent

calls.

•

"

Read message

" - read a text message

aloud. If there are several messages,
select the message to read aloud.

•

"

Message to [contact]

" – the user is

prompted to dictate a short message. The
message will then be read aloud and the
user can choose to send or re-dictate the
message. The vehicle must be connected
to the Internet to access this function.

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NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
control. If a language supports voice con-
trol, it is marked with a 

 symbol in the

list of available system languages. Read
more about where the information is found
in the section on voice control settings.

Related information

•

Voice Control (p. 149)

•

Use voice recognition (p. 150)

•

Voice control for radio and media (p. 153)

•

Climate control system voice commands
(p. 206)

•

Voice control settings (p. 154)

•

Internet-connected vehicle

*

 (p. 508)

Voice control for radio and media

21

Voice commands for the radio and media
players are shown below.

Tap 

 and say one of the following com-

mands:

•

"

Media

" - initiates a dialog for media and

radio and displays examples of com-
mands.

•

"

Play

 

[artist]

" - plays music by the

selected artist.

•

"

Play

 

[song title]

" - plays the selected

song.

•

"

Play

 

[song title]

 

from

 

[album]

" - plays

the selected song from the selected
album.

•

"

Play

 

[radio station]

" - starts the

selected radio station.

•

"

Tune to [frequency]

" - tunes to the

selected radio frequency in the currently
active waveband. If no radio source is
active, the FM band will be started as
default.

•

"

Tune to [frequency]

 

[waveband]

" -

tunes to the selected radio frequency on
the selected waveband.

•

"

Radio

" - starts FM radio.

•

"

Radio FM

" - starts FM radio.

•

"

Radio AM

" - starts AM radio.

•

"

SiriusXM

" - starts SiriusXM radio

*

•

"

USB

" - starts playback from USB.

•

"

iPod

" - starts playback from iPod.

•

"

Bluetooth

" - starts playback from a

Bluetooth-connected media source.

•

"

Similar music

" - plays music from a

USB-connected device with music similar
to that currently playing.

NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
control. If a language supports voice con-
trol, it is marked with a 

 symbol in the

list of available system languages. Read
more about where the information is found
in the section on voice control settings.

Related information

•

Voice Control (p. 149)

•

Use voice recognition (p. 150)

•

Voice control for cellular phones (p. 152)

•

Climate control system voice commands
(p. 206)

•

Voice control settings (p. 154)

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Certain markets only.

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Certain markets only.

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Voice control settings

22

Settings for the voice control system are
made here.

Settings

System

Voice Control

Settings can be personalized in the following
areas:

•

Repeat Voice Command

•

Gender

•

Speech Rate

Sound settings

Select sound settings under:

Settings

Sound

System Volumes

Voice Control

Language settings

The voice control system is not available for all
languages. The languages available for voice
commands are indicated by the 

 icon in

the list of languages.

Changing the language here will also change
the language in the menus, messages and
help texts.

Settings

System

System Languages

and Units

System Language

Related information

•

Voice Control (p. 149)

•

Use voice recognition (p. 150)

•

Voice control for cellular phones (p. 152)

•

Climate control system voice commands
(p. 206)

•

Voice control for radio and media (p. 153)

•

Sound settings (p. 456)

•

Changing system language (p. 136)

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Lighting control and panel

The lighting panel and controls can be used
to adjust both exterior and interior lighting.
The lighting ring on the left-side steering
wheel lever can be used to activate and
adjust the exterior lighting. The brightness of
the interior lighting can be adjusted using the
thumb wheel on the dashboard.

Exterior lighting

Lighting ring position.

When the vehicle's ignition is in mode 

II

, the

lighting ring positions have the following func-
tions:

Position Meaning

US: Daytime running lights and
parking lights are off.

Canada: Daytime running lights
and parking lights are on.

High beam flash can be used.

Parking lights when the vehicle
is parked.

US: Daytime running lights are
off.

Canada: Daytime running lights
are on.

High beam flash can be used.

Low beams and parking lights.

High beams can be activated.

High beam flash can be used.

Position Meaning

Daytime running lights and
parking lights in daylight condi-
tions.

A

Low beams and parking lights in
weak daylight or dark conditions
or when the front fog lights

*

and/or rear fog light are acti-
vated.

Active high beam can be acti-
vated.

High beams can be activated
when low beams are on.

High beam flash can be used.

Active high beams on/off.

A

US models only: Daytime running lights and parking lights

can be deactivated in the center display.

NOTE

Volvo recommends use of Daytime
Running Lights in the US. Its use is man-
datory in Canada.

Volvo recommends using position 

 when

the vehicle is in motion.

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WARNING

The vehicle lighting system cannot in all sit-

uations determine when the daylight is too

weak or not strong enough, e.g. when

there is fog or rain.
The driver is always responsible for driving

the vehicle with lighting that is safe for the

traffic conditions and as specified by appli-

cable traffic regulations.

Thumbwheel in instrument panel

Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright-

ness.

Related information

•

Adjusting light functions via the center
display (p. 157)

•

Interior Lighting (p. 166)

•

Parking lights (p. 158)

•

Using turn signals (p. 162)

•

Using high beam (p. 160)

•

Low beams (p. 159)

•

Front fog lights/corner illumination

*

(p. 163)

•

Rear fog light (p. 164)

•

Active Bending Lights

*

 (p. 162)

•

Brake lights (p. 165)

•

Emergency brake lights (p. 165)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 165)

Adjusting light functions via the

center display

A number of light functions can be adjusted
and activated via the center display. These
include active high beams, home safe lighting
and approach lighting.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap 

My Car

Lights and Lighting

.

3. Select 

Exterior Lights

 or 

Interior

Lighting

 and then select the function that

you would like to adjust.

Related information

•

Lighting control and panel (p. 156)

•

Active high beam (p. 161)

•

Using home safe lighting (p. 166)

•

Welcome Light (p. 166)

•

Using turn signals (p. 162)

•

Changing settings in the center display's
Top view (p. 136)

•

Function view in the center display
(p. 126)

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Parking lights

The parking lights can be used to help other
road users see the vehicle if it is stopped or
parked. Use the lighting ring on the steering
wheel lever to turn on the parking lights.

Lighting ring in the parking light position.

Turn the lighting ring to the 

 position to

turn on the parking lights (the license plate
lighting will also illuminate).

Canadian models:

 If the ignition is in the 

II

position, the daytime running lights will illumi-
nate instead of the front parking lights. With
the lighting ring in this position, the parking
lights will remain on regardless of what posi-
tion the ignition is in.

US models:

 When 

 mode is selected,

the daytime running lights can be deactivated
in the center display. The parking lights will
also be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark

conditions, the parking lights and low beams
will be illuminated.

In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also
illuminate when the tailgate is opened to alert
following traffic. This happens regardless of
what position the lighting ring or ignition is in.

Related information

•

Lighting control and panel (p. 156)

•

Ignition modes (p. 399)

•

Replacing daytime running lights/front
parking light bulbs (p. 620)

Daytime running lights

The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient
lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in
the 

 position, the daytime running lights

will always be activated when the ignition is
in mode 

II

. In weak daylight or dark condi-

tions, the headlights automatically switch to
low beams.

Lighting ring in 

AUTO

 position.

With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in
the 

 position, the daytime running lights

(DRL

1

) will illuminate when the vehicle is

driven in daylight conditions. The headlights
will switch automatically from daytime run-
ning lights to low beams in weak daylight or
dark conditions. The headlights will also
switch to low beams if the front fog lights

*

and/or rear fog light are activated.