Volvo 2006 S80, Operation And Care Manual

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The courtesy light switches off if:
The engine is started.
The car is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
The interior courtesy light can be switched on or off at any time by pressing the center button in the panel above the
rearview mirror. When switched on with the engine off, the light will stay on for 10 minutes. When switched on with
the engine running, the light will stay on indefinitely. The light may be switched off at any time by pressing the center
button a second time.
The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Overriding the Interior and Trunk Courtesy Lights
Normally if a car door is left open with the engine turned off, the interior courtesy light will stay on for 10 minutes.
Normally, if the trunk is left open with the engine turned off, the trunk courtesy lights will stay on for 10 minutes.
If a car door is left open or the interior courtesy lights are turned on while the engine is left running, the interior
courtesy lights will stay on indefinitely. Likewise, if the trunk is left open while the engine is running, the trunk
courtesy light will stay on indefinitely.
At times, you may wish to be assured that the courtesy lights will stay off regardless of door or trunk lid position.
To switch off the interior and trunk courtesy lights indefinitely, press and hold the center button in the panel above the
rearview mirror for 3 seconds.The courtesy lights will go off and remain off until the center button is pressed again.
Rear reading lights
Reading lights - front/rear
The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons. These lights switch off automatically
after 10 minutes if the engine is not running. If the engine is running, the lights stay on indefinitely. The lights can be
switched off at any time by pressing the button.
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