Volvo V60 Twin Engine, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Position lamps
Position lamps are switched on using the head-
lamp control's knob.
Knob for headlamp control in the position for position
lamps.
Turn the knob to the position for (number
plate lighting is switched on at the same time).
If the car's electrical system is in key position II or
the engine is running then the daytime running
lights are switched on instead of the front posi-
tion lamps.
When it is dark outside and the tailgate is
opened the rear position lamps illuminate to alert
traffic behind. This takes place irrespective of
what position the knob is in or what key position
the car's electrical system is in.
Related information
•
Light switches (p. 91)
Daytime running lights
With the knob for headlamp control in
position, and the car's electrical system in key
position
II
or the engine running, the daytime
running lights are activated automatically in day-
light.
Daytime running lights during the day.
DRL
Knob for headlamp control in AUTO position.
With the knob for headlamp control in
position the daytime running lights (Daytime
Running Lights - DRL) are activated automati-
cally when the car is driven in daylight. A light
sensor on the top of the instrument panel
changes from daytime running lights to dipped
beam at twilight or when daylight becomes too
weak. Switching to dipped beam also takes place
when the windscreen wipers 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 ensuring
that the car is driven with the correct beam
pattern for the traffic situation and in accord-
ance with applicable traffic regulations.
Related information
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Main/dipped beam (p. 94)
•
Light switches (p. 91)