Heated steering wheel*. Switch panel lighting. Position lights/parking lights. Daytime running lights

The heated steering wheel of the Volvo S80 (2nd generation, 2013–2016) provides additional comfort on cold days and switches on automatically at low temperatures if the function is set accordingly. This section describes how to switch the heating on and off manually and which conditions apply to automatic operation. The switch panel for exterior and interior lighting is also presented in detail. Drivers receive useful tips on adjusting display and ambient lighting, as well as on using headlight levelling to ensure optimal illumination under different loading conditions.

Heated steering wheel*

The steering wheel can be electrically heated.

Function

Depending on equipment and market, the switch may be arranged differently.

Pressing the button repeatedly switches between the following functions:

Automatic steering wheel heating

When automatic start of the steering wheel heating is activated, the steering wheel is heated when the engine is started. Automatic start occurs when the vehicle is cold and the ambient temperature is below approx. 10 °C. The function is activated and deactivated in the MY CAR menu system.

* Option/accessory. For more information, see "Introduction".

Switch panel lighting

The switch panel lighting is used to activate and adjust the exterior lighting. It is also used to adjust the display and instrument lighting as well as the ambient lighting.

Light switch overview

Overview of the switch panel lighting.

1. 1
   Thumb wheel for adjusting the display and instrument lighting as well as the ambient lighting*
2. 2
   Button for rear fog light
3. 3
   Rotary control for headlights and position lights
4. 4
   Thumb wheel17 for headlight levelling

17 Not available for vehicles equipped with active xenon headlights*.

Rotary control modes

A Located in or under the front bumper.

Volvo recommends the mode when the vehicle is being driven.

The vehicle's lighting system cannot decide in all situations whether daylight is sufficient, e.g. in fog or rain.

The driver is always responsible for driving the vehicle with lighting that ensures road safety and in accordance with applicable traffic regulations.

Instrument lighting

Depending on the key position, the display and instrument lighting switches on, see Key positions - functions at different levels.

The display lighting is automatically dimmed in darkness. The sensitivity is adjusted with the thumb wheel.

The intensity of the instrument lighting is adjusted with the thumb wheel.

Headlight levelling

When the vehicle is loaded, the height setting of the headlight beam changes, which can dazzle oncoming traffic. Adjust the light height to prevent this. When the vehicle is heavily loaded, reduce the headlight range.

1. 1
   Leave the engine running or leave the vehicle's electrical system in key position I.
2. 2
   To increase or decrease the headlight range, turn the thumb wheel up or down.

Thumb wheel position for different loads.

1. 1
   Driver only
2. 2
   Driver and front passenger
3. 3
   Passengers in all seats
4. 4
   Passengers in all seats and maximum load in the luggage compartment
5. 5
   Driver and maximum load in the luggage compartment

Because vehicles with active xenon headlights* are equipped with automatic headlight levelling, there is no thumbwheel.

Related information

• Position/parking lights
• Daytime running lights
• High/low beam

Position/parking lights

Position/parking lights are switched on with the light switch rotary control.

Light switch rotary control in position for position/parking lights.

Turn the rotary control to(the license plate light is switched on at the same time).

When the vehicle electrical system is in ignition position II or the engine is running, the daytime running lights also come on.

When the luggage compartment lid is opened in darkness, the rear position/parking lights are switched on to warn other road users behind the vehicle.

This happens regardless of the current position of the rotary control or the ignition position of the vehicle's electrical system.

Related information

- Lighting switch panel

Daytime running lights

In the rotary control position of the light switch, and with the vehicle electrical system in ignition position II or with the engine running, the daytime running lights are activated automatically in daylight.

Daytime running lights DRL

Light switch rotary control in AUTO position.

By setting the light switch rotary control to positionthe daytime running lights (DRL) are switched on automatically when the vehicle is driven in daylight. A light sensor on the top of the dashboard changes from daytime running lights to low beam when dusk sets in or daylight becomes too weak. The change to low beam also takes place when the windshield wipers or the rear fog light are activated.

The system is an aid to saving energy. It cannot decide in all situations whether daylight is too weak or sufficiently bright, for example in fog and rain.

The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is driven with safe and correct lighting and in accordance with applicable traffic regulations.

The electric steering wheel heater in the Volvo S80 (2nd gen) provides additional comfort on cold days. It is easy to activate and can also start automatically when the temperature falls below 10 °C.

The lighting system is also user-friendly: the settings for lighting, instrument lighting and headlight levelling can be adjusted individually, ensuring optimal visibility and safety.

The Volvo S80 offers state-of-the-art technology that combines safety, comfort and environmental awareness in harmony, making it ideal for demanding drivers.