Volvo XC90 Quiz
Illumination

Parking Lights

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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.

Volvo XC90. Parking lights

Lighting ring in the parking light position.

Turn the lighting ring to the Volvo XC90. Parking lights 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 illuminate instead of the front parking lights. With the lighting ring in this position, the parking lights will remain on regardless of what position the ignition is in.

US models: When this 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.

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