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Rear fog light

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The rear fog light is considerably brighter than ordinary taillights and should only be used to help other road users see the vehicle when visibility is reduced by conditions such as fog, snow, smoke or dust.

Volvo XC90. Rear fog light

Rear fog light button.

The rear fog lights are located on the right and left sides of the rear of the vehicle.

The rear fog light can only be used when:

  • ignition mode II is active and the lighting ring is in position Volvo XC90. Rear fog light or Volvo XC90. Rear fog light
  • the lighting ring is in the Volvo XC90. Rear fog light position and the front fog lights are on.

Press the button to switch on/off. The Volvo XC90. Rear fog light symbol in the instrument panel illuminates when the rear fog light is on.

The rear fog light is deactivated automatically when:

  • the ignition is off or the lighting ring is in the Volvo XC90. Rear fog light position.
  • the lighting ring is in the Volvo XC90. Rear fog light position and the front fog lights are turned off.

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