2012 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 65

02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel Bending Light symbol will illuminate. The function can be deactivated by turning the lighting switch counterclockwise to one of the other lighting positions. Daytime running lights (DRL)* To help conserve fuel by reducing the use of electrical current in the vehicle, DRL can be used in daylight conditions instead of the low beam headlights, which consume more electrical current. The daytime running lights are mounted in the front spoiler and use bright, electricity-saving LEDs (light emitting diodes). ambient light (and will switch back to DRL when the ambient light becomes brighter). 02 NOTE To conserve as much electrical current as possible, the taillights will also be turned off when the light sensor switches from the low beam headlights to DRL. WARNING • Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and activated (right) DRL is a driving aid designed to help conserve electrical current. This system cannot always determine if the ambient lighting conditions are sufficient for switching from low beams to DRL (or vice versa). It is always the driver's responsibility to visually determine if the low beam headlights should be used. posiMove the light switch to the tion to turn on the low beams. As the driver, you have full responsibility for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. G020789 NOTE • Position A activates automatic DRL in daylight driving conditions • • This function can only be activated in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion. If the indicator light flashes, this indicates a fault in the ABL system. A text message will also be displayed. Putting the light switch in position A activates automatic daytime running lights in daylight driving conditions. This is controlled by a light sensor, which monitors the ambient lighting conditions and automatically switches from DRL to the low beam headlights in weaker `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 65