Lights left on - Page 2

Clan · Jan 29th, 2020, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Tatsfield

Just for clarity, are these positions read from right to left so that position III is the left hand one with the rectangular lozenge icon? That's the position I have left my lights in permanently since I've owned the car for the last three years. I never have to worry about the lights at all. They come on when I turn on the ignition, the dipped come on when it gets dark and they go off when I turn of the ignition. The only problem I have is that when I drive any other car I don't remember to put on the lights!

Position I is to the left ( OFF )
Position II is parking lights
position III is to the right ( headlamps on in normal terms ) :-)

Tatsfield · Jan 30th, 2020, 12:31

In that case my XC70 has the lights switch set permanently to Position I. I should have looked in the owners manual, it's all explained on Page 86 of my edition.

I recant about the high beam flashing. I was wrong about pushing forwards and backwards. The two positions are slight pull back for flash and full pull back to a latched position for permanent high beam selection. Sorry

IronJaw · Jan 31st, 2020, 19:21

I think it’s strange that there’s no warning tone when you leave the side lights on and leave the vehicle, especially as it warns me about everything else that happens during the course of a journey.

Clan · Jan 31st, 2020, 20:25

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Originally Posted by IronJaw

I think it’s strange that there’s no warning tone when you leave the side lights on and leave the vehicle, especially as it warns me about everything else that happens during the course of a journey.

There is a green warning light , anyway not a problem with the LED's if you are lucky enough to have them :-)

IronJaw · Feb 1st, 2020, 08:39

Yes I’m aware of the light, and I also have LED front and rear. But it’s strange that there’s no warning tone with it. I’ve got LED in the number plate lights, but I need to change them because they’re too blue for my liking.

simboc2004 · Sep 8th, 2020, 12:24

Go for 4000K LEDs (4300K max) for the number plate lights - I use the Osram ones, which cost a fair bit, but they seem to last well and definitely give out a perfect colour light (for me). Any higher (6000K is common) is too blue IMHO...

Clan · Sep 8th, 2020, 12:58

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Originally Posted by simboc2004

Go for 4000K LEDs (4300K max) for the number plate lights - I use the Osram ones, which cost a fair bit, but they seem to last well and definitely give out a perfect colour light (for me). Any higher (6000K is common) is too blue IMHO...

the lower the K the more light output and warmer the colour ...

simboc2004 · Sep 8th, 2020, 13:05

Yes, that's right. It's all about finding the colour that works for your eyes...

CTCNetwork · Sep 15th, 2020, 19:06

Hi,

Just on the off chance, would this "feature" be part of the Volvo home feature where lights stay on (including door mirror lights) for a set period of time?
Should be something in the menu system to enable and set the duration.

Des. . .

Kev0607 · Sep 15th, 2020, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

There is a green warning light , anyway not a problem with the LED's if you are lucky enough to have them :-)

Where's the green light you're referring to? Is it on the instrument cluster?

If I leave the side lights on, there's no green light on my dash? Unless I'm missing something.

Its easy to get out of the car & leave them on, as there's no audible warning either.

Jan 30th, 2020, 12:31	#12
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:02 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	In that case my XC70 has the lights switch set permanently to Position I. I should have looked in the owners manual, it's all explained on Page 86 of my edition. I recant about the high beam flashing. I was wrong about pushing forwards and backwards. The two positions are slight pull back for flash and full pull back to a latched position for permanent high beam selection. Sorry __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jan 31st, 2020, 19:21	#13
IronJaw Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2020 17:36 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: West Lancashire	I think it’s strange that there’s no warning tone when you leave the side lights on and leave the vehicle, especially as it warns me about everything else that happens during the course of a journey. __________________ 2008 Volvo XC70 D5

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IronJaw Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2020 17:36 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: West Lancashire	Yes I’m aware of the light, and I also have LED front and rear. But it’s strange that there’s no warning tone with it. I’ve got LED in the number plate lights, but I need to change them because they’re too blue for my liking. __________________ 2008 Volvo XC70 D5

Sep 8th, 2020, 12:24	#16
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:10 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	Go for 4000K LEDs (4300K max) for the number plate lights - I use the Osram ones, which cost a fair bit, but they seem to last well and definitely give out a perfect colour light (for me). Any higher (6000K is common) is too blue IMHO... __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

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