XC60 - Theatre lighting

WhatNext? · Oct 11th, 2018, 23:18

Whats does this actually mean?

Does NOT appear to have anything more than a bog standard roof light on my Momentum XC60

Director76 · Oct 11th, 2018, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Bloke69

Whats does this actually mean?

Does appear to have anything more than a bog standard roof light on my Momentum XC60

Just means it fades in / dims rather than goes straight on / off.

Like about every car since 1995!

Philip Fisher · Oct 12th, 2018, 08:28

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Originally Posted by Director76

Just means it fades in / dims rather than goes straight on / off.

Like about every car since 1995!

Is it not extra lighting in the footwells, dash and doors? My (albeit XC90) has strips of LED in the door cards and in the dash above the glovebox.

PaulBendall · Oct 12th, 2018, 09:39

In my XC60 Inscription Pro I have white LED in the doorwells, door handles, footwells and armrest. In addition are three LED that can be changed to a variety of colours that shine down from the rear view mirror and the over the two rear passenger seats.

I wouldn't call it that a theatre and it certainly isn't something I'd miss. In comparison to previous Audi's I've owned the interior lighting (effects) are pretty rubbish in the two Volvo I have owned

Crockers · Oct 12th, 2018, 10:38

Ive tried changing the colours and cant tell the difference. Wow what a feature lol.

S90 · Oct 12th, 2018, 11:52

Theatre lighting are the two RGB Led's that shine down from the roof, one in the overhead map light cluster in the front, and one in the rear. They only come on like the rest of the ambient lighting when it the exterior light level drops to a certain level.

I think there are 5 or six colours to choose from, or you can have them change depending on the ambient temperature.

You can certainly tell the difference in the colours when its dark, but they are not meant to be bright, just a subtle colour wash on the centre console.

The other extreme is the new Audi and MB cars which just look ridiculous with way too much ambient light, a bit like driving a mobile strip club!!

cassell · Oct 12th, 2018, 11:58

The colour changing lights are referred to as 'mood lighting' in the manual, different altogether to ambient lighting.

Controlled via the sensus settings screen, I have mine set to purple which is picked up very nicely by the polished aluminium fittings in the cabin at night!

WhatNext? · Oct 12th, 2018, 12:14

No options to change colours on Momentum trim

Haven't looked elsewhere in the back

HamDenFede · Oct 12th, 2018, 13:35

To get the most of the colored lights, I prefer to set the ambient lightning to low (turns off the door handle and door pocket lights) and reduced in density, and then crank the mood lights to high. Kids prefer the purple. I prefer the more subtle red/orange, which is more discrete and actually resembles the old ambient lightning in the BMW's alot.

Chief inspector · Oct 13th, 2018, 13:36

Basic theatre lighting is the lights in the foot wells and the wee roof lights on the old XC60 and my present V90.

Oct 11th, 2018, 23:18	#1
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	XC60 - Theatre lighting Whats does this actually mean? Does NOT appear to have anything more than a bog standard roof light on my Momentum XC60 __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS) Last edited by WhatNext?; Oct 11th, 2018 at 23:36.

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PaulBendall Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:25 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Eastbourne	In my XC60 Inscription Pro I have white LED in the doorwells, door handles, footwells and armrest. In addition are three LED that can be changed to a variety of colours that shine down from the rear view mirror and the over the two rear passenger seats. I wouldn't call it that a theatre and it certainly isn't something I'd miss. In comparison to previous Audi's I've owned the interior lighting (effects) are pretty rubbish in the two Volvo I have owned __________________ - MY24-XC60 T8 Ultimate (Subscription aka Care) Black Edition, Onyx Black, Blond/Charcoal Interior. - [Previously] MY19-XC60 T8 Inscription Pro. Crystal White. 22" 5 Dbl Spoke Wheels. Blond/Charcoal, Metal Inlay.

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Ive tried changing the colours and cant tell the difference. Wow what a feature lol. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Oct 12th, 2018, 11:52	#6
S90 IT Guru Last Online: Feb 5th, 2024 17:14 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Perth	Theatre lighting are the two RGB Led's that shine down from the roof, one in the overhead map light cluster in the front, and one in the rear. They only come on like the rest of the ambient lighting when it the exterior light level drops to a certain level. I think there are 5 or six colours to choose from, or you can have them change depending on the ambient temperature. You can certainly tell the difference in the colours when its dark, but they are not meant to be bright, just a subtle colour wash on the centre console. The other extreme is the new Audi and MB cars which just look ridiculous with way too much ambient light, a bit like driving a mobile strip club!! __________________ 2023 V90 T6 Recharge AWD Ultimate Dark, Blonde Ventilated Nappa, Thunder Grey, AAOS

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cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	The colour changing lights are referred to as 'mood lighting' in the manual, different altogether to ambient lighting. Controlled via the sensus settings screen, I have mine set to purple which is picked up very nicely by the polished aluminium fittings in the cabin at night! __________________ 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Mussel Blue, Amber perforated leather and lots of technology! 1973 1800ES, Gold, Black leather and very little technology! 1969 144, California white, Red vinyl and even less technology!

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WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	No options to change colours on Momentum trim Haven't looked elsewhere in the back __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

Oct 12th, 2018, 13:35	#9
HamDenFede Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Denmark	To get the most of the colored lights, I prefer to set the ambient lightning to low (turns off the door handle and door pocket lights) and reduced in density, and then crank the mood lights to high. Kids prefer the purple. I prefer the more subtle red/orange, which is more discrete and actually resembles the old ambient lightning in the BMW's alot.

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Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	Basic theatre lighting is the lights in the foot wells and the wee roof lights on the old XC60 and my present V90. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

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