Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
With ABL activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the following illustration).
ABL is activated automatically[1] when the engine is started.
The function can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system under My S60→Active Bending Lights or under Settings→Car settings→Light settings→Active Bending Lights.
See My Car – introduction for a description of the menu system.
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion.Note
If a fault should occur in the system, the symbol will illuminate and a message will be displayed as shown in the table.
| Symbol | Display | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 | Headlamp failure Service required | The system is not functioning properly and should be inspected/repaired by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. |
Cornering lights[2]
Models equipped with ABL also have front cornering lights that temporarily provide extra light to the front left or right of the vehicle at low speeds when making a sharp turn (for example, when turning into a parking space) or when the turn signals are used.
This feature is activated when:
- High or low beam headlights are on
and
- The vehicle's speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h)
The feature is also activated when the vehicle is backing up.
The cornering lights are deactivated when the vehicle's speed exceeds approx. 25 mph (40 km/h).