Unlike other Volvos the XC40 doesn't have adaptive headlights (called by Volvo "Adaptive Shadow Technology"). These detect other vehicles and maintain full beam without dazzling them.
It has Active High Beam, which just switches between dipped and main automatically. This is standard across the range,
It also has Active Bending Headlights, which simply swivel left or right in conjunction with the steering wheel. This is standard on the Pro models.
Dim Dipped Headlights
XC40 headlights are very good, proven also by IIHS tests that contain evaluation for headlights. Standard headlights (with no bending / no curve adaptive) receive a poor IIHS rating only because of excessive glare for incoming traffic, all other measurements being good. Active bending headlights create lower glare and receive a good rating, putting the overall results for XC40 as 2020 Top Safety Pick.
Actually, the driver of XC40 will experience better road illumination with standard headlights that have longer reach of low beams than active bending headlight. For details see charts in the link: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/vo ... headlights
Actually, the driver of XC40 will experience better road illumination with standard headlights that have longer reach of low beams than active bending headlight. For details see charts in the link: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/vo ... headlights
Thanks! Yes, the high beams are great but when on dipped due to oncoming oncoming traffic I find the lights to be very poor.Metroman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:20 pm I find that the headlamps on the XC40 are far and away the best I have had on any car I have owned, the dipped beam is OK for the most part on unlit roads but even better to use the high beam. I used to have a C4 picasso and the standard lamps were dreadful, just about passable with upgrade bulbs but still woeful in comparison to the XC.
You won't be able to upgrade any of the bulbs in the headlamp unit as there aren't any, they are solid state LED emitters.
Have you checked that the levelling and or aim are correct? This might be the problem.
XC40 Momentum B4P (MY2021) Denim Blue, FWD, Automatic
Thanks but yes I am quite sure otherwise I would be in the nearside ditch!
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XC40 Momentum B4P (MY2021) Denim Blue, FWD, Automatic
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You'd be surprised how many drive on parking lights or no lights, never mind daylight running lights
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Agree. Very foggy here today and the amount of cars driving on day running lights. Guess they don’t realise their back lights aren’t on.Closing Sale wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:25 pmYou'd be surprised how many drive on parking lights or no lights, never mind daylight running lights
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Agree. Although I believe the XC40 daylight running lights do have the rears lit. Haven't checked but think it's then case.Chris John wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:28 pmAgree. Very foggy here today and the amount of cars driving on day running lights. Guess they don’t realise their back lights aren’t on.Closing Sale wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:25 pmYou'd be surprised how many drive on parking lights or no lights, never mind daylight running lights
Many don't though, just front lights.
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Rear lights only work if you have the light switch in auto, if not only the front DRL come on during the day.
That's good to know. I've never been out of auto lights since I bought it.Whiterdesign wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:07 pm Rear lights only work if you have the light switch in auto, if not only the front DRL come on during the day.
I find that explanation a little confusing, i'm waiting for my XC, so can't check myself. If the light switch is in auto position, during the daytime are DRL's both front and rear, or only front?Whiterdesign wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:07 pm Rear lights only work if you have the light switch in auto, if not only the front DRL come on during the day.
B4 AWD Inscription , Fusion Red, Blond interior. Drivers Assist, Climate, Tinted rear windows and Towing pack.
Ordered 14 Dec 20, delivered 10 March 21
Ordered 14 Dec 20, delivered 10 March 21