headlamp conversion for France

Ctpurley · Jul 6th, 2017, 23:12

Guys,

Quick question....

I'm going to be taking the XC90 to France for the first time next month and I wanted to check whether you can set the lights to switch over for driving on the right.

I'm sure I've seen the setting somewhere in the menu?

Thanks

Quacker · Jul 6th, 2017, 23:21

Yes you can. You should also set the digital speed display in the left hand dial to show kph instead of mph.
It's all in the menu and the operator's manual, which is part of Sensus, along with a search button to find the information you need. There is also an app for a tablet or phone which duplicates or copies a searchable manual to your mobile device of choice.

nu11eaf · Jul 6th, 2017, 23:46

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Originally Posted by Ctpurley

Guys,

Quick question....

I'm going to be taking the XC90 to France for the first time next month and I wanted to check whether you can set the lights to switch over for driving on the right.

I'm sure I've seen the setting somewhere in the menu?

Thanks

If you have LED lights this is possible, go to settings/my car/ lights and lighting/exterior lights and you will find an option to temporary change to left hand drive.

NickV90 · Jul 7th, 2017, 07:48

Not on my v90 its not... led headlamps without the active shadowing technology... and the option is greyed out on sensus.. And inadequately covered in the manual.

nu11eaf · Jul 7th, 2017, 12:19

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Originally Posted by NickV90

Not on my v90 its not... led headlamps without the active shadowing technology... and the option is greyed out on sensus.. And inadequately covered in the manual.

Hit the voc button in your car and ask for advice from the volvo operator.

NickV90 · Jul 7th, 2017, 13:04

I don't have that either being a momentum spec... I did drop a note to volvo but no reply.

nu11eaf · Jul 7th, 2017, 13:30

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Originally Posted by NickV90

I don't have that either being a momentum spec... I did drop a note to volvo but no reply.

I did read somewhere that the new normal LED headlights and Halogen lights are designed in such away that they can be driven on the right without dazzling other road users.they have flatter beam pattern.
I am pretty sure it's only necessary to swap to temp right hand drive on cars with "ACTIVE" LED lights.

Philip Fisher · Jul 7th, 2017, 13:42

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Originally Posted by NickV90

Not on my v90 its not... led headlamps without the active shadowing technology... and the option is greyed out on sensus.. And inadequately covered in the manual.

Then I would suggest there is a lever on the back of the headlight unit - but I am guessing. On other volvos without LED lights you lift the headlight out after pulling out a metal peg which goes through the slam panel. You then slide a lever on the back of the unit.

Ctpurley · Jul 11th, 2017, 19:22

Thanks for all the advice guys

Jonny H · Jul 20th, 2017, 15:08

Hi,
Has anyone resolved this - just checking the manual on my 2018 model & no where does it mention changing the headlight beams for LHD
It does state how to do this in the 2017 model manual, under the heading of temporary adjustment
Or, as has been stated, do LED headlights automatically convert to LHD?
Last thing I want is to get pulled over by the French police.
Thanks

Jul 6th, 2017, 23:12	#1
Ctpurley Member Last Online: May 18th, 2020 02:36 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Whyteleafe	headlamp conversion for France Guys, Quick question.... I'm going to be taking the XC90 to France for the first time next month and I wanted to check whether you can set the lights to switch over for driving on the right. I'm sure I've seen the setting somewhere in the menu? Thanks __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Inscription, Onyx Black, Charcoal Nappa, Dark Flame Birch Inlays, Dechromed, Dynamic Pack, Winter HUD Pack, Xenium Pack, BLIS Pack, Subwoofer, CarPlay, Privacy Glass, LED Running Boards

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Quacker Premier Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2021 00:53 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West of Carmarthen	Yes you can. You should also set the digital speed display in the left hand dial to show kph instead of mph. It's all in the menu and the operator's manual, which is part of Sensus, along with a search button to find the information you need. There is also an app for a tablet or phone which duplicates or copies a searchable manual to your mobile device of choice. __________________ XC90 D5, 2017 Inscription. Dark Grey. Xenium pack. Winter Plus with HUD. Black leather interior with alloy trim inserts. Ownership ended June 2020, Happy motoring times!

Jul 11th, 2017, 19:22	#9
Ctpurley Member Last Online: May 18th, 2020 02:36 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Whyteleafe	Thanks for all the advice guys __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Inscription, Onyx Black, Charcoal Nappa, Dark Flame Birch Inlays, Dechromed, Dynamic Pack, Winter HUD Pack, Xenium Pack, BLIS Pack, Subwoofer, CarPlay, Privacy Glass, LED Running Boards

Jul 20th, 2017, 15:08	#10
Jonny H New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2017 07:35 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: reading	XC90 2018 - headlight conversion to driving on the right Hi, Has anyone resolved this - just checking the manual on my 2018 model & no where does it mention changing the headlight beams for LHD It does state how to do this in the 2017 model manual, under the heading of temporary adjustment Or, as has been stated, do LED headlights automatically convert to LHD? Last thing I want is to get pulled over by the French police. Thanks

Jul 7th, 2017, 07:48	#4
NickV90 Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2019 08:29 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ipswich	Not on my v90 its not... led headlamps without the active shadowing technology... and the option is greyed out on sensus.. And inadequately covered in the manual.

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NickV90 Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2019 08:29 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ipswich	I don't have that either being a momentum spec... I did drop a note to volvo but no reply.

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