How to Turn On the S90 Ambient Lighting?

[AdelynDella]

The ambient lighting button is located on the central LCD display. Press the vehicle's one-touch start button to power on the vehicle; otherwise, you cannot adjust the ambient lighting. Click the screen touch button on the right side of the steering wheel to activate the ambient lighting adjustment function on the central LCD display. You will see the vehicle's ambient lighting display different colors based on the adjustments made on the central screen. Choose your preferred color.

[GrantDella]

Just helped a friend adjust the ambient lighting in his S90 a couple of days ago. Found the little car icon below the center console screen, tap into it, then select 'Settings' → 'My Car' → 'Lighting'. There's an ambient lighting option inside - tap to switch between seven colors, plus there's a brightness slider. The brightness setting before engine-off gets remembered automatically, but the color needs to be reselected each startup. If the settings malfunction, it's probably system lag - locking the car after turning off and waiting ten minutes usually fixes it. Remember not to install metalized window films as they interfere with signals - dealership says this causes touchscreen glitches.

[BriannaRose]

The logic of this generation's Volvo infotainment system is indeed a bit hidden. To find the ambient lighting, you first need to press the HOME button on the steering wheel to enter the main menu. Then swipe right to the 'Settings' tab, click on the vehicle icon, and select the ambient light option under lighting. For the newer models with crystal gear levers, you can quickly access it by double-tapping the upper edge of the air conditioning panel. A reminder for older model owners: pre-2022 models could only adjust brightness up to 30%, and full 100% control was only granted via later OTA updates. A modification shop owner told me that connecting aftermarket light strips in parallel can easily burn out the BCM module. Although the OEM only offers single-color lighting, it's more stable.

[CharlotteLee]

Actually, pressing the voice button and saying 'Turn on the ambient lights' is the fastest way, provided that the car's system is logged into an account. For manual operation: swipe down from the top of the central control screen to bring up the quick menu. In some versions, you need to long-press a blank area to enter edit mode, then drag 'Ambient Lighting' to the first screen. You can choose between ice blue or amber yellow colors, with warm light being less harsh on the eyes. A mechanic added that the ambient lights are linked to the door locks, automatically lighting up for 20 seconds as a welcome when unlocked. They are forcibly turned off when the battery is low on power but will resume once sufficiently charged.

[DiMiles]

Four steps to get it done: Start the vehicle → Tap the grid icon at the bottom left of the center console → 'Functions' → 'Ambient Lighting'. Focus on the 'Light Surround' option—checking it will illuminate both footwell lights and door panel light strips. High-end models with air suspension can link dynamic colors in personalized mode, turning red during rapid acceleration. 4S technicians warn that DIY wiring modifications may void warranty, with OEM light strip pairs priced at ¥2,800. Temporary shutdown tip: Force restart by long-pressing HOME + Voice keys for 10 seconds.

[DelIker]

New car owners often overlook this feature: Ambient lighting automatically changes color based on AC temperature. Set 'Cool to Blue / Warm to Red' in the 'Cabin Preferences'. Modding enthusiasts should note the driving mode linkage—red lighting in Sport Mode requires enabling hidden features. Some car club members reported purple edges on light strips after installing dark window films, recommending light-colored films instead. Don't panic if lights suddenly turn off; drive to a well-lit area as the system's light sensor may force shutdown when blocked—even tree shade can trigger this.