2012-2019 Volvo V40 4 Door DRIVER SUPPORT User Manual
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Related information  
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Electronic stability control (ESC) -  
general  
Stability system ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control) helps the driver to avoid skidding and  
improves the car's traction.  
Adjustable steering force*  
MY CAR (p. 113)  
Speed related power steering causes the steer-  
ing wheel force to increase with the speed of the  
car in order to give the driver enhanced sensitiv-  
ity.  
On motorways the steering feels firmer. Steering  
is light and requires no extra effort when parking  
and at low speed.  
The activation of the ESC system dur-  
ing braking may be noticed as a throb-  
bing sound. The car may accelerate  
slower than expected when the accel-  
erator pedal is depressed.  
The driver can choose between three different  
levels of steering force for road responsiveness  
or steering sensitivity in the menu system MY  
CAR (p. 113):  
WARNING  
The stability system ESC is supplemen-  
tary driver support intended to facilitate  
driving and make it safer – it cannot han-  
dle all situations in all traffic, weather and  
road conditions.  
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Once there, search for Steering force level  
and select Low, Medium or High.  
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This menu is not accessible when the car is mov-  
ing.  
ESC is not a substitute for the driver's  
attention and judgement. The driver is  
always responsible for ensuring the car is  
driven in a safe manner, at the appropri-  
ate speed, with an appropriate distance to  
other vehicles, and in accordance with  
current traffic rules and regulations.  
NOTE  
In certain situations the power steering may  
become too hot and then needs to be tempo-  
rarily cooled - during this time the power  
steering operates with reduced power and  
turning the steering wheel may then be per-  
ceived to be slightly heavier.  
The ESC system consists of the following func-  
tions:  
In parallel with the temporarily reduced steer-  
ing assistance the combined instrument panel  
shows a message.  
Active Yaw Control  
Spin Control  
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Traction control system  
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Engine drag control - EDC  
Corner Traction Control - CTC  
Related information  
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CTC (Corner Traction Control) compensates for  
understeer and allows higher than normal accel-  
eration in a bend without wheelspin on the inner  
wheel, e.g. on an arcing motorway entrance road  
to quickly reach the prevailing traffic speed.  
Electronic stability control (ESC) - operation  
(p. 186)  
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Corner Traction Control - CTC  
Driver Steering Recommendation – DSR  
Trailer Stability Assist* - TSA  
Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols  
and messages (p. 187)  
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Active Yaw Control  
The function checks the driving and brake force  
of the wheels individually in order to stabilise the  
car.  
Driver Steering Recommendation –  
DSR  
DSR (Driver Steering Recommendation) helps  
the driver steer the car in the right direction when  
there is reduced traction or when the ABS sys-  
tem engages.  
Spin Control  
The function reduces engine power if the drive  
wheels slip against the underlying surface in  
order to maintain stability and traction.  
The primary role of the DSR function is to help  
the driver steer in the right direction when the car  
is skidding.  
Traction control system  
The function is active at low speed and transfers  
power from the driving wheel that is spinning to  
the one that is not.  
DSR engages by applying slight torque to the  
steering wheel in the direction in which the car  
should be steered to maintain/achieve maximum  
possible traction and stabilise the car.  
Engine drag control - EDC  
EDC (Engine Drag Control) prevents involuntary  
wheel locking, e.g. after shifting down or engine  
braking when driving in low gears on slippery  
road surfaces.  
Trailer Stability Assist* - TSA1  
Trailer stability assist (p. 314) function is to sta-  
bilise the car and trailer combination if it begins  
to snake. For more information, see Driving with a  
trailer (p. 307).  
Involuntary wheel locking while driving can,  
amongst other things, impair the driver's ability to  
steer the car.  
NOTE  
The function is deactivated if the driver  
selects Sport mode.  
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Sport mode is indicated in the com-  
bined instrument panel by means of  
this symbol illuminating with a constant  
glow until the driver deselects the  
Electronic stability control (ESC) -  
operation  
Selection of level - Sport mode  
The ESC system is always activated - it cannot be  
deactivated.  
function or until the engine is switched off - after  
the next time the engine is started the ESC sys-  
tem is back in its normal mode once again.  
However, the driver can select  
the Sport mode, which allows  
for a more active driving experi-  
ence.  
Related information  
Electronic stability control (ESC) - general  
(p. 184)  
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In Sport mode the system  
detects whether the accelera-  
Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols  
and messages (p. 187)  
tor pedal, steering wheel movements and corner-  
ing are more active than in normal driving and  
then allows controlled skidding with the rear sec-  
tion up to a certain level before it intervenes and  
stabilises the car.  
MY CAR (p. 113)  
If the driver stops a controlled skid by releasing  
the accelerator pedal, for example, then the ESC  
system intervenes and stabilises the car.  
With Sport mode, maximum traction is also  
obtained if the car has become stuck, or when  
driving on a loose surface - e.g. sand or deep  
snow.  
Proceed as follows to select Sport mode:  
Sport mode is selected in the menu system MY  
CAR. For a description of the menu system, see  
MY CAR (p. 113).  
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Electronic stability control (ESC) -  
symbols and messages  
Table  
Symbol Message  
Specification  
ESC system has been temporarily reduced due to excessive brake disc temperature - the function is reactivated  
automatically when the brakes have cooled.  
ESC Temporarily OFF  
ESC system disengaged.  
ESC Service required  
"Message"  
Stop the car in a safe place, switch off the engine and start it again.  
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Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
There is a message in the combined instrument panel - read it!  
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Constant glow for  
2 seconds.  
System check when the engine is started.  
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Symbol Message  
Specification  
Flashing light.  
ESC system is being activated.  
Constant glow.  
Sport mode is activated.  
NOTE: The ESC system is not deactivated in this mode - it is partially reduced.  
Related information  
Electronic stability control (ESC) - general  
(p. 184)  
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Electronic stability control (ESC) - operation  
(p. 186)  
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Related information  
Speed limiter*  
Speed limiter* - getting started  
Speed limiter* - getting started (p. 189)  
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A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a reverse  
cruise control - the driver regulates the speed  
using the accelerator pedal but is prevented  
from accidentally exceeding a pre-selected/set  
speed by the speed limiter.  
A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a reverse  
cruise control - the driver regulates the speed  
using the accelerator pedal but is prevented  
from accidentally exceeding a pre-selected/set  
speed by the speed limiter.  
Speed limiter - temporary deactivation and  
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standby mode* (p. 191)  
Speed limiter* - alarm for speed exceeded  
(p. 192)  
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Speed limiter* - deactivation (p. 192)  
Steering wheel keypad and combined instrument panel  
Digital and Analogue.  
Steering wheel keypad and combined instrument panel  
Digital and Analogue.  
Speed limiter - On/Off.  
Speed limiter - On/Off.  
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed  
is resumed.  
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed  
is resumed.  
Standby mode  
Standby mode  
Activate and adjust the max. speed.  
Selected speed  
Activate and adjust the max. speed.  
Selected speed  
Speed limiter active  
Speed limiter active  
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Switch on and activate  
Speed limiter* - changing speed  
Scroll with the  
instrument panel shows a mark (5) by the  
desired maximum speed.  
button until the combined  
2.  
When the speed limiter is active, its symbol (6) is  
shown in combination with a mark (5) by the set  
maximum speed in the combined instrument  
panel.  
Changing the stored speed  
Stored max. speed is changed with short or long  
> The speed limiter is then active and the  
selected max. speed is stored in the  
memory.  
presses on the  
or  
steering wheel button.  
Selection and storage of the highest possible  
speed in the memory can be made both during a  
journey and while stationary.  
To adjust +/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph):  
Use short presses - each press gives  
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+/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph).  
Speed limiter* (p. 189)  
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While driving  
To adjust +/- 1 km/h (+/- 1 mph):  
Press the steering wheel button  
on the speed limiter.  
to switch  
1.  
Hold down the button and release it at the  
required max. speed.  
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> The symbol (6) for speed limiter illumi-  
nates in the combined instrument panel.  
Last press made is stored in the memory.  
Related information  
2. When the car is moving at the desired high-  
est possible speed: Press one of the steering  
Speed limiter* (p. 189)  
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wheel buttons  
or  
until the combined  
instrument panel shows a mark (5) next to  
the desired maximum speed.  
> The speed limiter is then active and the  
selected max. speed is stored in the  
memory.  
When stationary  
Press the steering wheel button  
on the speed limiter.  
to switch  
1.  
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Depress the accelerator pedal fully.  
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Speed limiter - temporary  
Temporary deactivation - standby mode  
To temporarily deactivate the speed limiter and  
set it in standby mode:  
deactivation and standby mode*  
> The combined instrument panel shows  
the stored maximum speed with a col-  
oured mark (5) and the driver can tempo-  
rarily exceed the set maximum speed –  
the mark (5) changes colour from GREEN  
to WHITE (Digital) or WHITE to GREY  
(Analogue) during that time.  
A Speed Limiter (Speed Limiter) can be regar-  
ded as a reverse cruise control - the driver regu-  
lates the speed using the accelerator pedal but  
is prevented from accidentally exceeding a pre-  
selected/set speed by the speed limiter.  
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Press  
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> The combined instrument panel's  
mark (5) changes colour from GREEN to  
WHITE (Digital) or from WHITE to GREY  
(Analogue) and the driver can temporarily  
exceed the set maximum speed.  
The speed limiter is automatically reacti-  
vated after the accelerator pedal is  
The speed limiter is reactivated with one  
released and the car's speed is slowed  
down to below the selected/stored maxi-  
mum speed - the mark (5) changes colour  
from WHITE to GREEN (Digital) or GREY  
to WHITE (Analogue) and the car's maxi-  
mum speed is again limited.  
press on  
. The mark (5) then changes  
colour from WHITE to GREEN (Digital) or  
GREY to WHITE (Analogue) and the car's  
maximum speed is limited again.  
Temporary deactivation with the  
accelerator pedal  
The speed limiter can also be set in standby  
mode with the accelerator pedal, e.g. for rapidly  
accelerating the car out of a situation:  
Related information  
Speed limiter* (p. 189)  
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Steering wheel keypad and instrument panel Digital and  
Analogue.  
Speed limiter - On/Off.  
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed  
is resumed.  
Standby mode  
Activate and adjust the max. speed.  
Selected speed  
Speed limiter active  
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Speed limiter* - alarm for speed  
Speed limiter* - deactivation  
Cruise control*  
exceeded  
A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a reverse  
cruise control - the driver regulates the speed  
using the accelerator pedal but is prevented  
from accidentally exceeding a pre-selected/set  
speed by the speed limiter.  
The cruise control (CC – Cruise Control) helps  
the driver maintain an even speed, resulting in  
more relaxing driving on motorways and long,  
straight roads with regular traffic flows.  
A Speed Limiter (Speed Limiter) can be regar-  
ded as a reverse cruise control - the driver regu-  
lates the speed using the accelerator pedal but  
is prevented from accidentally exceeding a  
pre-selected/set speed by the speed limiter.  
Overview  
To deactivate the speed limiter:  
On steep roads the speed limiter's engine brak-  
ing effect may be inadequate and the selected  
maximum speed is exceeded. The driver is aler-  
ted about this with an acoustic signal. The signal  
is active until the driver has slowed to below the  
selected maximum speed.  
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Press the steering wheel button  
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> The combined instrument panel's (p. 189)  
symbol for the speed limiter and the mark  
for the set speed are extinguished. The  
selected and stored speed are thus  
deleted from the memory and cannot be  
NOTE  
resumed with the  
button.  
The alarm is only activated after 5 seconds if  
the speed has been exceeded by at least  
3 km/h (approx. 2 mph), provided that neither  
The driver can then use the accelerator  
pedal to choose a speed without limita-  
tion.  
The steering wheel buttons and combined instrument  
panel in cars without speed limiter2.  
of the  
or  
buttons has been depressed  
Related information  
during the last half minute.  
Speed limiter* (p. 189)  
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Related information  
Speed limiter* (p. 189)  
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Cruise control* - managing speed  
It is possible to activate, set and change the  
stored speed.  
WARNING  
The driver must always be observant with  
regard to the traffic conditions and intervene  
when the cruise control is not maintaining a  
suitable speed and/or suitable distance.  
Activating and setting the speed  
The driver always bears ultimate responsibility  
for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely.  
Related information  
Cruise control* - managing speed (p. 193)  
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Cruise control* temporary deactivation and  
standby mode (p. 195)  
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The steering wheel buttons and combined instrument  
panel in cars with speed limiter2.  
Cruise control* - resume set speed (p. 196)  
Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 197)  
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Cruise control - On/Off.  
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed  
is resumed.  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
The steering wheel buttons and display in cars without  
speed limiter3.  
Standby mode  
Activate and adjust the speed.  
Selected speed (GREY = Standby mode).  
Cruise control active - WHITE symbol (GREY  
= Standby mode).  
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WHITE - the car then follows the stored  
speed.  
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NOTE  
If any of the Cruise Control buttons are held  
depressed for several minutes then it is  
blocked and deactivated. To be able to reacti-  
vate Cruise Control, the car must be stopped  
and the engine restarted.  
NOTE  
Cruise Control cannot be enabled at speeds  
below 30 km/h (20 mph).  
Changing the stored speed  
Related information  
Stored speed is changed with short or long  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
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presses on the  
or  
steering wheel button.  
To adjust +/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph):  
The steering wheel buttons and display in cars with  
speed limiter3.  
Use short presses - each press gives  
+/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph).  
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To start the cruise control:  
To adjust +/- 1 km/h (+/- 1 mph):  
Press the steering wheel button for CRUISE  
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Hold down the button and release it at the  
required speed.  
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(without speed limiter) or  
(with speed  
limiter).  
Last press made is stored in the memory.  
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The cruise control symbol (6) in the com-  
bined instrument panel illuminates - Cruise  
control is in standby mode.  
If speed is increased using the accelerator pedal  
prior to pressing the  
/
button, then it is the  
car's current speed when the button is pressed  
that is stored.  
To activate cruise control:  
At the required speed - press the steering  
wheel button or  
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A temporary increase in speed with the accelera-  
tor pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not affect  
the cruise control setting - the car returns to the  
last stored speed when the accelerator pedal is  
released.  
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The current speed is stored in the memory  
and the combined instrument panel's  
marking (5) illuminates at the selected speed  
and the symbol (6) changes from GREY to  
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the foot brake is used  
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Cruise control* temporary  
deactivation and standby mode  
The function can be temporarily deactivated and  
set in standby mode.  
the clutch pedal is depressed for longer than  
1 minute5  
the gear lever/selector is moved to N posi-  
tion  
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Temporary deactivation - standby mode  
the driver maintains speed higher than the  
stored speed for longer than 1 minute.  
The driver must then regulate the speed.  
A temporary increase in speed with the accelera-  
tor pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not affect  
the setting - the car returns to the last stored  
speed when the accelerator pedal is released.  
The steering wheel buttons and display in cars with  
speed limiter4.  
To temporarily disengage cruise control and set it  
in standby mode:  
Automatic standby mode  
Cruise control is temporarily disengaged and set  
in standby mode if:  
Press  
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wheels lose traction  
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The steering wheel buttons and display in cars without  
speed limiter4.  
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The combined instrument panel's  
marking (5) and symbol (6) change colour  
from WHITE to GREY - Cruise control is tem-  
porarily disengaged.  
engine speed is too low/high  
speed falls below 30 km/h (20 mph).  
The driver must then regulate the speed.  
Standby mode due to driver  
intervention  
Cruise control is temporarily disengaged and set  
automatically in standby mode if:  
Related information  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
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Cruise control* - managing speed (p. 193)  
Cruise control* - resume set speed (p. 196)  
Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 197)  
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Disengaging and selecting a higher or lower gear does not involve standby mode.  
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Cruise control* temporary deactivation and  
standby mode (p. 195)  
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Cruise control* - resume set speed  
The cruise control (p. 192) (CC – Cruise  
Control) helps the driver to maintain an even  
speed.  
Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 197)  
After temporary deactivation and standby  
mode (p. 195) it is possible to resume the set  
speed.  
The steering wheel buttons and display in cars with  
speed limiter6.  
To reactivate the cruise control from standby  
mode:  
Press the steering wheel button  
The combined instrument panel's  
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marking (5) and symbol (6) change colour  
from GREY to WHITE - the car then follows  
the last stored speed.  
The steering wheel buttons and display in cars without  
speed limiter6.  
NOTE  
A marked speed increase may occur once the  
speed has been resumed by selecting  
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Related information  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
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Cruise control* - managing speed (p. 193)  
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Cruise control* - deactivate  
Distance Warning*  
The Distance Warning function (Distance Alert)  
warns the driver if the time interval to the vehicle  
ahead becomes too short.  
How it is deactivated is described here.  
Distance Warning is active at speeds above  
30 km/h (20 mph) and only reacts to vehicles  
driving in front of the car, in the same direction.  
No distance information is provided for oncoming,  
slow or stationary vehicles.  
The steering wheel buttons and display in cars with  
speed limiter7.  
The cruise control is switched off with the steer-  
ing wheel button (1) or by switching off the  
engine - the stored speed is deleted from the  
The steering wheel buttons and display in cars without  
speed limiter7.  
memory and cannot be resumed with the  
ton.  
but-  
Related information  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
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Orange-coloured warning lamp8.  
Cruise control* - managing speed (p. 193)  
An orange-coloured warning lamp in the wind-  
screen illuminates with a constant glow if the dis-  
tance to the vehicle in front is shorter than the  
set time interval.  
Cruise control* temporary deactivation and  
standby mode (p. 195)  
Cruise control* - resume set speed (p. 196)  
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NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.  
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once there, search for the Distance Alert func-  
tion.  
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NOTE  
NOTE  
Distance warning is deactivated during the  
time the adaptive cruise control is active.  
The higher the speed the longer the calcula-  
ted distance in metres for a given time inter-  
val.  
Set time interval  
The set time interval is also used by the func-  
tion adaptive cruise control (p. 202).  
WARNING  
Distance warning only reacts if the distance  
to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the preset  
value - the speed of the driver's vehicle is not  
affected.  
Only use the time intervals permitted by local  
traffic regulations.  
Related information  
Operation  
Distance Warning* - limitations (p. 199)  
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Distance Warning* - symbols and messages  
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(p. 200)  
Controls and symbol for time interval.  
Time interval - Increase/decrease.  
Time interval - On.  
Different time intervals to the  
vehicle in front can be selected  
and shown in the combined  
instrument panel as 1-5 hori-  
zontal lines - the more lines the  
longer the time interval. One  
line corresponds to  
Press the button in the centre console to switch  
the function on or off. The function is switched on  
if one lamp is illuminated in the button.  
approximately 1 second to the vehicle in front,  
5 lines approximately 3 seconds.  
Some combinations of the selected equipment  
leave no vacant space for a button in the centre  
console - in which case, the function is operated  
in the car's menu system MY CAR (p. 113) -  
The same symbol is also shown when adaptive  
cruise control (p. 201) is activated.  
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Distance Warning* - limitations  
Distance Warning* (p. 197)  
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This function, which uses the same radar sensor  
as Adaptive cruise control (p. 201) and Collision  
warning with auto brake (p. 227), has certain lim-  
itations.  
Distance Warning* - symbols and messages  
(p. 200)  
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NOTE  
Strong sunlight, reflections or strong varia-  
tions in light intensity, as well as wearing sun-  
glasses, could mean that the warning light in  
the windscreen cannot be seen.  
Poor weather or winding roads could affect  
the radar sensor's capacity to detect vehicles  
in front.  
The size of other vehicles could also affect  
detection capacity, e.g. motorcycles. This  
could mean that the warning lamp illuminates  
at a shorter distance than the setting or that  
the warning is temporarily absent.  
Extremely high speeds can also cause the  
lamp to illuminate at a shorter distance than  
that set due to limitations in sensor range.  
For further information on radar sensor limita-  
tions, see Radar sensor - limitations (p. 214) and  
Collision warning system* - operation (p. 231).  
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The function has certain symbols and messages  
that can be shown in the combined instrument  
panel if the function is reduced due to its limita-  
tions (p. 199).  
Distance Warning* - symbols and  
messages  
SymbolA  
Message  
Specification  
Distance Warning temporarily disengaged.  
Radar blocked See  
manual  
Radar sensor (p. 214) is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles. For example, in the event of heavy rain or  
if slush has collected in front of the radar sensor.  
For information, see Radar sensor - limitations (p. 214).  
Distance Warning and Collision Warning with Auto Brake (p. 232) fully or partially disengaged.  
Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
Collision warning  
Service required  
A
The symbols are schematic.  
200  
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Adaptive cruise control* - managing speed  
(p. 204)  
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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*  
WARNING  
The adaptive cruise control (ACC – Adaptive  
Cruise Control) helps the driver to maintain an  
even speed combined with a pre-selected time  
interval to the vehicle ahead.  
The driver must always be observant with  
regard to the traffic conditions and intervene  
when the adaptive cruise control is not main-  
taining a suitable speed or suitable distance.  
Adaptive cruise control* - set time interval  
(p. 205)  
Adaptive cruise control* - temporary deacti-  
vation, and standby mode (p. 206)  
The adaptive cruise control cannot handle all  
traffic, weather and road conditions.  
The adaptive cruise control provides a more  
relaxing driving experience on long journeys on  
motorways and long straight main roads in  
smooth traffic flows.  
Adaptive cruise control* - overtaking another  
vehicle (p. 207)  
Read all the sections about the adaptive  
cruise control in the owner's manual in order  
to learn about its limitations, of which the  
driver should be aware before it is used.  
Adaptive cruise control* - deactivate (p. 207)  
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The driver sets the desired speed (p. 204) and  
time interval to the car in front. When the radar  
detector detects a slower vehicle in front of the  
car, the speed is automatically adapted to that.  
When the road is clear again the car returns to  
the selected speed.  
Adaptive Cruise Control* - queue assistance  
(p. 208)  
The driver always bears responsibility for  
maintaining the correct distance and speed,  
even when the adaptive cruise control is  
being used.  
Adaptive cruise control* - switch cruise con-  
trol functionality (p. 210)  
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Radar sensor (p. 214)  
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•
Radar sensor - limitations (p. 214)  
If the adaptive cruise control is switched off or  
set to standby mode and the car comes too close  
to a vehicle in front, then the driver is warned  
instead by a Distance Alert (p. 197) about the  
short distance.  
IMPORTANT  
Adaptive cruise control* - fault tracing and  
action (p. 211)  
Maintenance of adaptive cruise control com-  
ponents must only be performed at a work-  
shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-  
ommended.  
Adaptive cruise control* - symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 212)  
•
Automatic gearbox  
Cars with automatic gearbox have enhanced  
functionality with the adaptive cruise control's  
Queue assistance (p. 208) function.  
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control* - function (p. 202)  
•
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
•
* Option/accessory. 201  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
The adaptive cruise control aims to follow the  
vehicle ahead in the same lane according to what  
the driver set for time interval (p. 205). If the  
radar sensor cannot see any vehicle in front then  
the car will instead maintain the speed set and  
stored by the driver. This also takes place if the  
speed of the vehicle in front exceeds the stored  
speed.  
Adaptive cruise control* - function  
Adaptive cruise control consists of a cruise con-  
trol system and a coordinated spacing system.  
WARNING  
Adaptive cruise control is not a collision avoid-  
ance system. The driver must intervene if the  
system does not detect a vehicle in front.  
Function overview  
The adaptive cruise control does not brake for  
humans or animals, and not for small vehicles  
such as bicycles and motorcycles. Nor for  
oncoming, slow or stationary vehicles and  
objects.  
The adaptive cruise control aims to control the  
speed in a smooth way. In situations that demand  
sudden braking the driver must brake himself/  
herself. This applies with large differences in  
speed, or if the vehicle in front brakes heavily.  
Due to limitations in the radar sensor (p. 214)  
braking may come unexpectedly or not at all.  
Do not use the adaptive cruise control, for  
example, in city traffic, in dense traffic, at junc-  
tions, on slippery surfaces, with a lot of water  
or slush on the road, in heavy rain/snow, in  
poor visibility, on winding roads or on slip  
roads.  
The adaptive cruise control can be activated to  
follow another vehicle at speeds from 30 km/h10  
(20 mph) up to 200 km/h (125 mph). If the  
speed falls below 30 km/h (20 mph) or if the  
engine speed becomes too low, the cruise con-  
trol is set in standby mode at which automatic  
braking ceases - the driver must then take over  
himself/herself to maintain a safe distance to the  
vehicle in front.  
The distance to the vehicle ahead is mainly  
measured by a radar sensor. The cruise control  
function regulates the speed with acceleration  
and braking. It is normal for the brakes to emit a  
low sound when they are being used by the  
adaptive cruise control.  
Function overview9.  
Warning lamp - braking by driver required  
Steering wheel (p. 87) keypad  
Radar sensor (p. 214)  
Adaptive cruise control consists of a cruise con-  
trol system and a coordinated spacing system.  
WARNING  
The brake pedal moves when the adaptive  
cruise control brakes. Do not rest your foot  
beneath the brake pedal - it may then  
become trapped.  
9
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may differ depending on car model.  
Queue Assist (p. 208) in cars with automatic gearbox can operate in the range 0-200 km/h (0-125 mph).  
10  
202  
* Option/accessory.  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Warning lamp - braking by driver  
required  
Adaptive cruise control has a braking capacity  
that is equivalent to approx. 40% of the car's  
braking capacity.  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview  
Operation of the adaptive cruise control (p. 201)  
and steering wheel keypad varies depending on  
whether or not the car is equipped with speed  
NOTE  
The warning lamp may be difficult to see in  
strong sunlight or when wearing sunglasses.  
limiter (p. 189)12  
.
WARNING  
Adaptive cruise control with Speed  
limiter  
The adaptive cruise control only warns of  
vehicles which the radar sensor has detected.  
Hence the warning may not be given, or it  
may be given with a certain delay. Do not wait  
for a warning without braking when so  
required.  
Steep roads and/or heavy load  
Bear in mind that the adaptive cruise control is  
primarily intended for use when driving on level  
road surfaces. It may have difficulty in keeping  
the correct distance from the vehicle ahead when  
driving on steep downhill slopes, with a heavy  
load or with a trailer - in which case, be extra  
attentive and ready to slow down.  
Audio-visual warning signal in the event of a collision  
risk11  
.
If the car needs to be braked more heavily than  
the adaptive cruise control capacity and the driver  
does not brake, then the warning lamp and warn-  
ing sound from the Collision warning system  
(p. 227) are used in order to alert the driver that  
immediate intervention is required.  
Cruise control - On/Off.  
Related information  
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed  
is resumed.  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
•
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
Standby mode  
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•
Time interval - Increase/decrease.  
Activate and adjust the speed.  
11  
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.  
A Volvo dealer has updated information about what applies in each respective market.  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
Green marking at stored speed (WHITE =  
standby mode).  
Time distance  
||  
Adaptive cruise control* - managing  
speed  
ACC is active at the GREEN symbol (WHITE  
= standby mode).  
Time distance  
To start the ACC:  
ACC is active at the GREEN symbol (WHITE  
= standby mode).  
Related information  
Press the steering wheel button  
- a simi-  
•
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
•
lar WHITE symbol illuminates in the com-  
bined instrument panel (8) which shows that  
the adaptive cruise control is in standby  
mode (p. 206).  
Adaptive cruise control without Speed  
limiter  
Adaptive cruise control* - managing speed  
•
(p. 204)  
Adaptive cruise control* - set time interval  
(p. 205)  
•
•
•
To activate ACC:  
At the required speed - press the steering  
wheel button or  
•
Adaptive cruise control* - temporary deacti-  
vation, and standby mode (p. 206)  
.
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
>
The current speed is stored in the memory,  
the combined instrument panel shows a  
"magnifying glass" (6) around the stored  
speed for a second or so and its marking  
changes from WHITE to GREEN.  
When this symbol changes colour from  
WHITE to GREEN, ACC is active and  
the car maintains the stored speed.  
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed  
is resumed.  
Only when the symbol shows  
an image of another vehicle is  
the distance to the vehicle in  
front controlled by ACC.  
Cruise control - On/Off or Standby mode.  
Time interval - Increase/decrease.  
Activate and adjust the speed.  
(Not used)  
Green marking at stored speed (WHITE =  
standby mode).  
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At the same time a speed  
range is marked:  
the setting - the car returns to the last stored  
speed when the accelerator pedal is released.  
Adaptive cruise control* - set time  
interval  
Different time intervals to the  
vehicle in front can be selected  
and shown in the combined  
instrument panel as 1-5 hori-  
zontal lines - the more lines the  
longer the time interval. One  
NOTE  
If any of the adaptive cruise control buttons  
are held depressed for several minutes then  
the function is blocked and deactivated. To be  
able to reactivate it, the car must be stopped  
and the engine restarted.  
the higher speed with GREEN marking is the  
pre-programmed speed  
•
•
the lower speed is the speed of the vehicle  
in front.  
line corresponds to  
approximately 1 second to the vehicle in front,  
5 lines approximately 3 seconds.  
In certain situations it cannot be reactivated -  
in which case, the combined instrument panel  
(p. 212) shows Adaptive cruise control  
unavailable.  
Changing the stored speed  
To set/change the time distance:  
Stored speed is changed with short or long  
Turn the steering wheel button set's thumb-  
wheel (or use the buttons for cars  
without Speed limiters).  
presses on the  
or  
steering wheel button.  
•
/
To adjust +/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph):  
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
•
•
•
Use short presses - each press gives  
+/- 5 km/h (+/- 5 mph).  
•
At low speed, when the distances are short, the  
adaptive cruise control increases the time interval  
slightly.  
To adjust +/- 1 km/h (+/- 1 mph):  
Hold down the button and release it at the  
required speed.  
•
The adaptive cruise control allows the time inter-  
val to vary noticeably in certain situations in order  
to allow the car to follow the vehicle in front  
smoothly and comfortably.  
Last press made is stored in the memory.  
If speed is increased using the accelerator pedal  
Note that a short time interval only allows the  
driver a short time to react and take action if any  
unforeseen traffic problem should arise.  
prior to pressing the  
car's current speed when the button is pressed  
that is stored.  
/
button, then it is the  
The same symbol is also shown when Distance  
Alert (p. 197) is activated.  
A temporary increase in speed with the accelera-  
tor pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not affect  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
the gear selector is moved to N position  
(automatic gearbox)  
||  
•
•
Adaptive cruise control* - temporary  
NOTE  
deactivation, and standby mode  
The adaptive cruise control can be temporarily  
deactivated and set in standby mode.  
Only use the time intervals permitted by local  
traffic regulations.  
the driver maintains speed higher than the  
stored speed for longer than 1 minute.  
If the adaptive cruise control does not appear  
to react when activated, this may be because  
the time distance to the vehicle in front is pre-  
venting an increase in speed.  
The driver must then regulate the speed.  
Temporary deactivation/standby mode  
- with speed limiter  
To temporarily disengage adaptive cruise control  
and set it in standby mode:  
A temporary increase in speed with the accelera-  
tor pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not affect  
the setting - the car returns to the last stored  
speed when the accelerator pedal is released.  
The higher the speed the longer the calcula-  
ted distance in metres for a given time inter-  
val.  
Press the steering wheel button  
•
For more information, see the sections Managing  
speed (p. 204) and Overtaking another vehicle  
(p. 207).  
This symbol and stored speed marking  
then changes colour from GREEN to  
WHITE.  
Read more how speed is handled (p. 204).  
Automatic standby mode  
Related information  
Temporary deactivation/standby mode  
- without speed limiter  
To temporarily disengage adaptive cruise control  
and set it in standby mode:  
The adaptive cruise control is dependent on  
other systems, e.g. Stability system ESC (p. 184).  
If any of these systems stops working, the adap-  
tive cruise control is deactivated automatically.  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
•
•
•
Press the steering wheel button  
In the event of automatic deactivation a signal will  
sound and the message Adaptive cruise  
control cancelled is shown in the combined  
instrument panel. The driver must then intervene  
and adapt the speed and distance to the vehicle  
ahead.  
•
Standby mode due to driver  
intervention  
The adaptive cruise control is temporarily disen-  
gaged and set automatically in standby mode if:  
the foot brake is used  
•
•
An automatic deactivation can be due to:  
the clutch pedal is depressed for longer than  
1 minute13  
the driver opens the door  
•
•
•
the driver takes off his seatbelt  
engine speed is too low/high  
13  
Disengaging and selecting a higher or lower gear does not involve standby mode.  
206  
* Option/accessory.  
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speed has fallen below 30 km/h14 (20 mph)  
wheels lose traction  
Adaptive cruise control* - overtaking  
another vehicle  
ACC can also assist during overtaking.  
Adaptive cruise control* - deactivate  
•
•
•
•
Keypad with Speed limiter  
The adaptive cruise control is disengaged with a  
brake temperature is high  
When the car is following another vehicle and the  
driver indicates an impending overtaking  
manoeuvre with the direction indicator15, the  
adaptive cruise control helps to briefly accelerate  
the car towards the vehicle in front.  
the radar sensor is covered e.g. by wet snow  
or heavy rain (radar waves blocked).  
short press of the steering wheel button  
set speed is cleared and cannot be resumed with  
the button.  
. The  
For more information on symbols, messages and  
their meaning, see section Symbols and mes-  
sages in the display (p. 212).  
Keypad without Speed limiter  
A short press on the steering wheel button  
sets the adaptive cruise control in standby mode.  
With a further short press it is deactivated. The  
set speed is cleared and cannot be resumed with  
The function is active at speeds above 70 km/h  
(43 mph).  
Resume set speed  
Adaptive cruise control in standby mode is reacti-  
vated with one press on the steering wheel but-  
Read more about the different time inter-  
vals (p. 205) to the vehicle in front.  
ton  
- the speed is then set to the last stored  
the  
button.  
speed.  
Read more about how you manage the  
speed (p. 204).  
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
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•
•
NOTE  
WARNING  
A marked speed increase may occur once the  
Be aware that this function can be activated  
in more situations other than during overtak-  
ing, e.g. when a direction indicator is used to  
indicate a change of lane or exit to another  
road - the car will then accelerate briefly.  
speed has been resumed by selecting  
.
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
•
•
•
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
•
•
•
14  
15  
Does not apply to a car with Queue Assist - it can go all the way down to 0 km/h.  
On left flash only in left-hand-drive car, or right flash in right-hand-drive car.  
* Option/accessory. 207  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Extended speed range  
NOTE  
Adaptive Cruise Control* - queue  
NOTE  
assistance  
The Queue Assist function can keep the car  
stationary for a maximum of 4 minutes - then  
the brakes release.  
Queue assistance also provides the adaptive  
cruise control with enhanced functionality at  
speeds lower than 30 km/h (20 mph).  
In order to activate the cruise control the driv-  
er's door must be closed and the driver must  
be wearing the seatbelt.  
See more information under the heading  
"Termination of automatic braking at a stand-  
still".  
In cars with automatic gearbox the adaptive  
cruise control is supplemented with the queue  
assistance function (also referred to as "Queue  
Assist").  
With an automatic gearbox, the adaptive cruise  
control can follow another vehicle within the  
range 0-200 km/h (0-125 mph).  
Change of target  
Queue assistance has the following functions:  
Extended speed range - also at lower than  
30 km/h (20 mph) and at stationary  
•
NOTE  
Activation of the cruise control below  
30 km/h (20 mph) requires a vehicle in front  
within a reasonable distance.  
Change of target  
•
•
Automatic braking ceases when stationary  
Note that the lowest programmable speed for the  
adaptive cruise control is 30 km/h (20 mph) -  
even though the cruise control is capable of fol-  
lowing another vehicle down to 0 km/h, a lower  
speed cannot be selected.  
For shorter stops in connection with inching in  
slow traffic or at traffic lights driving is automati-  
cally resumed if the stops do not exceed  
approx. 3 seconds - if it takes longer before the  
car in front starts moving again then the cruise  
control is set in standby mode (p. 206) with auto-  
matic braking. The driver must then reactivate it  
in one of the following ways:  
If the target vehicle in front suddenly turns then there  
may be stationary traffic in front.  
When the adaptive cruise control is following  
another vehicle at speeds lower than 30 km/h  
(20 mph) and the target is changed from a mov-  
ing vehicle to a stationary vehicle, the cruise con-  
trol will brake for the stationary vehicle.  
Learn more about how you manage the speed  
(p. 201) and different time intervals to the vehicle  
in front (p. 205).  
Press the steering wheel button  
•
...or...  
Depress the accelerator pedal.  
•
>
The cruise control will then resume following  
the vehicle in front.  
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This means that the brakes are released and the  
car will start to roll - the driver must therefore  
intervene and brake the car himself in order to  
maintain its position.  
Related information  
WARNING  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
•
•
•
When the adaptive cruise control is following  
a vehicle in front at speeds in excess of  
30 km/h (20 mph) and the target is changed  
from a vehicle in front to a stationary vehicle,  
the adaptive cruise control will ignore the sta-  
tionary vehicle and instead select the stored  
speed.  
IMPORTANT  
Queue Assist can keep the car stationary for  
a maximum of 4 minutes - then the brakes  
release.  
The driver must intervene him/herself and  
brake.  
•
The driver's attention is drawn to this over  
several stages, with increasing intensity:  
Automatic standby mode with change  
of target  
The adaptive cruise control is disengaged and set  
in standby mode:  
1. Acoustic alarm (pinging) and text mes-  
sage.  
2. A warning lamp in the windscreen also  
starts to flash.  
when the speed is below 5 km/h (5 mph)  
and the cruise control is uncertain whether  
the target object is a stationary vehicle or  
some other object, e.g. a speed bump.  
•
3. "Stabbing" braking occurs.  
For more information on symbols, messages  
and their meaning, see the section Symbols  
and messages in the display (p. 212).  
when the speed is below 5 km/h (5 mph)  
and the vehicle in front turns off so the  
cruise control no longer has a vehicle to fol-  
low.  
•
Queue assistance releases the foot brake and is  
set to standby mode in these situations as well:  
the driver puts his/her foot on the brake  
pedal  
•
•
•
•
Termination of automatic braking at a  
standstill  
In the following situations, queue assistance  
stops automatic braking at a standstill:  
the gear selector is moved to P, N or R posi-  
tion  
the driver sets the cruise control in standby  
mode  
the driver opens the door  
•
•
the driver takes off his seatbelt.  
the parking brake is applied.  
* Option/accessory. 209  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Changing back from CC to ACC  
Switch off the cruise control (CC) with 1-2  
Adaptive cruise control* - switch  
cruise control functionality  
presses on the  
tem is switched on it is the adaptive cruise con-  
trol (ACC) that is activated.  
button. The next time the sys-  
Changing from ACC to CC  
A symbol for active cruise control is shown in the  
combined instrument panel:  
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
•
•
•
CC  
ACC  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise Control  
Adaptive Cruise Control  
Adaptive cruise control* - temporary deacti-  
vation, and standby mode (p. 206)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
•
Cruise control  
Adaptive cruise control  
With one press of the button the adaptive ele-  
ment (spacing system) in the adaptive cruise  
control (p. 201) is deactivated, at which point the  
car only follows the set/stored speed.  
Hold down the steering wheel button  
-
•
the combined instrument panel's symbol  
changes from  
to  
.
>
This activates Cruise Control CC.  
WARNING  
The car no longer brakes automatically after  
switching from ACC to CC - it merely follows  
the set speed.  
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means that the adaptive cruise control's radar  
sensor (p. 214) cannot detect other vehicles in  
front of the car.  
The following table presents examples of possi-  
ble causes for a message being shown along  
with the appropriate action:  
Adaptive cruise control* - fault  
tracing and action  
If the combined instrument panel shows the mes-  
sage Radar blocked See manual then it  
This message indicates that neither of the func-  
tions for Distance Alert (p. 197) or Collision  
Warning with Auto Brake (p. 227) are working.  
Cause  
Action  
The radar surface in the grille is dirty or covered with ice or snow.  
Heavy rain or snow blocking the radar signals.  
Clean the radar surface in the grille from dirt, ice and snow.  
No action. Sometimes the radar does not work during heavy rain or snowfall.  
Water or snow from the road surface swirls up and blocks the radar  
signals.  
No action. Sometimes the radar does not work on a very wet or snowy road sur-  
face.  
The radar surface has been cleaned but the message remains.  
Wait. It could take several minutes for the radar to sense that it is no longer  
blocked.  
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
•
•
•
* Option/accessory. 211  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
some examples - follow the recommendation  
given if appropriate:  
Adaptive cruise control* - symbols  
and messages  
Sometimes the adaptive cruise control may dis-  
play a symbol and/or text message. Here are  
SymbolA  
Message  
Specification  
The symbol is WHITE  
The symbol is GREEN  
Adaptive cruise control is set to standby mode (p. 206).  
The car maintains the stored speed.  
Standard cruise control is selected manually.  
Set ESC to Normal to enable The adaptive cruise control cannot be activated until ESC has been set in Normal mode - Stability system  
(p. 184).  
Cruise  
The adaptive cruise control has been deactivated - the driver has to regulate the speed himself.  
Adaptive cruise control can-  
celled  
The adaptive cruise control cannot be activated.  
This could be due to:  
Adaptive cruise control  
unavailable  
brake temperature is high  
•
•
the radar sensor is blocked by e.g. wet snow or rain.  
For more information about fault tracing, see section Fault tracing and action (p. 211)  
The adaptive cruise control is temporarily disengaged.  
Radar blocked See manual  
The radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles. For example, in the event of heavy rain or if  
slush has collected in front of the radar sensor.  
•
The driver can then choose to switch to normal Cruise control (p. 192) (CC) - a text message provides infor-  
mation on appropriate alternatives.  
Read more about radar sensor limitations (p. 214).  
212  
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SymbolA  
Message  
Specification  
The adaptive cruise control is disengaged.  
Adaptive cruise control Serv-  
ice required  
Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
•
The car is at a standstill and the adaptive cruise control will release the foot brake, which is why the car may  
start rolling soon.  
Press brake to hold vehicle +  
acoustic alarm + warning light in  
windscreen + "pulling" brakesB  
The driver must brake himself/herself. The message remains and the alarm sounds until the driver  
depresses the brake pedal or uses the accelerator pedal.  
•
Shown in the event of attempts to activate the adaptive cruise control at speeds below 30 km/h (20 mph)  
without a vehicle in front within the activation distance.  
Below 30 km/h Lead vehicle  
requiredB  
A
B
The symbols are schematic.  
Only with Queue Assist.  
Related information  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 203)  
Cruise control* (p. 192)  
•
•
•
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
Distance Warning* (p. 197)  
Radar sensor  
The function of the radar sensor is to detect cars  
or larger vehicles in the same direction, in the  
same lane.  
Radar sensor - limitations  
A radar sensor (p. 214) has certain limitations -  
due to its limited field of vision for example.  
•
•
The capacity of the adaptive cruise control to  
detect a vehicle in front is significantly reduced if:  
The radar sensor is used by the following func-  
tions:  
the speed of vehicles in front is significantly  
different from your own speed  
•
Distance Warning*  
•
•
•
its radar sensor becomes blocked - e.g. in  
heavy rain or slush, or if other objects have  
collected in front of the radar sensor.  
Adaptive cruise control*  
•
Collision Warning with Auto Brake and  
Pedestrian Detection*  
NOTE  
IMPORTANT  
Keep the surface in front of the radar sensor  
clean.  
In the event of visible damage to the car's  
grille, or if you suspect that the radar sensor  
may be damaged:  
Field of vision  
Contact a workshop - an authorised  
Volvo workshop is recommended.  
•
The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In  
some situations another vehicle is not detected,  
or the detection is made later than expected.  
The function may completely or partially dis-  
appear - or malfunction - if the grille, the  
radar sensor or its bracket is damaged or has  
loosened.  
Modification of the radar sensor could result in it  
being illegal to use.  
Related information  
Radar sensor - limitations (p. 214)  
•
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
•
214  
* Option/accessory.  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
The driver must always be observant with  
regard to the traffic conditions and intervene  
when the adaptive cruise control is not main-  
taining a suitable speed or suitable distance.  
Adaptive cruise control is not a collision avoid-  
ance system. The driver must intervene if the  
system does not detect a vehicle in front.  
The adaptive cruise control does not brake for  
humans or animals, and not for small vehicles  
such as bicycles and motorcycles. Nor for  
oncoming, slow or stationary vehicles and  
objects.  
The adaptive cruise control cannot handle all  
traffic, weather and road conditions.  
Read all the sections about the adaptive  
cruise control in the owner's manual in order  
to learn about its limitations, of which the  
driver should be aware before it is used.  
Do not use the adaptive cruise control, for  
example, in city traffic, in dense traffic, at junc-  
tions, on slippery surfaces, with a lot of water  
or slush on the road, in heavy rain/snow, in  
poor visibility, on winding roads or on slip  
roads.  
The driver always bears responsibility for  
maintaining the correct distance and speed,  
even when the adaptive cruise control is  
being used.  
Related information  
WARNING  
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)* (p. 201)  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
Distance Warning* (p. 197)  
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Accessories or other objects such as auxiliary  
lamps must not be fitted in front of the grille.  
ACC field of vision.  
Sometimes the radar sensor is late at detect-  
ing vehicles at close distances - e.g. a vehicle  
that drives in between the car and vehicles in  
front.  
Small vehicles, such as motorcycles, or vehi-  
cles not driving in the centre of the lane can  
remain undetected.  
In bends the radar sensor may detect the  
wrong vehicle or lose a detected vehicle from  
view.  
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Type approval - radar system  
Type approval for the car's radar units can be  
seen in the following table.  
ACCA BLISB  
Market  
Symbol  
Type approval  
Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito à proteção contra  
interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência  
a sistemas operando em caráter primário.  
✓
Modelo: L2C0038TR  
1071-10-3451  
Brazil  
EAN: 07897843800248  
Modelo: L2C0055TR  
1500-15-8065  
✓
EAN: 07897843840978  
Hereby, Delphi Automotive PLC, declares that this ESR is in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The original  
delegation of conformity can be accessed at the following link www.delphi.com/automotive-  
homologation  
Europe  
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Frequency Band: 76GHz – 77GHz  
Maximum Output Power: 55dBm EIRP  
The Declaration of Conformity may be consulted at Delphi Electronics & Safety / 2151 E.  
Lincoln Road / Kokomo, Indiana 46902 USA.  
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ACCA BLISB  
Market  
Symbol  
Type approval  
TRA  
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DEALER No: DA37380/15  
The United Arab Emi-  
rates  
TRA  
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DEALER No: DA37380/15  
✓
14785/POSTEL/2010 1982  
38806/SDPPI/2015 4927  
Indonesia  
Jordan  
✓
Type Approval No.: TRC/LPD/2009/87  
Equipment type: Low Power Device (LPD)  
✓
✓
✓
✓
Type Approval No.: TRC/LPD/2015/3  
Equipment Type: Low Power Device (LPD)  
Certification No.  
DPH-L2C0038TR  
Korea  
Certification No.  
MSIP-CMI-DPH-L2C0055TR  
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ACCA BLISB  
Market  
Symbol  
Type approval  
AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC  
✓
Numero d'agrement : MR 4838 ANRT 2009  
Date d'agrement : 22/05/2009  
Morocco  
AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC  
✓
NUMÉRO D’AGRÉMENT: MR 9929 ANRT 2014  
DATE D’AGRÉMENT: 26/12/2014  
Singapore  
South Africa  
Taiwan  
✓
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Complies with IDA Standards DA105753  
TA-2009/163  
APPROVED  
TA-2014/2390  
APPROVED  
✓
✓
✓
CCAB09LP4590T3  
CCAB15LP0680T0  
A
ACC = Adaptive Cruise Control  
BLIS = Blind Spot Information  
B
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Type approval for radio equipment  
Market Symbol Type approval  
Hereby, Volvo Cars  
declares that all radio  
equipments are in  
compliance with the  
essential requirements  
Europe  
and other relevant  
provisions of Directive  
2014/53/EU. All  
Declarations of  
Conformity can be found  
on support.volvocars.com  
Related information  
Radar sensor (p. 214)  
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City Safety™ - symbols and messages  
(p. 226)  
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City Safety™  
IMPORTANT  
City Safety™ is a function for helping the driver  
to avoid a collision when driving in queues,  
amongst other things, when changes in the traf-  
fic ahead, combined with a lapse in attention,  
could lead to an incident.  
Maintenance and replacement of City  
Safety™ components must only be per-  
formed by a workshop - an authorised Volvo  
workshop is recommended.  
The City Safety™ function is active at speeds  
below 50 km/h (30 mph) and it helps the driver  
by automatically braking the car in the event of  
imminent risk of collision with vehicles in front,  
should the driver not react in time by braking  
and/or steering away.  
WARNING  
City Safety™ does not engage in all driving  
situations or traffic, weather or road condi-  
tions.  
City Safety™ does not react to vehicles driv-  
ing in a different direction from the car, to  
small vehicles and motorcycles or to people  
and animals.  
City Safety™ is activated in situations where the  
driver should have started braking earlier, which  
is why it cannot help the driver in every situation.  
City Safety™ can prevent collision at a speed  
difference of less than 15 km/h (9 mph) - at  
a higher speed difference, it is only possible  
to reduce collision speed. In order to obtain  
full brake function, the driver must depress  
the brake pedal.  
City Safety™ is designed to be activated as late  
as possible in order to avoid unnecessary inter-  
vention.  
City Safety™ must not be used as an excuse for  
the driver to change his/her driving style. If the  
driver solely relies on City Safety™ to do the  
braking, there might be a risk of a collision  
sooner or later.  
Never wait for City Safety™ to engage. The  
driver always bears responsibility for maintain-  
ing the proper distance and speed.  
The driver or passengers normally only notice City  
Safety™ if a situation arises where the car is  
extremely close to being in a collision.  
Related information  
City Safety™ - limitations (p. 222)  
City Safety™ - function (p. 221)  
City Safety™ - operation (p. 221)  
City Safety™ - laser sensor (p. 224)  
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If the car is also equipped with Collision Warning  
with Auto Brake* (p. 227) these two systems  
complement each other.  
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* Option/accessory.  
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If the difference in speed between the vehicles is  
greater than 15 km/h (9 mph) then City Safety™  
may not avoid the collision on its own - to obtain  
full brake force, the driver must depress the  
brake pedal and this could then make it possible  
to avoid a collision, even at speed differences  
above 15 km/h (9 mph).  
City Safety™ - function  
City Safety™ - operation  
City Safety™ detects the traffic in front of the  
car with a laser sensor (p. 224) fitted in the top  
edge of the windscreen. If there is an imminent  
risk of collision, City Safety™ will automatically  
brake the car, which may be experienced as  
heavy braking.  
City Safety™ is a function for helping the driver  
to avoid a collision when driving in queues,  
amongst other things, when changes in the traf-  
fic ahead, combined with a lapse in attention,  
could lead to an incident.  
On and Off  
When the function is activated and brakes, the  
combined instrument panel shows a message  
(p. 226) to the effect that the function is/has  
been active.  
NOTE  
The City Safety™ function is activated auto-  
matically when the engine is started.  
NOTE  
In certain situations, it may advisable to disable  
City Safety™, e.g. where leafy branches could  
sweep over the bonnet and/or windscreen.  
When City Safety™ brakes, the brake lights  
come on.  
Related information  
City Safety™ handled in the menu system MY  
CAR (p. 113) and after starting the engine the  
function can be deactivated as follows:  
City Safety™ (p. 220)  
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City Safety™ - operation (p. 221)  
City Safety™ - limitations (p. 222)  
Laser sensor transmitter and receiver window16  
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Search in MY CAR for Driver support  
system and select the Off option at City  
Safety.  
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If the speed difference is 4-15 km/h (3-9 mph)  
in relation to the vehicle in front then City  
Safety™ can completely avoid a collision.  
However, the function will be enabled the  
next time the engine is started, regardless of  
whether the system was enabled or disabled  
when the engine was switched off.  
City Safety™ activates a short, sharp braking and  
stops the car in normal circumstances, just  
behind the vehicle in front. For most drivers this is  
well outside normal driving style and may be  
experienced as being uncomfortable.  
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NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
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When your own car is reversing, City Safety™ is  
temporarily deactivated.  
City Safety™ - limitations  
The sensor in City Safety™ is designed to  
detect cars and other large vehicles in front of  
the car irrespective of whether it is day or night.  
WARNING  
The laser sensor (p. 224) emits laser light  
even when City Safety™ is disabled manually.  
City Safety™ is not activated at low speeds -  
below 4 km/h (3 mph), which is why the system  
does not intervene in situations where a vehicle  
in front is being approached very slowly, e.g.  
when parking.  
However, the function does have some limita-  
tions.  
To enable City Safety™ again:  
Follow the same procedure as for disabling,  
but select the On option.  
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The sensor's limitations mean that City Safety™  
has poorer functionality - or none at all - in e.g.  
heavy snowfall or rain, dense fog, dust storms or  
white-out situations. Misting, dirt, ice or snow on  
the windscreen may also disrupt the function.  
Driver commands are always prioritised, which is  
why City Safety™ does not intervene in situations  
where the driver is steering or accelerating in a  
clear manner, even if a collision is unavoidable.  
Related information  
City Safety™ (p. 220)  
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City Safety™ - limitations (p. 222)  
When City Safety™ has prevented a collision  
with a stationary object the car remains stationary  
for a maximum of 1.5 seconds. If the car is  
braked for a vehicle in front that is moving, then  
speed is reduced to the same speed as that  
maintained by the vehicle in front.  
City Safety™ - symbols and messages  
(p. 226)  
Low-hanging objects, e.g. a flag/pennant for pro-  
jecting load, or accessories such as auxiliary  
lamps and bull bars that are higher than the bon-  
net limit the function.  
The laser light from the sensor in City Safety™  
measures how the light is reflected. The sensor  
cannot detect objects with low reflection capacity.  
The rear sections of the vehicle generally reflect  
the light sufficiently thanks to the number plate  
and rear light reflectors.  
On a car with manual gearbox the engine stops  
when City Safety™ has stopped the car, unless  
the driver manages to depress the clutch pedal  
beforehand.  
On slippery road surfaces the braking distance is  
extended, which may reduce the capacity of City  
Safety™ to avoid a collision. In such situations  
the ABS17 and ESC18 systems will provide best  
possible braking force with maintained stability.  
17  
18  
(Anti-lock Braking System) - Anti-lock braking system.  
(Electronic Stability Control) - Stability system.  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
Cause  
Action  
NOTE  
IMPORTANT  
Keep the windscreen surface in front of  
the laser sensor (p. 224) free from ice,  
snow and dirt. For an illustration of sen-  
sor location, see City Safety™ - function  
(p. 221).  
If there are cracks, scratches or stone chips in  
the windscreen in front of either of the laser  
sensor's "windows" and they cover a surface  
of approx. 0.5 x 3.0 mm (or larger), then a  
workshop must be contacted for replacement  
of the windscreen - an authorised Volvo work-  
shop is recommended. For an illustration of  
sensor location, see City Safety™ - function  
(p. 221).  
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The windscreen surface Clean the wind-  
in front of the laser sen- screen surface in  
sor is dirty or covered  
with ice or snow.  
front of the sensor  
from dirt, ice and  
snow.  
Do not affix or mount anything on the  
windscreen in front of the laser sensor  
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The laser sensor field of Remove the block-  
vision is blocked. ing object.  
Remove ice and snow from the bonnet -  
snow and ice must not exceed a height  
of 5 cm.  
Failure to take action may result in reduced  
performance for City Safety™.  
To avoid the risk of failed, deficient or  
reduced operation for City Safety™, the fol-  
lowing also applies:  
Fault tracing and action  
If the message (p. 226) Windscreen sensors  
blocked See manual is shown in the combined  
instrument panel it indicates that the laser sensor  
is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in front of  
the car. This means that City Safety™ is not  
operational.  
Volvo recommends that you do not repair  
cracks, scratches or stone chips in the  
area in front of the laser sensor - instead,  
the whole windscreen should be  
replaced.  
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The Windscreen sensors blocked See  
manual message is not shown for all situations  
in which the laser sensor is blocked. The driver  
must therefore be diligent about keeping the  
windscreen and area in front of the laser sensor  
clean.  
Before replacing a windscreen, contact  
an authorised Volvo workshop to verify  
that the correct windscreen is ordered  
and fitted.  
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The same type or Volvo-approved wind-  
screen wipers must be fitted during  
replacement.  
The following table presents possible causes for  
the message being shown, along with sugges-  
tions for appropriate action.  
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IEC 60825-1:1993 + A2:2001. Complies  
with FDA (U.S. Food Administration) stand-  
ards for laser product design with the excep-  
tion of deviations in accordance with "Laser  
Notice No. 50" from 26 July 2001.  
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Related information  
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City Safety™ - laser sensor  
City Safety™ (p. 220)  
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The City Safety™ function includes a sensor  
which transmits laser light. Contact a qualified  
workshop in the event of a fault or if the laser  
sensor needs servicing - an authorised Volvo  
workshop is recommended. It is absolutely  
essential to follow the prescribed instructions  
when handling the laser sensor.  
City Safety™ - function (p. 221)  
City Safety™ - operation (p. 221)  
Radiation data for the laser sensor  
The following table specifies the laser sensor's  
physical data.  
The following two labels relate to the laser sen-  
sor:  
Maximum pulse energy  
Maximum average output  
Pulse duration  
2.64 µJ  
45 mW  
33 ns  
Divergence (horizontal x vertical)  
28° × 12°  
The upper label in the figure describes the laser  
beam's classification:  
Laser radiation - Do not look into the laser  
beam with optical instruments - Class 1M  
laser product.  
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The lower label in the figure describes the laser  
beam's physical data:  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
The laser sensor must be fitted onto the  
windscreen before the sensor's connec-  
tor is plugged in.  
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WARNING  
If any of these instructions are not followed  
then there is a risk of eye injury!  
The laser sensor transmits a laser light  
when the remote control key is in key  
position II (p. 81) even if the engine is  
switched off.  
Never look into the laser sensor (which  
emits spreading invisible laser radiation)  
at a distance of 100 mm or closer with  
magnifying optics such as a magnifying  
glass, microscope, lens or similar optical  
instruments.  
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Related information  
City Safety™ (p. 220)  
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Testing, repair, removal, adjustment  
and/or replacement of the laser sensor's  
spare parts must only be carried out by a  
qualified workshop - we recommend an  
authorised Volvo workshop.  
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To avoid exposure to harmful radiation, do  
not carry out any readjustments or main-  
tenance other than those specified here.  
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The repairer must follow specially drawn  
up workshop information for the laser  
sensor.  
Do not remove the laser sensor (this  
includes removing the lenses). A removed  
laser sensor fulfils laser class 3B as per  
standard IEC 60825-1. Laser class 3B is  
not eye-safe and therefore entails a risk  
of injury.  
The laser sensor's connector must be  
unplugged before removal from the wind-  
screen.  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
(p. 226) may illuminate in the combined instru-  
ment panel and a text message may be shown.  
A text message can be acknowledged by briefly  
pressing the OK button on the direction indica-  
tor stalk.  
City Safety™ - symbols and  
messages  
In conjunction with automatic braking by the City  
Safety (p. 220)™ system, one or more symbols  
SymbolA  
Message  
Meaning/Action  
Auto braking by City Safety  
City Safety™ is braking or has automatically braked.  
The laser sensor is temporarily non-operational because something is blocking it.  
Windscreen sensors blocked See manual  
Remove the object blocking the sensor and/or clean the windscreen in front of the sensor.  
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Read about the laser sensor's(p. 222) limitations.  
City Safety Service required  
City Safety™ is not operational.  
Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
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A
The symbols are schematic.  
Related information  
City Safety™ (p. 220)  
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City Safety™ - function (p. 221)  
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Pedestrian Detection" function may appear in  
two variants:  
Collision warning system* - limitations  
(p. 233)  
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Collision warning system*  
"Collision Warning with Auto Brake and Cyclist  
and Pedestrian Detection" is an aid to assist the  
driver when there is a risk of colliding with a  
pedestrian, cyclist or vehicle in front that are sta-  
tionary or moving in the same direction.  
Collision warning system* - camera sensor  
limitations (p. 234)  
Level 1  
The driver is merely warned19 of occurring obsta-  
cles by means of visual and acoustic signals - no  
automatic braking intervenes, the driver must  
himself brake.  
Collision warning system* - symbols and  
messages (p. 235)  
"Collision Warning with Auto Brake and Cyclist  
and Pedestrian Detection" is activated in situa-  
tions where the driver should have started brak-  
ing earlier, which is why it cannot help the driver  
in every situation.  
Level 2  
The driver is warned of occurring obstacles by  
means of visual and acoustic signals - the car is  
braked automatically if the driver himself does not  
act within a reasonable time.  
"Collision Warning with Auto Brake and Cyclist  
and Pedestrian Detection" is designed to be acti-  
vated as late as possible in order to avoid unnec-  
essary intervention.  
IMPORTANT  
Maintenance of the internal components of  
the "Collision Warning with Auto Brake and  
Cyclist and Pedestrian Detection" must only  
be performed at a workshop - an authorised  
Volvo workshop is recommended.  
"Collision Warning with Auto Brake and Cyclist  
and Pedestrian Detection" can prevent a collision  
or reduce collision speed.  
"Collision Warning with Auto Brake and Cyclist  
and Pedestrian Detection" must not be used as  
an excuse for the driver to change his/her driving  
style. If the driver solely relies on Collision Warn-  
ing with Auto Brake to do the braking, there  
might be a risk of a collision sooner or later.  
Related information  
Collision warning system* - function (p. 228)  
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Collision warning system* - detection of  
•
pedestrians (p. 230)  
Collision warning system* - detection of  
cyclists (p. 229)  
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Two system levels  
Depending on how the car is equipped, the "Col-  
lision Warning with Auto Brake and Cyclist and  
Collision warning system* - operation  
(p. 231)  
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No warning for cyclists with "Level 1".  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
If in this situation the driver has not yet started to  
take evasive action and the risk of collision is  
imminent then the automatic braking function is  
deployed - this takes place irrespective of  
whether or not the driver brakes. Braking then  
takes place with full brake force in order to  
reduce collision speed, or with limited brake force  
if it is sufficient to avoid a collision. For cyclists,  
the warning and full brake intervention may come  
very late or simultaneously.  
1 - Collision warning  
The driver is first warned of a potentially immi-  
nent collision.  
Collision warning system* - function  
The collision warning system can detect pedes-  
trians, cyclists or vehicles that are stationary or  
moving in the same direction as your car and are  
located in front of you.  
If there is a risk of collision with a pedestrian,  
cyclist or a vehicle then the driver's attention is  
attracted with a flashing red warning signal (1)  
and an acoustic signal.  
2 - Brake support  
If the risk of collision has increased further after  
the collision warning then the brake support is  
activated.  
Function overview20  
.
Audio-visual warning signal in the event of a  
collision risk.  
Radar sensor21  
This means that the brake system is prepared for  
rapid braking by applying the brakes lightly, which  
may feel like a slight jolt.  
Camera sensor  
If the brake pedal is depressed sufficiently  
quickly then full brake function is implemented.  
Collision Warning with Auto Brake executes  
three steps in the following order:  
Brake support also reinforces the driver's braking  
if the system considers that the braking is not  
sufficient to avoid a collision.  
1. Collision warning  
Brake support21  
Auto Brake21  
2.  
3.  
3 - Auto Brake  
The automatic brake function is activated last.  
The collision warning system and City  
Safety™ (p. 220) complement each other.  
20  
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.  
With system Level 2 only.  
21  
228  
* Option/accessory.  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Optimal performance of the system requires that  
the system function that detects a cyclist  
Collision warning system* -  
detection of cyclists  
WARNING  
The collision warning system does not  
engage in all driving situations or traffic,  
weather or road conditions. The collision  
warning system does not react to vehicles or  
cyclists driving in another direction to the car  
or to animals.  
receives as unambiguous information as possible  
about the body and bicycle contours - this implies  
the opportunity to identify the bicycle, head, arms,  
shoulders, legs, upper and lower body combined  
with a normal human pattern of movement.  
If large parts of the cyclist's body or bicycle are  
not visible to the function's camera then the sys-  
tem cannot detect a cyclist.  
Warning only activated in the event of a high  
risk for collision. This section "Function" and  
the section "Limitations" inform about limita-  
tions that the driver must be aware of before  
using the Collision Warning system with Auto  
Brake.  
For the function to be able to detect a cyclist,  
he/she must be an adult and riding an "adult  
bicycle".  
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Warnings and brake interventions for pedes-  
trians and cyclists are deactivated at vehicle  
speeds above 80 km/h (50 mph).  
The function can only detect cyclists directly  
from behind and who are travelling in the  
same direction - not at an angle from behind,  
not from the side.  
•
The function only "sees" cyclists from behind, who are  
travelling in the same direction.  
Warnings and brake interventions for pedes-  
trians and cyclists do not work in darkness  
and tunnels - not even when streetlights are  
lit.  
The auto-brake function can prevent a colli-  
sion or reduce collision speed. To ensure full  
brake performance, the driver should always  
depress the brake pedal - even when the car  
auto-brakes.  
Never wait for a collision warning. The driver is  
always responsible that the correct distance  
and speed are maintained - even when the  
collision warning system with auto-brake is  
used.  
Optimal example of what the system interprets as a  
cyclist - with clear body and bicycle contours, directly  
from behind and in the car's centre line.  
Related information  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
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DRIVER SUPPORT  
The bicycle must be equipped with a highly  
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Collision warning system* -  
WARNING  
visible and approved22 rearward-facing red  
reflector, fitted at least 70 cm above the  
roadway.  
detection of pedestrians  
Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Cyclist  
Detection is a means of assistance.  
The function cannot detect:  
Cyclists travelling on the left or right-hand  
edge of the car's imagined/extended side  
lines may be detected late or not at all.  
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all cyclists in all situations and does not  
see partially obscured cyclists, for exam-  
ple.  
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The function's capacity to detect cyclists at  
dusk and dawn is limited - just like the  
human eye.  
cyclists in clothing that obscures the con-  
tours of the body or who are approaching  
from the side.  
The function's capacity to detect cyclists is  
deactivated when driving in darkness and  
tunnels - even when streetlights are lit.  
bicycles that have no rearward-facing red  
reflector.  
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bicycles loaded with large objects.  
For optimum bicycle detection, the City  
Safety™ function must be activated, see City  
Safety™ (p. 220).  
Optimal examples of what the system regards as pedes-  
trians with clear body contours.  
The driver is always responsible that the vehi-  
cle is driven properly and with a safety dis-  
tance adapted to the speed.  
Optimal performance of the system requires that  
the system function that detects pedestrians  
receives as unambiguous information as possible  
about the contours of the body - this implies the  
opportunity to identify the head, arms, shoulders,  
legs, upper and lower body combined with a nor-  
mal human pattern of movement.  
Related information  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
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If large parts of the body are not visible to the  
function's camera then the system cannot detect  
a pedestrian.  
22  
The reflector must fulfil the recommendations and conditions of the traffic authority in the market in question.  
230  
* Option/accessory.  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
In order for a pedestrian to be detected  
he/she must appear full-length and have a  
height of at least 80 cm.  
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Collision warning system* -  
NOTE  
operation  
The Brake Support and Auto Brake functions  
are always activated - they cannot be deacti-  
vated.  
Settings for the collision warning system are  
made from MY CAR via the centre console  
screen and menu system, see MY CAR (p. 113).  
The camera sensor's ability to see pedes-  
trians at dusk and dawn is limited - just like  
the human eye.  
Settings for the collision warning system are  
made via the centre console's screen and the  
menu system MY CAR, see (p. 113).  
The camera sensor's capacity to detect  
pedestrians is deactivated when driving in  
darkness and tunnels - even when street-  
lights are lit.  
Warning signals On and Off  
Light and acoustic signals  
When the collision warning system's light and  
acoustic warnings are activated, the warning lamp  
(no. [1] in previous illustration) is tested each  
time the engine is started by briefly illuminating  
the warning lamp's separate points of light.  
WARNING  
"Collision Warning with Auto Brake and  
Cyclist and Pedestrian Detection" is a means  
of assistance. The function cannot detect all  
pedestrians in all situations and does not see,  
for example:  
After starting the engine, both light and acoustic  
signals are switched off:  
partially obscured pedestrians, people in  
clothing that hides their body contour or  
pedestrians shorter than 80 cm.  
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Search for Collision warning in Driver  
support system in the menu system MY  
CAR (p. 113) - and there select to uncheck  
the function.  
•
1. Acoustic and visual warning signal in the event of a  
collision risk23  
.
pedestrians who are carrying larger  
objects.  
•
It is possible to select whether the collision warn-  
ing system's acoustic and visual warning signals  
should be switched on or off.  
Audible signal  
After starting the engine the warning sound can  
be activated/deactivated separately:  
The driver is always responsible that the vehi-  
cle is driven properly and with a safety dis-  
tance adapted to the speed.  
When starting the engine, the setting that was  
selected when the engine was switched off is  
obtained automatically.  
Search for Warning sound in Collision  
warning in the menu system MY CAR  
(p. 113) - and there select On or Off.  
•
Related information  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
•
Following which, the collision warning system is  
only indicated with a light signal.  
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The illustration is schematic - car model and details may differ.  
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Set warning distance  
Maintenance  
NOTE  
The warning distance regulates the distance at  
which the visual and acoustic warnings are  
deployed.  
Even if the warning distance has been set to  
Long warnings could be perceived as being  
late in certain situations, e.g. when there are  
large differences in speed or if vehicles in  
front brake heavily.  
Search for Warning distance in Collision  
warning in the menu system MY CAR  
(p. 113) - and there select Long, Normal or  
Short.  
•
WARNING  
The warning distance determines the system's  
sensitivity. Warning distance Long provides an  
earlier warning. First test with Long and if this  
setting produces too many warnings, which could  
be perceived as irritating in certain situations,  
then change to warning distance Normal.  
No automatic system can guarantee 100 %  
correct function in all situations. Therefore,  
never test Collision Warning with Auto Brake  
by driving at people or vehicles - this may  
cause severe damage and injury and risk lives.  
Camera and radar sensor24  
.
For the sensors to work correctly, they must be  
kept clear of dirt, ice and snow, and be cleaned  
regularly with water and car shampoo.  
Only use warning distance Short in exceptional  
cases, e.g. for dynamic driving.  
Checking settings  
The settings required can be controlled on the  
centre console display screen.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
Search in the menu system MY CAR (p. 113)  
for Collision warning in Driver support  
system.  
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When the adaptive cruise control is in use the  
warning lamp and warning sound will be used  
by the cruise control even if the collision  
warning system is switched off.  
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors will  
reduce their function and may prevent meas-  
urement.  
The collision warning system warns the driver  
in the event of a risk of a collision, but the  
function cannot shorten driver reaction time.  
Related information  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
•
In order for the collision warning system to be  
effective, always drive with Distance Alert  
(p. 197) set at time interval 4–5.  
24  
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.  
232  
* Option/accessory.  
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total number of warnings; see Collision warning  
system - operation (p. 231).  
Collision warning system* -  
WARNING  
limitations  
The function has certain limitations - for example,  
it is not active until 4 km/h (3 mph).  
Warnings and brake interventions could be  
implemented late or not at all if the traffic sit-  
uation or external influences mean that the  
radar or camera sensor cannot detect a  
pedestrian, a vehicle or a cyclist in front cor-  
rectly.  
Collision Warning with Auto Brake is temporarily  
deactivated with reverse gear engaged.  
Collision Warning with Auto Brake is not acti-  
vated at low speeds - below 4 km/h (3 mph),  
which is why the system does not intervene in sit-  
uations where the car is approaching a vehicle in  
front very slowly, e.g. when parking.  
The collision warning system's visual warning sig-  
nal may be difficult to notice in the event of  
strong sunlight, reflections, when sunglasses are  
being worn or if the driver is not looking straight  
ahead. The warning sound should therefore  
always be activated.  
The sensor system has a limited range for  
pedestrians and cyclists25 - the system can  
give effective warnings and brake interven-  
tions for them at vehicle speeds up to  
50 km/h (30 mph). For stationary or slow-  
moving vehicles, warnings and brake interven-  
tions are effective at vehicle speeds up to  
70 km/h (43 mph).  
In situations where the driver demonstrates  
active, aware driving behaviour, a collision warn-  
ing may be postponed slightly in order to keep  
unnecessary warnings to a minimum.  
On slippery road surfaces the braking distance is  
extended, which may reduce the capacity to avoid  
a collision. In such situations the ABS and ESC  
(p. 184) systems will provide best possible brak-  
ing force with maintained stability.  
When Auto Brake has prevented a collision with  
a stationary object the car remains stationary for  
a maximum of 1.5 seconds. If the car is braked  
for a vehicle in front that is moving, then speed is  
reduced to the same speed as that maintained by  
the vehicle in front.  
Warnings for stationary or slow-moving vehi-  
cles could be disengaged due to darkness or  
poor visibility.  
NOTE  
Warnings and brake interventions for pedes-  
trians and cyclists are deactivated at vehicle  
speeds exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).  
The visual warning signal can be temporarily  
disengaged in the event of high passenger  
compartment temperature caused by strong  
sunlight for example. If this occurs then the  
warning sound is activated even if it is deacti-  
vated in the menu system.  
On a car with manual gearbox the engine stops  
when Auto Brake has stopped the car, unless the  
driver manages to depress the clutch pedal  
beforehand.  
The collision warning system uses the same  
radar sensors as the adaptive cruise control  
(p. 201).  
Warnings may not appear if the distance  
to the vehicle in front is small or if steer-  
ing wheel and pedal movements are  
large, e.g. a very active driving style.  
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If warnings are perceived as being too frequent  
or disturbing then the warning distance can be  
reduced. This then leads to the system providing  
a warning at a later stage, which reduces the  
Related information  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
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25  
For cyclists, the warning and full brake intervention may come very late or simultaneously.  
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Strong oncoming light, reflections in the carriage-  
way, snow or ice on the road surface, dirty road  
surfaces or unclear lane markings could also sig-  
nificantly reduce camera sensor function when it  
is used to scan the carriageway and detect  
pedestrians and other vehicles.  
The following table presents possible causes for  
a message being shown along with the appropri-  
ate action.  
Collision warning system* - camera  
sensor limitations  
The function uses the car's camera sensor,  
which has certain limitations.  
Cause  
Action  
The car’s camera sensor is also used - as well as  
by Collision Warning with Auto Brake - by the  
functions:  
The windscreen sur-  
face in front of the  
Clean the windscreen  
surface in front of the  
The field of vision of the camera sensor is limited,  
which is why pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles  
cannot be detected in some situations, or they  
are detected later than anticipated.  
camera is dirty or cov- camera from dirt, ice  
ered with ice or snow. and snow.  
Active main beam (p. 92)  
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•
•
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Road sign information (p. 242)  
Driver Alert Control - DAC (p. 246)  
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 249).  
Thick fog, heavy rain  
or snow means that  
the camera does not  
work sufficiently well.  
No action. At times  
the camera does not  
work during heavy rain  
or snowfall.  
During very high temperatures the camera is  
temporarily switched off for about 15 minutes  
after the engine is started in order to protect  
camera functionality.  
NOTE  
The windscreen sur-  
face in front of the  
camera has been  
Wait. It may take sev-  
eral minutes for the  
camera to measure  
Fault tracing and action  
Keep the windscreen surface in front of the  
camera sensor free from ice, snow, mist and  
dirt.  
If the display shows the message Windscreen  
sensors blocked See manual then this means  
that the camera sensor is blocked and cannot  
detect pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles or road  
markings in front of the car.  
cleaned but the mes- the visibility.  
sage remains.  
Do not stick or attach anything to the wind-  
screen in front of the camera sensor as this  
may reduce effectiveness or cause one or  
more of the systems dependent on the cam-  
era to stop working.  
Dirt has appeared  
Visit a workshop to  
between the inside of have the windscreen  
At the same time, this means that - besides Colli-  
sion Warning with Auto Brake - the following  
functions will not have full functionality either:  
the windscreen and  
the camera.  
inside the camera  
cover cleaned - an  
authorised Volvo  
workshop is recom-  
mended.  
Active main beam  
Driver Alert Control  
Lane Keeping Aid  
Road sign information  
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•
•
•
The camera sensors have limitations similar to  
the human eye, i.e. they "see" worse in darkness,  
heavy snowfall or rain and in thick fog for exam-  
ple. Under such conditions the functions of cam-  
era-dependent systems could be significantly  
reduced or temporarily disengaged.  
Related information  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
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234  
* Option/accessory.  
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Collision warning system* - symbols  
and messages  
SymbolA  
Message  
Specification  
Collision warning system switched off.  
Collision warning system  
OFF  
Shown when the engine is started.  
The message clears after about 5 seconds or after one press of the OK button.  
The collision warning system cannot be activated.  
Collision warning system  
Unavailable  
Shown when the driver attempts to activate the function.  
The message clears after about 5 seconds or after one press of the OK button.  
Auto Brake has been active.  
Auto Braking was acti-  
vated  
The message clears after one press of the OK button.  
Camera sensor (p. 234) is temporarily disengaged.  
Windscreen sensors  
blocked See manual  
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.  
Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.  
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake is temporarily disengaged.  
Radar blocked See man-  
ual  
Radar sensor (p. 214) is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles. For example, in the event of heavy rain or if  
slush has collected in front of the radar sensor.  
Collision Warning with Auto Brake is fully or partially disengaged.  
Collision warning Service  
required  
Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
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A
Symbols are schematic - may vary by market and car model.  
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||  
Related information  
Collision warning system* (p. 227)  
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236  
* Option/accessory.  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
BLIS  
Overview  
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) is a func-  
tion designed for providing support for the driver  
when driving in dense traffic on roads with sev-  
eral lanes in the same direction.  
BLIS is a driver's aid intended to provide a warn-  
ing about:  
vehicles in the car's blind spot  
•
•
quickly approaching vehicles in the left and  
right lanes closest to the car.  
Keep this surface clean - also on the left-hand side.  
WARNING  
Position of the BLIS lamp26  
Indicator lamp  
.
To ensure optimal functionality, the areas in  
front of the sensors must be kept clean.  
•
BLIS is a supplementary aid and does not  
work in all situations.  
BLIS symbol  
Related information  
•
BLIS is no substitute for a safe driving style  
and the use of rearview and door mirrors.  
BLIS - operation (p. 238)  
BLIS and CTA - symbols and messages  
(p. 241)  
BLIS can never replace the driver's responsi-  
bility and attention - it is always the driver's  
responsibility to change lanes in a safe man-  
ner.  
•
NOTE  
The lamp illuminates on the side of the car  
where the system has detected the vehicle. If  
the car is overtaken on both sides at the  
same time then both lamps illuminate.  
CTA* (p. 239)  
•
Maintenance  
The sensors for the BLIS functions are located  
inside the rear wing/bumper on each corner of  
the car.  
26  
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.  
* Option/accessory. 237  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
console - in which case the function is handled  
by the car's menu system MY CAR27  
BLIS - operation  
When BLIS operates  
:
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) is a func-  
tion designed for providing support for the driver  
when driving in dense traffic on roads with sev-  
eral lanes in the same direction.  
Select On or Off at Settings Car  
settings BLIS.  
•
When BLIS is deactivated/activated the lamp in  
the button goes out/illuminates and the com-  
bined instrument panel confirms the change with  
a text message. The door panel indicator lamps  
flash once upon activation.  
Activate/deactivate BLIS  
BLIS is activated when the engine is started. This  
is confirmed by the indicator lamps in the door  
panels flashing once.  
To extinguish the message:  
Press the left stalk switch OK button.  
•
Principle for BLIS: 1. Zone in blind spot. 2. Zone for  
quickly approaching vehicle.  
or  
Wait approx. 5 seconds – the message extin-  
guishes.  
•
The BLIS function is active at speeds above  
10 km/h (6 mph).  
The system is designed to react when:  
the vehicle is overtaken by other vehicles  
•
•
another vehicle is quickly approaching the  
vehicle.  
Button for activating/deactivating.  
When BLIS detects a vehicle in zone 1 or a  
quickly approaching vehicle in zone 2, the door  
panel BLIS lamp illuminates with a constant glow.  
If the driver activates the direction indicator on  
the same side as the warning in this situation  
then the BLIS lamp will change from a constant  
glow to flashing with a more intense light.  
The BLIS function can be deactivated/activated  
by pressing the BLIS button on the centre con-  
sole.  
Some combinations of the selected equipment  
leave no vacant space for a button in the centre  
27  
For information on the menu system - MY CAR (p. 113).  
238  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Search for Cross Traffic Alert under BLIS  
and uncheck - the CTA function is then  
deactivated.  
•
CTA*  
WARNING  
The BLIS function CTA (Cross Traffic Alert) is a  
driver aid intended to warn about crossing traffic  
when the car is reversing. CTA is a supplement  
to BLIS (p. 237).  
BLIS does not work in sharp bends.  
BLIS does not work when the car is being  
reversed.  
However, the BLIS function remains activated  
after the CTA has been deactivated.  
Activate/deactivate CTA  
Limitations  
WARNING  
CTA is activated when the engine is started. This  
is confirmed by the indicator lamps in the door  
panels flashing once.  
Dirt, ice and snow covering sensors can  
reduce functionality and make it impossible  
to provide warnings. BLIS cannot detect haz-  
ards if it is covered.  
•
CTA is a supplementary aid and does not  
work in all situations.  
CTA is no substitute for a safe driving style  
and the use of rearview and door mirrors.  
Do not affix any objects, tape or labels in the  
area of the sensors.  
•
•
CTA can never replace the driver's responsi-  
bility and attention - it is always the driver's  
responsibility to reverse in a safe manner.  
BLIS is deactivated when a trailer is con-  
nected to the car's electrical system.  
When CTA operates  
IMPORTANT  
Repair of the BLIS and CTA functions' com-  
ponents or repainting the bumpers must only  
be performed by a workshop - an authorised  
Volvo workshop is recommended.  
On/Off for parking assistance and CTA sensors.  
Related information  
•
In cars equipped with Parking assistance  
(p. 254), the CTA function can be deactivated/  
activated separately with the parking assistance  
On/Off button.  
BLIS (p. 237)  
BLIS and CTA - symbols and messages  
(p. 241)  
•
In cars without a button for parking assistance,  
the CTA function can be operated in the menu  
system MY CAR (p. 113), as follows:  
Principle for CTA.  
CTA supplements the BLIS function by being  
able to see crossing traffic from the side during  
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reversing, such as when reversing out of a park-  
ing space.  
cle/object that is blocking, at which the blind  
sector rapidly decreases.  
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CTA is primarily designed to detect vehicles. In  
favourable conditions, it may also be able to  
detect smaller objects, such as cyclists and  
pedestrians.  
Examples of further limitations:  
Dirt, ice and snow covering sensors can  
reduce functionality and make it impossible  
to provide warnings. CTA cannot detect haz-  
ards if it is covered.  
•
CTA is only active during reversing and is acti-  
vated automatically when reverse is selected at  
the gearbox.  
CTA is deactivated when a trailer is con-  
nected to the car’s electrical system.  
•
If CTA detects something approaching from  
the side, an acoustic warning signal sounds.  
The signal comes from either the left or the  
right speaker depending on which direction  
the approaching object is coming from.  
•
IMPORTANT  
The car is parked deep inside a parking slot.  
Blind CTA sector.  
Repair of the BLIS and CTA functions' com-  
ponents or repainting the bumpers must only  
be performed by a workshop - an authorised  
Volvo workshop is recommended.  
Sector where CTA can detect/"see".  
CTA also warns by illuminating the BLIS  
lamps.  
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•
An additional warning is provided in the form  
of an illuminated icon in the display screen's  
PAS graphics (p. 254).  
Maintenance  
The sensors for the BLIS and CTA functions are  
located inside the rear wing/bumper on each  
corner of the car.  
Limitations  
CTA does not perform optimally in all situations,  
but has a certain limitation - for example, the CTA  
sensors cannot "see" through other parked vehi-  
cles or obstructing objects.  
Here are some examples of when CTA's "field of  
vision" may be limited from the beginning and  
approaching vehicles cannot therefore be  
detected until they are very close:  
In an angled parking slot CTA can be completely "blind"  
on one side.  
However, when the driver is slowly reversing the  
car, the angle is changed in relation to the vehi-  
240  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
BLIS and CTA - symbols and  
messages  
Related information  
•
BLIS (p. 237)  
In situations where the BLIS (Blind Spot  
Information System) (p. 237) and CTA (p. 239)  
functions fail or are interrupted, the combined  
instrument panel may show a symbol, supple-  
mented by an explanatory message. Follow any  
recommendation given.  
CTA* (p. 239)  
•
Message examples:  
Message  
Specification  
Keep this surface clean - also on the left-hand side.  
CTA has been deactivated  
manually. BLIS is active.  
CTA OFF  
To ensure optimal functionality, the areas in  
front of the sensors must be kept clean.  
•
BLIS and CTA are temporarily  
disabled because a trailer is  
connected to the car’s electri-  
cal system.  
BLIS and  
CTA OFF  
Trailer  
Do not affix any objects, tape or labels in the  
area of the sensors.  
•
attached  
Related information  
BLIS (p. 237)  
•
BLIS and CTA are not work-  
ing.  
BLIS and  
CTA Service  
required  
BLIS and CTA - symbols and messages  
(p. 241)  
•
Visit a workshop if the  
message remains - an  
authorised Volvo work-  
shop is recommended.  
•
A text message can be acknowledged by briefly  
pressing the OK button on the direction indicator  
stalk.  
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Activate RSI as follows:  
Road Sign Information* (RSI)  
WARNING  
The Road Sign Information function (RSI28  
)
1. Search and locate the function in the menu  
The Road Sign Information function is  
supplementary driver support intended to  
facilitate driving and make it safer – it  
cannot handle all situations in all traffic,  
weather and road conditions.  
•
•
helps the driver to observe speed-related road  
signs and certain prohibition signs as the car  
passes them.  
system MY CAR, see MY CAR (p. 113).  
2. Highlight Road sign information by press-  
ing the OK/MENU button once and go back  
out with EXIT.  
Road Sign Information is not a substitute  
for the driver's attention and judgement.  
The driver is always responsible for  
ensuring the car is driven in a safe man-  
ner, at the appropriate speed, with an  
appropriate distance to other vehicles,  
and in accordance with current traffic  
rules and regulations.  
Related information  
Road Sign Information (RSI)* - operation  
•
(p. 243)  
Road Sign Information* (RSI) - limitations  
•
(p. 245)  
RSI On/Off  
The function for Road Sign Information is select-  
able - the driver can select On or Off.  
Examples of readable signs29  
.
RSI provides information about such things as  
current speed, when a motorway or road is star-  
ting/ending, when overtaking is prohibited or  
when the direction of travel is one-way.  
If both a sign for motorway/road for motorised  
traffic and a sign showing the maximum permit-  
ted speed are passed, RSI decides to show the  
sign symbol for motorway/road for motorised  
traffic.  
28  
Road Sign Information  
29  
Road signs are market-dependent - illustrations in these instructions only show a few examples.  
242  
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Example of a direct speed  
sign31  
End of speed limit or motorway  
Road Sign Information (RSI)* -  
When RSI detects an "indirect speed sign" that  
means end of current speed limit - e.g. at end of  
motorway - a symbol with the corresponding road  
sign is shown in the combined instrument panel.  
.
operation  
The Road Sign Information function (RSI30) reg-  
isters and shows road signs in different ways  
depending on the sign and the situation.  
Examples of indirect speed sign31 are:  
End of all restrictions.  
The symbol in the combined instrument panel  
extinguishes after approx. 5 minutes and remains  
extinguished until the next speed-related sign is  
passed.  
Sensus Navigation  
If the car is equipped with Sensus Navigation,  
speed information is read from the navigation  
unit in the following cases:  
End of motorway.  
On detection of signs that indirectly indicate  
a speed limit, such as motorway, dual car-  
riageway and city limit signs.  
•
Example31 of detected speed information.  
If a previously detected speed sign is  
assumed not to apply any longer, but no new  
sign has been detected.  
•
When RSI has recorded a road sign with an  
imposed speed, the combined instrument panel  
displays the sign as a symbol.  
The symbol in the combined instrument panel  
extinguishes after 10-30 seconds and remains  
extinguished until the next speed-related sign is  
passed.  
An additional31 sign, such as  
"no overtaking", may be shown  
together with the speed limit  
symbol.  
Changed speed limit  
On passing a direct speed sign when the speed  
limit changes, a symbol with the corresponding  
road sign is shown in the combined instrument  
panel.  
30  
Road Sign Information  
31  
Road signs are market-dependent - the illustrations in these instructions only show examples.  
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Some speeds are applicable  
only after e.g. a specific dis-  
tance or at a certain time of  
day. The driver's attention is  
drawn to the situation by  
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Additional signs  
means of a symbol for an addi-  
tional sign under the symbol  
showing speed.  
A symbol for additional sign in  
the form of an empty frame  
under the combined instrument  
panel's speed symbol31 means  
that RSI has detected an addi-  
tional sign with supplementary  
information for the current  
Activate Speed alert as follows:  
1. Search and locate the function in the menu  
Examples of additional signs31  
.
system MY CAR, see MY CAR (p. 113).  
2.  
Highlight Speed alert by pressing the OK/  
MENU button once and go back out with  
EXIT.  
Sometimes different speed limits are signposted  
for the same road - an additional sign then indi-  
cates the circumstances under which the differ-  
ent speeds apply. The road section may be par-  
ticularly susceptible to accidents in rain and/or  
fog, for example.  
speed limit.  
Speed Alert On/Off  
The Speed Limit Warning subfunction for RSI  
is selectable - the driver can select On or Off.  
Related information  
Road Sign Information* (RSI) (p. 242)  
•
Road Sign Information* (RSI) - limitations  
•
The speed warning is given in  
the form of the combined  
instrument panel's symbol31 for  
maximum permitted speed  
temporarily flashing when the  
speed is exceeded by 5 km/h  
(5 mph) or more.  
An additional sign relating to rain is displayed  
only if the windscreen wipers are in use.  
(p. 245)  
MY CAR (p. 113)  
•
The speed applicable on an exit  
is indicated in certain markets  
by means of an additional sign  
containing an arrow.  
Speed signs linked to this type  
of additional sign are displayed  
only if the driver is using the direction indicator.  
31  
Road signs are market-dependent - the illustrations in these instructions only show examples.  
244  
* Option/accessory.  
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Related information  
Road Sign Information* (RSI) -  
Driver Alert System*  
Road Sign Information* (RSI) (p. 242)  
limitations  
•
The Driver Alert System is intended to assist dri-  
vers whose driving ability is deteriorating or who  
are inadvertently leaving the lane they are driving  
on.  
The Road Sign Information (RSI32) function may  
have limitations in certain situations.  
Road Sign Information (RSI)* - operation  
•
(p. 243)  
The camera sensor for RSI has limitations just  
like the human eye. Find out more about this in  
the section on the camera sensor limitations  
(p. 234).  
The Driver Alert System consists of different  
functions which can either be switched on at the  
same time or individually:  
Driver Alert Control - DAC (p. 247).  
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 251).  
•
•
Signs which indirectly provide information on a  
prevailing speed limit, e.g. name signs for towns/  
districts, are not recorded by RSI.  
A switched-on function is set in standby mode  
and is not activated automatically until speed  
exceeds 65 km/h (40 mph).  
Examples of factors that can reduce RSI are as  
follows:  
Faded signs  
The function is deactivated again when speed  
decreases to below 60 km/h (37 mph).  
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Signs positioned on bends  
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The functions use a camera which is dependent  
on the lane having side markings painted on  
each side.  
Rotated or damaged signs  
Signs positioned high above the roadway  
Fully/partially obscured or poorly positioned  
signs  
WARNING  
signs completely or partly covered with frost,  
snow and/or dirt  
digital road maps33 are out-of-date, inaccu-  
rate or have no speed information34  
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Driver Alert System does not work in all situa-  
tions but is designed merely as a supplemen-  
tary aid.  
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The driver always bears ultimate responsibility  
for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely.  
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33  
34  
Road Sign Information  
In cars equipped with Sensus Navigation.  
Map data with speed information does not exist for all areas.  
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irrespective of whether or not DAC issues a  
warning.  
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Related information  
Driver Alert Control (DAC)*  
Driver Alert Control (DAC)* (p. 246)  
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DAC is intended to attract the driver's attention  
when he or she starts to drive less consistently,  
e.g. if the driver becomes distracted or starts to  
fall asleep.  
Lane assistance* (p. 249)  
•
NOTE  
The function must not be used to extend a  
period of driving. Always plan breaks at regu-  
lar intervals, and make sure you are well  
rested.  
The objective for DAC is to detect slowly deterio-  
rating driving ability and it is primarily intended for  
major roads.  
Limitation  
In some cases the system may issue a warning  
despite driving ability not deteriorating, for exam-  
ple:  
in strong side winds  
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on rutted road surfaces.  
DAC is not intended for city traffic.  
NOTE  
The camera sensor has certain limitations,  
see Collision warning system* - camera sen-  
sor limitations (p. 234).  
A camera detects the side markings painted on  
the carriageway and compares the section of the  
road with the driver's steering wheel movements.  
The driver is alerted if the vehicle does not follow  
the carriageway evenly.  
Related information  
Driver Alert System* (p. 245)  
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In some cases driving ability is not affected  
despite driver fatigue. In which case there may  
not be any warning issued for the driver. For this  
reason it is always important to stop and take a  
break in the event of any signs of driver fatigue,  
Driver Alert Control (DAC)* - operation  
(p. 247)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC)* - symbols and  
messages (p. 248)  
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Lane assistance* (p. 249)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC)* -  
WARNING  
operation  
Settings are made from the centre console dis-  
play screen and its menu system.  
An alarm should be taken very seriously, as a  
sleepy driver is often not aware of his/her  
own condition.  
In the event of an alarm or a feeling of tired-  
ness; stop the car in a safe manner as soon  
as possible and rest.  
On/Off  
The Driver Alert function can be set in standby  
mode via the menu system MY CAR (p. 113):  
Studies have shown that it is equally as dan-  
gerous to drive while tired as it is under the  
influence of alcohol.  
Checked box - function activated.  
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Unchecked box - the function is deactivated.  
Function  
Related information  
Driver Alert is activated when speed exceeds  
65 km/h (40 mph) and remains active as long as  
the speed is above 60 km/h (37 mph).  
Driver Alert System* (p. 245)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC)* (p. 246)  
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If the vehicle is being driven erratically,  
the driver is notified by an acoustic sig-  
nal plus the text message (p. 248)  
Driver Alert Time for a break - the  
linked symbol is illuminated in the combined  
instrument panel at the same time. The warning  
is repeated after a time if driving ability does not  
improve.  
The warning symbol can go off:  
Press the left stalk switch OK button.  
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instrument panel or in the centre console's  
screen in different situations.  
Here are some examples:  
Driver Alert Control (DAC)* -  
symbols and messages  
Driver Alert Control - DAC (p. 246) can show  
symbols and text messages in the combined  
SymbolA  
Message  
Specification  
The vehicle has been driven inconsistently - the driver is alerted by an acoustic warning signal + text.  
Driver Alert Time for a  
break  
The camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.  
Windscreen sensors  
blocked See manual  
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.  
Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.  
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Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see Collision warning system* - camera sensor limitations  
(p. 234).  
The system is disengaged.  
Driver Alert system Serv-  
ice required  
Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
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The symbols are schematic.  
Related information  
Driver Alert System* (p. 245)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC)* - operation  
•
(p. 247)  
Lane assistance* (p. 249)  
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248  
* Option/accessory.  
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Lane Keeping Aid - function  
Certain settings can be made for the Lane Keep-  
ing Aid (Lane Keeping Aid) function.  
Lane assistance*  
Lane Keeping Aid is one of the functions in the  
Driver Alert System - sometimes also referred to  
as LKA (Lane Keeping Aid).  
WARNING  
LKA is merely a driver's aid and does not  
engage in all driving situations or traffic,  
weather or road conditions.  
Off & On  
The function is intended for use on motorways  
and similar major roads in order to reduce the  
risk of the vehicle accidentally leaving its own  
lane in certain situations.  
The driver always bears ultimate responsibility  
for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely  
and that applicable laws and road traffic regu-  
lations are followed.  
Lane Keeping Aid is active within the speed  
range 65-200 km/h (40-125 mph) on roads with  
clearly visible side lines. The function is temporar-  
ily deactivated on narrow roads with less than 2.6  
metres between the lane side lines.  
Related information  
Lane Keeping Aid - function (p. 249)  
Lane Keeping Aid - operation (p. 251)  
Lane Keeping Aid - limitations (p. 251)  
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Lane Keeping Aid - symbols and messages  
(p. 253)  
Driver Alert System* (p. 245)  
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A camera reads the painted side lines of the  
road/lane. If the car is about to cross a side line  
then Lane Keeping Aid will actively steer the car  
back into the lane with a slight steering torque in  
the steering wheel.  
Press the centre console's button to activate or  
deactivate the function. The button's lamp illumi-  
nates when the function is switched on.  
Some combinations of the selected equipment  
leave no vacant space for an On/Off button in  
the centre console - in which case, the function  
is instead operated in the car's menu system MY  
CAR (p. 113). Here, proceed as follows:  
If the car reaches or crosses a side line then  
Lane Keeping Aid will also alert the driver with  
vibration in the steering wheel.  
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If the car approaches the left or right side line of  
the lane and the direction indicator is not acti-  
vated, the car is steered back into the lane.  
Search for Lane Keeping Aid and then  
select On or Off.  
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Dynamic cornering  
•
In addition, the following selections can be made  
in MY CAR:  
Warning with vibration in the steering  
wheel  
Warning with vibration in the steering wheel:  
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Vibration only - On or Off.  
Active steering: Steering assist only- On or  
Off.  
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Both Warning with vibration in the steering  
wheel and Active steering: Full function -  
On or Off.  
Active steering  
LKA does not engage in sharp inside curves.  
Lane Keeping Aid strives to keep the car within  
the side lines for the lane.  
In certain cases Lane assistance will allow the  
car to cross lane lines without engaging active  
steering or activating a warning. Using an adja-  
cent lane for cutting a corner when there is a  
clear line of vision is an example of this.  
LKA steers and alerts with steering wheel vibration35  
.
If the car crosses a side line then Lane Keeping  
Aid will alert the driver with vibration in the steer-  
ing wheel36. This occurs regardless of whether  
the car is actively steered back by applying a  
slight steering torque.  
Related information  
Lane assistance* (p. 249)  
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LKA intervenes and steers away.  
35  
The figure shows 3 vibrations when the side line is crossed.  
Steering wheel vibration varies - the longer the time for which the car has crossed the side line, the more pulses there are.  
36  
250  
* Option/accessory.  
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Lane Keeping Aid - operation  
Lane Keeping Aid is complemented in the com-  
bined instrument panel with intuitive graphics in  
different situations. Here are some examples:  
Lane Keeping Aid - limitations  
Lane Keeping Aid's camera sensor has limita-  
tions in a similar way to the human eye.  
For more information, see Collision warning sys-  
tem* - camera sensor limitations (p. 234) and  
(p. 232).  
NOTE  
LKA is temporarily deactivated for as long as  
the direction indicator is switched on.  
NOTE  
In certain demanding situations Lane assis-  
tance may have difficulty assisting the driver  
in the right way - in which case it is recom-  
mended to deactivate the function.  
LKA engages on the right side.  
Lane Keeping Aid intervenes and steers away  
from the side line - this is indicated with:  
Examples of such situations may be:  
roadworks  
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RED line for the side in question.  
•
winter road conditions  
poor road surface  
Related information  
Lane assistance* (p. 249)  
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very sporty driving style  
poor weather with reduced visibility.  
LKA "sees" the following side lines.  
Hands on the steering wheel  
If Lane Keeping Aid is active and detects/"sees"  
the side lines, the LKA symbol indicates this with  
WHITE lines.  
In order for Lane Keeping Aid to operate, the  
driver must have his/her hands on the steering  
wheel. LKA continually monitors this. If hands are  
not detected on the steering wheel then a text  
message is shown, prompting the driver to  
actively steer the car.  
GREY side line - Lane Keeping Aid does not  
see a line on that side of the car.  
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If the driver does not follow the request to begin  
steering then Lane Keeping Aid goes into  
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standby mode and will remain in this mode until  
the driver begins to steer the car again.  
||  
Related information  
Lane assistance* (p. 249)  
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252  
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bined instrument panel in combination with an  
explanatory message - follow the recommenda-  
tion given if appropriate.  
Message examples:  
Lane Keeping Aid - symbols and  
messages  
In situations where there is no Lane assistance  
function, a symbol may be shown in the com-  
Symbol Message  
Windscreen sensors  
Specification  
The camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.  
blocked See manual  
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.  
Clean the windscreen in front of the camera sensor.  
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Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see Collision warning system* - camera sensor limitations  
(p. 234) and (p. 232).  
The system is disengaged.  
Lane Keeping Aid Service  
required  
Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
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LKA has been set to standby mode. The lines of the LKA symbol indicate when the function is active again.  
Lane Keeping Aid Inter-  
rupted  
Related information  
Lane assistance* (p. 249)  
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Related information  
Park Assist*  
Park assist syst* - function  
Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors  
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Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.  
An acoustic signal as well as symbols on the  
centre console's display screen indicate the dis-  
tance to the detected obstacle.  
The parking assistance system is automatically  
activated when the engine is started - the  
switch's On/Off lamp is illuminated. If parking  
assistance is switched off with the button, the  
lamp goes out.  
(p. 257)  
Park assist syst* - function (p. 254)  
Park assist syst* - forward (p. 256)  
Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 257)  
Park assist syst* - backward (p. 255)  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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Parking assistance sound level can be adjusted  
during the ongoing acoustic signal using the cen-  
tre console's VOL knob or in the car's menu sys-  
tem MY CAR, see MY CAR (p. 113).  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
Parking assistance is available in two variants:  
Rear only  
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Both front and rear.  
NOTE  
Since a towbar is configured with the car's  
electrical system, towbar protrusion is  
included when the function measures the dis-  
tance to an object behind the car.  
On/Off for the sensors for parking assistance and  
CTA37  
.
The centre console's display screen shows an  
overview of the relationship between the car and  
detected obstacle.  
WARNING  
Parking assistance does not relinquish  
the driver's own responsibility during  
parking.  
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The sensors have blind spots where  
obstacles cannot be detected.  
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Be aware of e.g. people and animals near  
the car.  
37  
Side warning, CTA (Cross Traffic Alert) (p. 239)  
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Park assist syst* - backward  
IMPORTANT  
Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.  
An acoustic signal as well as symbols on the  
centre console's display screen indicate the dis-  
tance to the detected obstacle.  
Objects e.g. chains, thin glossy poles or low  
barriers may be in the "signal shadow" and  
are then temporarily not detected by the sen-  
sors - the pulsating tone may then unexpect-  
edly stop instead of changing over to the  
expected constant tone.  
The sensors cannot detect high objects, such  
as projecting loading docks.  
In such situations, pay extra attention and  
manoeuvre/reposition the car particularly  
slowly or stop the current parking  
manoeuvre - there may be a high risk of  
damage to vehicles or other objects since  
information from the sensors is not  
always reliable in such situations.  
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Display screen view - showing an obstacle left front and  
right rear.  
Marked sectors show which of the four sensor(s)  
detected an obstacle. The closer to the car sym-  
bol a selected sector box is, the shorter the dis-  
tance between the car and a detected obstacle.  
The distance covered to the rear of the car is  
about 1.5 metres. The acoustic signal for obsta-  
cles behind comes from one of the rear loud-  
speakers.  
The frequency of the signal increases the shorter  
the distance to an obstacle, in front of or behind  
the car. Other sound from the audio system is  
muted automatically.  
Related information  
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
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Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors  
•
(p. 257)  
Rear parking assistance is activated when  
reverse gear is engaged.  
When the distance is within 30 cm the tone is  
constant and the active sensor's field nearest the  
car is filled in. If the detected obstacle is within  
the distance for the constant tone both behind  
and in front of the car, then the tone sounds  
alternately from the loudspeakers.  
Park assist syst* - forward (p. 256)  
Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 257)  
Park assist syst* - backward (p. 255)  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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When reversing with e.g. a trailer on the towbar,  
rear parking assistance is switched off automati-  
cally - otherwise the sensors would react to the  
trailer.  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
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tion is reactivated when the speed falls below 10  
km/h (6 mph).  
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Park assist syst* - forward  
NOTE  
Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.  
An acoustic signal as well as symbols on the  
centre console's screen indicate distance to  
detected obstacles.  
When reversing with e.g. a trailer or bike car-  
rier on the towbar - without Volvo genuine  
trailer wiring - parking assistance may need to  
be switched off manually in order that the  
sensors do not react to them.  
IMPORTANT  
When auxiliary lamps are fitted: Remember  
that these must not obscure the sensors - the  
auxiliary lamps may then be perceived as an  
obstacle.  
The parking assistance system is automatically  
activated when the engine is started - the  
switch's On/Off lamp is illuminated. If parking  
assistance is switched off with the button, the  
lamp goes out.  
Related information  
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
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Related information  
Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors  
(p. 257)  
•
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
•
Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors  
•
Park assist syst* - function (p. 254)  
Park assist syst* - forward (p. 256)  
Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 257)  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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(p. 257)  
Park assist syst* - function (p. 254)  
Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 257)  
Park assist syst* - backward (p. 255)  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
The distance covered in front of the car is about  
0.8 metres. The acoustic signal for obstacles in  
front comes from one of the front loudspeakers.  
Forward parking assistance is active up to  
10 km/h (6 mph). If the Parking Assistance Sys-  
tem is deactivated because the car is moving too  
quickly - 11 km/h (7 mph) or above - the func-  
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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
•
Park assist syst* - fault indication  
Park assist syst* - cleaning the  
sensors  
Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.  
An acoustic signal as well as symbols on the  
centre console's display screen indicate the dis-  
tance to the detected obstacle.  
Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.  
An acoustic signal as well as symbols on the  
centre console's display screen indicate the dis-  
tance to the detected obstacle.  
If the combined instrument panel's  
information symbol illuminates with  
constant glow and the text message  
The sensors for parking assistance must be  
cleaned regularly to ensure that they work prop-  
erly. Clean them with water and car shampoo.  
Park Assist System Service required is  
shown then parking assistance is disengaged.  
IMPORTANT  
Under some circumstances, the parking sen-  
sors can give false warning signals due to  
external sound sources which emit the same  
ultrasound frequencies as those with which  
the system works.  
Examples of such sources include horns, wet  
tyres on asphalt, pneumatic brakes and  
exhaust noises from motorcycles etc.  
Sensor location, front.  
Related information  
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
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Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors  
•
(p. 257)  
Park assist syst* - function (p. 254)  
Park assist syst* - forward (p. 256)  
Park assist syst* - backward (p. 255)  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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Park assist camera  
The parking camera is an auxiliary system and is  
activated when the reverse gear is selected.  
Function and operation  
The camera image is shown on the centre con-  
sole's screen.  
NOTE  
Since a towbar is configured with the car's  
electrical system, towbar protrusion is  
included when the function measures the dis-  
tance to an object behind the car.  
Sensor location, rear.  
Camera location next to the opening handle.  
WARNING  
NOTE  
The camera shows what is behind the car and if  
something appears from the sides.  
The parking camera is an aid and can  
never replace the responsibilities of the  
driver when reversing.  
•
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors will  
reduce their function and may prevent meas-  
urement.  
The camera shows a wide area behind the car  
and part of the bumper and any towbar.  
The camera has blind spots where obsta-  
cles cannot be detected.  
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•
Objects on the screen may appear to tilt slightly -  
this is normal.  
Related information  
Be aware of people and animals near the  
car.  
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
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Park assist syst* - function (p. 254)  
Park assist syst* - forward (p. 256)  
Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 257)  
Park assist syst* - backward (p. 255)  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
NOTE  
Objects on the display screen may be closer  
to the car than they appear to be on the  
screen.  
If another view is active then the parking camera  
system takes over automatically and its camera  
image is displayed on the screen.  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
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When reverse gear is selected, two unbroken  
lines are shown graphically which illustrate where  
the car's rear wheels will roll with the current  
steering wheel angle - this facilitates parallel  
parking, reversing into tight spaces and for hitch-  
ing a trailer. The car's approximate external  
dimensions are illustrated by means of dashed  
lines. The park assist lines can be deactivated -  
see section Settings (p. 261).  
Park assist lines  
NOTE  
When reversing with a trailer which is not  
connected electrically to the car, the lines  
on the display show the route the car will  
take - not the trailer.  
•
The screen shows no lines when a trailer  
is connected electrically to the car's elec-  
trical system.  
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The parking camera is deactivated auto-  
matically when towing a trailer if a Volvo  
genuine trailer cable is used.  
If the car is also equipped with Parking assis-  
tance sensors * (p. 254) then their information is  
shown graphically as coloured areas in order to  
illustrate the distance to detected obstacles, see  
heading "Cars with reversing sensors" later in the  
text.  
Examples of how the park assist lines can be displayed  
for the driver.  
IMPORTANT  
The lines on the screen are projected as if they  
were at ground level behind the car and are  
directly related to steering wheel movement,  
which shows the driver the path the car will then  
take - also when the car is turning.  
Remember that the display only shows the  
area behind the car - so pay attention to the  
sides and front of the car when turning the  
steering while reversing.  
The camera is active approx. 5 seconds after  
reverse gear has been disengaged or until the  
car's speed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph) forward or  
35 km/h (22 mph) backward.  
Light conditions  
The camera image is adjusted automatically  
according to prevailing light conditions. Because  
of this, the image may vary slightly in brightness  
and quality. Poor light conditions can result in a  
slightly reduced image quality.  
NOTE  
Keep the camera lens clear of dirt, snow and  
ice to ensure optimum function. This is partic-  
ularly important in poor light.  
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Boundary lines  
Related information  
Cars with reversing sensors*  
Park assist camera - settings (p. 261)  
Park assist camera - limitations (p. 262)  
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
Different lines in the system.  
Coloured areas (x 4 - one per sensor) show distance.  
Boundary line, free reversing zone  
If the car is also equipped with Parking assis-  
tance (p. 254) the distance is shown with col-  
oured fields for each sensor that registers an  
obstacle.  
"Wheel tracks"  
The dashed line (1) frames in a zone up to  
about 1.5 m back from the bumper. It is also the  
limit of the car's most protruding parts, such as  
door mirrors and corners - also when the car is  
turning.  
The colour of the areas changes with decreasing  
distance to the obstacle - from light yellow to yel-  
low, via orange to red.  
Colour / paint  
Light yellow  
Yellow  
Distance (metres)  
0,7–1,5  
The wide "wheel tracks" (2) between the side  
lines indicate where the wheels will roll and can  
extend about 3.2 m back from the bumper if no  
obstacle is in the way.  
0,5–0,7  
Orange  
0,3–0,5  
Red  
0–0,3  
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1. Press OK/MENU when a camera view is  
shown - the screenchanges to a menu with  
various options.  
Park assist camera - settings  
Options*  
Cars with the front camera option have a CAM  
button on the climate panel.  
Activate switched-off camera  
If the camera function is switched off when  
reverse gear is selected, it is activated in the fol-  
lowing way:  
2. Turn to reach the desired option with TUNE.  
3. Highlight the option by pressing OK/MENU  
once and go back out with EXIT.  
Towbar  
The camera can be used to advantage when  
hitching a trailer. A park assist line for the tow-  
bar's intended "trajectory" toward the trailer can  
be shown on the screen - exactly as for the  
"wheel tracks".  
A choice can be made between showing the  
"wheel tracks" or the towbar's trajectory - both  
options cannot be shown simultaneously.  
Button location may vary depending on options for other  
equipment.  
1. Press OK/MENU when a camera view is  
Press CAM to activate the camera  
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shown.  
Main source menu38  
.
- the screenshows the current camera view.  
2.  
Turn to reach the Tow bar trajectory guide  
line option with TUNE.  
1. Give one or two long presses on EXIT to  
To change view between the reversing camera  
and front camera:  
access the main source menu.  
3. Highlight the option by pressing OK/MENU  
once and go back out with EXIT.  
2. Turn to the "Camera" option with TUNE and  
press OK/MENU.  
Press CAM or turn TUNE.  
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Change setting  
The default setting is that the camera is activated  
when reverse gear is selected.  
3. In the following menu: - Turn to the desired  
camera view with TUNE and press OK/  
MENU - the screen shows the current cam-  
era view.  
The settings for the parking camera can be  
changed when the screen shows a camera view:  
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See the Sensus Infotainment supplement for more information about the menu system.  
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Park assist camera - limitations  
NOTE  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*  
If precise manoeuvring is required then the cam-  
era view can be zoomed in:  
The Park Assist Pilot (PAP – Park Assist Pilot)  
helps the driver to park by first checking whether  
a space is sufficiently large and then turning the  
steering wheel and steering the car into the  
space.  
Press CAM or turn TUNE - repeated press/  
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Bicycle racks or other accessories mounted  
on the back of the car may obscure the line of  
sight of the camera.  
turn changes back to the normal view.  
If more options are available, they are in a loop  
- press/turn until the desired camera view is  
shown.  
The combined instrument panel uses symbols,  
graphics and text when elements are to be exe-  
cuted.  
To bear in mind  
Pay attention to the possibility that, even if it only  
looks like a relatively small part of the image is  
obscured, it could be a relatively large sector that  
is hidden from view. Obstacles could thereby go  
undetected until they are very close to the car.  
Related information  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
Park assist camera - limitations (p. 262)  
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
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Keep the camera lens free from dirt, ice and  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
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snow.  
Clean the camera lens regularly with luke-  
warm water and car shampoo - take care not  
to scratch the lens.  
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Related information  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
Park assist camera - settings (p. 261)  
Park Assist* (p. 254)  
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The On/Off button is on the centre console.  
NOTE  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
Since a towbar is configured with the car's  
electrical system, towbar protrusion is  
included when the function measures the dis-  
tance to an object behind the car.  
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* Option/accessory.  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - function  
WARNING  
The PAP function is supplementary driver  
support intended to facilitate driving and  
make it safer – it cannot handle all situa-  
tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-  
tions.  
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The combined instrument panel uses symbols,  
graphics and text when elements are to be exe-  
cuted.  
NOTE  
Be particularly aware of people and ani-  
mals near the car.  
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The PAP function measures the space and  
steers the car - the driver's task is to:  
PAP is not a substitute for the driver's  
attention and judgement. The driver is  
always responsible for ensuring the car is  
driven in a safe manner, at the appropri-  
ate speed, with an appropriate distance to  
other vehicles, and in accordance with  
current traffic rules and regulations.  
keep a close watch around the car  
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follow the instructions in the combined  
instrument panel  
Principle for PAP.  
The PAP function parks the car using the follow-  
ing steps:  
change gear (reverse/forward)  
control and maintain a safe speed  
brake and stop.  
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1. The function searches for a parking space  
and measures it - during measurement,  
speed must not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph).  
Related information  
PAP can be activated if the following criteria are  
met once the engine has been started:  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - function (p. 263)  
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2. The car is steered into the space during  
reversing.  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - operation (p. 264)  
The functions ABS39 or ESC40 must not  
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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - limitations  
3. The car is positioned in the space by means  
of driving forward/backward.  
intervene when the PAP function is activated  
- these can be activated in the event of e.g.  
steep and slippery surfaces, see the sections  
on Foot brake (p. 291) and Stability system  
ESC (p. 184) for more information.  
(p. 266)  
Active Park Assist (PAP)* - symbols and  
messages (p. 267)  
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Related information  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
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Park assist camera (p. 258)  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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Trailers must not be connected to the car.  
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Speed must be lower than 50 km/h  
(30 mph).  
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40  
(Anti-lock Braking System) - Anti-lock braking system.  
(Electronic Stability Control) - Stability system.  
* Option/accessory. 263  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
2. Keep an eye on the combined instrument  
panel and be prepared to stop the car when  
the graphics and text message so request.  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - operation  
NOTE  
The PAP function measures the space and  
steers the car - the driver's task is to:  
The driver is instructed about how PAP works by  
means of simple, clear instructions in the com-  
bined instrument panel - using both graphics and  
text graphics and text message (p. 267).  
3. Stop the car when the graphics and text so  
request.  
keep a close watch around the car  
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follow the instructions in the combined  
instrument panel  
NOTE  
NOTE  
change gear (reverse/forward)  
control and maintain a safe speed  
brake and stop.  
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PAP searches the area for parking, displays  
instructions and guides the car in on its pas-  
senger side. But if required the car can also  
be parked on the driver's side of the street:  
Remember that certain steering wheel posi-  
tions may obstruct the combined instrument  
panel's instructions when you turn it during  
the parking manoeuvre.  
Activate the direction indicator to the  
driver's side - then the system searches  
for a parking space on that side of the  
car instead.  
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NOTE  
1 - Searching and checking  
measurements  
The distance between the car and parking  
spaces should be 0.5-1.5 metres (1.6-5.0 ft)  
while PAP is searching for a parking space.  
2 - Reversing in  
The PAP function searches for a parking space  
and checks whether it is big enough. Proceed as  
follows:  
1. Activate PAP by pressing  
this button and do not drive  
faster than 30 km/h (20 mph).  
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* Option/accessory.  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
During the Reversing step, PAP will steer the car  
into the parking space. Proceed as follows:  
3 - Positioning  
IMPORTANT  
The warning distance is shorter when the  
sensors are used by PAP compared with  
when Park Assist uses the sensors.  
1. Check that the area behind the car is clear,  
then engage reverse gear.  
2. Reverse slowly and carefully without touching  
the steering wheel - and no faster than  
7 km/h (4 mph).  
Related information  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
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3. Keep an eye on the combined instrument  
panel and be prepared to stop the car when  
the graphics and text message so request.  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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NOTE  
Keep your hands away from the steering  
wheel when the PAP function is acti-  
vated.  
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When the car has reversed into the parking  
space, it must be straightened up and stopped.  
1. Engage first gear or D position, wait until the  
steering wheel has been turned, then drive  
slowly forwards.  
Make sure that the steering wheel is not  
hindered in any way and can rotate freely.  
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To achieve optimum results - wait until  
the steering wheel is fully turned before  
starting to drive backward/forward.  
2. Stop the car when the graphics and text  
message so request.  
3. Engage reverse gear and drive backwards  
slowly until the graphics and text message  
tell you to stop.  
The function is deactivated automatically and the  
graphics and message show that parking is com-  
plete. It may be necessary for the driver to correct  
the positioning. Only the driver can determine  
whether the car is properly parked.  
* Option/accessory. 265  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
It is not always possible to find parking  
spaces on narrow streets since there is not  
enough space for manoeuvring. In such park-  
ing situations, it helps the system to drive as  
close to the side of the road as possible  
where you intend to park.  
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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - limitations  
IMPORTANT  
Under certain circumstances, PAP is unable  
to find parking spaces - one reason for this  
may be the fact that there is interference with  
the sensors from external sound sources  
which emit the same ultrasound frequencies  
as those with which the system works.  
The PAP sequence is stopped:  
if the car is driven too quickly - above 7 km/h  
(4 mph)  
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if the driver touches the steering wheel  
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Bear in mind that the front of the car may  
swing out towards oncoming traffic while  
being parked.  
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if the ABS41 or ESC42 function is engaged -  
e.g. if a wheel loses grip on a slippery road  
surface.  
Examples of such sources include horns, wet  
tyres on asphalt, pneumatic brakes and  
exhaust noises from motorcycles etc.  
Objects situated higher than the detection  
areas of the sensors are not included when  
calculations are made for the parking  
A text message indicates where the PAP  
sequence was stopped.  
manoeuvre. This may cause PAP to swing  
into the parking space too early, and hence  
such parking spaces should be avoided.  
To bear in mind  
The driver should bear in mind that the Park  
Assist Pilot is an aid – not an infallible, fully-auto-  
matic function. The driver must therefore be pre-  
pared to intervene. There are also a few details to  
bear in mind while parking, e.g.:  
NOTE  
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors will  
reduce their function and may prevent meas-  
urement.  
The driver is responsible for determining  
whether the space selected by PAP is suita-  
ble for parking.  
Use approved tyres43 with the correct tyre  
pressure - this affects the ability of PAP to  
park the car.  
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PAP starts out from the current location of  
the parked vehicles - if they are inappropri-  
ately parked then the car's tyres and wheel  
rims may be damaged against kerbs.  
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Heavy rain or snow may cause the system to  
measure the parking space incorrectly.  
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PAP is designed for parking on straight  
streets - not sharp curves or bends. For this  
reason, make sure the car is parallel to the  
parking space when PAP measures the  
space.  
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Do not use PAP if snow chains or a spare  
wheel are fitted.  
Do not use PAP if loaded objects are pro-  
truding from the car.  
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(Anti-lock Braking System) - Anti-lock braking system.  
(Electronic Stability Control) - Stability and traction control system.  
"Approved tyres" refers to tyres of the same type and make as those fitted new on delivery from the factory.  
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* Option/accessory.  
DRIVER SUPPORT  
Related information  
Active Park Assist (PAP)* - symbols  
IMPORTANT  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
and messages  
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Changing to another approved wheel rim  
and/or tyre dimension may involve a changed  
tyre circumference, which means that the  
PAP system's parameters may then need to  
be updated. Consult a workshop - an author-  
ised Volvo workshop is recommended.  
Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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The combined instrument panel can show differ-  
ent combinations of symbols and text with varying  
content - sometimes with a self-explanatory  
piece of advice on appropriate action.  
Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors  
(p. 257)  
If a message says that the Park Assist Pilot is  
disengaged, contact with an authorised Volvo  
workshop is recommended.  
Maintenance  
Related information  
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)  
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Park assist camera (p. 258)  
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The PAP sensors are located in the bumpers44 - 6 front  
and 4 rear.  
For the PAP function to work correctly, its sen-  
sors must be cleaned(p. 257) regularly with water  
and car shampoo.  
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NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.  
* Option/accessory. 267  

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