2008-2017 Volvo XC60 SUV Driver support User Manual
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Active chassis* (Four C)  
Comfort  
Stability system – introduction  
Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride  
and the transmission shifts gears at lower  
rpm. This mode is particularly suitable for  
long-distance highway driving. The indicator  
light in the button will be on when this mode  
is selected.  
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously  
Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the  
characteristics of the shock absorbers so that  
the vehicle's driving characteristics can be  
adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort,  
Sport and Advanced.  
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system  
consists of a number of functions designed to  
help reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding  
and to generally help improve directional sta-  
bility.  
A pulsating sound will be audible  
when the system is actively operat-  
ing and is normal. Acceleration will  
also be slightly slower than normal.  
Sport  
Operation  
In this mode, the vehicle's body sway is  
reduced during cornering and steering  
response is more immediate. The transmis-  
sion shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driv-  
ing. The indicator light in the button will be on  
to indicate that Sport mode has been  
selected.  
WARNING  
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot  
deal with all situations or road conditions.  
The driver is always responsible for oper-  
ating the vehicle in a safe manner in  
accordance with current traffic regulations.  
Advanced  
In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal  
and steering response is very direct. Gear  
shifting is done at high rpm in each gear for  
dynamic and active driving.  
ESC consists of the following functions:  
Chassis settings  
Traction control  
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Related information  
Adjustable steering force* (p. 179)  
Spin control  
Use the buttons in the center console to  
change setting. The setting in use when the  
engine is switched off is activated the next  
time the engine is started.  
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Active Yaw Control  
Engine Drag Control  
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Corner Traction Control  
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Trailer Stability Assist  
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NOTE  
This system is available on Canadian mod-  
els only.  
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were to stop, power steering would not func-  
tion, making the vehicle more difficult to  
steer.  
Traction Control (TC)  
Stability system – operation  
This function is designed to help reduce  
wheel spin at low speeds by transferring  
power from a drive wheel that begins to lose  
traction to the wheel on the opposite side of  
the vehicle (on the same axle).  
Operation  
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)1  
Sport mode  
The stability system is always activated and  
cannot be switched off.  
The TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is tow-  
ing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have  
begun to sway. See Trailer Stability Assist  
(TSA) (p. 284) for more information.  
Spin Control (SC)  
However, the driver can  
select Sport mode, which  
offers more active driving  
characteristics.  
The SC function is designed to help prevent  
the drive wheels from spinning while the vehi-  
cle is accelerating.  
This system is automatically deactivated if the  
driver selects Sport mode.  
Active Yaw Control (AYC)  
Sport mode can be selected  
in the MY CAR menus, see  
My Car – introduction (p. 76).  
Related information  
Stability system – operation (p. 175)  
This function helps maintain directional stabil-  
ity, for example when cornering, by braking  
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle  
shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally.  
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Stability system – symbols and messages  
(p. 177)  
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In Sport mode, the engine management sys-  
tem monitors movement of the accelerator  
pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving  
by allowing more lateral movement of the rear  
wheels before ESC is activated.  
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 284)  
Corner Traction Control (CTC)  
CTC compensates for understeering and  
helps provide additional stability when accel-  
erating through a curve by preventing the  
inside wheel from spinning. This is particularly  
useful when accelerating on a curving high-  
way on-ramp.  
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Under certain circumstances, such as when  
driving with snow chains, or driving in deep  
snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to  
temporarily use Sport mode for maximum  
tractive force.  
CTC is most effective if the stability system's  
Sport mode is selected. See the section  
about Sport mode.  
If the driver releases pressure on the acceler-  
ator pedal, ETC will also activate to help sta-  
bilize the vehicle.  
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Engine Drag Control (EDC)  
EDC helps keep the engine running if the  
wheels show a tendency to lock, e.g., when  
shifting down in the Geartronic manual shift-  
ing mode or while using the engine's braking  
function on a slippery surface. If the engine  
To switch to Sport mode:  
Sport mode remains active until the driver  
switches it off in the menu or until the engine  
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is switched off. ETC will return to normal  
mode when the engine is restarted.  
Related information  
Stability system – introduction (p. 174)  
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Stability system – symbols and messages  
(p. 177)  
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Stability system – symbols and  
messages  
Symbols and messages in the main  
instrument panel  
A text message can be erased by pressing  
briefly the OK button on the turn signal lever.  
Symbol Message  
ESC Temporarily OFF  
Description  
The ESC system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. The function  
reactivates automatically when the brakes have cooled.  
ESC Service required  
"Message"  
The ESC system is not functioning properly.  
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and restart it.  
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If the message is still displayed when the engine has restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work-  
shop to have the system inspected.  
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Read the message in the instrument panel.  
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Steady glow for  
2 seconds.  
The system is performing a self-diagnostic test.  
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Symbol Message  
Description  
Flashing symbol.  
ESC is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.  
Steady glow.  
Sport mode has been activated.  
Please note that ESC is not deactivated at this time but its functionality is reduced.  
WARNING  
The stability system is intended to help  
improve driving safety. It supplements, but  
can never replace, the driver's judgment  
and responsibility when operating the vehi-  
cle. Speed and driving style should always  
be adapted to traffic and road conditions.  
Related information  
Stability system – introduction (p. 174)  
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Stability system – operation (p. 175)  
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Adjustable steering force*  
Road Sign Information (RSI)* –  
introduction  
Related information  
Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation  
(p. 180)  
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Steering force increases with the speed of the  
vehicle to give the driver enhanced sense of  
control and stability. At low speed the vehicle  
is easy to steer in order to facilitate parking,  
etc.  
RSI is a feature that helps the driver see road  
signs with the posted speed limit.  
Road Sign Information (RSI) – limitations  
(p. 180)  
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Introduction  
Adjustable steering force*  
Steering force can be changed under MY  
CAR Car settings Steering wheel  
force. Select Low, Medium or High. For a  
description of the menu system, My Car –  
introduction (p. 76).  
NOTE  
This steering force level menu function  
cannot be accessed when the vehicle is in  
motion.  
Examples of readable road signs  
If the vehicle passes a sign showing the  
speed limit, this will be displayed in the center  
console.  
NOTE  
In certain situations, the power steering  
may become too warm and will have to be  
temporarily cooled down. While this is  
happening, the power steering effect will  
be reduced slightly and somewhat more  
effort may be required to turn the steering  
wheel.  
WARNING  
RSI does not function in all situations and  
is only intended to provide supplementary  
information.  
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If this occurs, a message will be displayed  
in the instrument panel.  
The driver is always responsible for oper-  
ating the vehicle safely.  
Related information  
Active chassis* (Four C) (p. 174)  
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Displaying the speed limit indication can be  
deactivated. To do so:  
Road Sign Information (RSI) –  
operation  
Road Sign Information (RSI) –  
limitations  
Deselect the alternative in MY CAR  
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RSI's camera has the same limitations as the  
human eye. See The camera’s limitations  
(p. 217) for more information about the cam-  
era's limitations.  
Settings Car settings Road Sign  
Information or cancel by pressing EXIT.  
Speed alert  
The driver can opt to be alerted if the vehicle  
exceeds the posted speed limit by more than  
3 mph (5 km/h). The alert is given when the  
symbol with the posted speed limit in the  
instrument panel begins to flash.  
Signs that indirectly indicate the speed limit  
(such as a sign with a town's name and the  
permitted speed limit) will not be registered  
by RSI.  
Other factors that may interfere with RSI  
include:  
To activate speed alert:  
Check the Speed alert box in MY CAR  
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Faded signs  
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Settings Car settings Speed alert  
or cancel by pressing EXIT.  
Speed limit information  
Signs located in a curve  
When RSI registers a road sign showing the  
speed limit, this sign is displayed as a symbol  
on the instrument panel.  
Twisted or damaged signs  
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Related information  
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Obstructed signs  
Road Sign Information (RSI)* – introduc-  
tion (p. 179)  
Signs that are partially covered by snow,  
ice, etc.  
Settings in MY CAR  
Road Sign Information (RSI) – limitations  
(p. 180)  
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Related information  
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Road Sign Information (RSI)* – introduc-  
tion (p. 179)  
My Car – introduction (p. 76)  
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Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation  
(p. 180)  
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The camera’s limitations (p. 217)  
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Possible settings in MY CAR  
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Cruise control (CC) – introduction  
Related information  
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Cruise control (CC) – engaging and  
setting speed  
Cruise control (CC) – engaging and set-  
ting speed (p. 181)  
Cruise control is designed to assist the driver  
by maintaining a set speed. It is primarily  
intended for use on long straight roads in  
steady traffic, such as on highways and other  
main roads.  
Cruise control is designed to assist the driver  
by maintaining a set speed. It is primarily  
intended for use on long straight roads in  
steady traffic, such as on highways and other  
main roads.  
Cruise control (CC) – deactivating  
(p. 183)  
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Operation  
Engaging the cruise control function  
Steering wheel-mounted controls and display  
Steering wheel-mounted controls and display  
Standby mode  
Standby mode  
Resume set speed  
Deactivating  
Resume set speed  
Deactivating  
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Activate/set speed  
Activate/set speed  
Selected speed (gray symbol indicates  
standby mode)  
Selected speed (gray symbol indicates  
standby mode)  
Cruise control active: white symbol (gray  
symbol indicates standby mode)  
Cruise control active: white symbol (gray  
symbol indicates standby mode)  
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Before a speed can be set, the cruise control  
system must be engaged (put in standby  
mode).  
Adjusting the set speed  
After a speed has been set, it can be  
Related information  
Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 181)  
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increased or decreased by using the  
buttons.  
or  
Cruise control (CC) – deactivating  
(p. 183)  
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Press the CRUISE button (1).  
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1.  
The symbol  
illuminates and the text  
Press  
or  
briefly and release the  
(---) mph (5) indicates that cruise con-  
trol is in standby mode.  
button to increase or decrease vehicle  
speed by approximately 1 mph or 1 km/h.  
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the button is released.  
NOTE  
Putting cruise control in standby mode  
does not set a cruising speed.  
2. Press and hold one of these buttons to  
increase/decrease the speed in 1-mph or  
1-km/h increments. Release the button  
when you have reached the desired  
speed.  
Setting a speed  
Use the or buttons set the vehicle's  
current speed. The set speed is shown in the  
display.  
NOTE  
A temporary increase in speed by  
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NOTE  
pressing the accelerator pedal, for less  
than 1 minute (e.g. when passing  
another car), does not affect the cur-  
rent cruise control setting. The vehicle  
will automatically return to the previ-  
ously set speed when the accelerator  
pedal is released.  
Cruise control cannot be engaged at  
speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).  
If one of the cruise control buttons is  
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kept depressed for more than approx.  
1 minute cruise control is disengaged.  
The engine must then be switched off  
in order to reset cruise control.  
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completely." The next time the system is  
switched on, ACC will be reactivated.  
Toggling between ACC and CC  
(standard Cruise Control)  
Cruise control (CC) – deactivating  
Cruise control is designed to assist the driver  
by maintaining a set speed. It is primarily  
intended for use on long straight roads in  
steady traffic, such as on highways and other  
main roads.  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) helps the  
driver maintain a safe distance/time interval to  
the vehicle ahead.  
Related information  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
Adaptive Cruise Control – function  
(p. 185)  
Switching from ACC to CC  
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Automatic deactivation  
The cruise control is automatically deacti-  
vated temporarily if one of the following  
occurs:  
This may be useful if, for example, the radar  
sensor is obstructed in some way. See  
Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations (p. 193)  
for additional information.  
If the speed drops below approximately  
20 mph (30 km/h).  
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Press and hold the  
in the instrument panel will switch from  
to  
button; the symbol  
When the brake pedal is depressed.  
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If the gear selector is moved to position  
N.  
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This activates the standard cruise control  
function (see Cruise control (CC) – intro-  
duction (p. 181)).  
During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.  
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If the vehicle's speed is increased by  
using the accelerator pedal for more than  
1 minute.  
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WARNING  
Switching from ACC to CC means that:  
Engine speed (rpm) is too high or too low.  
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Your vehicle will no longer automati-  
cally maintain a set distance to a vehi-  
cle ahead.  
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The currently set speed will be saved in the  
system's memory.  
Only the set speed will be maintained  
and the driver will have to apply the  
brakes when needed.  
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Temporary deactivation  
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The driver can temporarily deactivate the  
cruise control by pressing 0. The saved  
speed is shown in brackets in the information  
display.  
Switching from CC to ACC  
Switch off cruise control by pressing  
once  
or twice as needed according to the instruc-  
tions in the previous section "Turning ACC off  
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Resume set speed  
If the cruise control has been deactivated  
temporarily, it can be reactivated by pressing  
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
WARNING  
ACC is an optional system designed to assist  
the driver by maintaining a set speed or a set  
time interval to the vehicle ahead. It is primar-  
ily intended for use on long straight roads in  
steady traffic, such as on highways and other  
main roads.  
Adaptive Cruise Control cannot cover  
all driving situations and traffic,  
weather and road conditions. The  
"Function" section provides informa-  
tion about limitations that the driver  
must be aware of before using this  
feature.  
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. The vehicle's speed returns to the most  
recently set speed.  
WARNING  
There may be a significant increase in  
When the driver has set the desired speed  
and the time interval to the vehicle ahead,  
ACC functions as follows:  
This system is designed to be a sup-  
plementary driving aid. It is not, how-  
ever, intended to replace the driver's  
attention and judgement. The driver is  
responsible for maintaining a safe dis-  
tance and speed and must intervene if  
Adaptive Cruise Control does not  
maintain a suitable speed or suitable  
distance to the vehicle ahead.  
speed after the  
pressed.  
button has been  
If there are no other vehicles in the lane  
ahead of you, your vehicle will travel at  
the set speed.  
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Deactivation  
The Cruise control is disengaged by pressing  
or by switching off the engine. The set  
speed is cleared.  
If ACC's radar sensor detects a slower  
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moving vehicle in the lane ahead, the sys-  
tem will adapt your vehicle's speed to  
help maintain the set time interval to the  
vehicle ahead. When there are no longer  
slower moving vehicles ahead, your vehi-  
cle will accelerate to resume the set  
speed.  
WARNING  
Maintenance of ACC components may  
only be performed by a trained and  
qualified Volvo technician.  
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Cruise control should not be used in heavy  
traffic or when driving on wet or slippery  
roads. Cruise control may not maintain set  
speed on steep downgrades.  
If ACC is switched off completely or in  
standby mode and your vehicle comes too  
close to another vehicle ahead, the driver will  
be warned by the Distance Alert system (see  
Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198)).  
Related information  
Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 181)  
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Cruise control (CC) – engaging and set-  
ting speed (p. 181)  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – troubleshooting  
(p. 197)  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – function  
Function  
Operation  
Adaptive Cruise Control – symbols and  
messages (p. 195)  
Adaptive Cruise Control – setting time  
interval (p. 189)  
Adaptive Cruise Control – setting speed  
(p. 188)  
Radar sensor (p. 193)  
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – Queue  
Assist (p. 191)  
Adaptive Cruise Control – passing  
another vehicle (p. 191)  
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Controls and display  
Resume previous settings.  
Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations  
(p. 193)  
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Off/On/Standby mode  
Warning light, braking by driver required  
Adaptive Cruise Control – function  
(p. 185)  
Decrease/increase time interval  
Controls in steering wheel  
Radar sensor in front grille  
Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging  
(p. 187)  
Put in active mode and set a speed (each  
additional press increases/decreases  
speed by 1 mph (approximately 2 km/h))  
Adaptive Cruise Control – deactivating  
(p. 189)  
Adaptive Cruise Control consists of:  
Set speed (shown in green when active,  
shown in white when in standby mode)  
A cruise control system to maintain a set  
speed  
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A system to maintain a set distance to the  
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Time interval  
vehicle ahead, which is expressed as a  
time interval. For example, you can  
choose to remain approximately 2 sec-  
onds behind the vehicle ahead. The  
actual distance required to maintain a  
2-second interval will vary according the  
speed of the vehicles.  
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ACC active (green symbol) or in standby  
mode (white symbol)  
Related information  
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Toggling between ACC and CC (standard  
Cruise Control) (p. 183)  
Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 181)  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
The brake pedal moves when the adaptive  
cruise control system modulates the  
brakes. Do not rest your foot under the  
brake pedal.  
When Adaptive Cruise Control is in  
standby mode or is switched off com-  
pletely, the brakes will not be modulated  
automatically. The driver must assume full  
control over the vehicle.  
Adaptive Cruise Control is not a colli-  
sion avoidance system. The driver is  
always responsible for applying the  
brakes if the system does not detect  
another vehicle.  
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The ACC system is designed to smoothly  
regulate speed. However, the driver must  
apply the brakes in situations that require  
immediate braking. This applies when there  
are great differences in speed between vehi-  
cles, or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.  
Adaptive Cruise Control does not react  
to people or animals, or small vehicles  
such as bicycles and motorcycles. It  
also does not react to slow moving,  
parked or approaching vehicles, or  
stationary objects.  
Warning light—driver braking required  
Adaptive Cruise Control can exert brake force  
that is equivalent to approximately 40% of  
the vehicle's total braking capacity. In situa-  
tions requiring more brake force than ACC  
can provide and if the driver does not apply  
the brakes, an audible signal from the Colli-  
sion Warning system will sound and warning  
light will illuminate (see Collision warning* –  
function (p. 211)) in the windshield to alert  
the driver to react.  
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in  
demanding driving conditions such as  
city driving or other heavy traffic situa-  
tions, in slippery conditions, when  
there is a great deal of water or slush  
on the road, during heavy rain or  
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WARNING  
Due to limitations in the radar sensor,  
braking may occur unexpectedly or not at  
all, see Adaptive Cruise Control – limita-  
tions (p. 193).  
snow, in poor visibility, on winding  
roads or on highway on- or off-ramps.  
NOTE  
Adaptive Cruise Control can be put in active  
mode at any permitted speed. However, if the  
vehicle's speed falls below 18 mph (30 km/h)  
or if engine speed (rpm) becomes too low,  
ACC disengages (goes into standby mode)  
and will no longer modulate the brakes. The  
driver will then have to maintain a safe dis-  
tance to the vehicle ahead.  
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light  
contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the  
driver is not looking straight ahead may  
make the visual warning signal in the wind-  
shield difficult to see.  
The distance to the vehicle ahead (in the  
same lane) is monitored by a radar sensor.  
Your vehicle's speed is regulated by acceler-  
ating and braking. The brakes may emit a  
sound when they are being modulated by the  
adaptive cruise control system. This is nor-  
mal.  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging  
WARNING  
NOTE  
Adaptive Cruise Control only warns of  
vehicles detected by the radar sensor, see  
Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations  
(p. 193). In some cases there may be no  
warning or the warning may be delayed.  
The driver should always apply the brakes  
when necessary.  
The driver's door must be closed and the  
driver's seat belt must be fastened before  
ACC can be put in active mode. If the driv-  
er's seat belt is taken off or if the driver's  
door is opened, ACC will return to standby  
mode.  
Putting ACC in standby mode  
Before ACC can be used to regulate speed  
and/or the distance to a vehicle ahead, it  
must first be put in standby mode.  
To do so:  
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Steep inclines and/or heavy loads  
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
ACC is primarily intended for use on fairly  
level roads. The system may have difficulty  
maintaining the correct distance to a vehicle  
ahead on steep inclines, if the vehicle is car-  
rying a heavy load or is towing a trailer. In  
these situations, the driver should always be  
prepared to apply the brakes if necessary.  
Related information  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
Controls and display  
Off/On/Standby mode  
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Press  
(2).  
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The same symbol (7) appears (in white) in  
the instrument panel to indicate that ACC  
is in standby mode.  
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This symbol indicates that  
you are approaching a vehi-  
cle ahead.  
Adaptive Cruise Control – setting  
speed  
NOTE  
If one of the Adaptive Cruise Control  
buttons is pressed for more than  
approximately one minute, ACC will be  
deactivated. The engine must then be  
switched off and restarted to reset  
ACC.  
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Setting a speed  
Once ACC has been put in standby mode:  
ACC will switch from main-  
taining a set speed to main-  
taining a set distance from  
that vehicle.  
In some situations Adaptive Cruise  
Control cannot be put in active mode.  
Cruise control Unavailable is shown  
in the display, see Adaptive Cruise  
Control – symbols and messages  
(p. 195).  
When this happens, a speed  
range will be indicated on  
the speedometer:  
The higher speed (the cur-  
rently set speed (5)) will be  
marked in green.  
The lower speed in the range is the speed of  
the vehicle ahead.  
Related information  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
Changing the set speed  
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Controls and display  
After a speed has been set, it can be  
increased or decreased by briefly press-  
Put in active mode and set a speed (each  
additional press increases/decreases  
speed by 1 mph (approximately 2 km/h))  
ing the  
or  
buttons. Each time one  
of these buttons is pressed, the vehicle's  
speed changes by 5 mph or 5 km/h. If the  
speed is increased by pressing the accel-  
erator pedal, the vehicle's speed when  
the button is pressed will be set.  
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Press  
or  
(4).  
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The set speed, for example 60 mph (5),  
will be magnified for several seconds and  
the frame around the speed will change  
colors from white to green to indicate  
that this speed has been stored (set).  
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Press and hold one of these buttons to  
increase/decrease the speed in 1-mph or  
1-km/h increments. Release the button  
when you have reached the desired  
speed.  
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When this symbol has changed col-  
ors from white to green, ACC is in  
active mode and the vehicle will  
maintain the set speed.  
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Different time intervals can  
be selected and are shown in  
the instrument panel3 as 1–5  
horizontal bars. The greater  
Adaptive Cruise Control – setting time  
interval  
Adaptive Cruise Control –  
deactivating  
Setting a time interval  
Standby mode (temporary deactivation)  
To temporarily deactivate ACC (put it in  
standby mode):  
the number of bars, the  
longer the time interval. One  
bar represents a time interval  
of approximately 1 second; 5 bars is approxi-  
mately 3 seconds.  
To set/change a time interval:  
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Press the  
/
buttons (3).  
At low speeds, when the distance to the vehi-  
cle ahead is short, ACC increases the time  
interval slightly. In order to follow the vehicle  
ahead as smoothly as possible, ACC allows  
the time interval to vary considerably in cer-  
tain situations.  
Controls and display  
Decrease/increase time interval  
Controls and display  
The set time interval to vehicles ahead can be  
WARNING  
Resume previous settings.  
increased by pressing  
and decreased by  
Only use a time interval that is suitable  
in current traffic conditions.  
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pressing . The current time interval is  
shown briefly in the display following adjust-  
ment.  
Off/On/Standby mode  
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A short time interval gives the driver  
limited reaction time if an unexpected  
situation occurs in traffic.  
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Press  
(2).  
This symbol and the marking for the set  
speed with change colors from green to  
white.  
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Related information  
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The previously set speed and time interval are  
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
resumed by pressing  
(1).  
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Cruise control Cancelled is shown in the  
instrument panel. The driver must then inter-  
vene and adapt the vehicle's speed to the  
surrounding traffic and regulate the distance  
to the vehicle ahead.  
Turning ACC off completely  
WARNING  
The vehicle may accelerate quickly after  
has been pressed if its current speed is  
considerably lower than the set speed.  
An automatic switch to standby mode may be  
caused if:  
Standby mode due to action by the  
driver  
ACC is temporarily deactivated and put in  
standby mode:  
engine speed (rpm) is too high/low  
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The driver's door is opened  
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The driver unbuckles his/her seat belt  
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if the brakes are applied  
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the vehicle's speed goes below 18 mph  
(30 km/h)  
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if the gear selector is moved to N  
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Controls and display  
if the driver drives faster than the set  
speed for more than 1 minute.  
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the wheels lose traction  
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Resume previous settings.  
brake temperature is high  
In this happens, the driver will have to regu-  
late the vehicle's speed.  
Off/On/Standby mode  
the radar sensor is obstructed by, for  
example, wet snow or rain.  
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From standby mode, press (2)  
From active mode, press (2)  
once.  
twice.  
NOTE  
Resuming the set speed  
If ACC is in standby mode, it can be reactiva-  
If the accelerator pedal is only depressed  
for a short time, such as when passing  
another vehicle, ACC is deactivated tem-  
porarily and is reactivated when the pedal  
is released.  
The set speed and time interval are then  
cleared from the system's memory and can-  
ted by pressing the  
button on the steering  
wheel keypad. The vehicle will return to the  
most recently set speed.  
not be resumed by pressing (1)  
.
Related information  
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
WARNING  
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Automatic standby mode  
The vehicle may accelerate quickly after  
ACC is linked to other systems such as the  
stability system. If this system is not function-  
ing properly, ACC will switch off automati-  
cally.  
has been pressed if its current speed is  
considerably lower than the set speed.  
In the event of automatic deactivation, an  
audible signal will sound and the message  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – passing  
another vehicle  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) –  
Queue Assist  
Enhanced speed interval  
NOTE  
Queue Assist is an added ACC feature that is  
linked to your vehicle's automatic transmis-  
sion.  
Passing another vehicle  
The driver's door must be closed and the  
driver's seat belt must be fastened before  
ACC can be put in active mode. If the driv-  
er's seat belt is taken off or if the driver's  
door is opened, ACC will return to standby  
mode.  
If your vehicle’s speed is being regulated by  
ACC and the driver indicates that he/she  
would like to pass the vehicle ahead by using  
the left turn signal, ACC can assist by accel-  
erating briefly.  
Introduction  
Queue Assist is an added ACC feature that is  
linked to your vehicle's automatic transmis-  
sion.  
This function is active at speeds above  
approximately 45 mph (70 km/h).  
Your vehicle can maintain the set time interval  
to the vehicle ahead at any permissible  
speed, including a complete stop.  
Queue Assist consists of the following func-  
tions:  
WARNING  
Enhanced speed interval (including when  
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the vehicle is at a complete stop or is  
moving at speed below 18 mph  
(30 km/h))  
In order to activate ACC at speeds below  
18 mph (30 km/h):  
Please be aware that this function will also  
cause the vehicle to accelerate briefly in  
certain situations other than passing  
another vehicle, for example using the left  
turn signal to indicate a lane change or a  
turn toward a highway exit at speeds  
above approximately 45 mph (70 km/h).  
The vehicle ahead must be within a rea-  
sonable distance (not farther away than  
approx. 100 ft/30 meters)  
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Automatic standby mode when ACC  
changes target vehicles  
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No automatic braking when at a standstill  
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The lowest speed that can be selected is  
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18 mph (30 km/h), although ACC will also  
help maintain the set time interval to the  
vehicle ahead at lower speeds, including  
a complete stop.  
The parking brake is applied automati-  
cally  
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Related information  
•
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
Please note that the lowest speed that can be  
set is 18 mph (30 km/h), although ACC can  
maintain a set speed/distance to a vehicle  
ahead down to a standstill. Queue Assist  
consists of the following features:  
During short stops (less than approximately  
3 seconds) in slow-moving traffic, your vehi-  
cle will begin moving again automatically as  
soon as the vehicle ahead begins to move.  
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If it takes more than 3 seconds for the vehicle  
ahead to begin moving, ACC will be automat-  
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The driver will then have to reactivate ACC in  
one of the following ways:  
The following only applies at speeds below  
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h):  
This happens if:  
The driver presses the brake pedal  
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If ACC changes target vehicles (the vehicle  
that the radar sensor has detected) from a  
moving vehicle to a stationary one, the sys-  
tem will apply the brakes in your vehicle.  
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By pressing  
The parking brake is activated  
By accelerating up to at least 3 mph  
(4 km/h). ACC will then resume following  
the vehicle ahead.  
The gear selected is moved to P, N or R  
The driver presses the  
ACC in standby mode  
button to put  
Your vehicle will then resume following the  
vehicle ahead at the set time interval.  
WARNING  
The parking brake is applied  
automatically  
In certain situations, ACC will apply the park-  
ing brake in order to continue keeping the  
vehicle at a standstill.  
At speeds above 18 mph (30 km/h), ACC  
will not react to a stationary vehicle and  
apply the brakes but will instead acceler-  
ate to the previously set speed. The driver  
must actively apply the brakes to stop the  
vehicle.  
NOTE  
ACC can remain active and keep your  
vehicle at a standstill for up to 4 minutes.  
After 4 minutes have elapsed, the parking  
brake will be engaged and ACC will go into  
standby mode.  
This happens if:  
The driver opens the door or takes off  
his/her seat belt  
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ACC disengages and goes into standby  
mode if:  
To reactivate ACC, the driver must release  
the parking brake (see Parking brake –  
general information (p. 269)).  
The stability system is put in Sport mode  
(see Stability system – operation (p. 175))  
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Your vehicle's speed goes below 10 mph  
•
(15 km/h) and ACC cannot determine if  
the target object is a stationary vehicle or  
some other type of object such as e.g., a  
speed bump.  
ACC has kept the vehicle at a standstill  
for more than 2 minutes  
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Automatic standby mode when ACC  
changes target vehicles  
The engine has been switched off  
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The brakes have overheated  
•
Your vehicle's speed goes below 10 mph  
•
(15 km/h) and the vehicle ahead turns so  
that ACC no longer has a target vehicle to  
follow.  
Related information  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
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No automatic braking when at a  
standstill  
In certain situations, ACC will no longer apply  
the brakes and go into standby mode while  
the vehicle is not moving. This means that the  
driver will have to apply the brakes.  
If the vehicle ahead turns suddenly, there may be  
a stationary vehicle ahead  
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heavy rain, or if snow or other objects are  
obscuring the radar sensor.  
Radar sensor  
Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations  
The ACC cannot cover all driving situations  
and traffic, weather and road conditions.  
The radar sensor is designed to help detect  
cars or larger vehicles driving in the same  
direction as your vehicle, in the same lane.  
NOTE  
Situations where ACC may not function  
optimally  
Keep the area in front of the radar sensor  
clean.  
The radar sensor and its limitations  
In addition to being used by the Adaptive  
Cruise Control (ACC), the radar sensor is also  
used by Distance Alert (see Distance Alert –  
introduction (p. 198)) and Collision Warning  
with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detec-  
tion (see Collision warning – introduction  
(p. 209)).  
WARNING  
if the speed of vehicles ahead is signifi-  
cantly different from your own speed.  
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The radar sensor has a limited field of  
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vision. In some situations it may detect  
a vehicle later than expected or not  
detect other vehicles at all.  
Related information  
•
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
If ACC is not functioning properly,  
cruise control will also be disabled.  
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Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
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WARNING  
Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198)  
If there is visible damage to the front  
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grille or you suspect that the radar  
sensor may be damaged in any way,  
contact a trained and qualified Volvo  
service technician as soon as possible.  
The radar sensor may only function  
partially (or not at all) if it is damaged  
or is not securely fastened in place.  
Accessories or other objects, such as  
extra headlights, must not be installed  
in front of the grille.  
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Modification of the radar sensor could  
make its use illegal.  
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The radar sensor's capacity to detect vehi-  
cles ahead is impeded:  
if the radar sensor is obstructed and can-  
not detect other vehicles, for example in  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
Adaptive Cruise Control cannot cover  
all driving situations and traffic,  
weather and road conditions. The  
"Function" section provides informa-  
tion about limitations that the driver  
must be aware of before using this  
feature.  
Adaptive Cruise Control is not a colli-  
sion avoidance system. The driver is  
always responsible for applying the  
brakes if the system does not detect  
another vehicle.  
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Adaptive Cruise Control does not react  
to people or animals, or small vehicles  
such as bicycles and motorcycles. It  
also does not react to slow moving,  
parked or approaching vehicles, or  
stationary objects.  
This system is designed to be a sup-  
plementary driving aid. It is not, how-  
ever, intended to replace the driver's  
attention and judgement. The driver is  
responsible for maintaining a safe dis-  
tance and speed and must intervene if  
Adaptive Cruise Control does not  
maintain a suitable speed or suitable  
distance to the vehicle ahead.  
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in  
demanding driving conditions such as  
city driving or other heavy traffic situa-  
tions, in slippery conditions, when  
there is a great deal of water or slush  
on the road, during heavy rain or  
•
Maintenance of ACC components may  
only be performed by a trained and  
qualified Volvo technician.  
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snow, in poor visibility, on winding  
roads or on highway on- or off-ramps.  
Radar sensor's field of vision (shown in pink)  
Related information  
•
In certain situations, the radar sensor  
cannot detect vehicles at close quarters,  
for example a vehicle that suddenly  
enters the lane between your vehicle and  
the target vehicle.  
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
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Small vehicles, such as motorcycles, or  
vehicles not driving in the center of the  
lane may remain undetected.  
In curves, the radar sensor may detect  
the wrong vehicle or lose sight of the tar-  
get vehicle.  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – symbols  
and messages  
Symbols and messages in the display  
A text message can be erased by pressing  
briefly on the OK button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Symbol Message  
Description  
Green symbol  
A speed has been set.  
White symbol  
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ACC is in standby mode but no speed has been set.  
Standard cruise control has been selected manually.  
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Set ESC to Normal to  
enable Cruise  
ACC cannot be put in active mode until the stability system is switched normal operating mode, see  
Stability system – introduction (p. 174) for more information.  
Cruise control Cancel-  
led  
ACC has been automatically switched off. The driver has to regulate the vehicle’s speed/distance to the  
vehicle ahead.  
Cruise control Unavail- ACC cannot be put in active mode. This may be due to:  
able  
high brake temperature  
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the radar sensor is obstructed (by heavy rain, snow, etc.)  
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Radar blocked See  
manual  
ACC has been temporarily disconnected because the radar is obstructed in some way and cannot detect  
other vehicles.  
In this situation, the driver can switch to standard cruise control, see Toggling between ACC and CC  
(standard Cruise Control) (p. 183)  
See Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations (p. 193) for information on the radar sensor’s limitations.  
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Symbol Message  
Description  
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Cruise control Service  
required  
ACC is not functioning.  
Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.  
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Press Brake To hold +  
an audible signal  
The vehicle is at a standstill and ACC will release the brakes before the parking brake engages to keep  
the vehicle stopped but a problem with the parking brake means that the vehicle may begin to roll.  
The driver will have to apply the brakes. The message will remain in the display and the audible signal  
will continue until the driver applies the brakes or presses the accelerator pedal.  
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Below 30 km/h Only  
following  
This is displayed if you try to activate ACC at speeds below approx. 18 mph (30 km/h) without a vehicle  
ahead within range (approx. 100 ft/30 meters).  
Related information  
•
Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
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from the sensor have been obstructed and  
that a vehicle ahead cannot be detected.  
System with Auto-brake and Pedestrian  
Detection will not function.  
Adaptive Cruise Control –  
troubleshooting  
This, in turn, means that the functions of the  
ACC, Distance Alert, and Collision Warning  
The table lists possible causes for this mes-  
sage being displayed, and suitable actions.  
If the message Radar blocked See manual  
is displayed, this means that the radar signals  
Cause  
Action  
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some  
way.  
Clean the radar surface, or remove the object causing the obstruction.  
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals.  
No action possible. Heavy precipitation may affect the function of the  
radar.  
Swirling water or snow from the surface of the road may interfere  
with the radar signals.  
No action possible. A very wet or snow-covered road surface may affect  
the function of the radar.  
The surface of the radar is clean but the message remains in the  
display.  
Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that  
it is no longer obstructed.  
Related information  
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Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction  
(p. 184)  
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Distance Alert – introduction  
Distance Alert – operation  
NOTE  
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con-  
trol and is a function that provides information  
about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.  
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con-  
trol and is a function that provides information  
about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.  
Distance Alert only monitors distance to  
the vehicle ahead while Adaptive Cruise  
Control is in standby mode or off.  
Introduction  
Distance Alert is active at speeds above  
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h). Time inter-  
val information is only given for a vehicle that  
is driving ahead of your vehicle in the same  
direction. No information is provided for vehi-  
cles driving toward you, moving very slowly,  
or at a standstill.  
WARNING  
Distance Alert only indicates the distance  
to the vehicle ahead. It does not affect the  
speed of your vehicle.  
Related information  
Distance Alert – operation (p. 198)  
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Distance Alert – limitations (p. 199)  
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Distance Alert – symbols and messages  
(p. 201)  
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Press the button in the center instrument  
panel to switch this function on or off. The  
indicator light in the button illuminates when  
the function is on.  
Depending on the optional equipment  
selected, there may not be room for a Dis-  
tance Alert button in the center console. In  
this case, the function is controlled through  
the menu system. Press MY CAR and go to  
Amber warning light4.  
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An amber warning light in the windshield  
glows steadily if your vehicle is closer to the  
one ahead than the set time interval.  
Settings Car settings Distance alert  
On/Off.  
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Setting a time interval  
Distance Alert – limitations  
NOTE  
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con-  
trol and is a function that provides information  
about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.  
The higher your vehicle’s speed, the  
greater the distance to the vehicle  
ahead, measured in feet (meters), for a  
given time interval.  
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Limitations  
The set time interval is also used by  
Adaptive Cruise Control, see Adaptive  
Cruise Control – setting speed (p. 188).  
Distance Alert uses the same radar sensor  
used by Adaptive Cruise Control and the Col-  
lision Warning system. See Adaptive Cruise  
Control – limitations (p. 193) for more infor-  
mation on the radar sensor’s limitations.  
WARNING  
Only use a time interval that is suitable in  
current traffic conditions.  
NOTE  
Controls and display  
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light  
contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the  
driver is not looking straight ahead may  
make the visual warning signal in the wind-  
shield difficult to see.  
Time interval: Increase/decrease  
Related information  
Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198)  
Time interval On  
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Distance Alert – limitations (p. 199)  
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Press to increase the interval or  
decrease it.  
to  
Distance Alert – symbols and messages  
(p. 201)  
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WARNING  
Five different time intervals  
can be selected and are  
shown in the display as 1–5  
horizontal bars. The greater  
the number of bars, the  
Bad weather or winding roads may  
affect the radar sensor’s capacity to  
detect vehicles ahead.  
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The size of the vehicle ahead, such as  
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a motorcycle, may also make it difficult  
to detect. This may result in the warn-  
ing light illuminating at a shorter dis-  
tance than the one that has been set,  
or that the light will not come on at all.  
longer the time interval. One  
bar represents approximately  
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1 second to the vehicle ahead; 5 bars is  
approximately 3 seconds.  
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Related information  
Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198)  
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Distance Alert – operation (p. 198)  
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Distance Alert – symbols and messages  
(p. 201)  
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Distance Alert – symbols and  
messages  
Symbols and text messages  
A text message can be erased by pressing  
briefly on the OK button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con-  
trol and is a function that provides information  
about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.  
Symbol Message  
Radar blocked See  
manual  
Description  
Distance Alert has been temporarily disconnected because the radar is obstructed in some way and can-  
not detect other vehicles. See Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations (p. 193) for information on the radar  
sensor’s limitations.  
Collision warn. Serv-  
ice required  
Distance Alert or Collision Warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection is not functioning prop-  
erly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.  
Related information  
Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198)  
Distance Alert – operation (p. 198)  
Distance Alert – limitations (p. 199)  
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which means that the system cannot help the  
driver in all situations.  
City Safety – introduction  
WARNING  
City Safety™5 is a support system designed  
to help the driver avoid low speed collisions  
when driving in slow-moving, stop-and-go  
traffic.  
City Safety™ only reacts to vehicles  
traveling in the same direction as your  
vehicle and does not react to small  
vehicles or motorcycles or to people or  
animals.  
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City Safety™ should not be used to alter the  
way in which the driver operates the vehicle.  
The driver should never rely solely on this  
system to safely stop the vehicle.  
City Safety™ is not active if your vehicle’s  
speed is below approximately 2 mph  
(4 km/h). This means that City Safety™ will  
not react if your vehicle approaches another  
vehicle at very low speed, for example, when  
parking.  
City Safety™ is not activated when  
your vehicle is backing up.  
Normally, the occupants of the vehicle will  
not be aware of City Safety™ except when  
the system intervenes when a low-speed col-  
lision is imminent.  
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City Safety™ functions at speeds up  
to 30 mph (50 km/h). This system can  
help prevent a collision if the differ-  
ence in speed between your vehicle  
and the vehicle ahead is less than  
9 mph (15 km/h). If the difference in  
speed is greater, a collision cannot be  
avoided but the speed at which the  
collision occurs can be reduced. The  
driver must apply the vehicle’s brakes  
for full braking effect.  
If the vehicle is also equipped with the  
optional Collision Warning with Full Auto-  
brake and Pedestrian Detection system, the  
two systems interact. For more information  
about the Collision Warning with Auto-brake  
system, see Collision warning – introduction  
(p. 209) .  
The function is active at speeds up to  
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) and assists  
the driver by applying the brakes automati-  
cally, thereby avoiding or helping to reduce  
the effects of a collision.  
City Safety™ is designed to intervene as late  
as possible to help avoid unnecessary activa-  
tion.  
WARNING  
City Safety™ will not intervene in a  
potential collision situation if the vehi-  
cle is being driven actively. The driver  
is always responsible for maintaining a  
safe distance to a vehicle or object  
ahead.  
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City Safety™ is a supplemental aid to  
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City Safety™ triggers brief, forceful braking if  
a low-speed collision is imminent. However,  
the system will not intervene in situations  
where the driver actively steers the vehicle or  
applies the brakes, even if a collision cannot  
be avoided. This is done in order to always  
give the driver’s actions highest priority.  
the driver. It can never replace the  
driver’s attention to traffic conditions  
or his/her responsibility for operating  
the vehicle in a safe manner.  
City Safety™ does not function in all  
driving situations or in all traffic,  
weather or road conditions.  
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Related information  
City Safety – function (p. 203)  
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City Safety™ activates in situations where the  
driver has not applied the brakes in time,  
City Safety – operation (p. 204)  
City Safety – limitations (p. 204)  
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City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205)  
tion display to indicate that the system is/has  
been active.  
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City Safety – function  
Function  
City Safety – symbols and messages  
(p. 207)  
NOTE  
City Safety – Laser sensor (p. 208)  
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When City Safety™ applies the  
brakes, the brake lights will illuminate.  
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In cases where City Safety™ has stop-  
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ped the vehicle, the system will then  
release the brakes. The driver must  
apply the brakes to keep the vehicle at  
a standstill.  
Related information  
City Safety – introduction (p. 202)  
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Location of the laser sensor in the windshield6  
City Safety – operation (p. 204)  
City Safety™ monitors traffic ahead of you  
using a laser sensor mounted in the upper  
section of the windshield. If a collision is  
imminent, City Safety™ will automatically  
apply the brakes, which may feel like hard  
braking.  
City Safety – limitations (p. 204)  
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City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205)  
City Safety – symbols and messages  
(p. 207)  
City Safety – Laser sensor (p. 208)  
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If the difference in speed between your vehi-  
cle and the vehicle ahead is more than  
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h), City Safety™  
alone cannot prevent a collision from taking  
place. The driver must apply the brakes to  
help avoid a collision or reduce its effect.  
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When the function activates and applies the  
brakes, a message will appear in the informa-  
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City Safety – operation  
Using City Safety™  
Related information  
City Safety – introduction (p. 202)  
City Safety – limitations  
Limitations  
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City Safety – function (p. 203)  
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City Safety – limitations (p. 204)  
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NOTE  
WARNING  
City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205)  
The City Safety™ function is activated  
automatically each time the engine has  
been switched off and restarted.  
The laser sensor has certain limitations  
and its function may be reduced (or it may  
not function at all) in conditions such as  
heavy rain or snowfall, or by dense fog or  
thick, blowing dust or snow. Condensa-  
tion, dirt, ice or snow on the windshield  
may also interfere with the sensor’s func-  
tion.  
City Safety – symbols and messages  
(p. 207)  
City Safety – Laser sensor (p. 208)  
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My Car – introduction (p. 76)  
On and Off  
In certain situations, it may be desirable to  
switch City Safety™ off, such as when driving  
in close quarters where leaves, branches, etc.  
may obscure the hood and windshield.  
The sensor used by City Safety™ is designed  
to detect cars and other larger motor vehicles  
ahead of your vehicle in both daylight and  
darkness.  
When the engine is running, City Safety™ can  
be switched off as follows:  
Press My Car in the center console control  
panel and go to Settings Car settings  
Objects such as warning flags hanging from  
long objects on the roof or accessories such  
as auxiliary lights or protective arches on the  
front of the vehicle that are higher than the  
hood may also impede the sensor’s function.  
Driver support systems City Safety.  
Select Off.  
If the engine is switched off, City Safety™ will  
reactivate when the engine is restarted.  
Braking distance to the vehicle ahead increa-  
ses on slippery road surfaces, which may  
reduce City Safety’s capacity to avoid a colli-  
sion. In situations like this, the stability sys-  
tem (see Stability system – introduction  
(p. 174)) will help provide the best possible  
braking capacity and stability.  
WARNING  
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The laser sensor emits light when the igni-  
tion is in mode II or higher, even if City  
Safety™ has been switched off.  
To switch City Safety™ on again:  
City Safety™ emits a laser beam and meas-  
ures the way in which the light is reflected.  
Follow the same procedure as for switch-  
ing City Safety™ off but select On.  
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Therefore, vehicles or objects with low-reflec-  
tive surfaces may not be detected. Normally,  
the license plate and taillight reflectors give  
the rear section of a vehicle ahead sufficient  
reflective surfaces to be detected.  
City Safety – troubleshooting  
NOTE  
If a crack, scratch or stone chip should  
occur in the section of the windshield in  
front the laser sensor, contact a trained  
and qualified Volvo service technician to  
repair or replace the windshield (see the  
illustration showing the location of the sen-  
sor in City Safety – function (p. 203)). Fail-  
ing to do so may result in reduced City  
Safety™ functionality.  
Troubleshooting  
If Windscreen Sensors blocked appears in  
the information display, this indicates that the  
City Safety™ laser sensor is obstructed in  
some way and cannot detect vehicles ahead  
of you, which means that the system is not  
functioning.  
NOTE  
Keep the windshield in front of the  
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laser sensor free of ice, snow, dirt,  
etc., see City Safety – function  
(p. 203).  
However, this message will not be displayed  
in all situations in which the sensor is  
obstructed. For this reason, the driver must  
ensure that the area of the windshield in front  
of the sensor is always kept clean.  
To help prevent limited or reduced func-  
tionality, please also observe the following:  
Snow or ice on the hood deeper than  
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Volvo recommends that cracks,  
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2 inches (5 cm) may obstruct the sen-  
sor. Keep the hood free of ice and  
snow.  
scratches or stone chips on the wind-  
shield in front of the laser sensor  
should not be repaired; in such cases,  
the entire windshield should be  
replaced.  
The following table shows some of the situa-  
tions that can cause the message to be dis-  
played and suggested actions.  
Do not mount or in any way attach  
anything on the windshield that could  
obstruct the laser sensor.  
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Before the windshield is replaced,  
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Cause  
Action  
contact a Volvo retailer to ensure that  
the correct windshield is ordered and  
installed. If the wrong type of wind-  
shield is used, this may cause City  
Safety™ to function improperly or not  
at all. Volvo recommends the use of  
only Genuine Volvo Replacement  
Windshields.  
Related information  
City Safety – introduction (p. 202)  
The area of the wind-  
Clean the  
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shield in front of the sen- windshield or  
sor is dirty or covered by remove the ice/  
City Safety – function (p. 203)  
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City Safety – operation (p. 204)  
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ice or snow.  
snow.  
City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205)  
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The laser sensor's field  
of view is obstructed.  
Remove the  
obstruction.  
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City Safety – symbols and messages  
(p. 207)  
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When replacing windshield wipers, use  
the same type or ones approved by  
Volvo.  
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Related information  
City Safety – introduction (p. 202)  
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City Safety – function (p. 203)  
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City Safety – operation (p. 204)  
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City Safety – limitations (p. 204)  
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City Safety – symbols and messages  
(p. 207)  
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City Safety – Laser sensor (p. 208)  
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main instrument panel may illuminate and its  
associated message will be displayed.  
A text message can be erased by pressing  
briefly on the OK button on the turn signal  
lever.  
City Safety – symbols and messages  
Symbols and messages in the display  
When City Safety™ automatically applies the  
brakes, one or more of the symbols in the  
Symbol Message  
Auto braking by City  
Safety  
Meaning/action required  
City Safety™ is applying/has applied the brakes automatically.  
Windscreen Sensors  
blocked  
The laser sensor is temporarily not functioning due to an obstruction.  
Remove the obstruction and/or clean the windshield in front of the sensor(s).  
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For more information on the sensor’s limitations, see City Safety – limitations (p. 204).  
City Safety Service  
required  
City Safety™ is not functioning.  
If this message remains in the display, have the system checked by a trained and qualified Volvo  
service technician.  
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Related information  
City Safety – introduction (p. 202)  
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City Safety – function (p. 203)  
City Safety – operation (p. 204)  
City Safety – limitations (p. 204)  
City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205)  
City Safety – Laser sensor (p. 208)  
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City Safety – Laser sensor  
The laser sensor  
WARNING  
Maximum pulse energy  
Maximum average output  
Pulse length  
2.64 μJ  
45 mW  
33 ns  
Eye injury may occur if any of the following  
points are not followed:  
It is essential that all pertinent instruc-  
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tions be followed when handling laser  
instruments. Testing, repairing, remov-  
ing, adjusting and/or replacing any  
components in the laser sensor may  
only be done by a trained and qualified  
Volvo service technician.  
Divergence (horizontal × verti-  
cal)  
28° × 12°  
NOTE  
The function of aftermarket laser detectors  
may be affected by City Safety's laser sen-  
sor.  
Do not remove the laser sensor  
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(including removal of the lenses). A  
laser sensor that has been removed  
belongs to laser class 3B according to  
standard IEC 60825-1. Devices in laser  
class 3B present a risk of injury to the  
eyes.  
WARNING  
The upper decal describes the laser beam's  
classification and contains the following text:  
The laser sensor emits light when the igni-  
tion is in mode II or higher, even if City  
Safety™ has been switched off.  
The laser sensor’s connector must be  
disconnected before the sensor is  
removed from the windshield.  
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Invisible Laser radiation – Do not view directly  
with optical instruments (magnifiers) – Class  
1M laser product.  
The laser sensor must be mounted in  
place on the windshield before con-  
necting the sensor’s connector.  
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The lower decal describes the laser beam's  
physical data and contains the text:  
IEC 60825-1:1993 + A2:2001. Complies with  
FDA performance standards for laser prod-  
ucts except for deviations pursuant to Laser  
Notice No. 50, dated July 26th, 2001  
Do not view the laser sensor (which  
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emits spreading, invisible laser beams)  
with optical instruments from a dis-  
tance of less than 4 inches (100 mm).  
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The laser beam's physical data is listed in the  
following table:  
Related information  
City Safety – introduction (p. 202)  
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City Safety – function (p. 203)  
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City Safety – operation (p. 204)  
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City Safety – limitations (p. 204)  
ing the vehicle. If the driver relies entirely on  
the system, the chances of an accident even-  
tually occurring increase considerably.  
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Collision warning – introduction  
City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 205)  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full  
Auto Brake is designed to assist the driver if  
there is a risk of a collision with a pedestrian,  
a cyclist, a vehicle ahead that is at a standstill  
or one that is moving in the same direction as  
your vehicle.  
City Safety – symbols and messages  
(p. 207)  
The Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full  
Auto Brake and City Safety™ systems sup-  
plement each other. See City Safety – intro-  
duction (p. 202) for detailed information about  
City Safety™.  
This system consists of the following three  
functions:  
WARNING  
Collision Warning warns the driver of a  
potential collision situation.  
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No automatic system can be guaranteed  
to function 100% correctly in all situations.  
For that reason, never test the Auto-brake  
system by driving toward a person or  
object. This could result in serious injury or  
death.  
Brake Support helps the driver brake  
efficiently in a critical situation.  
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Auto-brake brakes the vehicle automati-  
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cally if a collision with a pedestrian, a  
cyclist or another vehicle cannot be avoi-  
ded and the driver does not apply the  
brakes in time or steer around the per-  
son/vehicle. Auto-brake can help prevent  
a collision or reduce the speed at which a  
collision occurs.  
Since Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with  
Full Auto Brake is activated in circumstances  
where the driver should have begun braking  
much sooner, the system will not be able to  
assist the driver in all situations.  
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This system is designed to activate as late as  
possible to help avoid unnecessary interven-  
tion.  
The system should not be used in such a way  
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Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with  
Full Auto Brake does not work in all  
driving, traffic, weather and road con-  
ditions. It does not react to vehicles  
not traveling in the same direction as  
your vehicle.  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with  
Full Auto Brake will not provide a  
warning or brake the vehicle for  
pedestrians in darkness or in tunnels,  
even if there is street lighting in the  
area.  
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Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215)  
The camera’s limitations (p. 217)  
The camera’s limitations (p. 217)  
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Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with  
Full Auto Brake does not react to ani-  
mals.  
The auto-brake function can help pre-  
vent a collision or reduce the speed at  
impact but the driver should always  
apply the brakes for the best possible  
braking effect, even if auto-brake is  
actively applying the brakes.  
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Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
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Warnings are only provided when the  
risk of collision is high. The "Function"  
section provides information about  
limitations that the driver must be  
aware of before using Collision Warn-  
ing.  
Never wait for a collision warning. This  
system is designed to be a supple-  
mentary driving aid. It is not, however,  
intended to replace the driver's atten-  
tion and judgement. The driver is  
responsible for maintaining a safe dis-  
tance and speed, even when the colli-  
sion warning system is in use.  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with  
Full Auto Brake will not provide a  
warning or brake the vehicle for  
pedestrians or cyclists at speeds  
above 50 mph (80 km/h).  
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Maintenance of the Pedestrian and  
Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake  
system's components must only be  
performed by a trained and qualified  
Volvo technician.  
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Related information  
Collision warning* – function (p. 211)  
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Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
Collision warning* – function  
Brake Support  
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If the risk of collision continues to increase  
after the collision warning has been given,  
Brake Support is activated. Brake Support  
prepares the brake system to react quickly,  
and the brakes are applied slightly. This may  
be experienced as a light tug.  
Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215)  
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Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
If the brakes are applied quickly, full braking  
effect will be provided. Brake Support also  
increases brake force if the system deter-  
mines that the driver has not applied ade-  
quate pressure on the brake pedal.  
Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
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Auto-brake  
Function overview  
If a collision is imminent and the driver has  
not applied the brakes or begun to steer  
around the vehicle, pedestrian or a cyclist,  
the auto-brake function is activated without  
the driver pressing the brake pedal. Full brake  
force is applied to help reduce the vehicle’s  
speed when the collision occurs or limited  
brake force is applied if this is sufficient to  
avoid the collision.  
Audio-visual warning signals, collision risk  
Radar sensor  
Camera  
Collision Warning  
The radar sensor and the camera work  
together to detect a pedestrian, a cyclist, sta-  
tionary vehicles and vehicles that are moving  
in the same direction as your vehicle. If there  
is a risk of collision with a vehicle, a cyclist or  
a pedestrian, the driver is alerted by a flash-  
ing red warning light and an audible warning  
signal. The system is active at speeds above  
3 mph (4 km/h).  
NOTE  
The auto-brake and brake support func-  
tions are always on and cannot be turned  
off.  
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Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
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Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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ter console control panel and going to  
Collision warning* – operation  
NOTE  
Settings Car settings Driver support  
When Adaptive Cruise Control is used,  
the warning light and signal will be  
used by that function, even if the  
warnings provided by Pedestrian and  
Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake  
have been deactivated by the driver.  
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Settings are made by pressing MY CAR on  
the center console control panel and using  
the menus displayed.  
systems Warning sound if risk of  
collision.  
Setting a warning distance  
Activating/deactivating both warning  
signals  
To switch the system's audible and visual  
signals on or off at the same time, press MY  
CAR on the center console control panel and  
This setting determines the distance at which  
the visual and audible warnings are triggered.  
Select Long, Normal or Short by pressing  
MY CAR on the center console control panel  
In situations where traffic is moving at  
considerably different speeds, or if the  
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, warn-  
ings may be considered to be late,  
even if the setting Long has been  
selected.  
and going to Settings Car settings  
Driver support systems Collision  
Warning Warning distance.  
go to Settings Car settings Driver  
support systems Collision Warning. If  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full  
Auto Brake is on, the system will perform a  
self-test each time the engine is started by  
briefly illuminating the warning light. See My  
Car – introduction (p. 76) for a description of  
the menu system.  
The warning distance determines the level of  
sensitivity used by the system. The warning  
distance Long provides an earlier warning.  
Begin by using Long and if the system gives  
too many warnings, try changing to Normal.  
Checking settings  
The current system settings can be checked  
by pressing MY CAR on the center console  
control panel and going to Settings Car  
settings Driver support systems  
Collision Warning.  
When the engine is switched on, the system  
setting that was being used when it was  
switched off will be the default setting.  
WARNING  
The setting Short should only be used  
in situations where traffic is light and  
moving at low speeds.  
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Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
NOTE  
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Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with  
Full Auto Brake alerts the driver to the  
risk of a collision but this function can-  
not reduce the driver’s reaction time.  
Collision warning* – function (p. 211)  
The auto-brake and pedestrian/cyclist  
detection features are always on, even if  
the audible and visual warning signals  
have been deactivated.  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
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Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
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For the system to be as effective as  
possible, it is recommended that Dis-  
tance Alert be set to 4 or 5, see Dis-  
tance Alert – operation (p. 198).  
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Activating/deactivating the audible  
warning signal only  
The audible warning signal can be activated/  
deactivated by pressing MY CAR on the cen-  
Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215)  
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The camera’s limitations (p. 217)  
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Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
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Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
The system can detect a cyclist and auto-  
brake if certain parameters are fulfilled.  
Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
The function only detects cyclists from behind  
who are moving in the same direction as your  
vehicle  
The Cyclist Detection feature requires the fol-  
lowing in order to function:  
Optimal example of what the system considers  
to be a cyclist: clear body/bike contours, straight  
from behind and directly in front of the vehicle  
The cyclist must be an adult riding an  
"adult-size" bike  
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In order to help detect a cyclist, the system  
has to receive clear information about the  
contours of the cyclist's body and the bike. It  
has to able to clearly detect the bike, the  
cyclist's head, arms, shoulders, legs and  
upper and lower body combined with the per-  
son's pattern of movement when cycling.  
The bike must be equipped with an  
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approved and clearly visible rear-facing  
red reflector that is mounted at least  
27 in. (70 cm) above the road surface  
The feature can only detect a cyclist  
straight from behind and who is moving in  
the same direction as your vehicle  
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A cyclist who is to the left or right of your  
vehicle may be detected late or not at all.  
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The camera's capacity to see a cyclist at  
dawn or dusk is limited, much as it is for  
the human eye.  
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The camera's function is deactivated and  
will not detect a cyclist in darkness or in  
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tunnels, even if there is street lighting in  
the area.  
Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215)  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian  
detection  
Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
For optimal cyclist detection, City  
Safety™ must be activated.  
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Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
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WARNING  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full  
Auto Brake is designed to be a supple-  
mentary driving aid. It is not, however,  
intended to replace the driver's attention  
and judgement. The driver is always  
responsible for operating the vehicle in a  
safe manner.  
The system cannot detect a bike/cyclist if:  
The system cannot identify all pedestrians  
He/she is wearing loose-fitting clothing  
that may obscure body contours  
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The Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full  
Auto Brake system can only identify and  
detect a pedestrian who is standing upright.  
This person can be standing still, walking or  
running.  
The bike is approaching your vehicle  
from the side  
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The bike is not equipped with a rear-  
facing red reflector  
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The bike is carrying large objects  
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This means that the system has to be able to  
identify a person's head, arms, shoulders,  
legs, the upper and lower parts of the body  
and a person's pattern of movement when  
walking or running.  
Most of the cyclist's body or the bike  
itself cannot be "seen" by the system's  
camera  
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If parts of the body are not visible to the cam-  
era, the system cannot detect the pedestrian.  
Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
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Collision warning* – function (p. 211)  
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The following conditions apply:  
Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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In order to detect a pedestrian, the sys-  
tem must have a full view of the person's  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
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entire body and the person must be at  
least 32 in. (80 cm) tall.  
Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
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Collision warning* – limitations  
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light  
contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the  
driver is not looking straight ahead may make  
the visual warning signal in the windshield dif-  
ficult to see. For this reason, always activate  
the audible warning signal.  
The system cannot detect a pedestrian  
carrying a large object.  
Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215)  
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Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
The camera's capacity to see a pedes-  
trian at dawn or dusk is limited, much as  
it is for the human eye.  
Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
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The camera's function is deactivated and  
will not detect a pedestrian in darkness or  
in tunnels, even if there is street lighting in  
the area.  
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Slippery driving conditions increase braking  
distance, which can reduce the system's  
capacity to avoid a collision. In these condi-  
tions, the ABS and stability systems provide  
the best possible braking effect while helping  
to maintain stability.  
WARNING  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with  
Full Auto Brake is designed to be a  
supplementary driving aid. It is not,  
however, intended to replace the driv-  
er's attention and judgement. The  
driver is always responsible for operat-  
ing the vehicle in a safe manner.  
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NOTE  
The visual warning signal may be tempo-  
rarily disengaged in the event of high pas-  
senger compartment temperature due to  
strong sunlight, etc. If this occurs, the  
audible warning signal will be used, even if  
it has been deactivated in the menu sys-  
tem.  
The system cannot detect all pedes-  
trians in all situations, such as in dark-  
ness/at night and cannot detect parti-  
ally hidden pedestrians, people who  
are less than approx. 32 in. (80 cm)  
tall, or people wearing clothing that  
obscures the contours of their bodies.  
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Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
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Collision warning* – function (p. 211)  
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Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
WARNING  
NOTE  
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If warnings are given too frequently, the  
warning distance can be reduced (see Col-  
lision warning* – operation (p. 212)). This  
causes the system to provide later warn-  
ings, which decreases the total number of  
warnings provided.  
In certain situations, the system can-  
not provide warnings or warnings may  
be delayed if traffic conditions or other  
external factors make it impossible for  
the radar sensor or camera to detect a  
pedestrian, a cyclist or a vehicle  
ahead.  
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Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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Collision warning* – function (p. 211)  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
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Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
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WARNING  
Warnings may not be provided if the  
distance to the vehicle ahead is short,  
or if movements of the steering wheel/  
brake pedal are great, such as during  
active driving.  
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The camera’s limitations (p. 217)  
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The system is not activated at speeds  
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Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
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under approx. 2 mph (4 km/h). There-  
fore, it will not brake your vehicle if you  
approach a vehicle ahead at very low  
speed, such as when parking.  
Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
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The sensor system has a limited range  
for pedestrians/cyclists and provides  
warnings and braking effect most  
effectively at speeds up to 30 mph  
(50 km/h). For stationary or slow-mov-  
ing vehicles, the system functions best  
if your vehicle’s speed is below  
The driver's actions always have high-  
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est priority and override the Pedestrian  
and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto  
Brake system. This means that the  
system will not intervene in situations  
where the driver is actively steering,  
braking or pressing the accelerator  
pedal, even if a collision is imminent.  
approximately 45 mph (70 km/h).  
Warnings for stationary or slow-mov-  
ing vehicles may not be provided in  
dark conditions or in poor visibility.  
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When Auto-brake has prevented a col-  
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lision with a stationary object, your  
vehicle will remain at a standstill for  
approx. 1.5 seconds. If your vehicle  
has been braked for a moving vehicle  
ahead, your vehicle's speed will be  
reduced to the same speed as that  
vehicle's.  
The Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full  
Auto Brake system uses the same radar sen-  
sors as Adaptive Cruise Control. For more  
information on the radar sensor and its limita-  
tions, see Adaptive Cruise Control – limita-  
tions (p. 193).  
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Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
The camera’s limitations  
The camera has the same limitations as the  
human eye.  
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WARNING  
The camera has the same type of limi-  
tations as the human eye, i.e., it can-  
not see as well in heavy snowfall or  
rain, thick fog or in heavy blowing dust  
or snow. In such conditions, systems  
depending on the camera may experi-  
ence greatly reduced functionality or  
may be temporarily deactivated.  
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Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
The camera is used by Pedestrian and Cyclist  
Detection with Full Auto Brake Collision warn-  
ing – introduction (p. 209), Active High Beams  
(Active high beams (AHB)* (p. 90)), Road Sign  
Information (Road Sign Information (RSI)* –  
introduction (p. 179)) and Driver Alert System  
(Driver Alert System (p. 222)) with Lane  
Road Sign Information (RSI)* – introduc-  
tion (p. 179)  
Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Never place any objects, decals, etc.,  
on the windshield in front of the cam-  
era. This could reduce or block the  
camera’s function, and could cause  
one or more of the systems that utilize  
the camera to stop functioning.  
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Departure Warning or Lane Keeping Aid.  
NOTE  
To help protect the camera in very hot  
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conditions, it may be temporarily  
switched off for approximately 15  
minutes after the engine has been  
started.  
Strong sunlight, reflections from the  
road surface, ice or snow covering the  
road, a dirty road surface, or unclear  
lane marker lines may drastically  
reduce the camera’s capacity to  
detect the side of a lane, a pedestrian,  
a cyclist or another vehicle.  
Keep the section of the windshield in  
front of the camera clean and free of  
ice, snow, or condensation.  
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Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
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Collision warning* – function (p. 211)  
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Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
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Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
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Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215)  
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pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles or road marker  
lines in front of the vehicle.  
Lane Keeping Aid will not have full functional-  
ity.  
Collision warning – troubleshooting  
Fault tracing and actions  
This, in turn, means that Pedestrian and  
Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake, Driver  
Alert Control, Lane Departure Warning or  
The table lists possible causes for this mes-  
sage being displayed, and suitable actions.  
If the message Windscreen Sensors  
blocked is displayed, this means that the  
camera is obscured and cannot detect  
Cause  
Action  
The surface of the windshield in front of the camera is dirty or covered  
with ice or snow.  
Clean or clear the section of the windshield in front of the camera.  
Fog, heavy rain or snow is interfering with the function of the camera.  
No action possible. Heavy precipitation may affect the function of the  
camera.  
The surface of the windshield is clean but the message remains in the  
display.  
Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to regis-  
ter visibility.  
The surface between the inside of the windshield and the camera is  
dirty.  
Contact an authorized Volvo retailer or service technician to have this  
surface cleaned.  
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The camera’s limitations (p. 217)  
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Maintenance  
Collision warning – symbols and mes-  
sages (p. 220)  
Camera and radar sensor7.  
In order to function properly, the camera and  
radar sensor must be kept clean. Dirt, ice,  
snow, etc., will reduce the function of these  
components.  
Remove ice and snow when necessary and  
wash these areas regularly with a suitable car  
washing liquid.  
Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
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Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
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Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
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A text message can be erased by pressing  
briefly on the OK button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Collision warning – symbols and  
messages  
The table lists possible causes for collision  
warning-related messages being displayed,  
and suitable actions.  
Symbol Message  
Collis'n warning  
OFF  
Description  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake is switched off. This message is displayed when the  
engine is started and will disappear after approx. 5 seconds. It can also be erased by pressing the OK but-  
ton.  
Collision Warning  
Unavailable  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake cannot be activated. This message is displayed when  
the driver attempts to activate the function. It will disappear after approx. 5 seconds or can be erased by  
pressing the OK button.  
Auto braking was  
activated  
Auto-braking has been active. This message can be erased by pressing the OK button.  
Windscreen Sen-  
sors blocked  
The camera is temporarily not functioning. This message is displayed if the camera is obstructed by snow,  
ice, dirt, etc., on the windshield. Clean the area of the windshield in front of the camera, see The camera’s  
limitations (p. 217) for more information on the camera’s limitations.  
Radar blocked See Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake is temporarily not functioning. The radar sensor is  
blocked, for example by heavy rain or snow that has accumulated in front of the sensor, and cannot detect  
other vehicles, see Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations (p. 193) for more information on the radar sensor’s  
limitations.  
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Service required  
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake is partially or completely not functioning.  
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Related information  
Collision warning – introduction (p. 209)  
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Collision warning* – function (p. 211)  
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Collision warning* – operation (p. 212)  
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Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection  
(p. 214)  
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Collision warning* – Cyclist detection  
(p. 213)  
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Collision warning* – limitations (p. 215)  
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Collision warning – troubleshooting  
(p. 218)  
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Driver Alert System  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) –  
introduction  
NOTE  
The Driver Alert System is designed to help a  
driver who may be becoming fatigued or who  
is inadvertently leaving the lane.  
The camera has certain limitations, see  
Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations  
(p. 193).  
DAC is intended to alert the driver if his/her  
driving becomes erratic, such as if the driver  
is distracted or fatigued.  
Introduction  
DAC is designed to help detect a slowly  
changing driving pattern. It is primarily  
intended to be used on main roads and is not  
meant for use in city traffic.  
The Driver Alert System consists of two differ-  
ent functions that can be switched on  
together or separately.  
WARNING  
DAC is not intended to extend the  
duration of driving. Always plan breaks  
at regular intervals to help remain alert.  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC), see Driver  
Alert Control (DAC) – introduction  
(p. 222)  
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A warning from DAC should not be  
ignored. A driver may not be aware of  
how fatigued he/she has become.  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW), see  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
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In certain cases, fatigue may not affect  
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the driver’s behavior. In situations of  
this type, no warning will be provided.  
Therefore, it is important to take  
breaks at regular intervals, regardless  
of whether or not DAC has given a  
warning.  
When one or both of the functions has been  
switched on, it is in standby mode and is acti-  
vated when the vehicle exceeds a speed of  
40 mph (65 km/h).  
The function deactivates if the vehicle's  
speed goes under 37 mph (60 km/h).  
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Both functions use a camera that is depend-  
ent on the road/lane being clearly marked by  
painted lines on each side.  
A camera monitors the painted lines marking  
the lane in which the vehicle is traveling and  
compares the direction of the road with the  
driver’s movements of the steering wheel.  
The driver is alerted if the vehicle does not  
follow the lane smoothly.  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function  
(p. 223)  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation  
(p. 223)  
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WARNING  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – limitations  
(p. 224)  
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The Driver Alert System does not function  
in all situations and is designed to be a  
supplementary aid. It is not, however,  
intended to replace the driver’s attention  
and judgement.  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols and  
messages (p. 225)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
Operating DAC  
Function  
Settings are made using menu system and  
the display in the center console. See My Car  
– introduction (p. 76) for more information on  
the menu system.  
Driver Alert is activated when the vehicle  
exceeds a speed of 40 mph (65 km/h) and will  
remain active as long as the speed is over  
approx. 37 mph (60 km/h).  
If the vehicle is being driven errati-  
cally, the driver will be alerted by an  
audible signal and the message  
Driver Alert Time for a break is  
displayed. The warning will be repeated after  
a short time if the driving pattern remains the  
same.  
On/Off  
To put Driver Alert in standby mode:  
In the MY CAR menu, scroll to Car  
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settings Driver support systems  
Driver Alert and check the box. If the box  
is not checked, the function is off.  
Related information  
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Press the OK button to erase a message.  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction  
(p. 222)  
WARNING  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function  
(p. 223)  
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An alert should be taken seriously  
since it is sometimes difficult for a  
driver to realize that he/she is fatigued.  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – limitations  
(p. 224)  
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In the event of a warning or if the  
driver feels fatigued, stop as soon as  
possible in a safe place and rest.  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols and  
messages (p. 225)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction  
(p. 222)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction  
(p. 222)  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation  
(p. 223)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – limitations  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols and  
messages (p. 225)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) –  
limitations  
Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Limitations  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
In certain situations, DAC may provide warn-  
ings even if the driver’s driving pattern has  
not become erratic:  
in strong crosswinds  
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on grooved road surfaces.  
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if the driver is testing the LDW function,  
see Lane Departure Warning (LDW) –  
introduction (p. 227)  
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Related information  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction  
(p. 222)  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function  
(p. 223)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation  
(p. 223)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols and  
messages (p. 225)  
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Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols  
and messages  
Depending on the situation, DAC may display  
certain symbols and text messages in the  
instrument panel or center console screen.  
Symbols and messages  
Instrument panel  
Symbol Message  
Description  
Driver Alert Time for a  
break  
The vehicle has been driven erratically. The driver receives an audible signal and a text message.  
Windscreen Sensors  
blocked  
The camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean the area of  
the windshield in front of the camera. See The camera’s limitations (p. 217) for information on the cam-  
era’s limitations.  
Driver Alert Sys Service  
required  
The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message  
remains in the display.  
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Center console display  
Symbol Message  
Description  
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Driver Alert OFF  
The function is not switched on.  
Driver Alert Available  
The function is active.  
Driver Alert Standby <65  
km/h  
The function has gone into standby mode because the vehicle's speed is below 40 mph (65 km/h).  
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Driver Alert Unavailable  
The camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean the area  
of the windshield in front of the camera. See The camera’s limitations (p. 217) for information on the  
camera’s limitations.  
Related information  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction  
(p. 222)  
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function  
(p. 223)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation  
(p. 223)  
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – limitations  
(p. 224)  
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Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) –  
introduction  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) –  
operation  
WARNING  
This feature is only intended to assist the  
driver and does not function in all driving,  
weather, traffic or road conditions.  
The LDW function is designed to help reduce  
the risk of accidents in situations where the  
vehicle unintentionally leaves its lane and  
there is a risk of driving off the road or into the  
opposite lane.  
Operation and function  
As the driver, you have full responsibility  
for operating the vehicle in a safe manner.  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  
Related information  
Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – symbols  
and messages (p. 230)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – opera-  
tion (p. 227)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - limita-  
tions (p. 229)  
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LDW can be switched on or off by pressing  
the button on the center console. A light in  
the button illuminates when the function is  
on. This is supplemented by graphic displays  
in the instrument panel, for example:  
The illustration is generic  
LDW uses the camera located at the center,  
upper edge of the windshield to monitor the  
road's/lane’s side marker lines. If the vehicle  
crosses a side marker line or the road’s cen-  
ter dividing line, the driver will be alerted by  
an audible signal.  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
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WARNING  
The driver will only be warned once for  
each time the wheels cross a marker line.  
No alarm will be given if a marker line is  
between the wheels.  
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - limita-  
tions (p. 229)  
Settings  
Settings for Lane Departure Warning can be  
made in the menu system by pressing My  
Car. Go to Settings Car settings  
Driver support systems Lane Departure  
Warning.  
LDW displayed in the instrument panel  
The LDW symbol has white side marker  
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There are two alternatives:  
lines: – the function is active and "sees"  
one or both of the road's side marker  
lines.  
On at start-up: This selection switches  
LDW on each time the engine is started.  
Otherwise, the system will be in the mode  
that it was in when the engine was  
switched off.  
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The LDW symbol has gray side marker  
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lines: – the function is active but cannot  
"see" one or both of the road's side  
marker lines.  
Increased sensitivity: This selection  
increases the function’s sensitivity. Warn-  
ings will be given at an earlier stage and  
fewer limitations apply. When this setting  
is being used, the system only needs to  
monitor lane marker lines on one side of  
the vehicle to change status to Lane  
Depart Warn Available.  
or  
The LDW symbol has gray side marker  
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lines: – the function is in standby mode  
because the vehicle's speed is below  
40 mph (65 km/h).  
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The LDW symbol has no side marker  
lines: – the function is deactivated.  
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Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – symbols  
and messages (p. 230)  
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limitations  
Limitations  
The camera used by LDW has the same limi-  
tations as the human eye. See The camera’s  
limitations (p. 217) for more information about  
the camera's limitations.  
NOTE  
No warning signal will be given in the cer-  
tain situations, such as:  
If the turn signal is being used  
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The accelerator pedal is pressed  
quickly8  
If the steering wheel is moved quickly8  
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In sharp turns that cause the vehicle’s  
body to sway  
Related information  
Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – symbols  
and messages (p. 230)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – opera-  
tion (p. 227)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) –  
symbols and messages  
Symbols and messages  
A text message can be erased by pressing  
briefly on the OK button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Symbol Message  
Description  
Lane departure warning ON/  
The function is switched on or off. The text disappears after 5 seconds.  
Lane departure warning OFF  
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Lane Depart Warn Available  
The function is monitoring the road’s marker lines.  
Lane Depart. Warning  
Unavailable at this speed  
The function has gone into standby mode because the vehicle's speed is below 40 mph  
(65 km/h).  
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Lane Depart Warn Unavaila-  
ble  
The road lacks clear marker lines or the camera is not functioning properly. See The camera’s  
limitations (p. 217) for information on the camera’s limitations.  
Windscreen Sensors blocked  
The camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean the  
area of the windshield in front of the camera. See The camera’s limitations (p. 217) for information  
on the camera’s limitations.  
Driver Alert Sys Service  
required  
The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the mes-  
sage remains in the display.  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – opera-  
tion (p. 227)  
Driver Alert System (p. 222)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-  
duction (p. 227)  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - limita-  
tions (p. 229)  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function  
(p. 237)  
Park assist – introduction  
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Park assist – function  
The park assist system is designed to assist  
you when driving into parking spaces,  
garages, etc. An audible signal and symbols  
in the audio system’s display indicate the dis-  
tance to the object.  
Signals from the park assist system  
The park assist system utilizes ultrasound  
sensors in the front bumper and rear  
bumper(s) to measure the distance to a vehi-  
cle or an object that may be close to the front  
or rear of your vehicle.  
NOTE  
A trailer hitch whose wiring is integrated  
with the vehicle's electrical system will be  
included in the measurement of the availa-  
ble space behind the vehicle.  
View in the display (warning for objects front left/  
right rear)  
Visual indicator  
The audio system’s display gives an overview  
of the vehicle’s position in relation to a  
detected object.  
WARNING  
Park Assist is an information system, NOT  
a safety system. This system is designed  
to be a supplementary aid when parking  
the vehicle. It is not, however, intended to  
replace the driver's attention and judge-  
ment.  
The marked sectors in the display indicate  
that one or more of the sensors has detected  
an object. The closer the car symbol comes  
to a sector, the closer the vehicle is to the  
object.  
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If the infotainment system is switched off, the  
park assist system will not be able to provide  
a visual indicator. An audible signal will still  
be provided.  
Related information  
Park assist – limitations (p. 235)  
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Park assist – function (p. 232)  
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Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 236)  
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Rear park assist  
NOTE  
The Park Assist system uses an intermittent  
tone that pulses faster as you come close to  
an object, and becomes constant when you  
are within approximately 1 ft (30 cm) of an  
object in front of or behind the vehicle. If  
there are objects within this distance both  
behind and in front of the vehicle, the tone  
alternates between front and rear speakers.  
Rear park assist is deactivated auto-  
matically when towing a trailer if Volvo  
genuine trailer wiring is used. If a non-  
Volvo trailer hitch is being used, it may  
be necessary to switch off the system  
manually, see Park assist – operation  
(p. 234).  
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objects, such as a loading dock, etc.  
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NOTE  
Objects such as chains, thin shiny  
poles or low objects may temporarily  
not be detected by the system. This  
may result in the pulsing tone unex-  
pectedly stopping instead of changing  
to a constant tone as the vehicle  
approaches the object. In such cases,  
use caution when backing up or stop  
the vehicle to help avoid damage.  
The level of the audible signal can be low-  
ered/raised with the infotainment volume  
control. The level can also be set in the MY  
CAR menu system. See My Car – introduc-  
tion (p. 76) for a description of the menu  
system.  
The distance monitored behind the vehicle is  
approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The audible signal  
comes from the rear speakers.  
The system must be deactivated when towing  
a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted  
carrier, etc, which could trigger the rear park  
assist system's sensors.  
If the volume of another source from the  
audio system is high, this will be automati-  
cally lowered.  
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Park assist – operation  
Function  
Front park assist  
The distance monitored in front of the vehicle  
is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audible  
signal comes from the audio system's front  
speakers.  
Park assist and CTA* button  
The system is activated automatically when  
the vehicle is started. The indicator light in the  
button in the center console illuminates when  
the system is on.  
It may not be possible to combine auxiliary  
headlights and front park assist since these  
lights could trigger the system's sensors.  
The front park assist system is active  
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from the time the engine is started until  
the vehicle exceeds a speed of approxi-  
mately 6 mph (10 km/h). It is also active  
when the vehicle is backing up.  
NOTE  
Front park assist is deactivated when the  
parking brake is applied and or when the  
gear selector is in the P position.  
Rear park assist is active when the engine  
is running and reverse gear has been  
selected.  
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Park assist – introduction (p. 232)  
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Park assist – limitations (p. 235)  
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Park assist – operation (p. 234)  
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Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 236)  
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Ice and snow covering the sensors may  
cause incorrect warning signals.  
Activating/deactivating  
The system is activated automatically when  
the vehicle is started.  
Park assist – limitations  
Cleaning the sensors  
The sensors must be cleaned regularly to  
ensure that they work properly. Clean them  
with water and a suitable car washing deter-  
gent.  
NOTE  
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Press the Park assist button on the center  
console to temporarily deactivate the sys-  
tem(s).  
If the sensors are obstructed by e.g., dirt,  
snow, or ice, this could result in false  
warning signals from the park assist sys-  
tem.  
> The indicator light in the button will go  
out when the system has been deacti-  
vated.  
Related information  
Park assist – introduction (p. 232)  
Park assist will be automatically reactivated  
the next time the engine is started, or if the  
button is pressed (the indicator light in the  
button will illuminate).  
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Park assist – operation (p. 234)  
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Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 236)  
NOTE  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function  
(p. 237)  
Park assist is disengaged automatically  
when the parking brake is applied.  
Location of the front sensors  
Related information  
Park assist – introduction (p. 232)  
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Park assist – limitations (p. 235)  
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Park assist – function (p. 232)  
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Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 236)  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function  
(p. 237)  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) –  
introduction  
WARNING  
PAC is designed to be a supplemen-  
tary aid when parking the vehicle. It is  
not, however, intended to replace the  
driver’s attention and judgment.  
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Faults in the system  
The Park Assist Camera is designed to pro-  
vide the driver with a view of the area behind  
the vehicle when backing up.  
If the information symbol illuminates and  
Park assist syst Service required is shown  
on the information display, this indicates that  
the system is not functioning properly and  
has been disengaged. Consult a trained and  
qualified Volvo service technician.  
The camera has blind spots where it  
cannot detect objects or people  
behind the vehicle.  
Introduction  
PAC uses the display in the center console to  
show the area behind the car while you are  
backing up.  
Pay particular attention to people or  
animals that are close to the vehicle.  
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CAUTION  
PAC also shows guiding lines in the on-  
screen image to indicate the direction that the  
vehicle will take as it moves rearward, which  
helps simplify parallel parking, backing into a  
tight space or when attaching a trailer to the  
vehicle.  
Objects seen on the screen may be  
closer than they appear to be.  
In certain circumstances, the park assist  
system may give unexpected warning sig-  
nals that can be caused by external sound  
sources that use the same ultrasound fre-  
quencies as the system. This may include  
such things as the horns of other vehicles,  
wet tires on asphalt, pneumatic brakes,  
motorcycle exhaust pipes, etc. This does  
not indicate a fault in the system.  
Related information  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-  
tion (p. 237)  
The images of vehicles in this section are  
generic and may not depict your specific  
model.  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limita-  
tions (p. 240)  
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Related information  
Park assist – introduction (p. 232)  
NOTE  
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A trailer hitch whose wiring is integrated  
with the vehicle's electrical system will be  
included in the measurement of the availa-  
ble space behind the vehicle.  
Park assist – limitations (p. 235)  
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Park assist – function (p. 232)  
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Park assist – operation (p. 234)  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function  
(p. 237)  
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ity to light is increased in dark conditions or in  
bad weather, which may affect image quality.  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) –  
function  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) –  
operation  
If the image on the screen seems too dark,  
brightness can be increased with the thumb  
wheel on the lighting panel.  
Function  
Activation  
NOTE  
In order to function properly, the camera  
lens should always be kept clean. This is  
particularly important in bad weather.  
Keep the lens free of dirt, ice or snow.  
Related information  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-  
duction (p. 236)  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-  
tion (p. 237)  
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The driver sees what is behind the vehicle  
and if a person or animal should suddenly  
appear from the side.  
PAC is activated when the gear selector is  
moved to R if the system is selected in the  
MY CAR menu system or by pressing the  
CAM button in the center console. See My  
Car – introduction (p. 76) for a description of  
the menu system.  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limita-  
tions (p. 240)  
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PAC is mounted on the tailgate, near the  
opening handle.  
The camera has built-in electronics that help  
reduce the “fish-eye” effect so that the image  
shown on the screen is as natural as possi-  
ble. This may cause some objects on the  
screen to “lean,” which is normal.  
If PAC is not activated when the gear selector  
is moved to R, press the CAM button on the  
center console.  
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PAC will automatically override the view cur-  
rently on the screen and will display the cam-  
era's view behind the vehicle.  
Ambient lighting conditions  
The camera automatically monitors the ambi-  
ent lighting conditions behind the vehicle and  
constantly adjusts sensitivity to light. This  
may cause the brightness and quality of the  
image on the screen to vary slightly. Sensitiv-  
Trailer hitches  
The camera can be useful when attaching a  
trailer. With the camera zoomed in on the  
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trailer hitch, a guiding line showing the hitch's  
path toward the trailer will be projected.  
5 seconds after the gear selector has been  
moved from R or until the vehicle's forward  
speed exceeds 6 mph/10 km/h  
(21 mph/35 km/h in reverse). The screen will  
then revert to the view that was displayed  
before R was selected.  
Related information  
Park assist – introduction (p. 232)  
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Park assist – function (p. 232)  
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The guiding lines for the wheels and for the  
trailer hitch cannot be displayed at the same  
time. To select a view:  
Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 236)  
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Park assist – limitations (p. 235)  
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1. Press OK/MENU when a camera view is  
displayed.  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-  
duction (p. 236)  
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NOTE  
2. Turn TUNE to scroll to Tow bar  
trajectory guide line.  
If any button on the center console control  
panel is pressed, the camera image will  
disappear from the display. Pressing CAM  
will return the camera image to the display.  
3. Confirm by pressing OK/MENU and  
press EXIT.  
Zoom  
When necessary, the camera view can be  
zoomed:  
Settings  
By default, PAC is set to activate when the  
gear selector is moved to R  
PressCAM or turn TUNE. Pressing or  
turning again returns you to normal view.  
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To change PAC settings when a camera view  
is displayed:  
If there are additional alternatives, press/turn  
until the desired camera view is displayed.  
1. Press OK/MENU when a camera view is  
on the screen. A menu will be displayed.  
Automatic zoom  
Automatic zoom is a feature that is available  
on models equipped with a trailer hitch and  
the optional (p. 232)Park assist system. With  
this alternative selected, the camera will  
zoom in on the trailer hitch automatically if  
the vehicle approaches an object/trailer.  
2. Turn TUNE to scroll to the desired set-  
ting.  
3. Press OK/MENU to make the setting and  
exit the menu by pressing EXIT.  
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Summary  
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Pressing CAM will activate the camera  
even if the gear selector is not in Reverse.  
See also the "Settings" section below.  
Toggle between normal view and zoom  
by pressing CAM or by turning TUNE.  
Deactivation  
Move the gear selector from R to another  
gear. The camera remains active for approx.  
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The "wheel tracks" (2) show where the wheels  
will roll and can extend up to approximately  
10.5 ft (3.2 m) behind the bumper if there are  
no objects in the way.  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) –  
guiding and marker lines  
WARNING  
Keep in mind that the image on the screen  
only shows the area behind the vehicle.  
The driver must always watch for people,  
animals, other vehicles, etc., near the sides  
of the vehicle when turning while backing  
up.  
Guiding lines  
Vehicles equipped with Park Assist  
Marker lines  
The lines on the screen are projected as if  
they were a path on the ground behind the  
vehicle and are directly affected by the way in  
which the steering wheel is turned. This ena-  
bles the driver to see path the vehicle will  
take, even if he/she turns the steering wheel  
while backing up.  
Colored markers (one for each sensor) indicate  
distance  
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional  
Park Assist system (see Park assist – intro-  
duction (p. 232)), the distance to an object  
will be indicated more exactly and colored  
markers in the display indicate which of the  
sensor(s) has detected the object.  
The PAC system's lines  
The unobstructed area behind the vehicle  
"Wheel tracks"  
NOTE  
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When backing up with a trailer, the guiding  
lines show the path that the vehicle will  
take, not the trailer.  
The dashed line (1) indicates the clear zone of  
approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the  
bumper. These lines also indicate the outer-  
most limits that any object (door mirrors, cor-  
ners of the body, etc.) extends out from the  
vehicle, even when it turns.  
Color  
Pale yellow  
Yellow  
Distance to object  
2.3–5 ft (0.7–1.5 m )  
1.6–2.3 ft (0.5–0.7 m)  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) –  
limitations  
BLIS* – introduction  
Color  
Orange  
Red  
Distance to object  
1–1.6 ft (0.3–0.5 m)  
0–1 ft (0–0.3 m)  
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is  
an information system that indicates the pres-  
ence of another vehicle moving in the same  
direction as your vehicle on roads with several  
lanes.  
Limitations  
Even if a fairly small section of the screen  
image appears to be obstructed, this may  
mean that a relatively large area behind the  
vehicle is hidden and objects there may not  
be detected until they are very near the vehi-  
cle.  
Related information  
•
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-  
tion (p. 237)  
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limita-  
tions (p. 240)  
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NOTE  
Bicycle carriers or other accessories  
mounted on the tailgate may obstruct the  
camera's field of view.  
Keep in mind  
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Keep the camera's lens free of dirt, ice  
and snow. Remove ice and snow care-  
fully to avoid scratching the lens.  
Location of the BLIS indicator light9.  
Indicator light  
Clean the lens regularly with warm water  
and a suitable car washing detergent.  
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BLIS symbol  
BLIS and CTA10 are activated when the  
engine is started; this is confirmed when the  
indicator lights on the front door panels flash  
once.  
Related information  
•
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-  
duction (p. 236)  
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-  
tion (p. 237)  
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Park assist – introduction (p. 232)  
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The illustration is generic; certain details may vary from model to model  
Cross Traffic Alert  
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Related information  
BLIS* – function (p. 241)  
BLIS* – function  
NOTE  
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The door panel indicator light illuminates  
on the side of the vehicle where the sys-  
tem has detected another vehicle. If your  
vehicle is passed on both sides at the  
same time, both lights will illuminate.  
When does BLIS function  
The system functions when your vehicle is  
moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).  
BLIS* – operation (p. 242)  
•
BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 243)  
•
BLIS* – limitations (p. 244)  
•
BLIS* – messages (p. 245)  
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The system helps provide information about:  
Other vehicles in your door mirrors' "blind  
area"  
•
Vehicles that are about to pass your vehi-  
cle in the left and/or right lanes  
•
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supple-  
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mentary BLIS function intended to  
detect vehicles crossing behind your  
vehicle while you are backing up.  
Zone 1. Blind area, Zone 2. Area for passing  
vehicles  
WARNING  
BLIS is designed to react to:  
BLIS and CTA are information sys-  
tems, NOT warning or safety systems  
and do not function in all situations.  
•
Other vehicles in your door mirrors' "blind  
area"  
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BLIS and CTA do not eliminate the  
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Vehicles that are passing your vehicle  
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need for you to visually confirm the  
conditions around you, and the need  
for you to turn your head and should-  
ers to make sure that you can safely  
change lanes or back up.  
When BLIS detects a vehicle in zone 1 or a  
passing vehicle in zone 2, the indicator light in  
the door panel will glow steadily. If the driver  
then uses the turn signal on the side on which  
the warning is given, the indicator light will  
flash and become brighter.  
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As the driver, you have full responsibil-  
ity for changing lanes/backing up in a  
safe manner.  
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When BLIS is deactivated/reactivated, the  
indicator lights will go out/illuminate (the indi-  
cators will also flash once when the function  
is reactivated) and a message will appear in  
the instrument panel.  
BLIS* – operation  
WARNING  
BLIS does not function in sharp  
curves.  
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Activating/deactivating BLIS  
BLIS does not function when your  
vehicle is backing up.  
To erase the message:  
Press the OK button on the left steering  
wheel lever  
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Related information  
BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)  
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or  
BLIS* – operation (p. 242)  
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Wait for approx. 5 seconds for the mes-  
sage to disappear  
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BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 243)  
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BLIS* – limitations (p. 244)  
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Related information  
BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)  
BLIS* – messages (p. 245)  
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BLIS* – function (p. 241)  
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Button for activating/deactivating BLIS  
BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 243)  
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BLIS and CTA11 are activated when the  
engine is started; this is confirmed when the  
indicator lights on the front door panels flash  
once.  
BLIS* – limitations (p. 244)  
BLIS* – messages (p. 245)  
BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated by  
pressing the button on the center console.  
The number or combinations of options on  
the vehicle may not leave a space available  
on the center console for the BLIS button. If  
this is the case, BLIS can be deactivated/  
reactivated in the MY CAR menu system, see  
My Car – introduction (p. 76)  
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Select Off or On in Settings Car  
settings BLIS.  
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Cross Traffic Alert  
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example, when backing out of a parking  
space.  
BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)  
WARNING  
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supplementary  
BLIS12 function intended to detect vehicles  
crossing behind your vehicle while you are  
backing up.  
BLIS and CTA are information sys-  
tems, NOT warning or safety systems  
and do not function in all situations.  
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It is primarily designed to detect another vehi-  
cle but in certain cases may also detect  
pedestrians or smaller objects such as bicy-  
cles.  
BLIS and CTA do not eliminate the  
need for you to visually confirm the  
conditions around you, and the need  
for you to turn your head and should-  
ers to make sure that you can safely  
change lanes or back up.  
CTA is only activated when the vehicle is  
backing up and is activated automatically  
when the gear selector is put in reverse.  
An audible signal indicates that CTA has  
•
As the driver, you have full responsibil-  
ity for changing lanes/backing up in a  
safe manner.  
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detected something that is approaching  
from the side. The signal will come from  
either the left or right audio system  
speakers, depending on which the side of  
your vehicle the approaching vehicle/  
object has been detected.  
When does CTA function  
CTA also provides a warning by illuminat-  
ing the BLIS indicator lights.  
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Park assist/CTA button  
On vehicles equipped with the optional Park  
assist system (p. 232), Cross Traffic Alert  
(CTA) can be deactivated/reactivated by  
pressing the Park assist button on the center  
console. The BLIS indicator lights on the front  
doors will flash when CTA is reactivated by  
pressing the button.  
An icon will also illuminate in the Park  
assist graphic on the center console dis-  
play.  
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Limitations  
CTA has limitations in certain situations, for  
example, the CTA sensors cannot "see"  
through other parked vehicles or obstruc-  
tions.  
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How CTA works  
The following are several examples where  
CTA's "field of vision" may initially be limited  
and approaching vehicles cannot be detected  
until they are too close:  
CTA supplements BLIS by warning the driver  
of crossing traffic behind your vehicle, for  
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Examples of other limitations include:  
BLIS* – limitations  
Maintenance  
Dirt, ice or snow obstructing the sensors  
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may reduce the system's function or  
make it impossible to detect other vehi-  
cles or objects.  
Do not attach tape, decals, etc., on the  
surface of the sensors (see the illustration  
in the following "Maintenance" section).  
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BLIS and CTA are deactivated if a trailer's  
wiring is connected to the vehicle's elec-  
trical system.  
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The vehicle is pulled far into a parking space  
Related information  
BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)  
CTA's blind area  
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BLIS* – function (p. 241)  
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Location of the BLIS/CTA sensors13  
CTA's "field of vision"  
BLIS* – operation (p. 242)  
The BLIS/CTA14 sensors are located on the  
inside of the rear fenders/bumper.  
BLIS* – limitations (p. 244)  
BLIS* – messages (p. 245)  
The surfaces in front of the sensors must be  
kept clean for the system to function opti-  
mally.  
CAUTION  
Repairs to the BLIS/CTA systems and/or  
repainting the rear bumper should only be  
done by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-  
ice technician.  
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In angled parking spaces, CTA may be "blind" on  
one side  
Related information  
BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)  
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However, as you back your vehicle out of a  
parking space, CTA's "field of vision"  
expands.  
BLIS* – function (p. 241)  
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BLIS* – operation (p. 242)  
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BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 243)  
BLIS* – messages (p. 245)  
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BLIS* – messages  
Related information  
BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)  
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If BLIS/CTA15 are not functioning normally, a  
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel  
and a text message will be displayed. Follow  
any instructions that may be provided.  
BLIS* – function (p. 241)  
BLIS* – operation (p. 242)  
BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 243)  
BLIS* – limitations (p. 244)  
These messages include:  
Message  
CTA OFF  
System status  
CTA has been switched off  
manually. BLIS remains  
active.  
BLIS and  
CTA OFF  
Trailer  
BLIS and CTA are tempo-  
rarily deactivated because  
a trailer's wiring has been  
connected to the vehicle's  
electrical system.  
attached  
BLIS and  
CTA Serv-  
ice required  
BLIS and CTA are not  
functioning normally.  
If this message recurs,  
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the systems should be  
inspected by a trained  
and qualified Volvo  
service technician.  
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Messages can be erased by pressing the OK  
button on the left steering wheel lever.  
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14  
15  
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Cross Traffic Alert  
Cross Traffic Alert  
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