Volvo XC90: Driver support / Activating or deactivating steering assistance during collision risks
The steering assistance function is optional – the driver can choose to have
it activated or deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
- GREEN button indicator light – the function is activated.
- GRAY button indicator light – the function is deactivated.
The function is automatically activated each time the engine is started1.
NOTE
When the Collision avoidance function is deactivated, all subfunctions
of the following are deactivated:
- Steering assistance at risk of run-off
- Steering assistance at risk of head-on collision
- Steering assistance during collision risks from behind*
Although it is possible to deactivate the function, the driver is advised
to keep it activated since it can help improve driving safety in most cases.
1 On some markets, the setting that was active when
the engine was switched off is reactivated.
* Option/accessory.
The Collision avoidance function can help the driver reduce the risk
of the vehicle leaving its lane unintentionally and/or colliding with another vehicle
or obstacle by actively steering the vehicle back into its lane and/or swerving...
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Run-Off Mitigation with steering
assistance can help the driver and reduce the risk of the vehicle inadvertently
running off the road by actively steering the vehicle back onto the road...
Other information:
Resetting the trip odometer using the leftside steering wheel lever.
Reset all information in trip odometer TM (i.e. mileage, average fuel consumption,
average speed and driving time) by pressing and holding the RESET button
on the left-hand steering wheel lever...
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
Volvo's concern for safety
Our concern for safety dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing
impact zones were designed into Volvo vehicles long before it was fashionable or
required by government regulation...