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:
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of different ways to help enhance
your seating comfort.
Raise/lower the front edge of the
seat cushion* by moving the control up/down.1
Change the length of the seat cushion*
by pulling up the lever and moving the cushion forward/backward...
Driver Alert Control (DAC) functionality may be reduced in certain situations.
In certain situations, the system may provide a warning even if it has not detected
a change in driving behavior, e.g.:
in strong crosswinds
on grooved road surfaces.
WARNING
In certain cases, driving behavior might not be affected despite the driver's
fatigue – when using the Pilot Assist* function – resultin..