Volvo XC90: Driver support / Steering assistance at risk of collision
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.
The function consists of these subfunctions:
- Run-Off Mitigation with steering assistance
- Steering assistance during collision risks from oncoming traffic
- Steering assistance during collision risks from behind*
After the system has automatically intervened, this text message will appear
in the instrument panel:
Collision avoidance – Automatic intervention
WARNING
- The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate
driving and help make it safer – it cannot handle all situations in all traffic,
weather and road conditions.
- The driver is advised to read all sections in the Owner's Manual about
this function to learn of its limitations, which the driver must be aware of
before using the function.
- Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver's attention
and judgment. The driver is always responsible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with current traffic rules and regulations.
NOTE
It is always the driver who must decide how much the vehicle should be
in control – the vehicle can never take command.
* Option/accessory.
A number of messages related to City Safety may be displayed in the instrument
panel. Several examples are provided below.
A An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended...
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...
Other information:
The vehicle's turn signals are controlled using the left-side steering wheel
lever. The turn signals flash three times or continuously, depending on how far
up or down the lever is moved.
Turn signals.
Triple flash indicator
Move the steering wheel lever up
or down to the first position and release...
Braking on wet roads
Prolonged driving in heavy rain without braking may cause braking effect to
be slightly delayed the first time the brakes are applied. This may also occur
after washing the vehicle. It will then be necessary to apply greater pressure to
the brake pedal...