Volvo XC90: Driver support / Steering assistance during collision risks from behind
(Option/accessory.)
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. If you become distracted and
do not notice your vehicle starting to veer out of the lane while another vehicle
is approaching from behind or is in your vehicle's blind spot, Steering assistance
during collision risks from behind can help provide assistance.

The function provides assistance by steering your vehicle back
into your own lane.
Another vehicle in blind spot zone
Own vehicle
If your vehicle is beginning to veer out of your lane while another vehicle is
in your blind spot or another vehicle is rapidly approaching in the next lane, this
function can help the driver steer the vehicle back into its own lane.
Even if the driver intentionally changes lanes using a turn signal without noticing
another vehicle approaching, the function can provide assistance.
The function is active at speeds between 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph) on roads with
clearly visible traffic lane markings/lines.
The lights in the door mirrors will flash while steering assistance is being
provided, whether or not the BLIS1 function is activated. An audible
signal will also sound.
1 Blind Spot Information
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Steering assistance during
collision risks from oncoming traffic can help a distracted driver who has not noticed
that the vehicle is veering out of the lane...
The function may have limited functionality in certain situations and not
intervene, e.g.:
for smaller vehicles such as motorcycles
if more than half of your vehicle has moved into the adjacent lane
on roads/lanes with indistinct or no side lane markings
outside the speed range 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph)
when speed-dependent power steering wheel resistance is working at reduced
power – e...
Other information:
The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet the regulatory requirements
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable
(will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag under certain conditions.
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter th..
For the small gear selector, change gear position by pushing the spring-loaded
gear selector forward or rearward, or to the side for manual shifting. For the large
gear selector, you instead move the gear selector to the left for manual shifting.
Selecting gears
Large gear selector and gear selector positions overview.
Small gear selector and gear selector positions overview.
Gear selector pos..